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Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russian jet-powered drone use grows, Zelensky says
Ukraine is testing five types of high-speed interceptor drones designed to shoot down the faster Russian weapons, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
Traffic chaos in Kyiv after Russian strikes hit key bridge
The Kyiv City Military Administration said on Oct. 2 that the Southern Bridge is closed in both directions.
Ukraine nets 2.9 billion euros from EU after passing reforms
"This is very timely support, which will help ensure Ukraine’s macro-financial stability and strengthen our defense capabilities," said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian forces strike oil facilities in Russia's Volgograd, Samara regions, General Staff says
Ukrainian drones previously struck the Samara station in April, causing a large fire and damaging five crude oil tanks, each with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent at the time.
South Korean president warns of 'additional measures' if Ukraine doesn't apologize for POW dispute
By denying a confidentiality agreement on the transfer of North Korean POWs, Kyiv is "making the head of state of another country out to be a liar," South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said.
Russian attacks kill 2, injure 27 across Ukraine, hit passenger bus with FPV drone in Kramatorsk
The bus was already operating on its route and carrying passengers when the attack occurred.
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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.
