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- 1US intelligence warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacks▼BREAKING | 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, attributed to Spanish daily El Mundo, was reportedly passed to European governments following briefings involving the CIA Director. Officials in the three countries have not confirmed the reports, and details on the alleged targets or timeframe remain limited.
- 2Russia pounds Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences▼Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Russian forces launched a heavy attack on Kyiv following a deadly strike that hit Ukraine's Academy of Sciences, killing and wounding people in the capital. The assault is part of an intensifying wave of Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities, damaging civilian and scientific infrastructure and drawing condemnation from Ukrainian officials amid the ongoing war.
- 3Russian drone strikes near Poland's Yahodyn border crossing●BREAKING: A Russian suicide drone just struck near the Yahodyn border crossing with Poland
A Russian suicide drone struck near the Yahodyn border crossing between Ukraine and Poland, according to a report circulating on social media. The crossing is a major logistics hub for Western military and humanitarian aid entering Ukraine, so any strike in its vicinity is significant. Details on casualties, damage, and the exact impact site remain unclear as official confirmation has not yet been issued.
- 4US warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacks▼BREAKING | 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, first reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, was allegedly shared with European governments following discussions involving the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, Italy and France, where officials have yet to publicly confirm the intelligence.
- 5Russian Strike Kills One at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences●Russian Strike Hits Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian strike hit the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging the research institution's premises. The attack comes amid continued Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, which have repeatedly hit civilian and scientific infrastructure. Officials and observers are voicing anger at the targeting of an academic institution, describing it as another example of attacks on non-military sites during the war.
- 6Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, wound 80▼Russian strikes on Ukraine leave at least 7 dead, 80 hurt
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded around 80, Ukrainian officials say. The attacks hit populated areas, adding to the heavy civilian toll of the war as Russia continues its campaign of strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The assault is drawing renewed international attention to the ongoing conflict and calls for continued support for Ukraine.
- 7Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Science Academy and Medical Center●Russian Drones Strike Kyiv's Science Academy and Medical Center
Russian drone attacks have hit a science academy and a medical center in Kyiv, damaging civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The strikes are part of ongoing aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities that have repeatedly targeted non-military sites. Officials and observers are highlighting the impact on scientific institutions and healthcare facilities as evidence of the war's widening toll on civilian life.
- 8Examining Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war▼Russia'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.
- 9Entire Russian units surrender to Ukrainian forces●Entire Russian units surrender to Ukrainian forces In recent stages of operation “Vivaldi” alone, more than 250 Russian
Ukraine's Third Army Corps says entire Russian units have been surrendering to Ukrainian forces, with more than 250 Russian soldiers taken prisoner in recent stages of the operation codenamed "Vivaldi" alone. Ukrainian officials present the mass surrenders as evidence of collapsing morale and weakening loyalty among Russian troops to their command. The figures come from Ukrainian sources and have not been independently verified.
- 10Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Medical Center, One Dead, Dozens Injured●Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Medical Center, Killing One and Injuring Dozens
Russian strikes struck a medical facility in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring dozens more. The attack damaged the center and drew renewed criticism of Russia's targeting of hospitals and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike and called for stronger air defense support, while many online reacted with anger and renewed attention to the toll of the war on civilians.
- 11Putin Orders Russian Military Expanded to 2.44 Million Personnel●Putin 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.
- 12Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine's Science Academy▼Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center
A Russian drone strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, sparking a fire in the centre of Kyiv. The attack adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on Ukrainian cities, damaging key scientific and cultural institutions. Officials reported no immediate casualty details, while Ukrainian authorities continue to call for stronger air defences and international support.
- 13Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine▼'Deliberate and cynical terror': Russian strikes kill 8 across Ukraine
Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine, drawing condemnation from officials who described the attacks as 'deliberate and cynical terror'. The strikes hit populated areas and come amid the ongoing escalation of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian leaders renewed calls for stronger air defences and international pressure on Moscow as civilian casualties continue to mount.
