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- 1Zelensky says Russia struck Kharkiv apartment building overnightβRussia has been attacking our regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, there was a brutal strike o
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces attacked Ukrainian regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, a strike partially destroyed the second and fourth floors of a high-rise apartment building. Kyiv also sustained damage from drone attacks, with residential areas hit. The strikes are the latest in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 2Zelenskyy says Russia has begun covert extra mobilizationβΌIn effect, the Russians have already begun additional mobilization β they are increasing the number of people they recru
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has effectively started an additional mobilization, stepping up recruitment through various channels. He warned Moscow also plans to increase the recruitment of foreign nationals and called on the governments of the countries concerned to respond to these efforts.
- 3Zelensky says Russia now targeting Ukraine's data centresβZelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has widened its attacks on Ukraine to include strikes on data centres, expanding the war's focus beyond energy infrastructure to digital and communications systems. The claim, reported by the BBC, highlights growing concern over the vulnerability of Ukraine's critical digital infrastructure amid ongoing Russian bombardment.
- 4Jet-powered drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in KyivβHorrific scenes out of Kyiv this morning as Russia used a jet-powered drone to blow up Ukraineβs National Academy of Sci
Reports from Kyiv describe a morning strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, attributed to a Russian jet-powered drone, with images showing the building on fire and people escaping through windows. Commenters describe it as part of a pattern of Russian attacks on civilian targets, saying Russia is now 'bombing science' as well as schools and kindergartens.
- 5CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack, report claimsβThe CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence
American intelligence reportedly told several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The alleged warning was shared through the CIA and has drawn wide attention across Spain, France, Italy, and Russia. Officials have not publicly confirmed the intelligence, but the report has fueled debate over Russian hybrid threats and drone warfare reaching Western Europe.
- 6Ukraine says it hit six Russian refineries in one weekβΌSix strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a
Ukraine's defence ministry announced a week of long-range strikes on Russia's fuel and energy sector, saying six strategic oil refineries were hit, some up to 1,600 kilometres behind the front line. Kyiv described the targeted facilities as key suppliers of fuel to Russia's defence industry and framed the campaign as an answer to continued Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- 7CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack, report claimsβΌThe CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence
American intelligence reportedly gathered information that Russia is preparing a drone attack on one of three Mediterranean countries β Spain, France, or Italy β and the CIA passed the warning to several European governments. The claim, circulated by the Visegrad 24 outlet, is spreading quickly across France, Italy, Spain and Russia, where users are debating whether the threat is real and how NATO countries might respond.
- 8CIA warns European allies of possible Russian drone attackβThe CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence
American intelligence reportedly warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. According to the alert, the CIA shared intelligence indicating one of the three Mediterranean countries could be targeted. The warning is drawing wide attention across Europe, with discussion surging in Spain, France, and Italy, as well as in Russia, amid heightened concerns about Russian activity on the continent.
- 9Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadβRussian Strikes Damage Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Kill One
Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged buildings of the National Academy of Sciences and killed at least one person, according to reports circulating on Friday. The attack adds to a string of recent strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital and its infrastructure. Commenters are condemning the damage to a scientific institution and voicing renewed concern about civilian casualties amid ongoing Russian air assaults.
- 10Ukraine and Russia trade strikes on border crossingsβRussia has started striking Ukrainian border crossing in recent weeks. In response, Ukraine is now striking Russiaβs bor
Russia has in recent weeks begun targeting Ukrainian border crossings, according to reports. Ukraine is now responding by striking Russian border crossings, including ones on its border with Belarus. A drone strike was reported next to a Russian border crossing with Belarus, highlighting how the war is expanding to infrastructure on both sides of the frontier.
- 11Putin signs decree expanding Russian army to 2.44 million personnelβAs expected, Putin has signed today a decree increasing the size of the Russian army at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree, effective immediately, increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The order replaces all previous decrees on army size and marks the seventh expansion of Russia's forces since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, continuing a steady pattern of manpower increases.
