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Putin vows Russia will respond with 'all weapons at our disposal' if attacked by NATO
Putin's comments echoed warnings Russia issued to NATO on Sept. 30, saying that it would be ready to use nuclear weapons if alliance members attempt to isolate the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Thursday, October 1
US Treasury cracks down on Russian shadow banking network funding Iran
Led by a "sanctioned and convicted criminal fraudster," and a state-owned Russian bank tied to the military, the A7 shadow network has helped Russian entities evade sanctions since 2024.
Russian drones once more hit key bridge in central Kyiv, damage reported
The latest strike follows other attacks on the Southern Bridge on Oct. 1, where two Russian drones hit near the bridge's supports. This was the first time Russian drones have targeted one of the capital's bridges.
Ukraine's interceptor tech outpaced by Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 drones
The jet-black Russian munition slammed into the Presidium building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, an iconic Tsarist-era structure right in the center of Kyiv, setting the building on fire. Survivors climbed out of the windows and clambered onto the building's ledges, fleeing the flames and choking black smoke. Two people were killed in the attack. Around an hour later, an identical munition struck a private medical clinic a few blocks away. The Geran-5 jet-powered drone is Russia's
Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026
Key developments on Oct. 1: * Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026 * Russian drones strike Kyiv school, key bridge linking eastern, western banks of city * Russian drone strikes Kyiv nuclear institute housing research reactor * Ukrainian pilot dies after MiG-29 fighter shot down by Russian missile * 'Returning Russia's sick war to where it came from' — Ukraine marks Defenders Day Russian forces suffered an estimated 46,230 personnel losses in September, the highest monthly figure re
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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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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.