- 14Russian daytime strike hits science academy in Kyiv▼‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv
A Russian missile struck the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv during daylight hours, damaging the premises and drawing immediate condemnation. Ukrainian officials labelled the attack terrorism, pointing out that daytime strikes against civilian and scientific institutions show Russia continues to target the capital despite ongoing diplomacy. The incident has reignited outrage over attacks on non-military targets.
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Russian forces struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, a building crowded with staff and researchers, according to CBS News. Details on casualties and damage remain limited. The attack on a civilian scientific institution has drawn condemnation, coming as Russia continues large-scale strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Officials have not yet released full assessments of the strike's impact.
- 16Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv▼The New York Times. . A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday killed at least one person and injured six, local officials said. https://nyti.ms/4xRiy8z
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person and injuring six others, according to local officials. The attack on a leading scientific institution underscores the continued bombardment of the Ukrainian capital despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, and is drawing condemnation and renewed attention to the toll of the war on civilian and research infrastructure.
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Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, coming after Moscow said it intends to keep fighting despite international pressure for a ceasefire. The attacks underline the gap between diplomatic efforts to end the war and the reality on the ground, with Russian officials publicly rejecting any imminent pause. Observers say the escalating casualties highlight the human cost as peace negotiations stall.
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A Reuters witness reports hearing explosions in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The cause and extent of any damage or casualties were not immediately clear. Kyiv has been repeatedly targeted by strikes since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, and air raid alerts often precede attacks on the city. Residents and officials were awaiting confirmation from local authorities.
- 19German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation▼Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting
Germany's foreign minister met with her Russian counterpart in a rare face-to-face encounter, urging Moscow to step back from what she called a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine. The meeting stands out given how few high-level contacts between Berlin and Moscow have taken place since Russia's full-scale invasion, and it signals continued diplomatic channels despite deep tensions.
- 20Russian strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eight▼Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people, according to AFP reporting. The attacks are part of the continued Russian air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas. Details on the exact locations, casualties, and response from Ukrainian officials remain limited, but the strike wave is expected to draw renewed concern from Kyiv's Western partners.
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French news programme 24H Pujadas on LCI is covering a US alert about Russia allegedly developing or deploying nuclear weapons in orbit. The report examines warnings from American officials about a possible space-based nuclear capability, a scenario that would violate the Outer Space Treaty and raise major security concerns for Western allies.
- 22Russia strikes port facilities in overnight attacks on Odesa region●Russia hits port facilities in overnight strikes on Odesa region of Ukraine - Europe live https://www.theguardian.com/wo
Russia launched overnight strikes on port facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region, continuing its campaign against Ukrainian Black Sea infrastructure. The attacks come as European officials, including Nato leadership, discuss the war, with live coverage tracking the latest developments across Europe.
- 23Russian drone attacks kill five across Ukrainian regions▼Russian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say
Russian drones struck a market outside Kyiv, killing two people, while three others died in attacks in different Ukrainian regions, officials said. The overnight strikes hit civilian areas, adding to a pattern of drone assaults on markets and residential zones. Ukrainian authorities reported the casualties as rescue and emergency crews responded to the impact sites.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has declared that Russia intends to see the war in Ukraine through to the end, ruling out any early retreat from its goals. The statement underscores Moscow's refusal to compromise despite international pressure and ongoing fighting, and comes as Western allies continue debating further military and financial support for Kyiv.
- 25Russian drone strikes kill seven across Kyiv●Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv https://www. aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/9/2 8/photos-af
Russian drone strikes hit civilian targets across Kyiv, killing seven people and injuring dozens, according to a photo gallery published by Al Jazeera showing the aftermath of the attack. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as deliberate targeting of civilians, with images documenting damage to residential areas and rescue efforts in the Ukrainian capital.
- 26Russia says it struck Ukrainian military infrastructure and vessels▼Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessels in Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry says it carried out strikes on military infrastructure and vessels in Ukraine, according to reporting carried by Reuters and multiple US outlets. The claim comes as the war continues and follows repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian military targets. Details on casualties, locations or the scale of damage have not been confirmed, and Ukrainian officials have not commented in the available reports.
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Reports indicate Russia is expected to step up hybrid warfare against Europe, including tactics such as disinformation, cyberattacks, sabotage and other destabilising measures short of open conflict. European officials and security analysts have been warning for months that such operations are already targeting infrastructure, elections and public opinion across the continent. The renewed focus reflects growing concern among European governments about how to defend against these grey-zone threats.
