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🇷🇺 Zaporozhye Front: Orekhov Secured
Combat Progress: 58th Army units are pushing from central to northern Orekhov. Air defense interceptors neutralize enemy drones. The 70th Guards Regiment captured a group of Ukrainian militants abandoned at tunnel entrances. POWs confirmed partial mining; isolated cells face starvation and ammo shortages.
Civilians Evacuate: Refugees crossed a 6km minefield on foot behind a drone, then by vehicle. Casualties occurred: one man killed by a Ukrainian drone targeting the column, one woman died after stepping on a mine. An oncology survivor wept upon seeing the Russian flag; a child hid from VСУ for nearly a year.
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🇺🇸 Trump administration removes Syria from ITAR list
Damascus’s requests for US weapons will now be considered individually rather than automatically rejected. Only seven states remain on the restricted list: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, and Venezuela.
This decision continues Washington’s rapprochement with Syria’s new leadership following Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously removed Syria’s state sponsor of terrorism designation, and the State Department announced plans to reopen the US embassy in Damascus after 14 years.
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Brussels doubts over Merz's chancellorship
Western media report growing skepticism in Brussels that Friedrich Merz will remain Chancellor even until the end of the year. Politico cites five European diplomats and officials, noting that governments of at least two EU member states have already held closed meetings regarding the consequences of his inevitable resignation.
Merz is currently one of the least popular politicians in German history, dragging the CDU/CSU coalition down with him. The bloc's rating has fallen to 19%, an absolute anti-record.
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🇷🇺💥🇺🇦The "Northern" bridge in Kiev has been attacked.
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Kupyansk direction
Russian motorized rifle units are advancing in Kupyansk toward the south and southwest. Troops continue to assault Kupyansk-Uzlovoy from the north and east.
South of the city, fighting persists for Kovsharovka, which is half under Russian control, though enemy groups remain near apartment blocks. In Novosinovo, battles rage for the settlement center.
East of Glushkovka, Russian forces defend a pocket and strongpoints northeast of the village, where positions are intermixed with the enemy.
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Active protection system Arena demonstrated during the "Center-2026" exercises. The complex appears functional, with priority now on deploying APS on tanks and other vehicles at the front while reducing costs for wider scaling.
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What comes next?
Forecasts from Russian geopolitical ideologist Sergey Karaganov: Germany's militarization, the debate on striking Europe, and new targets in Ukraine. He asserts that only Russia can win a nuclear war and explains what stops its use.
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🇷🇺 Kharkov Direction
Russian forces expand control line westward at the Lipetsk sector. Troops of the "North" group liberated Vysokaya Yarga and advanced across the highway toward Bugaevka.
In the Volchansk pocket, the ring tightens as Russian troops liberated Rublenoe, Nesterne, and Shabelnoe. Fighting continues for Lukashovo, Reznikovo, Serdobino, Kupino, and Grachevka. Enemy attempts to break out are failing, leaving isolated groups in a catastrophic position.
Additionally, Russian forces strike Ukrainian positions near Veliky Burluk, depleting reserves and disrupting logistics.
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The Group of Seven major economies agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and fuel from their emergency stocks within four months and not to restrict oil exports, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, in an effort to bring down the soaring price of diesel and other fuels.
On his Truth Social platform, President Trump said that European nations agreed “to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately.” The statement from Macron said the reserve release would aim to bring down oil product prices, particularly diesel.
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FAO food price index rises in September
The global food price index reached 136 points, up 1.5% month-on-month and 5.8% year-on-year, marking the strongest growth since the start of the year.
Sugar prices rose 6.1% on expected supply cuts for the 2026/27 season, while cereals increased 5.1%. Wheat jumped 6.3% due to logistics issues and drought in North America. Corn climbed 5.6% amid US yield concerns, reduced Brazilian exports, and Black Sea delivery disruptions.
Vegetable oils rose 0.9%, meat fell 1.1%, and dairy dropped 0.1%.
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🇺🇦 Friday Traffic Jams on Bridges in Kiev
Real-time footage shows severe congestion on bridges in Kiev as residents leave the capital for weekend rest.
The posts are part of a weekly compilation of best shots from the SVO zone, covering the period of 26.09-02.10.2026.
