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Russian Aerospace Forces commander Alexander Chayko targeted in Moscow restaurant bombing, source says
An explosion ripped through a restaurant in central Moscow on the evening of Aug. 1, killing five people and injuring 21 others.
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Belgian company seeks exception to keep operating in Russia's drone hub — as it does so anyway
A Belgian factory continues to operate in Russia's special economic zone known as a key defense production site despite EU requirements to leave the zone by late January 2026.
US intelligence believes explosives-equipped drone at German airport likely belongs to Moscow, WSJ reports
The details come a few days after a Ukrainian cargo plane loaded with ammunition was targeted by a drone carrying explosives at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport late on Aug. 4, German media reported.
Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv train, passengers evacuated on time
The attack occurred at around 8 a.m. local time, according to the local branch of public broadcaster Suspilne.
Life in Ukraine’s last Donbas strongholds as Russia closes in
What is life like for Ukrainians in Donbas as invading Russian forces inch closer? In this report, the Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko travel across Donetsk Oblast to document life in the remaining areas of Ukrainian-controlled Donbas.
Ukraine says it struck 2 oil refineries in Russia
Ukraine's recent strikes have targeted some of the biggest oil refineries in Russia, seeking to further exacerbate the country's fuel crisis.
Ukraine says it struck 12 Russian shadow fleet vessels in Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Since the start of the operation on July 6, Ukrainian drones have struck 218 Russian shadow fleet vessels, including 134 in the Sea of Azov and 84 in the Black Sea, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces.
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Kyiv has right to seize Russian shadow fleet vessel transporting stolen grain, Swedish court affirms
The "landmark decision" marks the first time a foreign court has ordered the handover of a Russian ship tied to stolen Ukrainian grain.
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