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    Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troopsβ–ΌUkraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russiaβœ‰newsWarUkraine17 min ago

    Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of Russia's armed forces, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more North Korean troops are being deployed to fight alongside Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. The twin announcements point to Moscow deepening its military resources and foreign partnerships as fighting continues, and have drawn attention to Pyongyang's growing role in the conflict.

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    Putin signs decree expanding Russian army to 2.44 million personnel●As expected, Putin has signed today a decree increasing the size of the Russian army at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1𝕏xRUWar4.4K1 h ago

    President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel, effective immediately. The decree replaces all previous decrees on army size and marks the seventh expansion of Russia's manpower levels since the start of the war in Ukraine. Observers note the move continues a steady pattern of force growth through presidential decrees rather than formal mobilization.

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    Russian daytime strike on Kyiv science academy kills at least oneβ–ΌDaytime Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy kills at least oneβœ‰newsWarUkraine1 h ago

    A Russian missile struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv in a daytime attack, killing at least one person, according to The Guardian. The strike on a civilian scientific institution during working hours has drawn attention to the continuing bombardment of the Ukrainian capital and the risks to non-military targets.

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    Zelenskiy says North Korea readies 10,000 more troops for Russia●Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russiaβœ‰newsWarUkraine17 min ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine. The claim points to a deepening of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, which has already sent thousands of troops to support Russian forces. The announcement comes as Kyiv urges Western allies to step up support in response.

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    Russian daytime strike hits science academy in Kyivβ–Όβ€˜This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyivβœ‰newsScience2 min ago

    A Russian missile strike on Kyiv in daylight hours hit the building of a science academy in the Ukrainian capital, drawing condemnation from officials who described the attack as terrorism. The daytime timing of the strike, hitting an institution of research and learning rather than military infrastructure, has fuelled outrage and renewed debate over Russia's targeting of civilian and cultural sites in Ukraine.

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a new expansion of Russia's military, according to reporting picked up by international outlets including The Brussels Times. The decree adds to a series of build-ups announced since the invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow seeks to enlarge troop numbers and strengthen its armed forces. The move is being watched closely by NATO members and European governments concerned about long-term Russian military capacity.

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    Amnesty report alleges war crimes by Malian forces and Wagner Group●Mali: Damning evidence of war crimes by state armed forces and Wagner Group personnel – new reportβœ‰newsWorldHuman Rights18 min ago

    Amnesty International has published a new report presenting what it calls damning evidence of war crimes committed by Malian state armed forces and personnel from the Russian Wagner Group. The findings point to serious abuses against civilians during security operations in Mali and add to mounting scrutiny of the military government's partnership with Wagner.

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    Kremlin says Ukraine is 'paying the price' for attacks on Russiaβ–ΌKremlin says Ukraine is now 'paying the price' for its own attacks on Russiaβœ‰newsWarUkraine1 h ago

    The Kremlin declared that Ukraine is now 'paying the price' for its own attacks on Russian territory, according to Reuters. The statement frames Russian military actions as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, and comes amid ongoing escalation in the war, with both sides continuing long-range attacks against targets far from the front lines.

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    Russia Claims Strikes On Kyiv Hit 'NATO Specialists'●Russia Wipes Out 'NATO SPECIALISTS' In Huge Strikes On Kyiv; Putin Army Burns Ukraine Military Hubsβ–ΆyoutubeBusinessLabor580.7K2 min ago

    Russian forces carried out large strikes on Kyiv, with reports claiming attacks on military hubs and on 'NATO specialists' present in the Ukrainian capital. The claim of NATO personnel being hit comes from Russian-linked reporting and has not been independently confirmed. The strikes are part of the ongoing air war between Russia and Ukraine, which continues to target military and infrastructure sites.

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    De-escalation with Russia requires a bigger show of Western strength●Opinion | De-escalation with Russia requires a bigger show of Western strengthβœ‰newsWarUkraine17 min ago

    A Washington Post opinion piece argues that Western countries cannot meaningfully de-escalate tensions with Russia through concessions alone. The author contends that only a stronger, more credible display of Western military and political resolve will push Moscow toward negotiations, warning that perceived weakness risks further Russian aggression. The argument feeds into ongoing debate among allied governments over how much support to sustain for Ukraine and how to position themselves in future talks with the Kremlin.

