US helps Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports
Sources told the Financial Times that the U.S. is involved at every stage of operational planning, although Kyiv retains control over target selection, with Washington advising on target vulnerabilities.
7 killed, 23 injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 103 out of the 118 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. A missile and 15 drones struck 10 different locations, according to the statement.
Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group sabotaged railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on Oct. 12.
Over 135,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 135,100 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Over 75% of Americans support additional sanctions on Russia, poll finds
More Republican voters than Democrats supported the additional sanctions with 86% of Republican in favor of the new measures, while 71% of Democratic voters agreeing that the U.S. should impose the measures. Only 23% of respondents were opposed to β¦
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Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's war effort.
German airlines call to shoot down drones threatening airports
Germany's airlines are calling for drones that threaten airport operations to be shot down, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 11. The call to action comes amid a recent surge of unidentified drone sightings that have disrupted airports in Germany, β¦
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Strikes deep behind Russian lines β How Ukrainian drones are changing the rules of war
Ukraine and the U.K. agreed to launch the LYRA defense cooperation program, focusing on battlefield tech and joint weapons development, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Oct. 11.
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 Ukraineβs Azov Corps. On the battlefield dominated by drones, constant surveillance, and high-risk rotations, they navigate daily life and combat in one of β¦
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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 β Ukraine responds to Russian attacks