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Wednesday, September 30
2 killed, 4 injured in Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv
The latest strikes came as Russia intensifies its attacks on Kyiv since August, relentlessly launching drone attacks, even in daytime, to exhaust the Ukrainian air defense.
US imposes sanctions against Russian companies tied to Iran weapons procurement
The measures target 13 individuals and entities in Russia, Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan as the United States continues to exert economic pressure on Tehran under "Operation Economic Outcast" amid its months-long war with Iran.
Ukraine, over 50 allies sign pledge on return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
"With the treatment of Ukrainian children, of POWs and detained civilians within the Russian Federation, there is actually a rather limited amount of coincidence involved. It is a systemic challenge," Norwegian State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson said.
Tuesday, September 29
Ukraine receives air defense missiles for NASAMS systems, Zelensky says amid shortage
Ukraine received a new delivery of missiles for NASAMS air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sept. 29, as the country faces a shortage.
Ukraine war latest: Record Russian military budget for 2027 confirms no interest in ending war
Key developments on Sept. 29: * Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports * Russian military units allegedly involved in Oleshky humanitarian crisis identified * Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery, energy data amid Ukrainian strikes * Russian troops using civilians as 'human shields' to flee via Kupiansk pipeline, Khartiia Corps claims * Tu-95 aircraft crashed in Russia's Amur Oblast during training, killing 6 crew members, Mo
3 children injured as Russia strikes Sumy school with glide bombs
The school's pupils were in the building's shelter at the time of the attack, Sumy Oblast governor Oleh Hryhorov.
About Gripen Fighter Jet
The Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab, designed for operations from short runways and highways with advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Ukraine has expressed interest in acquiring Gripen jets as part of its air force modernization alongside F-16s, which Kyiv received in 2024.
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