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Ukrainian drones strike resort in occupied Crimea near Russian state dachas, Kremlin proxy says
A source reportedly told the Crimean Wind Telegram channel that "very important guests" were staying at the Foros resort at the time of the attack. The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.
Ukraine to begin exporting naval drones, other weapons, Zelensky says
Kyiv has drawn up proposals for a "controlled export" of Ukrainian weapons, particularly sea drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Sept. 21.

Trump vows to help defend Poland, Baltic countries if Russian escalations continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 21 he would help defend Poland and the Baltic nations if Russia continues to escalate.

Trump reiterates call for European allies to stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump again urged European countries to stop importing oil from Russia, during a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21.

NATO jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea, Germany says
The aircraft, an Il-20M, departed from Russia and entered international airspace without establishing communication, making visual identification the only way to confirm its presence.

More than 15,000 mobilized Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
The analysis shows that 42% of these deaths occurred within the first year after President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's month-long "partial mobilization" in September 2022.

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