- 12Russian daytime strike on Kyiv kills at least threeβIn Kyiv, cars are burning and bodies of people lie in the streets after Russia struck our capital in broad daylight on a
A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.
- 13Russia's state media announce a new 'special military operation'βRussia announces a new βspecial military operationβ through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news
Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article announcing a new "special military operation," titled "Russia faces another special military operation. It will be very short." The piece was written by Alexander Nosovich. Critics describe the announcement as propaganda spread through Kremlin-controlled media, and the claim of a short operation has drawn comparisons to earlier assurances at the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- 14Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadβRussian Drones Strike Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, killing one person, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news outlets. The strike adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on the Ukrainian capital. Commenters are expressing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution and renewing calls for stronger air defences.
- 15Russian strike sets Kyiv medical center ablazeβRussia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility ablaze.
Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility on fire. The strike on a medical facility in the middle of the capital is drawing strong reaction, with reports and images of the burning building circulating widely. There is no immediate word on casualties from the attack.
- 16CIA warns European governments of possible Russian drone attackβΌThe CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence
American intelligence, according to the report, has informed several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The claim is spreading rapidly across Spanish, French, and Italian social media, ranking at the top of trending topics in all three countries, as readers debate whether such an operation is plausible and how NATO and EU governments will respond.
- 17Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents showβΌEXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to increase its 2027 military spending by 27%, according to budget documents reviewed by Reuters. The figures point to a continued shift of Russian state finances toward defense despite talk of possible peace negotiations over Ukraine, and the report is drawing attention among analysts tracking Moscow's war economy and long-term military commitments.
- 18Russia launches new wave of strikes across UkraineβBREAKING NEWS Russia launches another wave of strikes across Ukraine, with Russian authorities saying logistics, port an
Russia has launched another wave of strikes across Ukraine, with Russian authorities saying logistics, port and transport infrastructure were targeted. The attacks come amid continued fighting and renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. The strikes add pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure while international talks on ending the conflict continue.
- 19Russian jet-drone strike hits Kyiv Science Academy, killing 10βΌKyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
Ten people died when a Russian jet-powered drone struck the Kyiv Science Academy, part of a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine. Reuters and other international outlets are leading with the story, underscoring the escalating use of jet-drones in Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and civilian institutions.
- 20Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine this weekβThis past week, the Russians launched more than 2,200 attack drones against Ukraine, as well as around 1,650 aerial bomb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic, at Ukraine over the past week. He reported that civilians were killed in overnight attacks. The figures underline the continuing scale of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 21Russia pounds Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of SciencesβRussia pounds Ukraineβs Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Russia launched a new wave of attacks on Kyiv following a deadly strike that hit Ukraine's Academy of Sciences in the capital. The assault on a leading scientific institution has drawn condemnation and renewed attention to the toll of Russia's air campaign on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure.
- 22Russia Launches Deadly Drone Barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian RegionsβRussia Hits Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions with Deadly Drone Barrage
Russia fired a large wave of drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, causing deaths and damage, according to the headline making the rounds on social media. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks targeting the capital and regional infrastructure in recent weeks, drawing condemnation and fresh calls for stronger air defences from Ukraine's allies.
- 23Zelensky says crews working nonstop after Russian strikesβWork to address the aftermath of Russian strikes in our cities and communities is continuing virtually nonstop. They are
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says emergency teams are working virtually nonstop to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on cities and communities. He called Russia's forces terrorists targeting civilians and purely civilian sites day and night, citing damage in Kyiv including a depot at Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station.
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Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes drew attention as the war continues to drive global concern over civilian safety and energy infrastructure. Reactions online reflect continued alarm at the escalating pace of attacks on Ukraine.
- 25CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and FranceβRussia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend
Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow reportedly intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim, reported by the Telegraph, is drawing strong attention across the targeted countries, with the story trending in Italy, Spain and France.
- 26CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and FranceβRussia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend
The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is drawing attention across Italy, Spain and France, where it is widely discussed and raising concerns about security in the region.
