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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1m

Ukrainian forces downed 103 out of the 118 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. A missile and 15 drones struck 10 different locations, according to the statement.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1m

⚡️7 killed, 23 injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

7 killed, 23 injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces downed 103 out of the 118 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. A missile and 15 drones struck 10 different loc...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12m

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3h

⚡️Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, group claims.

The Atesh partisan group sabotaged railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on Oct. 12.

Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, group claims

The Atesh partisan group sabotaged railway infrastructure in Russia's Rostov Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on Oct. 12.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️Over 135,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.

Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 135,100 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.

Over 135,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 135,100 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️Over 75% of Americans support additional sanctions on Russia, poll finds.

Over 75% of Americans support additional sanctions on Russia, poll finds

More Republican voters than Democrats supported the additional sanctions with 86% of Republican in favor of the new measures, while 71% of Democratic voters agreeing that the U.S. should impose the me...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

⚡️Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's war effort.

Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 11h

⚡️German airlines call to shoot down drones threatening airports.

Germany's airlines are calling for drones that threaten airport operations to be shot down, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 11. The call to action comes amid a recent surge of unidentified drone sightings across Europe.

German airlines call to shoot down drones threatening airports

Germany's airlines are calling for drones that threaten airport operations to be shot down, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 11. The call to action comes amid a recent surge of unidentified drone sighting...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12h

⚡️UK, Ukraine sign LYRA defense cooperation agreement.

Ukraine and the U.K. agreed to launch the LYRA defense cooperation program, focusing on battlefield tech and joint weapons development, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Oct. 11.

UK, Ukraine sign LYRA defense cooperation agreement

Ukraine and the U.K. agreed to launch the LYRA defense cooperation program, focusing on battlefield tech and joint weapons development, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Oct. 11.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 13h

In Donetsk Oblast, volunteers from across the world serve in the International Battalion of Ukraine’s Azov Corps. The Kyiv Independent spent several days with one of the battalion's drone crews to document how these fighters have integrated into Ukraine’s ranks and adapted to modern drone warfare.

Foreign fighters at the front of Ukraine's drone war

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 14h

⚡️Fires reported in Russia's Belgorod oblast amid suspected power plant attack, local officials say.

Falling debris from downed missiles sparked fires and caused damage in Belgorod, Russia, the regional governor reported Oct. 11 amid a suspected attack on a power plant in the city.

Fires reported in Russia's Belgorod oblast amid suspected power plant attack, local officials say

Falling debris from downed missiles sparked fires and caused damage in Belgorod, Russia, the regional governor reported Oct. 11 amid a suspected attack on a power plant in the city.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 15h

⚡️Zelensky approves new Russia sanctions in coordination with Japan.

"Eight individuals and 14 legal entities involved in supporting the Russian military machine and evading sanctions were sanctioned," the President's Office announced on Oct. 11.

Zelensky approves new Russia sanctions in coordination with Japan

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed new sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities, aligning Ukraine's latest measures with those previously imposed by Japan.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 17h

⚡️NATO aircraft carry out 12-hour flight near Russian border amid rising tensions.

The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.

NATO aircraft carry out 12-hour flight near Russian border amid rising tensions

The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 17h

⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Trump discuss Tomahawk missiles, Axios reports.

Trump and Zelensky discussed the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles during their phone call on Oct. 11, Axios reported, citing undisclosed sources.

Zelensky discusses air defense with Trump after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

"I informed President Trump about Russia's attacks on our energy system — and I appreciate his willingness to support us," Zelensky said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 17h

⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 18h

⚡️ Update: Zelensky discusses air defense with Trump after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid.

"I informed President Trump about Russia's attacks on our energy system — and I appreciate his willingness to support us," Zelensky said, praising the conversation as "very positive and productive."

Zelensky discusses air defense with Trump after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

"I informed President Trump about Russia's attacks on our energy system — and I appreciate his willingness to support us," Zelensky said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19h

⚡️North Korea displays new ICBM during parade with Russia's Medvedev in attendance.

The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.

North Korea displays new ICBM during parade with Russia's Medvedev in attendance

The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19h

⚡️ Zelensky calls with Trump day after Russian strike caused blackouts in Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, presidential aide Andriy Yermak said on Oct. 11.

Zelensky calls with Trump day after Russian strike caused blackouts in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, presidential aide Andriy Yermak said on Oct. 11.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 20h

⚡️Bomb threats force Ukrainian Railways to halt 3 trains, including international line.

The affected trains included routes between Dnipro and Kyiv, Ternopil and Kyiv, and the international Kyiv–Warsaw route.

Bomb threats force Ukrainian Railways to halt 3 trains, including international line

The affected trains included routes between Dnipro and Kyiv, Ternopil and Kyiv, and the international Kyiv–Warsaw route.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h

⚡️ Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery 1,400 kilometers from front, SBU source says.

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on the morning of Oct. 11, resulting in explosions and a fire, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery 1,400 kilometers from front, SBU source says

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on the morning of Oct. 11, resulting in explosions and a fire, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h

⚡️Ukrainian air defenses operating at 74% effectiveness, military chief says.

"Over the past month, (Russia) has increased the number of air strikes 1.3 times," Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

Ukrainian air defenses operating at 74% effectiveness, military chief says

"Over the past month, (Russia) has increased the number of air strikes 1.3 times," Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 22h

⚡️Belarus launches military readiness check as security concerns grow.

The Belarusian military is implementing a "set of measures" to bring select units to their "highest level of combat readiness" under Alexander Lukashenko's direct orders.

Belarus launches military readiness check as security concerns grow

The Belarusian military is implementing a "set of measures" to bring select units to their "highest level of combat readiness" under Alexander Lukashenko's direct orders.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 23h

⚡️Latvia orders over 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October.

Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national security screening, Politico reported.

Latvia orders over 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October

Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national securit...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 23h

⚡️ UK, France, Germany to move forward with using Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

"We agree to develop further bold and innovative mechanisms to increase the cost of Russia's war and ramp up pressure," the British government said in a statement.

UK, France, Germany to move forward with using Russian assets to aid Ukraine

"We agree to develop further bold and innovative mechanisms to increase the cost of Russia's war and ramp up pressure," the British government said in a statement.

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⚡️Trump threatens China with additional 100% tariffs amid trade tensions.

"The United States of America will impose a tariff of 100% on China, over and above any tariff that they are currently paying," Donald Trump said.

Trump threatens China with additional 100% tariffs amid trade tensions

"The United States of America will impose a tariff of 100% on China, over and above any tariff that they are currently paying," Donald Trump said.

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