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2025-10-16

Exclusive: 1,076 Cubans identified fighting for Russia, Ukraine says, 96 dead or disappeared

Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has identified at least 1,076 Cuban nationals who have fought or are currently fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with 96 confirmed dead or missing. This figure aligns with the lower end …

2025-10-15

Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea still on fire 2 days after Ukrainian drone strike

A significant fire continues to burn at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea, two days after a Ukrainian drone strike. The blaze, which started around midnight, has been raging at the facility in …

2025-10-14

Kremlin issues veiled threats towards Moldova, cites Ukraine as warning

In a recent statement, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov issued veiled threats towards Moldova, cautioning the country not to align itself against Russia as Ukraine has done. This warning comes just weeks after Moldova's pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) secured …

2025-10-13

Russia cuts Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant from Ukrainian grid to test Russian link as blackout nears 3 weeks, Kyiv says

In a concerning escalation, Russia has severed the connection between the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and Ukraine's power grid, testing its integration into the Russian network. This unprecedented move …

2025-10-12

How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?

Europe is grappling with a series of drone incursions over critical infrastructure, with growing suspicions that these incidents are part of Russia's hybrid warfare tactics. Recent events include drones shutting down Munich Airport, overflights near airports in Oslo, Copenhagen, and …

2025-10-11

'New record of Russian meanness' — Putin waited for bad weather, Middle East developments to assault Kyiv's energy infrastructure, Zelensky says

On October 10, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of exploiting unfavorable weather conditions and international distractions to launch a devastating assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The overnight attack, which …

2025-10-10

'Missiles, one after another' — 9 injured, outages in Kyiv amid mass Russian attack on energy infrastructure

In the early hours of October 10, Russia launched a significant drone and missile assault on Kyiv, resulting in widespread damage and disruptions. At least nine people were injured, with five requiring hospitalization. The …

2025-10-09

Lithuania prepares to evacuate thousands if Ukraine war spills over

Lithuania is taking proactive measures to prepare for a potential escalation of the Ukraine conflict, which could directly impact its borders. The country is readying plans to evacuate thousands of its citizens and residents in case the war with Russia …

2025-10-08

Estonian court sentences soldier for spying for Russia

An Estonian Defense Forces member, Ivan Dmitriev, was sentenced to four years and 11 months in prison for aiding Russian intelligence. Dmitriev, an active member of the Estonian Defense Forces, was convicted of passing sensitive information to the Russian Federal Security Service …

2025-10-07

Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, General Staff confirms, sparks massive blaze

Ukrainian forces conducted a significant strike on Russian-occupied Crimea overnight, targeting the Feodosia oil terminal, the largest oil storage facility in the region. The attack, confirmed by the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, resulted in …