Fires reported in Russia's Belgorod oblast amid suspected power plant attack, local officials say
Falling debris from downed missiles sparked fires and caused damage in Belgorod, Russia, the regional governor reported Oct. 11 amid a suspected attack on a power plant in the city.
Foreign fighters at the front of Ukraine's drone war
In Donetsk Oblast, volunteers from across the world serve in the International Battalion of Ukraine’s Azov Corps. On the battlefield dominated by drones, constant surveillance, and high-risk rotations, they navigate daily life and combat in one of …
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Ukraine's drone innovations: developing unmanned technologies for defense
Zelensky approves new Russia sanctions in coordination with Japan
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed new sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities, aligning Ukraine's latest measures with those previously imposed by Japan.
Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
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Energy war before winter – Ukraine responds to Russian attacks
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced via his Telegram channel that all Operational Strategic Groups (OSUV) and Operational Tactical Groups (OTU) of the…
Exclusive: Inside Russia’s 2026–2036 Tank Fleet Modernization and Buildup Plans
In the spring and summer of 2025, as part of our own operation, our team obtained exclusive documents that provide new insight into Russia’s tank-production plans and confirm the existence of a little-known variant of the latest Russian tank. The …
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Bomb threats force Ukrainian Railways to halt 3 trains, including international line
The affected trains included routes between Dnipro and Kyiv, Ternopil and Kyiv, and the international Kyiv–Warsaw route.
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on the morning of Oct. 11, resulting in explosions and a fire, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.
Belarus launches military readiness check as security concerns grow
The Belarusian military is implementing a "set of measures" to bring select units to their "highest level of combat readiness" under Alexander Lukashenko's direct orders.
Latvia orders over 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October
Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national security screening, Politico reported.
UK, France, Germany to move forward with using Russian assets to aid Ukraine
"We agree to develop further bold and innovative mechanisms to increase the cost of Russia's war and ramp up pressure," the British government said in a statement.