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    Zelensky says Russia widens attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres●Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centresYhnWarUkraine10152 min ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has widened its strikes to target Ukraine's data centres, adding critical digital infrastructure to the list of targets hit in its attacks on the country. The claim, reported by the BBC, underscores concern that Russia is now aiming to disrupt Ukraine's government services, communications and economy in ways that go beyond energy and civilian infrastructure.

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    CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xFRWarDefense4K42 min ago

    American intelligence has reportedly warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on one of three Mediterranean countries: Spain, France, or Italy. The warning, attributed to the CIA, was shared with allied capitals. The report is spreading rapidly across European countries and drawing concern about Russian covert action on NATO and EU soil.

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    CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xITWorldDiplomacy4K1 h ago

    US intelligence, according to reports shared by the CIA with several European governments, has information that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The warning has spread rapidly across European social media, with users in Italy, Spain, and France debating the credibility of the intelligence and what a strike on a Mediterranean country would mean for NATO and European security.

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    Ukraine and Russia strike each other's border crossings●Russia has started striking Ukrainian border crossing in recent weeks. In response, Ukraine is now striking Russia’s bor𝕏xRUWarUkraine44557 min ago

    Ukraine has begun striking Russian border crossings with Belarus, responding to recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian border crossing points. A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly landed next to a crossing on the Russia-Belarus border. The exchanges mark an expansion of cross-border attacks, with border infrastructure on both sides now targeted as the war's front lines of logistics and supply come under pressure.

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    Sikorski challenges Russia's permanent UN Security Council seat●FM Sikorski: "Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is questionable." Russia took the Soviet𝕏xCNWorldUnited Nations3.9K1 h ago

    Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has questioned Russia's status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, arguing that Moscow took over the Soviet Union's seat in 1991 without a vote. He contrasted this with China, where the UN formally decided that the People's Republic of China would represent the country. His comments fuel ongoing debate about whether Russia's seat is legitimate.

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    CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xESWorldDefense4K2 h ago

    According to American intelligence, the CIA has warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The warning, reportedly based on recently gathered information, was shared with affected governments. The report is drawing wide attention across Europe, with strong interest in Spain, France, and Italy, as officials have not publicly confirmed or denied the alert.

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    Russia strikes data centres of Ukraine's largest mobile provider▼Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres✉newsWarUkraine37 min ago

    Russia struck data centres belonging to Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, disrupting the country's biggest telecommunications network. The attack damaged infrastructure and raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical civilian communications during the war. Officials and observers are assessing the impact on millions of subscribers and what it signals about Russia targeting of Ukrainian digital and telecom infrastructure.

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    Russian Sniper Identified As The 'Butcher Of Bucha'●Exposing The Russian Sniper Who Became The 'Butcher Of Bucha'▶youtubeWarUkraine1.3M52 min ago

    Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has published an investigation identifying a Russian sniper accused of being the 'Butcher of Bucha', the figure linked to atrocities committed during Russia's occupation of the Ukrainian town in 2022. The report has drawn over a million engagements, with renewed attention on accountability for war crimes in Ukraine.

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    US reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy of Russian drone threat●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag𝕏xITWarDefense1801 h ago

    US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning was reported by Spain's El Mundo, which said the intelligence was shared with European governments following CIA Director briefings. The news is spreading quickly across European social media, with users discussing what the reported threat could mean for southern Europe's security.

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    Ukraine claims strikes on six Russian refineries in one week●Six strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a𝕏xRUWarUkraine9.2K5 h ago

    Ukraine's defence ministry says its forces hit six strategic oil refineries deep inside Russia over a single week, some up to 1,600 km from the front line. Kyiv describes the facilities as key fuel suppliers for Russia's defence industry and occupation forces, framing the campaign as retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

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    Reporting by The Atlantic describes a covert administrative apparatus Russia is constructing in occupied Ukrainian territories, including proxy governance, local collaborators, and parallel institutions that consolidate control behind the front lines. The article argues this is a deliberate effort to make annexation permanent, shaping how analysts and policymakers view the prospects for any territorial settlement in the war.

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    Russia announces new 'special military operation' via state media●Russia announces a new “special military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news𝕏xRUWarUkraine2K57 min ago

    Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article declaring that Russia is facing a new 'special military operation', which the author Alexander Nosovich claims 'will be very short'. The announcement comes through Kremlin-controlled propagandists, echoing the language Moscow used when launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and is drawing alarm over what new military campaign Russia may be signalling.

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    US 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 ag𝕏xFRWorldDefense18042 min ago

    US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The alert was shared with European governments following contacts involving the CIA director, according to Spain's El Mundo. The report is drawing wide attention across France, Italy and Spain as governments face renewed questions about Russian activity on European soil.

