#Military

Russia Plans to Draft 120,000 Conscripts in Fall 2026

Politics 10/01/2026, 12:52

During the fall 2026 conscription campaign, Russia plans to send 120,000 people for mandatory military service, the Russian General Staff reported.

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Zelenskyy promotes commander of the 11th Army Corps Emil Ishkulov to Brigadier General

Politics 09/30/2026, 18:18

President Zelenskyy has promoted 11th Corps commander Emil Ishkulov to Brigadier General. His unit is responsible for the defense of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

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Preparing for war? China changes mobilization law for the first time in 16 years

Politics 09/30/2026, 16:03

China changed its mobilization law for the first time in 16 years, allowing the confiscation of citizens' and companies' property for the army amid Taiwan escalation.

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Strategic Bomber Tu-95 Crashes in Amur Region: Six Crew Members Dead

Incidents 09/29/2026, 19:17

On September 29, a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed in the Amur Region during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of six crew members.

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Debris of Unknown Drone-Like Object Discovered in Romania

Incidents 09/29/2026, 12:04

Debris of a probable drone has been found on arable land in Brăila County, eastern Romania. Local authorities and the military are investigating despite the lack of radar data regarding a border crossing.

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Soldier detained in Lviv region after grenade explosion in Sheptytskyi

Incidents 09/27/2026, 11:48

A 36-year-old soldier on leave was detained after throwing a grenade during a conflict in Sheptytskyi. Four civilians were hospitalized with injuries; an investigation is underway.

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The Cabinet Approves New Rules for the Military in Cases of Conflict of Interest: What Will Change

Politics 09/26/2026, 15:41

The Cabinet of Ukraine approved a Defense Ministry bill changing rules for the military during conflicts of interest, including executing orders and anti-corruption limits.

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Nine-Month Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Military Personnel Information

Technology 09/26/2026, 15:25

A nine-month data breach at the Pentagon exposed personal information of millions of service members, sparking major national security concerns.

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Beijing Confirms: Uzbekistan Becomes Second Operator of J-10CE Fighters

Politics 09/26/2026, 15:14

Official Beijing has confirmed Uzbekistan's status as the world's second operator of advanced 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter jets, commissioned into the national Air Force in August 2026.

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Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland Explains Why Kyiv Has Still Not Received the Promised MiG-29s

Politics 09/25/2026, 11:29

Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bondar, confirmed that Kyiv has still not received the promised MiG-29s due to a lack of funds for modernization. Warsaw declares its readiness to hand them over in exchange for Ukrainian drones and technologies, but the timelines remain uncertain.

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Creator of the DELTA Combat System Artem Martynenko Appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for Digitalization

Politics 09/25/2026, 02:38

By order of the Ministry of Defense dated September 1, 2026, Colonel Artem Martynenko, the chief architect of the DELTA combat system, has been appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for Digitalization.

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Ukraine strikes oil depots in Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai: what is known

Politics 09/24/2026, 13:23

On the night of September 24, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck oil depots in Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai. Governor Slyusar confirmed damage in the Kagalnitsky district, and a fire broke out at a facility in the Dinsky district. The Russian MoD reported 40 shot-down UAVs.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces Major Aleksey Reva Appointed Deputy Defense Minister for Digitalization under Khymary

Politics 09/24/2026, 03:00

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed a new Deputy Minister of Defense for digital development. The position was given to Ukrainian Armed Forces Major Aleksey Reva, who previously headed the Department of Military Training at the Kyiv Aviation Institute.

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The family of a missing serviceman does not have to wait for the search to be completed: what the state guarantees in 2026

Politics 09/24/2026, 00:59

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense clarified: the family of a missing serviceman receives social guarantees from the moment the data is entered into the URPMSC, without waiting for the search to be completed. The extract is issued free of charge within 10 business days; since 2024, the request is submitted online.

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Fourth suspect in drug 'set-up' against ex-commander of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' detained in Kharkiv

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:59

The Prosecutor General's Office announced the detention of the fourth participant in the scheme to plant drugs in the car of the former combatant of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' in Kharkiv. Four suspects have already been formally notified of suspicion, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Simplified AWOL Return Program Has Ended: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Explains the New Procedure

Politics 09/21/2026, 18:57

As of September 21, 2026, the simplified AWOL return program in Ukraine has ceased to apply. The Ministry of Defense explained the new general procedure: a report via "Army+", arrival at the MLES within 24 hours, and dispatch to a reserve battalion.

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Drones Attacked Ufa: Bashneft Refinery Complex 1,600 km from the Border Came Under Fire

Politics 09/21/2026, 11:37

On the morning of September 21, drones attacked Ufa in Bashkortostan: Bashneft's oil refining infrastructure, with a capacity of over 23 million tons per year, may have been hit. There is no official data on the consequences, and the city's airport has been temporarily closed.

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Zelensky confirms strike on a key Moscow oil refinery: what is known about the massive drone and 'Flamingo' missile attack on the night of September 20

Politics 09/20/2026, 23:26

Zelensky confirmed the destruction of a key Moscow oil refinery and a logistics facility during a massive nighttime drone and 'Flamingo' missile attack. Russia claims to have shot down hundreds of UAVs, while Kyiv reports a direct hit on oil refining infrastructure.

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