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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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    Scientific “Brotherhood”: Illusion or Troubling Reality?

    Have Ukrainian researchers truly severed ties with their Russian colleagues? In the Scopus database, one can find hundreds of “joint” publications. In reality, their actual number is far smaller. Yet, the problem, at least for now, persists. This …

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    Ukraine strikes hard at Russian factories while the occupier destroys peaceful cities

    Ukraine strikes hard at Russian factories while the occupier destroys peaceful cities

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    Dutch, Lithuanian prime ministers visit Kyiv as security concerns grow across Europe

    Dutch, Lithuanian prime ministers visit Kyiv as security concerns grow across Europe

    Both leaders began their trips by honoring fallen Ukrainian soldiers at Kyiv's Wall of Remembrance.

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    Ukraine claims strike on 'one of Russia's largest' explosives plants far from the front lines

    Ukraine claims strike on 'one of Russia's largest' explosives plants far from the front lines

    The facility produces a wide range of munitions, including aircraft and artillery shells, guided air bombs, anti-tank missile warheads, and ammunition for air defense and engineering units.

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    Command Disbands the Last Strategic Group of Troops

    The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has decided to disband the largest and last remaining operational strategic group, Dnipro, formerly known as Khortytsia. According to…

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    Denmark tightens controls on oil tankers to counter Russia's 'shadow fleet'

    Denmark tightens controls on oil tankers to counter Russia's 'shadow fleet'

    "We are using all tools," Danish Industry and Trade Minister Morten Bodskov said.

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    Letting city meet rivers — local urbanism in Kharkiv

    People joining up Zaparkannya's toloka in Kharkiv near Lopan river

    KHARKIV — In Ukraine, abandoned spaces within cities are often created by Russian missiles or drone attacks — but not the one Olha Holubova decided to research and open. 

    Olha is an architect and urbanist, a graduate of one of the local colleges in …

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    5 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    5 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces launched 116 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight.

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    Russia likely behind drone sightings over Germany, chancellor says

    Russia likely behind drone sightings over Germany, chancellor says

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks come amid a surge of mysterious drone sightings across several European cities.

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    Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports

    Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports

    The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.

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    40,000 Russians without power in Belgorod after Ukrainian attack causes 'significant' damage to energy facilities

    40,000 Russians without power in Belgorod after Ukrainian attack causes 'significant' damage to energy facilities

    "We have significant damage. The scope of work will be significant," Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,116,340 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,116,340 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1090 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    55 MEPs call for swift launch of Moldova's EU accession talks

    55 MEPs call for swift launch of Moldova's EU accession talks

    Members of the European Parliament from 19 EU countries have urged European Council President Antonio Costa to immediately advance Moldova’s EU accession talks, Vice President of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu announced on Oct. 5.

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    Ukraine wins 15 medals at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi

    Ukraine wins 15 medals at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi

    Ukraine finished the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi with 15 medals, Suspilne Sport reported on Oct. 5.

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    Slovak PM Fico calls for end to Ukraine war and 'Slavs killing each other,' rejects focus on defeating Russia

    Slovak PM Fico calls for end to Ukraine war and 'Slavs killing each other,' rejects focus on defeating Russia

    Slovakia seeks a swift end to the war in Ukraine rather than Russia’s defeat, Prime Minister Robert Fico said during a televised debate on Slovak public broadcaster STVR on Oct. 5.

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    Trump signals support for maintaining nuclear limits with Russia

    Trump signals support for maintaining nuclear limits with Russia

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 5 that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to voluntarily maintain limits on nuclear weapons "sounds like a good idea."

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    “Drone umbrella” instead of “Drone wall” – an update on Europe's initiative #shorts

    “Drone umbrella” instead of “Drone wall” – an update on Europe's initiative #shorts

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    Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports

    Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports

    An estimated 1,000 to 5,000 Cuban fighters are actively participating in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported Oct. 5, citing an internal U.S. State Department cable obtained by the outlet.

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    Real war: what European politicians hide – truth from a former British officer| Wrap-up Analytics

    Real war: what European politicians hide – truth from a former British officer| Wrap-up Analytics

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    Serbian President Vucic warns a major global war is inevitable amid rising tensions in the Balkans

    Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vucic, who has issued dire warnings about Europe’s security in the past, says a major global conflict is “inevitable.”

    Speaking on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit, Vucic said the world is on the …

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    Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 6, injures 18

    Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 6, injures 18

    Key developments on Oct. 4-5:

    • Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 6, injures 18
    • Ukraine confirms drone strike on one of Russia's biggest, most modern oil refineries near St. Petersburg
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    Chinese Yaogan reconnaissance satellites pass over western Ukraine during Russian strike, tracking data shows

    At least three Chinese Yaogan 33 reconnaissance satellites passed over western Ukraine during Russia’s October 5 missile-and-drone barrage that concentrated on the region, reports Militarnyi, citing tracking data from the Heavens Above monitoring …

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    Survived shelling right after her birthday: the story of a woman from Lviv #shorts

    Survived shelling right after her birthday: the story of a woman from Lviv #shorts

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    Night of terror: Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Kherson region under Russian strikes

    Night of terror: Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Kherson region under Russian strikes

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