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    Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine and 1 in Russia▼Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate✉newsWarUkraine52 min ago

    Air and missile strikes killed eight people in Ukraine and one in Russia, coming after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate the war. The exchange of fire underscores the continued stalemate on the battlefield and in diplomacy, with Western allies pressing for reduced hostilities while Russia shows no sign of stepping back. The deaths add to mounting civilian casualties on both sides as the conflict grinds on.

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    Russia Launches Deadly Drone Barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions●Russia Hits Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions with Deadly Drone Barrage𝕏xSEWarUkraine8.7K4 h ago

    Russia fired a large wave of drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, causing deaths and damage, according to the headline making the rounds on social media. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks targeting the capital and regional infrastructure in recent weeks, drawing condemnation and fresh calls for stronger air defences from Ukraine's allies.

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    German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation▼Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting✉newsWarUkraine2 h ago

    Germany's foreign minister met Russian counterparts in a rare direct encounter, urging Moscow to abandon what Berlin called a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine. The meeting stands out amid the near-total breakdown of high-level contacts between Berlin and Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion, and is being watched for signs of any diplomatic opening.

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    Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war●Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war | The Global Story▶youtubeWarUkraine826.6K52 min ago

    Attention is on the actual number of Russian soldiers killed in the war in Ukraine, a figure that remains difficult to verify as official Russian reporting is widely considered incomplete. Independent researchers, journalists and Western officials have offered estimates far above Moscow's acknowledged losses, and debate continues over the true scale of casualties as the fighting goes on.

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    Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones against Russia●🔴 DW News September 20: Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones against Russia▶youtubeWarUkraine977.1K3 h ago

    Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, with reports of more than 1,000 drones involved, according to DW News coverage on September 20. It marks one of the biggest drone barrages of the war, drawing wide international attention and discussion about its impact on the conflict.

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    CIA warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France𝕏xESWorldDefense63642 min ago

    Russia may be preparing a drone attack on European targets, according to a warning the CIA passed to Spain, France and Italy. Citing the Spanish daily El Mundo, reports say drones could be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from sea. The alleged scenario echoes Ukraine's recent "Operation Spiderweb", which used smuggled drones to strike deep inside Russia. European security services are reportedly reviewing port and shipping security as a result.

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    Russia is stepping up hybrid warfare activities beyond Ukraine, including actions that fall short of open conflict, and the escalation is causing alarm across European capitals. Reports highlight growing concern among European governments about sabotage, disinformation and other destabilising tactics spreading across the continent, prompting calls for stronger coordinated responses and defences against Moscow's broader campaign.

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    Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine, according to France 24 reporting. The attacks add to the ongoing toll of Russia's war on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Details on the location of the strikes and the victims have not been provided in the initial report, but the deaths underscore the continued intensity of Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory.

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    Russia Says It Has Restored Dead Hand Nuclear Retaliation System▼Russia Has Restored the Perimeter Retaliatory Nuclear Strike System, The Sunday Times Says✉newsWarNuclear48 min ago

    Russia has restored its Perimeter system, a retaliatory nuclear strike mechanism that would launch automatically if leadership were decapitated, according to a report by The Sunday Times cited by SFG Media. The so-called 'Dead Hand' system is one of Moscow's most secretive nuclear assets, and confirmation of its restoration would signal Russia's readiness to guarantee retaliation even under a decapitation strike.

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    CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xRUWorldDefense4K7 h ago

    According to American intelligence, the CIA has warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The information was reportedly gathered by US agencies and shared with the affected governments. The claim is circulating widely in France, Spain, and Italy, where it ranks among the top topics of discussion.

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    CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and France▼Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend𝕏xESWorldDefense3843 h ago

    Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow reportedly intends to expand its focus beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics to the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim, reported by the Telegraph, is drawing attention in Spain, Italy and France, where the news is trending as governments weigh the implications for NATO's southern flank.

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    German international broadcaster DW reports that Russia is expected to step up hybrid warfare against Europe, a term covering sabotage, disinformation, cyberattacks and other deniable pressure tactics short of open conflict. The report adds to growing warnings from European governments and security services about Russian covert activity targeting infrastructure, elections and public opinion across the continent, as the war in Ukraine continues to strain relations between Moscow and the West.

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    Moscow hit by drone strikes in 'largest ever' Ukrainian attack●Moscow rocked by devastating drone strikes in ‘largest ever’ Ukrainian onslaught▶youtubeBusinessLabor631.5K3 h ago

    Moscow was struck by a wave of drone attacks that reports describe as the largest ever Ukrainian onslaught on the Russian capital. Details on casualties and damage remain limited, but the scale of the strike has drawn wide attention, with observers calling it a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range campaign against targets inside Russia.

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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.

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    Ukraine launched strikes targeting Moscow on the first day of Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is seeking another term. The timing is widely seen as a symbolic message aimed at undermining the vote's legitimacy, which Western governments and Kyiv have dismissed as staged. The attack follows months of Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russian territory, and it comes as Russian authorities report attempts to disrupt polling.

