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“Not a single piece of evidence in three days”: “Flash” refutes the version of FPV launches from jet-powered “Shaheds” over Kyiv

Politics 09/04/2026, 14:57

Ukrainian presidential advisor “Flash” Beskrestnov reported that no evidence was found over three days of FPV being launched from jet-powered “Shaheds” over Kyiv. Russia has been dropping FPV from standard “Shaheds” for over a year, but it is largely ineffective.

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Air Tanzania Suspend Moscow–Dar es Salaam Flights Amid Warnings of Threat in Russian Airspace

Politics 09/04/2026, 14:17

Air Tanzania suspended Moscow–Dar es Salaam flights from 4 September amid warnings of a threat to civilian aviation in Russian airspace. Passengers are promised refunds.

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Sybiha calls strike on Coca-Cola plant a deliberate attack on American business and urges the US to tighten sanctions

Politics 09/04/2026, 13:49

Ukraine's Acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha characterized the Russian strike on a Coca-Cola plant in Kyiv Oblast as a deliberate attack on American business interests and urged the US House of Representatives to adopt the Sanctions Act against Russia.

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“There Will Be No Famine, but the Lights May Go Out”: Zelenskyy’s Advisor Names the Main Threat of Winter 2026/27

Politics 09/04/2026, 13:15

Ukrainian President’s advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov stated that there will be no famine or fuel shortage in winter, but strikes on the energy sector will lead to power and heating outages. He urged people to buy generators and power banks in advance.

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“Magura” Brigade Debunks Fake Claim of Khrapovshchyna Village Capture in Sumy Oblast: No Defense Breach Occurred

Politics 09/04/2026, 12:33

The 47th Mechanized Brigade “Magura” refuted reports from Russian channels about the capture of Khrapovshchyna village in Sumy Oblast. The brigade stated that no defense breach occurred and that the soldiers continue to hold their lines.

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Ivan Fedorov Heads Ukraine's State Recovery Agency: Cabinet Dismisses Three Officials

Politics 09/04/2026, 12:27

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers dismissed three officials at once and confirmed former head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov as head of the State Agency for the Recovery and Development of Infrastructure.

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“Winter for Kherson Could Be the Most Severe”: Prokudin Warns of Risk of Prolonged Power and Heating Outages

Politics 09/04/2026, 12:04

Alexander Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, warned that following the strike on the TPP, the winter heating season in the city may be marked by prolonged power and heating outages. The authorities are calling on residents to evacuate in advance to safer regions.

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Kyiv Simplifies Access to Benefits for Defenders and Their Families: What Was Removed from the Document List

Politics 09/04/2026, 11:49

The Kyiv City Council simplified the procedure for receiving benefits for defenders and their families: mandatory certificates in forms No. 5 and No. 6 have been abolished, as well as the annual resubmission of documents. The rules for families of missing persons have been simplified, and the rights of children up to the age of 23 have been expanded.

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"Predator" Modules on AFU Helicopters: How Automatic Target Acquisition Is Changing the Hunt for "Shaheds"

Politics 09/04/2026, 11:29

A specialist from Prytula's foundation spoke about the "Predator" modules for AFU helicopters: the system provides automatic target acquisition and reduces ammunition consumption, but it is not designed for jet-powered drones.

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GUR Struck the Bastion Missile Complex in Crimea: What Is Known About the Group 13 Special Forces Operation

Politics 09/04/2026, 10:17

The Group 13 special unit of the GUR, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, disabled the Bastion coastal missile complex in Crimea in August 2026, capable of launching Zircon and Oniks missiles. The Russian side has not confirmed the strike.

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"I Haven't Thought About It Yet": Trump Does Not Confirm Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit in Miami

Politics 09/04/2026, 09:31

Trump, answering a question about inviting Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December 2026, stated that he had not yet thought about it. No final decision has been made on the format of Russia's and China's participation.

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“Winter Will Be as Heavy as Possible”: Kherson RMA Head Prokudin Urges Residents to Leave the City After Strikes on the Power Plant

Politics 09/04/2026, 07:16

Kherson RMA head Alexander Prokudin urged residents to leave the city after strikes on the power plant, warning of a maximally heavy winter. Kherson's population has shrunk to 60,000, with up to 6,000 drone attacks recorded per week.

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ATESH Claims Agents Penetrated Strategic Fiolent Factory in Occupied Simferopol

Politics 09/04/2026, 06:34

The ATESH movement has claimed that its agents penetrated the Fiolent enterprise in occupied Simferopol and gathered data on the factory's ties to the Russian military-industrial complex. The claims have not yet been independently confirmed.

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Tikhanovskaya Warns NATO of Threat of Provocations from Belarus and Deployment of Oreshnik Missiles

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:59

In a statement to LRT, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned that Russia could use Belarusian territory for provocations against NATO, including the deployment of Oreshnik missiles and nuclear blackmail.

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“Ask the Iranians”: Vance Refuses to Give Timeline for End of US Campaign Against Iran

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:44

US Vice President JD Vance refused to name a timeline for the end of the campaign against Iran, stating that Tehran knows the answer. The conflict has lasted about six months — twice as long as the administration's initial estimates.

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Sanctions Against Russia Stuck in the US Congress: Business and Some Republicans Fear Trump's Tariffs and High Gasoline Prices

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:38

A sanctions bill against Russia, passed by the US Senate, is stuck in the House of Representatives due to concerns over Trump's tariff powers and rising oil prices. A vote is unlikely to take place before the November 3 elections.

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Border Ban: Mass Cases Recorded in Russia Where Conscripts Are Not Allowed to Leave the Country

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:30

Human rights advocates have recorded 73 cases in which conscripts in Russia encountered a travel ban, learning of it only at border control. Experts link this to possible preparations for a new mobilization.

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Sikorski calls on EU to expel up to 40% of Russian diplomats amid wave of hybrid attacks

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:23

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on the EU to expel up to 40% of Russian diplomats working in bloc countries and to tighten visa rules amid a wave of hybrid attacks.

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