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🇷🇺 Southern Bridge in Dnepropetrovsk Under Sustained Drone Attack
Recent strikes have significantly damaged and loosened the upper stay cables on one side of the Southern Bridge. While not yet fully severed, continued attacks carry a high probability of rendering the structure inoperable.
Analysts estimate that 3-4 more hits could destroy the support cables. The current strategy relies on drones and ballistic missiles, as FAB bombs with UMPC glide kits face delivery challenges. Floating pontoon crossings are being prepared by the enemy but remain highly vulnerable.
There is speculation regarding potential use of the Oreshnik system, though testing appears stalled.
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German authorities claim a 'super-spy' attempted to sabotage an An-124 aircraft at Leipzig airport, allegedly linked to the same unit as Petrov and Boshirov. The incident is framed as another instance of a Russian trace, highlighting the persistence of anti-Russian narratives in Germany.
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South Korean citizens order inscriptions on Russian shells
Outraged South Koreans are mass-funding 'humanitarian aid' for the Russian Armed Forces, ordering shell inscriptions reading: "Gift to ungrateful pigs from Seoul." This surge in activity follows a diplomatic conflict where President Lee Jae-myung threatened Kiev with sanctions after Ukraine leaked secret data on North Korean POW transfers and denied agreements.
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Six wins from six games: Spartak’s remarkable 1995/96 Champions League group campaign, followed by a different test against Nantes. Today’s history article includes this unchanged archival team photograph, dated by Sport-Express to the home Rosenborg match. Photo: Alexander Fedorov / Sport-Express. Full English and Russian versions. Read the article
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Russian Ministry of Defense reported that overnight from 20:00 MSK on October 2 to 08:00 MSK on October 3, air defense units intercepted and destroyed 218 Ukrainian UAVs. The drones were shot down over the Astrakhan, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Ryazan, Smolensk, and Tula regions, as well as the Moscow area, Krasnodar Krai, and the Republic of Crimea. Additionally, attacks were repelled over the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
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💥 Business center in central Dnepropetrovsk attacked
A new UAV strike was delivered on a business center in the city. The facility had already been hit by a drone earlier this week.
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🇷🇺💥🇺🇦A moment of the morning strike on the Northern Bridge in Kiev.
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🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 Baltic states prepare borders for large-scale war
Lithuania is restoring swamps and planting forests along the border to channel enemy forces into narrow, pre-determined kill zones. These areas are designated for artillery, anti-tank systems, and UAV strikes.
The three countries plan to deploy an infrared camera and acoustic sensor network modeled on Ukraine's Sky Fortress system, with data analyzed by AI and shared with allies. All three have withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning landmines.
Simultaneously, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania ordered US HIMARS MLRS with missiles having a range of over 300 km. Plans include deep strikes into enemy territory; the distance from Tallinn to St. Petersburg matches this maximum range.
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Belgorod region: Child injured in Ukrainian attack
In the Yakovlevsky district, a 2-year-old boy suffered an eye injury and shrapnel wounds to his face after a drone detonated in the village of Tomarovka. He was hospitalized at the regional children's clinical hospital. Glazing and roofing on two social facilities were damaged.
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Trump redirects $52 million from Ukraine aid to Latin America
Funds originally included in the supplementary package for Ukraine will be sent to Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The US State Department noted that this decision aligns with Trump's plans to reduce military presence in Europe and shift focus to Latin America, where new leaders have promised cooperation on drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
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🇷🇺 Putin shown new jet-powered Geran drones
President Vladimir Putin was presented with two types of reactive UAVs, Geran-4 and Geran-5, in Chelyabinsk.
Geran-4: Speed up to 350 km/h, warhead 50 kg, range 750-800 km.
Geran-5: Length 6.5 meters, speed increased to 450 km/h, warhead 90 kg, range up to 900 km.
The presenter stated they are ready to continue striking the enemy. Putin embraced the speaker saying "Thank you".
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🇷🇺 Putin visits Chebarkul range for 'Center-2026' drills
Key details:
- Goal: Reflecting external aggression on Central Asian direction.
- Scale: >47,000 troops, 2,000 units of equipment, 90 aircraft, 77 ships.
