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Saturday, September 12
Half a million Russian troops killed since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British intel reports
UK intelligence said the number of Russian casualties, meaning killed, wounded, and missing, is thought to be 1.5 million since February 2022, matching Ukrainian estimates.
Russia uses AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine, Europe, targeting WhatsApp accounts, government ministries, Anthropic says
"A common theme of the targeting was Ukraine and military drone technology providers and supply chains," Anthropic wrote in a report on countering AI misuse.
Friday, September 11
Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talks with Moscow
"Strong decisions from the U.S. President's administration are crucial. Personal decisions from President Trump are also very much desired," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Traveling to Kyiv during war: What you need to know
Booking spontaneous trips within minutes using a single platform is a distant memory for those wanting to come home or visit Ukraine. Over 20 million people have passed through the Ukrainian border in the first half of 2026, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service revealed on Aug. 5, setting the year on track to be the busiest since the beginning of the full-scale war. Yet reaching Ukrainian cities remains a complicated task since the complete shutdown of the country's airspace in February 20
'There might be nothing left tomorrow' — Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv's gas stations
One emergency responder was among the injured in the Russian attacks on the gas stations, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said.
US House to take up Graham's Russia sanctions bill next week
The legislation passed with overwhelming support in the Senate in August but is expected to face stronger opposition in the House, with some House Democrats fearing it would grant U.S. President Donald Trump too much authority over tariffs.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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Russia's total military losses in Ukraine have reached 1,500,870, Ukraine's General Staff said on Sept. 9, marking another grim milestone in the war for the Kremlin. It took roughly two years and three months for the Russian Armed Forces to incur their first 500,000 casualties. Moscow has now suffered roughly the same number in just the past 15 months, as technology increasingly shapes the battlefield and drones expand the kill zone almost daily. The Kremlin's total personnel losses in Ukraine
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