FT: American intelligence helped Ukraine attack over a dozen key Russian oil refineries since midsummer
The support allegedly allowed Ukrainian drones to bypass Russian air defenses and damage more than 1mn barrels of daily refining capacity.
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No tanks, no problem: Russia’s new combat model could bring war to NATO faster than expected, ISW says
Russia’s focus on rapid adaptation, drone warfare, and flexible manpower may allow it to strike far sooner than Western planners anticipate.
Ukraine receives new Dutch minehunter — another to follow before the year ends
Ukraine’s Navy chief says a second Alkmaar-class ship is expected by year’s end as crew training begins.
Hungary’s Orbán launches petition against EU defense policy, calls it a “war plans,” targets Ukraine support against Russia
While offering zero support to Kyiv, the pro-Russian Hungarian leader launched a nationwide petition to block EU military aid for Ukraine.
Explosions rock Smolensk aviation plant that builds Kh‑59 missiles — videos show smoke rising near the site
Last night, locals captured a smoke plume rising near the Kh‑59-producing plant just after air defense fire was seen.
Spiegel: Merkel-era Germany trained Russian troops just before Russia’s 2014 Crimea invasion
German officers and Rheinmetall helped develop Russia’s war simulation centers months before Putin seized Crimea.
Russia keeps targeting Ukrainian power grid, causing blackout in Donetsk Oblast and outages in Odesa’s Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
Russia launched 118 drones, 103 were downed overnight, Ukrainian Air Force reported. Russian attacks killed four people and injured nine in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna posthumously named World Press Freedom Hero
Award honors journalist killed in Russian captivity for her fearless reporting from occupied Ukraine
Ukraine aligns new sanctions with Japan, targeting Russian military suppliers in China, Türkiye, Kazakhstan
The measures target eight individuals and 14 companies in Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and the Seychelles, with 10-year asset freezes and trade restrictions.
Trump and Zelenskyy discuss possible US Tomahawk missile supply to Ukraine – Axios
Zelenskyy said the leaders discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, noting "there are good options and strong ideas," with a Ukrainian delegation traveling to Washington next week for security talks.
Ukraine hits key military fuel supplier 1,400 km inside Russia for third time in month
Drones hit the Bashneft-UNPZ facility in Ufa early this morning, igniting fires at a crude oil processing unit that supplies fuel to Russian military forces.
Estonia closes border crossing with Russia amid increased military activity
Relations between Estonia and Russia have remained tense amid Moscow’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine and a series of border-related incidents across the Baltic region.
Germany’s Nazi-era safeguards are preventing its military from shooting down suspected Russian drones
The German military can only shoot down drones over military bases under current law rooted in preventing abuse of German military power, while recent incursions over civilian airports and NATO facilities have exposed the limitations of restrictions.
Ukraine backs Italian Olympic ceasefire proposal, while recalling Russia’s history of wartime truce violations
A Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official stated the country is prepared to halt hostilities now rather than waiting for the 2026 Winter Olympics, though they support Italian initiative aimed at stimulating Russia toward peace talks.
Latvia expels 841 Russian citizens who failed language tests and security checks
Latvia amended its immigration law following Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and further tightened it in 2024, perceiving Russia as a security threat.
Russian terrorist attack targets Ukrainian energy grid: two workers killed, thousands left without power as winter nears
On the night of 11 October, Russian forces used a double-strike tactic to attack energy workers and firefighters who came to extinguish fires.
Poor weather reduced air defense efficiency by up to 30% in latest Russian attacks – Zelenskyy
Russia strategically timed the attack for heavy rain and fog, complicating aviation operations during strikes on energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said.
Netherlands, Ukraine announce €200 million “important step” on drone defense, joint production
The deal combines Ukraine's battlefield experience with Dutch advanced technology and industrial capacity to scale production.
“We know what to do”: Zelenskyy hints at response after Russian strikes plunge Kyiv into darkness
The overnight strikes left over 5,800 buildings without electricity and 7,000 without water in the capital as temperatures decline across Ukraine.
Ukraine’s FM calls Russia “worse than Hamas” as 465 drones strike energy grid on attack anniversary
Sybiha: Even Hamas agreed to ceasefire talks, Moscow rejects all diplomacy