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Russian drones strike key Kyiv bridge linking eastern, western banks of city
The attack took place at around 11:30 a.m. local time, as cars and a metro train continued to cross the bridge.
Russian troop losses rose 46% since January, hit 2026 high in September, Ukraine says
The September figure surpassed previous summer highs of 42,860 in July and 42,020 in August.
UK passes new Russia sanctions, but with LNG loophole for Asian allies
A U.K. government press statement describes the decision to facilitate Tokyo and Seoul's continued import of fossil fuels as "part of the U.K.'s work with international partners to support their transition away from Russian energy," without elaborating how.
Half of Ukrainians say government isn't doing enough to secure EU membership, poll shows
Asked what is holding Ukraine back from EU membership, 32% cited corruption in central government bodies. Another 29% said the EU or some of its member states are unwilling to accept Ukraine.
Russian attacks kill at least 6, injure 38 across Ukraine amid another overnight drone barrage nationwide
The Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 drones, including Shahed-type drones, Gerbera drones, and decoys. Sixty-three of the drones were jet-powered.
Estonia bans transit of Russian, Belarusian grain
"Russia attacks Ukrainian ports, blocks Ukraine's grain exports, and then looks for new routes for its own grain," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on X. "Estonia will not provide one."
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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Compared to the most recent figure from July 2026, the decree increases total staff by only around 15,500, is the fourth such incremental raise announced this year.
