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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,107,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Russian drone attack causes fires, damage to 'critical infrastructure' in Vinnytsia Oblast
A Russian drone strike against Vinnystia overnight on Sept. 27 caused fires and damage to a residential building, local authorities reported.

Russia helping China prepare for war with Taiwan, leaked documents say
Moscow has allegedly agreed to train and equip a Chinese airborne battalion to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan, according to a Sept. 26 analysis of documents leaked by hacking group Black Moon.

Investigation finds Russian surveillance, sabotage ship near European undersea cables, FT reports
Precise maps of Europe's crucial energy and communications networks would be an advantage for Moscow if it ever decides to wage a war against the continent, FT reported.

Turkish imports of Russian oil fall as Trump pressures allies, Reuters reports
Imports of Russian oil to Turkey, one of Moscow's top buyers, have fallen due to competition from other suppliers, sanctions, and pressure from the United States, Reuters reported Sept. 26.

Unidentified drones spotted in northern Germany near Danish border, NDR reports
Authorities reported multiple drone sightings overnight on Sept. 26 in northern Germany, which they suspect may be linked to espionage, according to German broadcaster NDR.

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The Su-34 jet was shot down at around 4 a.m. local time in the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front line, the Air Force said. The warplane had reportedly been attacking the city of Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs at the time of the strike.