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    Zelensky says Russian drones hit Kyiv kindergartens and schools●Today alone, and in Kyiv alone, Russian jet-powered drones β€œvanquished” two kindergartens and two schools, an ordinary r𝕏xRUWarUkraine3.3K4 h ago

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, an auto repair shop, warehouses and communications facilities in Kyiv in a single day. He argued that targeting children's facilities and civilian infrastructure would be condemned anywhere in the world, as Ukraine continues to report heavy overnight drone attacks on the capital.

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    Russia rushes thousands of troops to Lyman frontline as Ukraine advances●Russian forces are urgently redirecting thousands of troops towards the Lyman frontline as Ukraine's 3rd corps continues𝕏xRUWarUkraine14K3 h ago

    Russian forces are urgently redeploying thousands of troops toward the Lyman frontline in eastern Ukraine, according to war monitoring reports. The move comes as Ukraine's 3rd Corps continues to make large advances in the area, with reports suggesting a degree of panic among the Russian command over the deteriorating situation there.

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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 intelligence𝕏xFRWarDefense4K2 h ago

    American intelligence, according to the report, informed several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The CIA allegedly shared the warning after gathering information on Russian plans targeting one of the Mediterranean countries. The claim is circulating widely across France, Italy, Spain, and Russia, driving debate about Russian hybrid actions against NATO members and how European governments will respond to the reported threat.

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    Zelensky says Russia now targeting Ukraine's data centres●Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centresYhnWarUkraine1011 min ago

    President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has widened its attacks against Ukraine to include data centres, extending strikes beyond energy infrastructure to facilities that keep government and civilian digital services running. The claim underscores growing concern that Moscow's campaign is aimed at degrading Ukraine's digital and communications capacity, with observers warning of wider disruption to essential online services.

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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: a𝕏xRUWarUkraine9.2K1 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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    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 intelligence𝕏xITWorldDiplomacy4K52 min ago

    American intelligence, according to the CIA, has informed several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The warning, first reported by the outlet Visegrad 24, is drawing heavy attention across Europe and Russia, with users debating whether such a strike is plausible and what it would mean for NATO and European security.

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    Russian daytime strike on Kyiv kills at least three●In Kyiv, cars are burning and bodies of people lie in the streets after Russia struck our capital in broad daylight on a𝕏xRUWarUkraine2.9K1 d ago

    A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.

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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 intelligence𝕏xESWorldDefense4K22 min 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 providerβ–ΌRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centresβœ‰newsWarUkrainejust now

    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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    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 intelligence𝕏xRUWorldDefense4K4 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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    Russia Launches Deadly Drone Barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions●Russia Hits Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions with Deadly Drone Barrage𝕏xSEWarUkraine8.7K1 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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    Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine this week●This past week, the Russians launched more than 2,200 attack drones against Ukraine, as well as around 1,650 aerial bomb𝕏xRUWarUkraine47914 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic, at Ukraine over the past week. He reported that civilians were killed in overnight attacks. The figures underline the continuing scale of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

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    Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes drew attention as the war continues to drive global concern over civilian safety and energy infrastructure. Reactions online reflect continued alarm at the escalating pace of attacks on Ukraine.

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    Ukrainian MiG-29s Strike Russian Command Post in North●Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29s carried out a powerful strike on a Russian command post in the northern sector. According to𝕏xRUWarUkraine8.2K52 min ago

    The Ukrainian Air Force says its MiG-29 jets carried out a strike on a Russian command post in the northern sector of the front. According to the unit, Russian forces had been concentrating personnel in the building for some time and had been moving equipment and ammunition into the site. The claim is being widely shared, with supporters framing it as a sign of Ukraine's continued ability to hit high-value Russian targets behind the lines.

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    US reportedly warned Spain, France, Italy of Russian drone threat●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag𝕏xITWarDefense18052 min ago

    United States intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following briefings by the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, France and Italy, raising questions about European security and the growing drone threat attributed to Russia.

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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 intend𝕏xFRWorldDefense3843 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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    CIA: Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Mediterranean alliesβ–ΌRussia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend𝕏xITWarDefense3843 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 launches over 1,000 drones against Russiaβ—πŸ”΄ DW News September 20: Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones against Russiaβ–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine977.1Kjust now

    Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, sending more than 1,000 drones across the border on September 20, according to DW News. The strike is being reported as one of the biggest drone operations of the war so far, drawing widespread international attention and reaction.

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    Russia Building Hidden State Inside Occupied Ukraineβ–ΌThe Hidden State Russia Is Building Inside Ukraineβœ‰newsWarUkrainejust now

    The Atlantic reports that Russia is constructing a covert administrative apparatus inside Ukrainian territory it occupies. According to the report, this hidden state involves parallel governance structures, imposed passports, schooling and local officials used to entrench Moscow's control over captured areas. The piece argues these mechanisms aim to make the occupation permanent and irreversible, extending far beyond visible military fronts.

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    At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacksβ–ΌAt least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacksβœ‰newsWarUkraine4 h ago

    At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.

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    Russian Sniper Exposed As The 'Butcher Of Bucha'●Exposing The Russian Sniper Who Became The 'Butcher Of Bucha'β–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine1.3Mjust now

    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 in the Kyiv suburb during Russia's 2022 occupation. The report names the individual and details his alleged role, drawing wide attention and renewing discussion of accountability for war crimes in Ukraine.

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    Russian state media announces new 'special military operation'●Russia announces a new β€œspecial military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news𝕏xRUWarUkraine2K52 min ago

    Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article declaring that Russia faces another 'special military operation', writing that it 'will be very short'. The piece was authored by Alexander Nosovich, a commentator known for pro-Kremlin rhetoric. The announcement, delivered through propagandists rather than official military channels, is drawing attention as observers try to determine what operation Moscow is signaling and whether an escalation is imminent.

