Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Patriot Systems

Ukraine has continued its offensive against Russian military targets, successfully striking an ammo dump in Yeysk and an air base in Maykop while Russia retaliated by targeting a civilian cargo ship in Odesa. In a significant escalation, Russia claimed to have damaged components of Ukraine's Patriot air-defense system in Dnipropetrovsk using Iskander missiles, although Ukrainian officials insisted that the system remains operational. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction of two launchers and other equipment, while Ukraine's air force downplayed the damage. Concurrently, the UK has imposed sanctions on Russian military officials for alleged chemical weapons use, amid ongoing accusations exchanged between Ukraine and Russia regarding compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. The conflict continues to generate heavy casualties, with Ukraine reportedly losing an average of 1,271 soldiers per day in September. The situation remains tense as both sides seek to bolster their military capabilities amid the ongoing war.