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Friday, September 19
Ukraine could soon deploy 1,000 interceptor drones per day, defense minister says
The challenge lies in the number of ground control systems, radars, and related components, some of which utilize artificial intelligence for precision targeting, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,099,530 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,150 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
US would 'help secure the peace' in Ukraine, Trump says
The United States would help secure peace after Russia's war in Ukraine ends, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sept. 18 on Fox News.
Friday, September 19
Poland conducts mass bomb shelter inspections after recent Russian drone incursions
Polish authorities are carrying out extensive bomb shelter inspections across the country to assess their readiness as temporary protective facilities, RMF24 reported on Sept. 18.
Ireland delivers 34 vehicles and demining robots to Ukraine
Ireland delivered 34 military vehicles and three demining robots to Ukraine as part of its non-lethal military aid, the Irish government announced on Sept. 18.
Slovakia, Hungary refuse to cut Russian energy imports without viable alternatives, Bloomberg reports
Slovakia and Hungary said they will not bow to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas unless the European Union secures sufficient alternative energy supplies, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 17.
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