- 28Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv hit▼Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities; nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities have killed three people, with nine injured in strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say. The overnight barrage adds to the ongoing toll of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas, with emergency services responding to damage in the capital and other cities.
- 29Kyiv evacuations raise fear of new European refugee wave●⛔️🇪🇺Looming European mass refugee crisis of their own making by refusing to defend Ukraine, as evacuation of Kyiv is dis
Ukrainian officials are discussing possible city evacuations in winter, including the capital Kyiv, as a last resort amid ongoing Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Prime Minister Koretskyi's warning has revived debate in Europe, with critics arguing that a mass new refugee movement would be a crisis of Europe's own making for refusing to defend Ukraine more directly.
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A Russian bomb attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv injured 22 people, according to the city's mayor. Kharkiv, close to the Russian border, has been repeatedly targeted by airstrikes and shelling since the full-scale invasion began. Officials have not yet detailed the extent of the damage or whether any of the wounded are in serious condition.
- 31Russian drone strikes kill 14 in Kyiv and Odesa, Ukraine says●Video. Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine says Russian drone attacks killed 14 people and damaged infrastructure in Kyiv and Odesa. Officials reported strikes on energy and civilian facilities in both cities, adding to a pattern of overnight drone bombardments. The attacks drew renewed calls from Kyiv for stronger air defences and continued Western support as the war grinds on.
- 32Ukraine airdrops food by drone to besieged city▼Ukraine carrying out airdrops of food via drone to city besieged by Russian forces, official says
Ukrainian officials say food supplies are being airdropped by drone into a city besieged by Russian forces, as ground delivery routes remain cut off. The effort highlights the growing role of drones in sustaining trapped civilians and the worsening humanitarian conditions in encircled areas of the front line.
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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned a Russian strike targeting Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences. The attack on a leading scientific institution in Kyiv has drawn international criticism. Ukrainian officials reported the strike, and Macron's condemnation adds to ongoing Western objections to Russian attacks on civilian and cultural infrastructure in Ukraine.
- 34Russian warbloggers furious over POW photos near Lyman●1/ Russian warbloggers are angry at pictures of large numbers of Russian POWs captured near Lyman, which they see as a h
Images showing large numbers of Russian prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces near Lyman have angered pro-Russian war bloggers, who describe the scenes as a humiliation for Moscow. They are demanding that the Russian government be more honest with the public about the scale of battlefield losses, though commentators view those calls as unlikely to succeed.
- 35Putin signs decree expanding Russian armed forces to 2.44 million●Putin signs decree increasing size of Russian armed forces Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing t
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree raising the official size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, according to Russian state agency TASS. The increase continues a pattern of expansion since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and signals Moscow's intent to sustain a prolonged military campaign.
- 36Russia rejects German calls to halt dangerous escalation▼Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its `dangerous' escalation toward the country
Russia's top diplomat has rejected calls from Germany to ease off what Berlin describes as a dangerous escalation toward the country. The exchange highlights growing friction between Moscow and Berlin amid heightened tensions, with Russian officials dismissing German warnings and signaling no change in Russia's confrontational course toward Europe's largest economy.
- 37Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities●Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.
- 38NATO's top commander calls for condemnation of Russian sabotage●Top NATO commander urges states to condemn Russian acts of sabotage
A senior NATO commander has urged member states to publicly condemn acts of sabotage attributed to Russia. The appeal comes amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in Ukraine, with alliance officials increasingly warning about hybrid threats, including attacks on infrastructure across member countries.
- 39Russian strike hits critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region●Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region
Russian forces have struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv region, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. Details on casualties or the extent of the damage have not yet been reported. The attack adds to the ongoing pattern of Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian energy and utility facilities, which officials say is aimed at disrupting civilian life ahead of winter.
- 40Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv districts hit▼Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, strikes hit Kyiv districts, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities, with strikes hitting several districts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight barrage adds to ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas that have repeatedly damaged residential infrastructure and caused civilian casualties in recent months.