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    Partisans derail train carrying military cargo in Russia, military intelligence source says

    Partisans derail train carrying military cargo in Russia, military intelligence source says

    A train carrying military cargo derailed in Russia's Leningrad Oblast following an explosion early on Oct. 7, a source in Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent.

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    The military branch behind Ukraine’s battlefield apps turns to weapons bureaucracy

    The military branch behind Ukraine’s battlefield apps turns to weapons bureaucracy

    Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military has faced pervasive cyber pressure unprecedented in human history. Cell networks, Starlink terminals, and radio repeaters carry military data and planning from the front line to the …

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    Flamingo against Tomahawk: Ukraine bets on its own weapons

    Flamingo against Tomahawk: Ukraine bets on its own weapons

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    Latvia extends nighttime airspace restrictions near borders with Russia and Belarus

    Latvia extends nighttime airspace restrictions near borders with Russia and Belarus

    Latvia fully closed its airspace along the Russian and Belarusian borders between Sept. 11 and 18, following a series of regional security incidents. Since Sept. 18, restrictions have applied during nighttime hours.

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    Unit Responsible for Kremlin Attack Disbanded

    The command of the Ukrainian Border Guards has disbanded a prominent unit that had long operated in the shadows, conducting deep strikes inside Russia. The DK-8 Unmanned Strike Systems Company,…

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    Europe believes Russia responsible for drone sightings, Dutch PM says

    Europe believes Russia responsible for drone sightings, Dutch PM says

    The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York speaks with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof about Europe’s security and dependence on U.S. support within NATO to deter Russian aggression.

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    TRUMP: "I'VE MADE MY DECISION!" 💥 About Tomahawk missiles! #shorts

    TRUMP: "I'VE MADE MY DECISION!" 💥 About Tomahawk missiles! #shorts

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    Kyiv condemns attacks near occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, cut off from Ukraine's grid for 2nd week

    Kyiv condemns attacks near occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, cut off from Ukraine's grid for 2nd week

    After Russian state media put the blame for the attacks on Ukraine's Armed Forces, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 6 that it was "a deliberate provocation by Russia."

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    Russia attacks again, and Trump makes a decision on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

    Russia attacks again, and Trump makes a decision on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

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    While Russia is on fire, Moscow threatens the US | Attacks on Ukraine and Chinese satellites

    While Russia is on fire, Moscow threatens the US | Attacks on Ukraine and Chinese satellites

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    Controversial ex-adviser to Zelensky's office hit with Russian international arrest warrant

    Controversial ex-adviser to Zelensky's office hit with Russian international arrest warrant

    Russian authorities have accused Oleksiy Arestovych of terrorism and spreading "fake news about the Russian army."

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    Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead

    Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead

    Key findings:

    • Two years ago, lawyers representing an offshore company went to court to unblock a superyacht that had been detained in a Spanish port due to its links to Sergei Chemezov, an associate of Vladimir Putin. Chemezov is believed to secretly …
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    Is Kharkiv safe to visit? Here’s what to consider when planning a trip

    Kharkiv railway station

    Kharkiv is one of the largest cities in Ukraine, located in the eastern part of the country. Since 2022, the city has suffered a lot because of Russian attacks, but foreigners keep coming here, most often activists, volunteers, and journalists. …

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    Indian national surrenders to Ukraine after fighting for Russia for 3 days, military says

    Indian national surrenders to Ukraine after fighting for Russia for 3 days, military says

    Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, a 22-year-old student from the Indian city of Morbi, allegedly came to Russia to study at a university.

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    Aliyev congratulates Putin on birthday in rare call amid strained Russia-Azerbaijan ties

    Aliyev congratulates Putin on birthday in rare call amid strained Russia-Azerbaijan ties

    The call is the first publicly reported conversation between the presidents since March. Their relations had seemed to deteriorate since then, as Moscow and Baku clashed over several political and security issues.

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    US Supreme Court won't review Russian bank's appeal over MH17 downing

    US Supreme Court won't review Russian bank's appeal over MH17 downing

    The move enables the family of Quinn Schansman, an 18-year-old American passenger killed in the crash, to sue Sberbank under the U.S. anti-terrorism law.

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    Thales arms maker delivers new missiles to Ukraine designed to take out Russian drones

    Thales arms maker delivers new missiles to Ukraine designed to take out Russian drones

    The weapon has a maximum range of 3,000 meters and is designed to counter Shahed-type attack drones that Russia has used extensively against Ukraine.

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    'Liberating our land, step by step' — Ukraine reports successful counterattack in Dnipropterovsk Oblast, shows footage

    'Liberating our land, step by step' — Ukraine reports successful counterattack in Dnipropterovsk Oblast, shows footage

    The Shkval ("squall") assault unit "eliminated" 50 Russian troops in the battle, while eight others were taken prisoner, the 141st Mechanized Brigade reported.

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    Ukraine's top anti-graft prosecutor decries pressure amid reports of Security Service probe targeting him

    Ukraine's top anti-graft prosecutor decries pressure amid reports of Security Service probe targeting him

    "Such reports, as well as a number of clearly illegal actions against NABU employees that have already taken place, are nothing other than a continuation of pressure on anti-corruption agencies," Oleksandr Klymenko told the Kyiv Independent.

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    Poland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia

    Poland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia

    Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she sought to revive dialogue between the EU and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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    Russian who joined Ukraine's military detained over suspected espionage

    Russian who joined Ukraine's military detained over suspected espionage

    The man, detained in the western city of Lviv, is suspected of helping Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) coordinate strikes on his unit's temporary base and nearby positions in Lviv Oblast.

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    EU to reportedly restrict Russian diplomats' travel amid espionage surge

    EU to reportedly restrict Russian diplomats' travel amid espionage surge

    The measure follows a surge in hybrid operations targeting Ukraine's partners in the EU and NATO, including arson, cyberattacks, infrastructure sabotage, and drone incursions.

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    Hungary's Orban accuses Zelensky of 'moral blackmail' over Ukraine's EU bid

    Hungary's Orban accuses Zelensky of 'moral blackmail' over Ukraine's EU bid

    "Hungary has no moral obligation to support Ukraine's EU accession," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

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    Russian attacks kill 1, injure 33 in Ukraine over past day

    Russian attacks kill 1, injure 33 in Ukraine over past day

    Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 88 out of the 152 Russian drones launched overnight. Russia also attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles.

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    Slovakia sends first non-lethal defense aid package to Ukraine since Fico took office

    Slovakia sends first non-lethal defense aid package to Ukraine since Fico took office

    The package includes engineering and construction equipment, transportation, demining systems, and medical evacuation vehicles.

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