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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.
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Donald Trump has asserted striking figures for casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war, a claim highlighted by Fox News coverage. The remarks feed an ongoing debate over the true human cost of the conflict, as independent casualty counts remain contested and estimates from Kyiv, Moscow and Western sources differ widely.
- 3Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe lacks red lines●Saturday, September 26, 2026 No longer hybrid; As Russian sabotage grows bolder, Europe lacks red lines . . . . . Russia
The Kyiv Independent reports that Russia's actions are no longer confined to hybrid warfare, arguing that Europe has failed to set clear red lines as sabotage grows bolder. The same briefing highlights Russia's mounting soldier shortages, questions over Putin's next move, and Ukraine's steel industry nearing collapse as it calls for foreign assistance.
- 4Trump 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.
- 5Russia 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.