Russia 'shoots down own Su-30SM fighter jet' during Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea, Sochi
In Donetsk, a Russian ammunition depot was hit in a drone attack, with fires and explosions reported in the occupied city.
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News EditorVolodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.
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India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says
"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says
In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.
'Missiles, one after another' — Kyiv blackouts as Russia strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure once again
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Oct. 10, killing a child and injuring at least 24 people in the country while leaving a part of Kyiv without electricity and water.
Russian court nationalizes regional telecom operator over alleged 'extremist activities,' Ukraine support
The Oktyabrsky District Court of Tambov ruled in favor of Russia's prosecutors' office and nationalized the assets of regional mobile operator Lanta, the court announced on Oct. 7.
Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.
Ukraine, Denmark sign memorandum on joint drone manufacturing
"The Memorandum provides for the establishment of production by Ukrainian defense companies on the territory of Denmark, the creation of joint capacities, technology exchange, and the involvement of EU funding for the implementation of joint projects," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Berlin must become a leader in the drone industry, support Ukraine, German Economy Minister says
"Those who want air sovereignty must build it. Germany must become a leading location for the development and production of drones — to support Ukraine, to strengthen our own defense capabilities, and to protect our critical infrastructure," German Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche said.
Ukrainian drones strike 'rare' Russian signal jamming station in occupied Luhansk Oblast
Ukrainian drones "detected and burned" a rare Russian signal jamming station in occupied Luhansk Oblast, the Unmanned Systems Forces announced on Oct. 6.
Ukraine's existence is in Hungary's national interest, Orban says as he continues to oppose EU aid to Kyiv
"The good thing is that there is a territory between Hungary and Russia that is now called Ukraine. This is a strategic interest of Hungary that Ukraine exists," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
Lithuania's Vilnius airport closed in response to airspace violation, media reports
Lithuania's main airport was closed late on Oct. 4 following a sighting of 13 "contraband" balloons flying towards the site, Lithuanian outlet LRT reported.
Georgian police crack down on protesters as thousands march on presidential palace
Some protesters attempted to break through the palace fences, prompting Georgia's Interior Ministry to declare the demonstration illegal and order the crowd dispersed.
NATO must further coordinate as confrontation between Europe, Russia escalates, Denmark's Frederiksen says
"The idea of a hybrid war is to threaten us, to divide us, to destabilise us. To use drones one day, cyberattacks the next day, sabotage on the third day. So this will not end only by (boosting) capabilities," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
French military intercepts Russian ship suspected of launching drones into European airspace, Guardian reports
The ship was intercepted by the French Navy on Sept. 28 and diverted to the coast of Western France while investigations continue.
'There are no such things as sanctuaries' — Ukraine can conduct strikes deep within Russian territory, Kellogg says
Washington authorizes specific instances where Ukraine can carry out long-range strikes within Russia, U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg said on Sept. 28.
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