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Russia Builds Major New Drone Attack Base in 6 Weeks, Satellite Images Show

The construction coincides with a surge in the use of Russian jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine.

Ukraine Says Missile Strike Destroyed 6 Russian Warplanes at Voronezh Airfield

Residents of Borisoglebsk reported explosions and a large fire, with smoke visible from several parts of the city.

Starlink Functionality Restored Fully for Ukrainian Military, Source Says

Zelensky dismissed the idea that the issue might have been caused by a fault, saying, “It was not a technical problem, it was the will."

Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.

FSB Arrests Swede in Pskov Region Over Border Crossing and Sabotage Allegations

The man allegedly crossed into Russian territory under the guise of enlisting in the Russian military.

Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Ryazan Refinery as Zelensky Vows to Resume Attacks

“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the FT, accusing Russia of refusing to follow the Trump-announced deal.

Government Says It Helped Yandex Migrate Systems After Data Center Attacks

A Rostelecom executive also called on the company to construct so-called "doomsday" backup sites.

Nord Stream May Have Been Lawful Target, Argue Lawyers for Ukrainian Accused of Bombing

The secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream pipelines severed western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.

Fire Spreads at Rostov Oil Terminal After Drone Attack

The blaze at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery’s terminal has spread to eight of its 12 storage tanks, the independent news outlet Astra reported.

Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Crippling Drone Missions as Ties With U.S. Worsen

Starlink has been the lifeblood of Ukrainian battlefield communications since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Russia’s Krasnodar Region Raises Alert as Oil Washes Ashore on Black Sea Coast

Governor Veniamin Kondratyev attributed the spill to “accidents” involving vessels targeted by Ukrainian naval drones on Oct. 6.

Ukrainian Drones Hit Sberbank Data Center After Yandex Attacks

The 55,000-square-meter facility was expected to be one of Europe's largest data centers, with construction set to finish in 2030.

Oil-Covered Birds Found Along Russia’s Black Sea Coast After Tanker Fire

A wildlife rehabilitation center has appealed for additional volunteers to help treat and feed the birds.

Yandex Waives Cloud and Software Fees After Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Data Centers

Yandex stock dropped 77 billion rubles ($918.5 million) over two days of trading on the Moscow Exchange, marking a 5.4% fall in market capitalization.

Ukraine Holds Off Refinery Attacks for Second Day After Trump Ceasefire Claim

While U.S. President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement Sunday, the Kremlin has said that talks are ongoing.

Rostov Oil Terminal Burns for Third Day After Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack

The terminal transfers petroleum products onto sea and river tankers for export and has reportedly been used to supply fuel to the Russian military.

Ukraine’s Strikes on Yandex Data Centers, Explained

Drone strikes on Yandex data centers are disrupting services from taxis to digital payments across Russia.

EU Adopts Record Sanctions Expansion Targeting 1.6K Russian Defense Firms and Executives

The companies supply components for Russian missiles, drones and aircraft, including explosives, ammunition, semiconductors and computers.

Russia Weighs Drone Defenses for Data Centers After ‘Unprecedented’ Yandex Attacks

The strikes on Yandex data centers have caused server outages that triggered service disruptions for users.

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