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Tuesday, September 9
7 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 84 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight, with air defenses downing 60.
Russian missile that hit government headquarters contained over 30 foreign-made parts, Ukraine says
"Compared to missiles from previous years, there are fewer components from Europe and the U.S., and more from Russia and Belarus," presidential sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,090,010 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 950 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Romania, Czechia, and Hungary disband Belarusian espionage network in Europe
Romania, Czechia, and Hungary have jointly dismantled a Belarusian espionage network operating across Europe, the Czech Security and Information Service (BIS) announced on Sept. 8.
Russia's 'imperialist plan' is only beginning, Merz says
"A new conflict between systems has broken out between liberal democracies and an axis of autocracies," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
Thousands rally in Belgrade to condemn police brutality at anti-government protests
Thousands of students and other demonstrators marched in Belgrade on September 8, demanding accountability for police violence during recent anti-government protests, RFE/RL reported.
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