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    Germany and Russia hold first talks since Ukraine invasion▼First Germany-Russia talks since Ukraine invasion: Why now?✉newsWarUkraine2 h ago

    Germany and Russia are holding their first direct talks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to DW. The reported meeting has prompted questions about why the two governments are re-establishing contact now, with observers weighing what it could mean for diplomacy over the war, sanctions policy, and Europe's broader posture toward Moscow as the conflict continues.

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    Ukraine says it is ready for ceasefire 'right now'▼Ukraine's FM: Ukraine ready for ceasefire 'right now'✉newsWar3 h ago

    Ukraine's foreign minister has declared that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire 'right now', according to DW. The statement underscores Kyiv's position amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. It signals openness to an immediate halt in fighting, keeping pressure on Moscow and international mediators as discussions about peace negotiations continue.

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    Russia starts fuel rationing after major Ukrainian drone strike●Russia begins rationing fuel after massive drone strike as Ukrainian tech trumps Putin’s jet drones▶youtubeWarUkraine837.4K37 min ago

    Russia has begun rationing fuel following a massive Ukrainian drone strike that reportedly damaged key energy infrastructure. Reports say Ukraine's drone technology has outmatched Russia's jet-powered drones, hitting refineries and supply facilities. The shortages are forcing regional authorities to limit fuel distribution, a significant blow to Moscow as the war grinds on and its oil-export and domestic supply chains come under sustained attack.

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    CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Mediterranean allies●Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend𝕏xFRWorldDefense3847 h ago

    The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claims are drawing attention across Europe, particularly in Italy, where the story is spreading widely on social media.

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    Russia's 'Special Election Operation' and growing pessimism●Russia's "Special Election Operation" and growing pessimism in Russia▶youtubeWorldElections832.9K3 h ago

    BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg examines Russia's presidential election, which the Kremlin frames as part of its broader confrontation with the West, coining the phrase a 'special election operation' in reference to its war in Ukraine. His reporting highlights deepening pessimism among ordinary Russians, with little doubt about the outcome, widespread apathy toward politics, and growing anxiety about the economy and the country's future under Vladimir Putin.

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    Russia Strikes Ukraine's Largest Mobile Provider's Data Centers▼Russia Hits Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Provider, Strikes Data Centers✉newsWarUkraine52 min ago

    Russia attacked data centers belonging to Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, disrupting service for millions of customers. The strike marks a significant escalation in attacks on Ukrainian civilian telecommunications infrastructure. Observers are watching how quickly the operator can restore coverage and what the attack means for the resilience of Ukraine's communications networks during the war.

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    Russia fires 277 attack drones at Ukraine, Zelensky says▼Zelensky: Russia has launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones✉newsWarUkraine52 min ago

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones. The large overnight barrages have become a defining feature of the war, straining Ukrainian air defences and prompting renewed calls from Kyiv for stronger Western support and tougher sanctions on Moscow's drone production.

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    CIA: Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Mediterranean allies▼Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend𝕏xITWarDefense3846 h ago

    According to a Telegraph report citing the CIA, Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. Moscow reportedly intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim has drawn wide attention in Italy, Spain and France, raising concerns about maritime security and NATO's southern flank.

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    Ukraine marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion●The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion✉newsWarUkraine52 min ago

    Ukraine is marking four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The anniversary comes as the war grinds on, with fighting continuing across the front lines and international attention focused on the conflict's course and prospects for any settlement.

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    Russia says it struck military infrastructure and vessels in Ukraine▼Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessels in Ukraine✉newsWorldDefense3 h ago

    Russia's defence ministry said its forces carried out strikes on military infrastructure and vessels in Ukraine. The claim, reported by Reuters and other international outlets, comes as the war continues with both sides exchanging long-range attacks. Ukraine has not confirmed the specific targets, and independent verification of the strikes and their impact remains limited.

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    Russia said to be losing 2,000 troops a day amid 60% fatality rate●EXPOSED: Russia's 60% fatality rate as losses hit 2,000 troops a day | Battle Plans▶youtubeWarUkraine908.2K52 min ago

    Claims are circulating that Russian forces are suffering losses of around 2,000 troops per day, with roughly 60% of casualties proving fatal. The figures suggest sustained and severe attrition in Russia's war effort, though the source and methodology behind the numbers are not specified. The report is drawing wide attention as the Ukraine war continues with heavy daily combat.

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    Ukrainian attack sets Moscow ablaze on Russian election day●Record Ukrainian attack leaves Moscow ablaze on election day | DW News▶youtubeWorldElections1.3M3 h ago

    Ukraine carried out a record-scale attack on Moscow, leaving parts of the Russian capital ablaze on the day Russians went to the polls. The strike, described as the largest of its kind, is drawing wide attention as a bold escalation in the war and a pointed message timed to Russia's election day.