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    Putin Weighs Refinery Defense Against Striking Ukraine●What Matters More to Putin? Russian Refineries or Striking Ukraine?βœ‰newsWarUkraine17 min ago

    A Kyiv Post analysis examines a dilemma facing the Kremlin as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to hit Russian oil refineries, forcing trade-offs between protecting domestic fuel infrastructure and retaliating against Ukraine. The piece weighs what Vladimir Putin prioritizes more: defending critical energy assets at home or continuing strikes on Ukrainian territory.

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    WSJ Opinion Takes Inside Look at Ukraine's Drone War●WSJ Opinion: An Inside Look at the Drone War in Ukraineβœ‰newsWar17 min ago

    The Wall Street Journal has published an opinion piece offering an inside look at the drone war in Ukraine. The piece examines how uncrewed aircraft have become central to fighting on the front lines, shaping tactics and battlefield outcomes for both Ukrainian and Russian forces. Coverage of drone warfare continues to draw attention as the conflict grinds on and drones redefine modern combat.

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    Russia loses 1,440 troops and two air defense systems in a day●Russian forces lose 1,440 soldiers and two air defense systems in past day of war against Ukraine Total combat losses amMmastodonWarUkraine11 h ago

    Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces lost 1,440 soldiers and two air defense systems over the past day of the war. Total Russian combat losses since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, through September 29, 2026, are estimated at roughly 1,532,500 personnel. The figures come from Ukraine's military and cannot be independently verified.

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    Niger Junta Leader Tchiani Turns to Russia for Security●Despite all the bad news, this made me laugh. P.S.Niger military junta leader Abdourahamane Tchiani, who came to power i𝕏xFRWorldPolitics5442 h ago

    Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in the 2023 coup, has cut ties with Western partners including the United States and France and brought in Russian forces to provide his personal security and support combat operations. The shift marks another step in the Sahel's drift away from traditional Western partners toward Moscow, and is drawing amused and critical reactions online.

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    Zelenskyy vows tough winter for Russia as pressure mounts●Ukraine will make this a tough winter for Russia – Zelenskyy. Pressure on Moscow is mountingβ–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine715.8K5 h ago

    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.

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    Russia strikes railway facility in Vinnytsia Oblast, cutting power●Russia attacks railway facility in Vinnytsia Oblast Russian forces struck a railway infrastructure facility in VinnytsiaMmastodonWarUkraine017 min ago

    Russian forces struck a railway infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, on the morning of 29 September. Natalia Zabolotna, head of the Vinnytsia Oblast Military Administration, said the attack left more than 15,000 consumers without electricity. The strike targeted transport infrastructure in the western Ukrainian region, adding to a pattern of Russian attacks on energy and logistics facilities across the country.

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    Russian budget documents show military spending is set to rise 27% in 2027, according to reporting by The Moscow Times. The increase points to a continued shift of state finances toward defense and would extend years of heavy military outlays already driven by the war in Ukraine, raising questions about funding for civilian priorities and the sustainability of the budget.

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    Ukraine launches its largest attack on Moscow●Ukraine launches its largest attack on Moscow: Military expert reactsβ–ΆyoutubeWorldDefense1.3M8 h ago

    Ukraine has carried out its largest attack to date on Moscow, according to CNN reporting. A military expert offered analysis of the strike, its scale, and what it signals about Ukraine's deep-strike capabilities as the war continues. The attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's campaign against targets in the Russian capital region.

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    Examining Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war●Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war | The Global Storyβ–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine867K8 h ago

    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.

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    Russia Targets Internet Infrastructure in Ukraineβ–ΌRussia is Now Targeting Internet Infrastructure in Ukraineβœ‰newsWarUkraine6 h ago

    Russia is now attacking internet infrastructure in Ukraine, according to a report by Technology Org. The targeting of communications networks marks an expansion of the conflict beyond military and energy targets, threatening civilian connectivity across the country.

