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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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    Putin warns U.S.-Russia ties could be destroyed if Trump sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

    Russian president Vladimir Putin commented on the possible delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state media correspondent Pavel Zarubin, he said such a move could destroy U.S.-Russia relations.

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    “Ideological” Russians are coming to the occupied territories – why? #shorts

    “Ideological” Russians are coming to the occupied territories – why? #shorts

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    Ukrainian drones strike Lukoil refinery in Kstovo

    Ukrainian Forces have targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries again - the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez facility near Nizhny Novgorod.

    A tense night unfolded in the Russian city of Kstovo, southeast of Nizhny Novgorod. Residents reported …

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    Ethnic cleansing in Donbass: who is really settling in Ukrainian homes?

    Ethnic cleansing in Donbass: who is really settling in Ukrainian homes?

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    One Russian “Kinzhal” missile contains 96 foreign components — Zelenskyy #shorts

    One Russian “Kinzhal” missile contains 96 foreign components — Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Lviv resident saw Russia’s hit on her house with her own eyes #shorts

    Lviv resident saw Russia’s hit on her house with her own eyes #shorts

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    Ukraine's nuclear plants at risk, Russian drones in Europe | Ukraine This Week

    Ukraine's nuclear plants at risk, Russian drones in Europe | Ukraine This Week

    In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on the wave of unidentified drone sightings across Europe — from Denmark to France — that have sparked airport closures, military investigations, and renewed …
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    Amid controversial elections, Georgian protestors attempt to storm presidential palace

    Amid controversial elections, Georgian protestors attempt to storm presidential palace

    TBILISI, GEORGIA — Amid local elections, protestors enraged at the Georgian government's pro-Russian stance and alleged vote rigging attempted to storm the presidential palace in central Tbilisi on the evening of Oct. 4, but were dispersed by police …

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    Tomahawk supplies to Kyiv would ruin US-Russian relations, Putin says

    Tomahawk supplies to Kyiv would ruin US-Russian relations, Putin says

    Putin’s message comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a more hostile stance against Russia in recent weeks after a summer of courtship that saw the U.S. roll out the red carpet for Putin during the Alaskan Summit in August.

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    Ukrainian western cities in flames: overnight Russian attack targeted Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk

    Ukrainian western cities in flames: overnight Russian attack targeted Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk

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    Ruling party claims victory in Georgian elections amid major protests

    Ruling party claims victory in Georgian elections amid major protests

    The Georgian Dream candidates won all cities and municipalities in Georgia, with Kakha Kaladze receiving 77.4% of the vote in Tbilisi, cementing his third term as mayor of the country's capital.

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    Russian bombs injure six in Sloviansk, including child

    Russian bombs injure six in Sloviansk, including child

    The bombing campaign hit an apartment building, injuring two women, three men, and a child.

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    Lviv hit by Russian ballistic missiles – aftermath of the attack #shorts

    Lviv hit by Russian ballistic missiles – aftermath of the attack #shorts

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,115,250 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,115,250 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 870 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 5, injures 14

    Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 5, injures 14

    In Lviv Oblast, four people were killed, and another four were injured, the State Emergency Service said on Telegram.

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    Ukraine's existence is in Hungary's national interest, Orban says as he continues to oppose EU aid to Kyiv

    Ukraine's existence is in Hungary's national interest, Orban says as he continues to oppose EU aid to Kyiv

    "The good thing is that there is a territory between Hungary and Russia that is now called Ukraine. This is a strategic interest of Hungary that Ukraine exists," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

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    Lithuania's Vilnius airport closed in response to airspace violation, media reports

    Lithuania's Vilnius airport closed in response to airspace violation, media reports

    Lithuania's main airport was closed late on Oct. 4 following a sighting of 13 "contraband" balloons flying towards the site, Lithuanian outlet LRT reported.

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    Aeroflot to dismantle eight Boeing cargo jets for parts as sanctions cripple Russian fleet

    Russia’s passenger carrier Aeroflot plans to dismantle eight Boeing cargo planes to repair other civilian aircraft, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.

    The agency says Aeroflot will receive the Boeings from Volga-Dnepr Airlines under …

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    Russian piracy – UAVs launched from oil tankers #shorts

    Russian piracy – UAVs launched from oil tankers #shorts

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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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    Ukraine slaps new sanctions on Russian oil industry, drone production

    Ukraine slaps new sanctions on Russian oil industry, drone production

    One of the sanctioned companies is Hardberry-Rusfactor, which produces drones and counter-UAV systems as well as neural network systems for automatic equipment recognition and target designation.

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    Ukrainian Intelligence: China supplying satellite data to Russia for missile strikes on Ukraine

    Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service says it has obtained information indicating that China is providing satellite data to Russia’s military command, enabling further strikes on Ukrainian cities.

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    WAR WITHOUT RULES? Russia secretly strikes Europe — drones, cyberattacks, and the "shadow" fleet

    WAR WITHOUT RULES? Russia secretly strikes Europe — drones, cyberattacks, and the "shadow" fleet

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    Ukrainian military: Russian push on Dobropillya blunted, two pockets form amid fierce fighting

    A serviceman from Ukraine’s 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade, Kyrylo Sazonov, says Russia’s main objective on the Pokrovsk axis was Dobropillya, and that Moscow massed a strike force to push toward it. He said the plan has been disrupted, but the …