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Ukraine urges US sanctions on suppliers to Russia’s Rassvet satellite network
Kyiv fears that once Russia completes the satellite constellation, Moscow could use the network to obtain real-time information for strikes against Ukraine.
Kanye West's sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organizers confirm
Ye, the controversial U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, had been scheduled to play two shows in St. Petersburg in October — which would have made him the biggest Western artist to perform in Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia pounds Kyiv's power grid in first mass assault since last fall, killing 4, injuring 8 in day-long assault
Air raid sirens blared over Kyiv for over 20 hours on Sept. 30, one of the longest sustained attacks the capital has faced since the start of the full-scale war.
Wednesday, September 30
Drones invade Moldovan airspace 3 times in 1 day as Russia wages relentless attack against Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 188 drones and various missiles, according to Ukraine's air force.
Ukraine war latest: Russia uses drone with warhead designed to cut power pylons for 1st time, Zelensky adviser says
Key developments on Sept. 30: * Russia uses drone with warhead designed to cut power pylons for first time, Zelensky adviser says * Drone crashes in Moldova, Romania scrambles fighter jets amid Russian mass attack on Ukraine * Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45 million for every hour businesses stop, economy minister says * Zelensky visits Lyman sector, says Operation Vivaldi reclaimed 125 square kilometers Russia has for the first time used a jet-powered drone equipped with a warhead designe
In pictures: A week of Russian jet drone terror in Kyiv
Editor's note: The Kyiv residents quoted in the story asked to be identified only by their first names. Russian drones have filled the skies over Kyiv, striking at the city around the clock, making it feel increasingly like there is nowhere safe to hide. The attacks once came in waves, followed by periods of relative calm. Now, Russian strikes are coming almost nonstop. Using newer jet-powered versions of Shahed-type drones, the onslaught began last month, but has increased in intensity each d
About Russia's attacks on energy
Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure target power plants, transmission lines, and gas facilities to cause civilian suffering through blackouts and heating disruptions. Russia intensifies attacks during the winter months, forcing emergency repairs and electricity imports from European neighbors. Ukraine faced countrywide catastrophic blackouts in the winters of 2022-2023 and 2025-2026 due to Russia’s campaign against energy infrastructure.
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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.
