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- 1Russia claims strikes knocked out quarter of Ukraine's internet▼Russia says strikes destroyed 25% of Ukraine's internet, Starlink facilities
Russia says recent strikes have destroyed roughly a quarter of Ukraine's internet infrastructure along with Starlink facilities used for battlefield communications. The claim could not be independently verified, and Ukraine has not confirmed the extent of the damage. The reported targeting of Starlink equipment highlights Moscow's focus on disrupting Kyiv's military connectivity.
- 2Russia loses 1,690 troops in a day, Ukraine says●📰 Russia loses 1,690 troops in war against Ukraine in past day 🔗 https://www. ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/41684 43-russia-l
Ukraine's General Staff figures reported by Ukrinform say Russia lost 1,690 troops over the past day in its war against Ukraine. The daily casualty tally is among the higher figures cited in the conflict and continues a pattern of heavy Russian losses reported by Kyiv. The numbers cannot be independently verified, and Russia rarely publishes its own casualty figures.
- 3Russia Claims Strikes On Kyiv Hit NATO Specialists●Russia Wipes Out 'NATO SPECIALISTS' In Huge Strikes On Kyiv; Putin Army Burns Ukraine Military Hubs
Russia's military claims large-scale strikes on Kyiv destroyed Ukrainian military hubs and killed what it calls NATO specialists working in the capital. The claim comes from Russian and pro-Russian outlets and has not been independently verified. Ukraine has not confirmed any such casualties, and the strikes fit the ongoing pattern of Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.
- 4As Russian sabotage grows bolder, Europe lacks red lines●Saturday, September 26, 2026 No longer hybrid; As Russian sabotage grows bolder, Europe lacks red lines . . . . . Russia
The Kyiv Independent's daily briefing argues that Russia's campaign against Europe can no longer be described as hybrid warfare, saying Moscow's sabotage is growing bolder while European governments have failed to set clear red lines. The roundup also reports that Russia is running short of soldiers and that Ukraine's steel industry is nearing collapse and appealing for foreign assistance.
- 5Trump reveals casualty figures in Ukraine-Russia war▼Trump reveals stunning casualty numbers in Ukraine-Russia war
President Donald Trump has disclosed casualty numbers in the war between Russia and Ukraine, figures he described as striking. The exact numbers and their sources have not been independently confirmed. The revelation is drawing attention because casualty totals in the conflict have been closely guarded and widely disputed by both Moscow and Kyiv.