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Under FPVs and glide bombs, life clings on in Zaporizhzhia
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Zaporizhzhia Oblast — In Kosmichnyi, the most heavily bombarded district of Zaporizhzhia, children play at a park. Some run around in camouflage clothing, while others laugh as they go up and down a slide. Suddenly, the buzzing sound of a drone fills the air, replacing the sounds of joy on the playground. "It's a Shahed!" one of the children yells. They run to hide under the nearby trees, looking up at what appears to be a Ukrainian interceptor drone. Among them is six-year-old
9 injured as Russian drones, missiles continue to batter Kyiv for fourth consecutive night of strikes
Nine people were injured in the attacks, said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Six of the injured were hospitalized, including one child.
Russia launches third consecutive attack on Kyiv, killing 1, injuring at least 4, setting off fires
Air defenses were engaged as Russian drones damaged residential buildings and a warehouse, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Update: Watchdog raises questions about new chief prosecutor's asset declarations
Media reports suggest Kovalsky could ultimately be appointed prosecutor general, rather than merely serving in an acting capacity.
Poland offers to host Patriot system production site for Ukraine after Kyiv secures license from US
The offer follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement on Sept. 25 that U.S. President Donald Trump granted Kyiv permission to produce its own Patriot air defense missiles.
Zelensky says over 10,000 Russian troops killed or wounded this week as Ukrainian military advances in Lyman sector
"The occupiers continue to be eliminated, and the designated objectives are being achieved," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Ukrainian athletes compete internationally across multiple sports, including in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. International sports federations initially banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their national flags from most competitions after February 2022. Ukraine’s sports infrastructure has suffered extensive damage from Russian attacks, while many athletes continue training abroad.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the disclosure during a speech to the United Nations on Sept. 23, saying Ukraine had recently "sent two North Korean prisoners of war to the Republic of Korea" and that one of them had tried to kill himself after being captured.
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