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Zelenskyy expects 400 jet-powered drone interceptors to be produced in October, but their effectiveness varies
President Zelenskyy has said Ukraine will produce around 400 jet-powered drone interceptors in October, though their effectiveness is inconsistent.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Mahmoud Khalil: “We Can’t Afford to Stay Silent”
Taken by ICE last year for protesting Israel, Khalil speaks on how his fight is bigger than whether he gets to stay in this country. The post Mahmoud Khalil: “We Can’t Afford to Stay Silent” appeared first on The Intercept .
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Hungary lifts its veto: what the deal means for Ukraine’s EU accession
The Hungarian authorities seem to have realised they pushed things too far... The key change is the introduction of a special status for national minority schools in Ukraine – and it won’t be limited to EU languages...
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia: 33 companies, individuals and shadow fleet vessels blacklisted
On Friday, 2 October, the Japanese government expanded its sanctions list against Russia over its aggression against Ukraine, adding 33 Russian companies and nine individuals.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Mistaken for drone: Russian Su-35 fighter shoots down Mi-8 helicopter in friendly fire
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet reportedly shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Voronezh Oblast after mistaking it for a Ukrainian drone, killing three crew members.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
EU says Ukraine no longer requires additional funds in 2026
EU and Ukrainian representatives have concluded during a joint meeting that Ukraine currently has no need for additional international funding in 2026.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
"The School That Became a Grave": Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
Drop Site News released a major investigation this week into the U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children’s school in the Iranian city of Minab on February 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Drop Site spoke to survivors, first responders, parents and witnesses in one of t
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Metro will not run across Pivdennyi Bridge pending expert opinion, Kyiv mayor says
The Kyiv Metro is ready to resume the movement of trains across the Pivdennyi Bridge during drone threats, but only after receiving an expert opinion on the bridge's condition.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Media reveal information about Russian who may have organised sabotage at Leipzig airport
Russian biker Oleg Lyovushkin, who has ties to a Russian military intelligence officer, may have organised an attempted sabotage at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Russians attack petrol station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast twice
Russian forces have twice attacked a petrol station belonging to Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil producer, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, with no casualties reported.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Zelenskyy on new EU tranche of almost €3 billion: Very timely support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the European Commission's allocation of a new €2.9 billion financial aid tranche to Ukraine.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026
Father of Navy officer who was threatened by FSB rescued from occupied territory
The Ukrainian Navy's special reconnaissance detachment, known as the Angels, has evacuated the father and aunt of a Ukrainian marine officer from the occupied territories.
Block Auditor · October 2, 2026