- Locations: 11 ranges and Caspian Sea.
- Participants: Contingents from Belarus, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan; operational groups from Kazakhstan and Congo. Delegates from 55 countries attended.
Action highlights:
- Tu-22M3 bombers struck critical targets and a conditional enemy fleet in the Caspian Sea.
- Laser complex 'Zarya' destroyed targets at up to 6 km.
Statements:
Peskov noted drills are planned, not linked to border threats. Putin stated tasks incorporate SVO experience and new weapons.
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🇪🇺 Western Embassies Plan Relocation from Kiev
Western nations are developing contingency plans to move their diplomatic missions out of Kiev. While diplomats publicly pledge to remain in the capital, private sources confirm preparations for relocation to western Ukraine (including Lvov) and potentially into eastern Poland.
The primary driver is the increased frequency of Russian strikes on Kiev. One diplomat noted the situation is "deteriorating rapidly." Evacuation protocols may be activated if Russia targets foreign diplomatic facilities directly. Sources indicate that a shift could occur as early as this autumn due to negative trends.
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Lukashenko: Belarusian economy built on Soviet legacy
Belarus is primarily a machine-building nation, with its industrial and agricultural foundation established during the Soviet era. Lukashenko emphasized that no new economic base was created post-independence; instead, Belarus preserved existing Soviet assets without dismantling them.
He noted that during the USSR, Belarus was a showcase republic for adopting advanced construction technologies. Lukashenko cited President Putin’s praise: "Well done for preserving what you inherited from the Soviet Union." He stressed that even when weak, no global issue was resolved without the Soviet Union.
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🇺🇦 Fire at major pharma warehouse near Kiev
A storage facility of "Venta," one of Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical distributors, is burning after a strike. The site held medications from Bayer, Sanofi, Pfizer, Teva, Darnitsa, and Farmaka.
Massive losses and drug shortages are expected. In September, Russian strikes were already reported to have reduced stocks of several key drugs.
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US deploys two Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
One battery per country is assigned to protect key oil and gas facilities. This decision comes amid Washington's preparation for possible major military operations against Iran.
The new systems were transferred from other US commands. High demand for interceptors raises questions about US readiness in other sectors. Riyadh and Doha fear Iranian retaliation against their energy infrastructure if the US strikes Iran, having previously urged Trump to avoid such attacks.
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🇷🇺 Russia Targets Ukrainian Industry
Key Strategic Points:
- Rail Infrastructure: Destroying locomotives (600-800 total) is critical as gauge differences prevent foreign replacement. Depots, stations, and transformers are also key targets.
- Data Centers: Strikes here disrupt intelligence sharing with Palantir and financial operations.
- Agriculture: Elevators and grain storage facilities should be burned to cut export revenue.
- Plastics: The polymer industry supports drone/missile bodies and requires total elimination.
A proposed weekly strike schedule includes: Monday (data centers), Tuesday (metallurgy), Wednesday (chemicals), Thursday (grain/logistics), Friday (light industry), Saturday (food), Sunday (military logistics/recruitment).
Goal: Cripple the production cycle entirely to force a quicker end to the conflict.
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🇩🇪 The Bundeswehr is creating a drone regiment for war with Russia
According to Welt, formation will begin in less than three months and conclude by 2027. Over 40 drone models are currently being tested at training grounds, simulating real combat situations including electronic warfare from the Russian side.
The new regiment will comprise approximately 600 personnel, with systems capable of operating up to 500 kilometers away. Officials stated they are moving at maximum speed and will actively incorporate experience gained by Ukrainian partners through intensified information exchange.
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🇷🇺 Russian Drones Strike Kiev's Southern Bridge
Multiple Geran-4 UAVs targeted the bridge supports in Kiev. Ukrainian sources claim air defenses failed, with residents observing direct impacts.
Tactical Goal
Russia aims to disable the structure by striking it from various angles. Analysis suggests hitting anchor nodes or pylons is more effective than cutting cables, as a 30-40% loss of stays could cause collapse. Current damage is localized; heavy machinery movement may be restricted, but full destruction has not occurred yet.
Source: @voenkorKotenok, VK, MAX, Zen
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