UAE allocates US$30 million for emergency humanitarian response in El Obeid, calls for civilian protection, safe humanitarian aid access in Sudan
UAE responds to relief efforts for people affected in Lebanon
Under President’s directives, UAE allocates US$10 million in urgent relief aid for Venezuela earthquake victims
UAE-held International Roundtable on Humanitarian Prediction and Consequent Action concludes
Russia Announces Capture of Two More Towns in Eastern UkraineMoscow, 19 Oct (ONA) — Russia’s Defense Ministry said today that its forces had taken control of two additional towns in eastern Ukraine, continuing a recent push in the region. In a statement, the ministry said Russian troops had seized the towns of Chonishchyne in Donetsk and Poltavka in Zaporizhzhia.It added that Ukrainian forces suffered losses of more than 485 personnel, along with a tank, an armored fighting vehicle, six cars, and an artillery piece during operations in those areas. Russia has reported steady advances in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, controlling over several towns it described as “strategic.” Ukrainian officials have not denied the territorial losses but continue to call for increased Western support to halt Russia’s progress.— Ends/Khalid