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    Life Clings On in Zaporizhzhia Under Drones and Bombs●Monday, September 28, 2026 Under FPVs & glide bombs, life, children clings on in Zaporizhzhia . . . . . Ukrainian militaMmastodonWorldDefense13 h ago

    Ukrainian media are reporting from Zaporizhzhia, where residents, including children, continue daily life under constant threat of FPV drones and Russian glide bombs. Alongside the human story, the Ukrainian military says it delivered four tons of food by drone to civilians in occupied Oleshky, and claims Russian losses exceeded 10,000 killed or wounded in a week as fighting continues.

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    Russia upgrades secret Ural bunker linked to Dead Hand nuclear systemβ—πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ίβ˜’οΈ # Russia has carried out a major modernization of a secret underground command complex in the Ural Mountains linkedMmastodonWarNuclear35 h ago

    Russia has carried out a major modernization of a secret underground command complex in the Ural Mountains reportedly tied to Perimetr, the Cold War-era nuclear retaliation system known in the West as "Dead Hand". The claim comes from Danish outlet Danwatch, citing military documents. The reports fuel concern that Moscow is reinforcing its ability to launch nuclear weapons even if leadership is decapitated, amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine and nuclear signaling.

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    Ukraine war update claims major progress in Vivaldi operation●Update from Ukraine | Outstanding! Vivaldi Opeartion Phase 2 | Russians Run Away in Panicβ–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine694.3K8 h ago

    Military blogger Denys Davydov published his latest update from Ukraine, describing a second phase of what he calls the Vivaldi operation and claiming Russian forces withdrew in panic from frontline positions. His battlefield summaries draw large audiences tracking the war, though such claims from unofficial sources typically await confirmation from Ukrainian officials or independent reporting.

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    Russia to raise military spending by a third in 2027●Russia will increase military spending by a third in 2027 – it will become the highest since the time of the USSRβœ‰newsWorldDefense8 h ago

    Reports say Russia will increase its military spending by roughly a third in 2027, taking defense expenditure to its highest level since the Soviet era. The plan signals continued prioritisation of the war effort and defense industry, and is drawing attention amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and debate over Western support for Kyiv.

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    Ukraine Braces as Russia Targets Internet Infrastructure●Ukraine Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario as Russia Targets Internet Infrastructureβœ‰newsWarUkraine10 h ago

    Ukraine is preparing for a worst-case scenario after Russia intensified attacks on the country's internet infrastructure, according to a Kyiv Post report. The strikes threaten connectivity for civilians, government services and the military, prompting Kyiv to draw up contingency plans to keep networks running, including backup systems and alternative communications, as the war continues to target critical infrastructure.

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    Ukraine reports a first-of-its-kind engagement in which one of its unmanned surface vessels destroyed a Russian kamikaze drone boat at sea. The clash marks a military milestone in the growing battle between robotic vessels in the Black Sea, with both sides increasingly relying on uncrewed craft for attack and defense.

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    Ukraine Says New Interceptor Drone Downed Russian Geran-5●Russian Geran-5 Was Flying at 425 Km/hβ€”Ukraine’s New Interceptor Drone Took It Downβœ‰newsWarUkraine9 h ago

    Ukraine's military reports that a new interceptor drone has shot down a Russian Geran-5 attack drone that was flying at 425 km/h. The claim, highlighted by UNITED24 Media, suggests Ukrainian air defenses are now able to counter faster loitering munitions used by Russia in its strikes. If confirmed, it would mark a step forward in Ukraine's drone-on-drone interception efforts, which have become a key layer of air defense against nightly Russian attacks.

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    NATO Urged to Boost Military Mobility and Infrastructure Cybersecurity●Strengthening NATO Through Military Mobility and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurityβœ‰newsWorldEU Politics11 h ago

    The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is calling on NATO allies to strengthen the alliance by improving military mobility across Europe and bolstering the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. The argument is that troops, equipment and supplies must be able to move quickly across borders in a crisis, while ports, railways, pipelines and energy networks increasingly face cyber threats that could hamper any allied response.