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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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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,117,360 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,117,360 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Ukraine, Denmark sign memorandum on joint drone manufacturing

    Ukraine, Denmark sign memorandum on joint drone manufacturing

    "The Memorandum provides for the establishment of production by Ukrainian defense companies on the territory of Denmark, the creation of joint capacities, technology exchange, and the involvement of EU funding for the implementation of joint …
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    Berlin must become a leader in the drone industry, support Ukraine, German Economy Minister says

    Berlin must become a leader in the drone industry, support Ukraine, German Economy Minister says

    "Those who want air sovereignty must build it. Germany must become a leading location for the development and production of drones — to support Ukraine, to strengthen our own defense capabilities, and to protect our critical infrastructure," German …
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    Ukrainian drones strike 'rare' Russian signal jamming station in occupied Luhansk Oblast

    Ukrainian drones strike 'rare' Russian signal jamming station in occupied Luhansk Oblast

    Ukrainian drones "detected and burned" a rare Russian signal jamming station in occupied Luhansk Oblast, the Unmanned Systems Forces announced on Oct. 6.

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    Danish Intelligence Asserts Russian Hybrid War Against NATO

    On October 7, 2025, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) publicly declared that Russia is engaged in a hybrid war against NATO and Denmark. The report defines hybrid war as a mix of political, economic, informational, and military measures …

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    'I want to find out what they're doing with them' — Trump mulls sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

    'I want to find out what they're doing with them' — Trump mulls sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he has "sort of made a decision" on whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles.

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    RUSSIA WITHOUT LIGHT! ⚡ Ukraine responds! #shorts

    RUSSIA WITHOUT LIGHT! ⚡ Ukraine responds! #shorts

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    Russia threatens the US while its rear burns from Ukrainian drones | News Pulse

    Russia threatens the US while its rear burns from Ukrainian drones | News Pulse

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    Ukrainian drones reportedly target oil infrastructure in Siberia, over 2,000 km away from frontline

    Ukrainian drones reportedly target oil infrastructure in Siberia, over 2,000 km away from frontline

    Officials from Russia's Tyumen Oblast claimed on Telegram that three Ukrainian drones were shot down over an "industrial facility" in the city, adding that no fire, casualties, or explosions occurred amid the attack.

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    From Africa to the Donbas Meat Grinder: Russia’s Mercenary Surge

    From Africa to the Donbas Meat Grinder: Russia’s Mercenary Surge

    Over 15 thousand mercenaries have joined Russia’s ranks to fight against Ukraine . Their geography is wide and covers almost all continents, except for Antarctica. Russia is actively and constantly increasing its recruiting efforts - only in Africa, …

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Russia's digital iron curtain descends further as Kremlin chokes Internet freedoms

Russia's digital iron curtain descends further as Kremlin chokes Internet freedoms

Three and a half years into its all-out war against Ukraine, the Kremlin is waging a parallel battle at home — this time against Internet freedom.

The Russian authorities are tightening their digital grip and rolling out sweeping new measures to keep …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, Kyiv says

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, Kyiv says

Key developments on Oct. 6:

  • Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, General Staff confirms, sparks massive blaze
  • 40,000 Russians without power in Belgorod after Ukrainian attack causes 'significant' damage to energy facilities …
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❗️The world has the power to stop terror, any terror, – Zelenskyy #shorts

❗️The world has the power to stop terror, any terror, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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One of Russia's biggest oil refineries halts most productive unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

One of Russia's biggest oil refineries halts most productive unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

The CDU-6 unit has a capacity of 160,000 barrels per day — around 40% of the refinery’s total output. According to Reuters, repairs may take around a month.

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Ukrainian Doctors Start Training in the US to Advance Pain Medicine Care

October 6, 2025 – New Heaven, CT

Doctors United for Ukraine (DU4U), in partnership with Nova Ukraine and with the support of the Yale World Partnership Fund, launched a groundbreaking one-month observership at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale …

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Russian oil is burning! 🔥 Ukrainian drones are attacking! #shorts

Russian oil is burning! 🔥 Ukrainian drones are attacking! #shorts

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Analysis: Ukraine support wavers — but Central Europe hasn't fallen to Russia

Analysis: Ukraine support wavers — but Central Europe hasn't fallen to Russia

The past streak of elections in Central Europe cast a gloomy picture for Ukraine and its supporters.

The recent landslide win of populist billionaire Andrej Babis in the Czech elections sparked concerns that Prague might join Slovakia and Hungary in …

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Ukraine investigating execution of 322 POWs by Russia, prosecutors say

Ukraine investigating execution of 322 POWs by Russia, prosecutors say

According to the statement, 263 Ukrainian soldiers were executed on the battlefield, while 59 others were killed in the 2022 Olenivka prison explosion in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast.

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Exclusive: Europe believes Russia behind mysterious drone sightings but 'can't prove it,' Dutch PM says

Exclusive: Europe believes Russia behind mysterious drone sightings but 'can't prove it,' Dutch PM says

Over the last few weeks, drones have violated the airspace of at least eight European countries.

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Putin is not the only one responsible for the war! – Zelenskyy #shorts

Putin is not the only one responsible for the war! – Zelenskyy #shorts

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Russia's failed strategy: Drone perations against EU and failures on the front line

Russia's failed strategy: Drone perations against EU and failures on the front line

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Over 100,000 Western-made parts found in drones, missiles used in Russian recent mass attack, Zelensky says

Over 100,000 Western-made parts found in drones, missiles used in Russian recent mass attack, Zelensky says

The components were reportedly manufactured by companies based in the U.S., China, Taiwan, the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands.

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Russian drone hits maternity hospital in Sumy

Russian drone hits maternity hospital in Sumy

Everyone managed to take shelter in time, and no casualties were reported. The fire has since been extinguished by first responders.

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🔥 New attack by the Russian Federation: civilian infrastructure under threat #shorts

🔥 New attack by the Russian Federation: civilian infrastructure under threat #shorts

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