- 27US warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacksβΌBREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning was reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, which said the intelligence was shared with European governments following CIA Director briefings. The news is spreading quickly across Spain, France and Italy, raising concerns about Russian activity near European territory.
- 28Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troopsβΌUkraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of Russia's armed forces, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korea is preparing to deploy additional troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The twin announcements point to Moscow deepening its manpower reserves as the conflict grinds on, and to an expanding role for North Korean soldiers on Russian soil, raising concerns among Ukraine's allies about further escalation.
- 29CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and FranceβRussia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend
The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its focus beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics toward the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is drawing strong attention in Spain, Italy and France, where it fuels concerns about Russian hybrid warfare reaching NATO's southern flank.
- 30Putin orders 15,500 troop increase, expanding Russian military to 1.55 millionβΌrussia military personnel expansion putin
President Putin has signed off on an expansion of Russia's armed forces, adding 15,500 active personnel and raising the total to 1.55 million troops. The move signals Moscow's continued effort to grow its military despite heavy losses in the war against Ukraine. The increase, announced via a decree, is being widely covered as a sign that the Kremlin is preparing for a prolonged conflict.
- 31US warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacksβBREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning was shared with European governments, according to Spain's El Mundo, following briefings by the CIA Director. The report is circulating widely across Spanish, French and Italian social media, raising concern about Russian activity inside NATO territory.
- 32Examining Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine warβΌRussia's true death toll in the Ukraine war | The Global Story
A BBC News Global Story episode examines the true scale of Russian military deaths in the Ukraine war, a figure that has been heavily disputed throughout the conflict. Official Russian casualty counts remain low, while Western estimates and independent researchers suggest far higher losses. The report looks at how the toll is being tallied and what it reveals about the war's cost.
- 33Ukraine says long-range strikes hit Russian defense plantsβWe are consistently using our long-range capabilities to respond to Russian strikes against life. Last night, our sancti
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine used its long-range capabilities overnight to strike two Russian defense plants, in the Tula and Voronezh regions, in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians. He also said Security Service of Ukraine units carried out effective operations over the past 24 hours, framing the actions as part of Kyiv's continuing retaliation campaign.
- 34Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones against Russiaβπ΄ DW News September 20: Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones against Russia
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, with reports of more than 1,000 drones involved, according to DW News coverage on September 20. It marks one of the biggest drone barrages of the war, drawing wide international attention and discussion about its impact on the conflict.
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The European Union has adopted new sanctions in response to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures target those deemed responsible for the forced transfers, which Kyiv and international bodies have described as violations of international law. The move aligns the EU with allied governments that have already imposed penalties over the same issue, and it is drawing attention as part of the broader sanctions regime against Moscow.
- 36Putin Orders Russian Military Expanded to 2.44 Million PersonnelβPutin Signs Decree Expanding Russian Armed Forces to 2.44 Million
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the official size of Russia's armed forces to 2.44 million personnel, including roughly 1.5 million active servicemen. It is the latest in a series of expansions since the invasion of Ukraine, and observers see it as a signal that Moscow intends to sustain a prolonged conflict. Reactions online range from concern over escalation to debate about Russia's manpower and losses.
- 37Zelenskyy vows tough winter for Russia as pressure mountsβUkraine will make this a tough winter for Russia β Zelenskyy. Pressure on Moscow is mounting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will make this a tough winter for Russia, warning that pressure on Moscow is mounting. The statement signals Kyiv intends to keep targeting Russian energy and military infrastructure through the cold months, aiming to strain Russia's economy and war effort while sustaining Western support for Ukraine.
- 38At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacksβΌAt least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.
- 39US reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacksβBREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following meetings involving the CIA Director. The report is spreading rapidly across France, Spain and Italy, where the alleged threat to Southern European targets is raising alarm and questions about European security.
- 40Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider's data centresβΌRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres
Russian strikes have hit data centres belonging to Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, disrupting communications services. The attack on critical telecommunications infrastructure comes as Russia continues targeting Ukrainian energy and utilities ahead of winter. Outages at a major provider affect millions of subscribers, and the strike is being widely reported by international outlets including Reuters.