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    Ukraine condemns IAEA chief's visit to Russia, Rosatom meeting

    Ukraine condemns IAEA chief's visit to Russia, Rosatom meeting

    Rafael Grossi, IAEA director general, visited Moscow on Sept. 26 to participate in the forum, which marked the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry.

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    As Russia tests NATO, calls to 'close Ukraine's skies' have returned — here's what that means

    As Russia tests NATO, calls to 'close Ukraine's skies' have returned — here's what that means

    Calls to "close the skies" over Ukraine — the rallying cry of pro-Ukraine demonstrations in early 2022 — are resurfacing after a wave of Russian airspace violations against NATO members.

    These incursions have put European countries on edge and raised …

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    Silent Exodus: Rising Desertions in the Russian Army

    Silent Exodus: Rising Desertions in the Russian Army

    Our research, based on tens of thousands of personal records, shows that the typical deserter in the Russian army is a 37-year-old male under contract, and that his chance of desertion in 2025 doubled compared with 2024. If the desertion trend …

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Ukrainian drone strike disrupts operations at Russian oil pumping station in Chuvashia

On Saturday morning, September 27, drones struck an oil pumping station in Russia’s Chuvash Republic, halting operations at the energy facility, according to regional authorities.

The strike hit a site near the settlement of Konar in the Tsivilsky …

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The Kremlin's incredible losses: Ukrainian drones are destroying the Russian economy

The Kremlin's incredible losses: Ukrainian drones are destroying the Russian economy

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Searching for Kyiv’s lost 11th century library

Searching for Kyiv’s lost 11th century library


Editor’s Note: The Counteroffensive is eager to uncover Ukraine’s longest-running mysteries, even if it leads us on a wild goose chase all the way back to the Medieval era!

This month, we are trying to bring attention to our work by going dark until …

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A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5

A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5

In Episode 5 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s journey reaches its final chapter. Before leaving, she brings everyone together for a shared meal, stories, and moments that reflect her month-long experience.

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Two New Heavy Mechanized Brigades formed

As part of the ongoing transformation of the Defense Forces into a corps–brigade structure, two new heavy mechanized brigades have been established. The 12th Heavy Mechanized Brigade is being formed…

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Belarus proposes building nuclear plant to supply electricity to occupied Ukraine

Belarus proposes building nuclear plant to supply electricity to occupied Ukraine

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko expressed the idea of building a new power plant in the east of Belarus during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sept. 26.

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Oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvashia Republic shut down after drone attack

Oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvashia Republic shut down after drone attack

Operations at an oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvash Republic have been suspended after it was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian governor Oleg Nikolaev said on Sept. 27.

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Russian attacks kill 2, injure 36 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks kill 2, injure 36 in Ukraine over past day

Seventeen Russian drones hit six different locations, and drone debris fell in two other areas, according to the Air Force.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,107,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,107,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Russian drone attack causes fires, damage to 'critical infrastructure' in Vinnytsia Oblast

Russian drone attack causes fires, damage to 'critical infrastructure' in Vinnytsia Oblast

A Russian drone strike against Vinnystia overnight on Sept. 27 caused fires and damage to a residential building, local authorities reported.

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Russia helping China prepare for war with Taiwan, leaked documents say

Russia helping China prepare for war with Taiwan, leaked documents say

Moscow has allegedly agreed to train and equip a Chinese airborne battalion to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan, according to a Sept. 26 analysis of documents leaked by hacking group Black Moon.

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Investigation finds Russian surveillance, sabotage ship near European undersea cables, FT reports

Investigation finds Russian surveillance, sabotage ship near European undersea cables, FT reports

Precise maps of Europe's crucial energy and communications networks would be an advantage for Moscow if it ever decides to wage a war against the continent, FT reported.

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Russia Stays Up Past Curfew in Europe, Warming Eastern Wars

In a stark increase in hostile activity, Russia has orchestrated a series of over 150 drone attacks in Eastern Europe since mid-2020, targeting Poland, Moldova, and other neighboring countries. The attacks mainly focus on critical infrastructure and …

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New Drone Sightings Reported Over Europe As EU Plans Defensive Wall

In late September 2025, several European countries reported a surge of unidentified drone sightings near critical military and civilian infrastructure. Danish Armed Forces confirmed drone incursions over Danish territory, labeling it the most serious …

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Turkish imports of Russian oil fall as Trump pressures allies, Reuters reports

Turkish imports of Russian oil fall as Trump pressures allies, Reuters reports

Imports of Russian oil to Turkey, one of Moscow's top buyers, have fallen due to competition from other suppliers, sanctions, and pressure from the United States, Reuters reported Sept. 26.

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Ukraine war latest: Hungarian drones breach Ukraine's airspace, Zelensky says

Ukraine war latest: Hungarian drones breach Ukraine's airspace, Zelensky says

Key developments on Sept. 26:

  • Hungarian drones breach Ukraine's airspace, Zelensky says
  • Ukraine confirms drone strike on one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, vows to continue attacks
  • Russia's railways hit by second blast this month, trains …
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Russian oil refinery on fire: new strike by Ukrainian drones #shorts

Russian oil refinery on fire: new strike by Ukrainian drones #shorts

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Unidentified drones spotted in northern Germany near Danish border, NDR reports

Unidentified drones spotted in northern Germany near Danish border, NDR reports

Authorities reported multiple drone sightings overnight on Sept. 26 in northern Germany, which they suspect may be linked to espionage, according to German broadcaster NDR.

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Drones burn oil and strike Moscow. The Kremlin cries out about a global war | Weekly Wrap-Up

Drones burn oil and strike Moscow. The Kremlin cries out about a global war | Weekly Wrap-Up

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"Russia’s own war Is becoming Its problem", Zelenskyy said.

"Russia’s own war Is becoming Its problem", Zelenskyy said.

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Life near the front line: rules for survival #shorts

Life near the front line: rules for survival #shorts

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Who sabotaged Nord Stream? 3 Years on, investigations offer more questions than answers

Who sabotaged Nord Stream? 3 Years on, investigations offer more questions than answers

Three years since explosions rocked Russia's cherished Nord Stream pipelines, making them obsolete, very little remains known about the daring operation.

One of the boldest sabotages in modern history led to a series of underwater explosions and …