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    German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalationβ–ΌUkraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meetingβœ‰newsWarUkrainejust now

    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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    CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and Franceβ–ΌRussia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend𝕏xESWorldDefense38422 min 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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    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 ag𝕏xFRWorldDefense18037 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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    Seven dead as Russia and Ukraine exchange intensified air strikesβ–Ό7 dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes and aerial war intensifiesβœ‰newsBusinessLabor12 h ago

    Seven people have been killed as Russia and Ukraine carried out fresh exchanges of long-range strikes, with the aerial war between the two countries intensifying. The attacks mark a further escalation in the conflict, with both sides hitting targets deep in each other's territory and air defences engaging waves of drones and missiles.

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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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    Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects de-escalation●Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalateβœ‰newsWarUkrainejust now

    Air strikes have killed eight people in Ukraine and one in Russia, following Moscow's refusal of German calls to de-escalate the conflict. The latest round of strikes underscores the continued escalation of attacks on both sides, with diplomatic efforts by Germany so far failing to slow the fighting.

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    Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine after Moscow rebuffs German mediationβ–ΌRussian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalateβœ‰newsWarUkraine4 h ago

    Russian strikes killed two people in Ukraine, shortly after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate the conflict. The refusal of German diplomatic overtures, followed by renewed attacks causing civilian deaths, has drawn wide international attention. The sequence underscores stalled peace efforts and the continued toll on Ukrainian civilians as Western capitals press for a reduction in hostilities.

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    Lavrov: Russia's war in Ukraine will continue 'through to the end'β–ΌLavrov: Russia’s war in Ukraine will continue β€˜through to the endβ€™βœ‰newsWar10 h ago

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Russia's war in Ukraine will continue 'through to the end', signalling no imminent end to the conflict. The statement comes amid ongoing fighting and stalled diplomatic efforts, drawing international attention as Ukraine and its allies continue to press for a resolution to the war.

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    Russian strikes on Ukraine kill five, including in Kyiv●Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 5, including in Kyivβœ‰newsWarUkraine5 h ago

    Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed five people, including residents of the capital Kyiv. The attacks hit multiple locations, adding to the civilian toll of the war, which continues despite ongoing international efforts to push toward a ceasefire or peace negotiations.

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    Russian strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eightβ–ΌRussian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8βœ‰newsWarUkrainejust now

    Russian missile and drone strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people. Emergency services worked at impact sites as officials reported damage to residential areas and infrastructure. The attack is part of the sustained aerial campaign Russia has carried out against Ukrainian cities throughout the war.

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    Ukraine says it is ready for ceasefire 'right now'β–ΌUkraine's FM: Ukraine ready for ceasefire 'right now'βœ‰newsWarjust now

    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 and Germany hold first diplomatic talks since Ukraine invasionβ–ΌAt UN, Russia and Germany’s top diplomats hold first talks since invasion of Ukraineβœ‰newsWarUkraine10 h ago

    Russia's and Germany's top diplomats have met at the United Nations in their first talks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The meeting marks a rare high-level diplomatic contact between Moscow and a leading European power since February 2022, and comes as attention focuses on whether dialogue over the war in Ukraine might be resuming.

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    Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine as top steelmaker haltsβ–ΌRussia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operationsβœ‰newsWarUkraine10 h ago

    Russia has escalated its missile and drone strikes across Ukraine while Metinvest, the country's largest steelmaker, has halted operations at a key facility following damage from attacks. The twin developments underline mounting pressure on Ukraine's energy and industrial infrastructure as the war grinds on, drawing international concern and renewed calls for air defense support.

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    Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 deadβ–ΌRussian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as aerial war intensifiesβœ‰newsBusinessLabor21 h ago

    Fresh wave of Russian and Ukrainian strikes has killed at least 10 people as both sides step up long-range aerial attacks. Reports carried by AP News and other outlets describe intensifying drone and missile barrages hitting populated areas. The deaths add to a rising civilian toll as the aerial war between the two countries escalates, drawing renewed international attention to the conflict.

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    Kyiv Hit by Third Consecutive Night of Russian Attacksβ–ΌUkraine War, Day 1,676: 3rd Straight Night of Russian Attacks on Kyivβœ‰newsWar2 h ago

    Ukraine's capital has come under Russian attack for a third consecutive night, as the war reaches its 1,676th day. The repeated overnight strikes on Kyiv underline Russia's continued campaign of long-range bombardment against Ukrainian cities, keeping air defense units active and residents in shelters. The sustained pace of attacks is drawing attention to the strain on Ukraine's defenses and civilians.

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    At least 16 killed as Russia and Ukraine exchange air strikesβ–ΌAt least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikesβœ‰newsBusinessLabor13 h ago

    At least 16 people have been killed in a fresh exchange of deadly air strikes between Russia and Ukraine, according to France 24. The attacks mark a continuation of the aerial bombardments that have characterized the conflict, with both sides targeting territory across the front lines and beyond. Further details on the locations of the strikes and the victims have not been made available in the initial reporting.

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    Did Ukrainian Ballistic Missiles Strike Inside Russia?●Defense Breached! / Did Ukrainian Ballistic Missiles Strike Russia? / Russia Given an Ultimatumβ–ΆyoutubeWarUkraine869K19 h ago

    Reports are circulating that Ukrainian ballistic missiles may have struck targets inside Russian territory, with talk of a breached defense line and an ultimatum delivered to Russia. The claims, spread widely through news channels covering the war, have sparked intense debate about whether Ukraine has crossed a major threshold in its long-range strike capabilities.

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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.