The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent@writeworks.uk

Russia systemically abuses its soldiers in Ukraine to maintain order -- Eye of the storm: A day in the life of Ukrainian infantry on the zero line near Toretsk -- Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, source confirms -- Latvia sending 500 more drones to Ukraine -- Russia gathering forces in Kharkiv Oblast for fresh attacks, military says -- and more

Most Ukrainian POWs haven’t seen Red Cross while in Russian captivity -- Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace -- Front-line troops lack ammunition, drones, Zelensky says -- Around 20,000 Russians killed in Kharkiv offensive -- and more

Satellite images show damage to Russian airfield in Rostov Oblast after reported drone strike -- Debris shows Russia targeted Kyiv with new unidentified drone -- Germany seeks to increase defense spending over threat of Russian aggression -- Poland urges EU to combat Russian disinformation in US -- Satellite images show damage to Russian airfield in Rostov Oblast -- and more

How Ukrainian tanks stay alive in a war of drones [video] -- 2 medical workers were injured in after a Russian drone dropped explosives on their vehicle -- Warsaw made 'positive decision' that will help Kyiv get F-16s faster -- Ukraine's military intelligence rules out 'powerful Russian offensives' in new directions -- and more

Lifting ban on strikes on Russian territory did not lead to escalation -- Ukraine may have surpassed Russia in number of drones -- Ukrainian aerial, naval drones attack Russian base in Crimea -- European leaders warned that Putin may use blackmail to undermine unity -- and more

Ukraine will find battlefield solutions regardless of who wins US election -- The Russian downing of flight MH17, and Russia’s responsibility -- Russian companies increasingly looking to Africa to fill vacancies -- Hard work underway to reopen damaged Kyiv children’s hospital -- and more

Russia continues missile production despite Western sanctions -- Electricity deficit in Ukraine at 19% after latest Russian attack -- Defense secretary says US is not preventing Ukraine from developing long-range strike capabilities --Ukraine's air defense downs all 8 Russian drones in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast -- and more

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