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How Starlink gave Ukraine a ‘middle strike’ advantage that is now at risk

How are Ukraine’s drones disrupting Russian supply lines — and can Ukraine hold on to its advantage? Flying far behind enemy lines, “middle-strike” drones hunt the fuel, ammunition, and reinforcements Russia needs to sustain its assaults. Starlink has helped make this campaign possible, but dependence on Elon Musk’s satellite network leaves Ukraine vulnerable to restrictions on its use. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell embeds with Ukraine’s 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment on the southern

News from occupied Ukraine: 11 Ukrainians, including 96-year-old woman, evacuated from Russian occupation

This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Oct. 17: * Eleven Ukrainians, including 96-year-old woman, return from Russian-occupied territories, ombudsman says * Russia sends terrorism case against 6 teenagers in occupied Luhansk Oblast to court * Ukrainian troops struck Russian drone sites, ammunition depots in occupied

Ukraine war latest: St. Petersburg slammed by drones in mass Ukrainian attack

Key developments on Oct. 17-18 * Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits oil facility, bridge, and data center in St. Petersburg * US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky says * Ukraine hits Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast * 'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored * Russia launches 'one of its largest attacks' on Ukraine's energy grid Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal, a data center, and

About Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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