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Ukrainska Pravda

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Ukrainian forces destroy bridges near Polohy used by Russia for offensive towards Orikhiv – video

Ukrainian defence forces conducted airstrikes near Polohy, destroying bridges used by Russian troops to transfer personnel, equipment, and ammunition towards Orikhiv. These strikes have significantly hampered Russian logistics and resupply capabilities on the Huliaipole front, forcing a greater reliance on motorbikes for troop movement.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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United Russia party sees 86 former combatants from Russia-Ukraine war win State Duma seats – almost a fifth of all members

Eighty-six former combatants from the Russia-Ukraine war, running for the United Russia party, reportedly won seats in the State Duma following elections held September 18-20, according to party officials. However, Russian media later demanded retraction of the figure for verification, while preliminary results indicate United Russia is set to secure 355 seats.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

EU ambassadors once again fail to extend sanctions against Putin and Ukraine’s ex-president Yanukovych

EU ambassadors failed on Monday to reach an agreement on extending individual sanctions against Vladimir Putin, Sergei Lavrov, and Viktor Yanukovych. Discussions are set to continue this afternoon regarding the sanctions, which target individuals and entities undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

At least 53 Palestinians detained as Israeli forces raid town near Jerusalem

Israeli forces raided the town of Biddu, northwest of occupied East Jerusalem, detaining at least 53 Palestinians following the alleged killing of an Israeli settler near the Halamish settlement. During the operation, homes were reportedly turned into detention centers, residents were interrogated, and schools were shuttered.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Ukraine signs agreement with Polish energy giant Orlen

During the Carpathian Eight Summit on September 18, Ukraine's Naftogaz Group and Poland's Orlen signed two memorandums concerning energy resource supply, including three LNG cargoes in Q1 2027 and $500 million worth of petroleum products for Ukrnafta. The agreements also explore supplying Ukrainian crude oil for processing in Central Europe and transferring used fuel tankers to Ukraine.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Russia begins stockpiling its most dangerous missiles for winter strikes – Bloomberg

Since August, Russia has reduced its use of ballistic missiles, potentially stockpiling them for winter strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. This strategy shift, noted by Bloomberg, follows over 5,796 attacks on Ukraine's energy system since the full-scale invasion began.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

US suffers 'historic and shameful defeat' in war on Iran, IRGC spokesperson says

IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stated on September 21, 2026, that the United States suffered a "historic and shameful defeat" in its war against Iran. Mohebbi claimed that military and political experts acknowledge this defeat and that Iran possesses undeclared strategic weapons developed during and before the conflict.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that its new advanced aerospace defence system "intercepted and destroyed" another American MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions at a weapons depot in the early hours of Monday in al-Eis, southern Aleppo, wounded at least four.

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Al Jazeera

center33d ago

Iran’s military says US preparing to resume strikes

Iran's military command stated on Sunday that the United States is preparing to resume strikes on the country, threatening retaliation against American bases and complicit regional states. This warning raises the prospect of renewed fighting as US President Donald Trump indicated he is in a "deciding mode" regarding military action or a potential deal with Iran.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 172 drones: air defence downs 148 aerial assets

Russian forces launched 172 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, from multiple cities and occupied territories into Ukraine on the night of September 20-21. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 148 of these aerial assets, with hits recorded at 14 locations.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Russia loses 1,660 soldiers and more than 600 pieces of military equipment over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,660 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ in attempt at gaining support for war on Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is attempting to bolster support for the unpopular US-Israel war on Iran by visiting military training programs across the country and launching a new “Send Me” tour of duty. The initiative draws on biblical verses and links an interpretation of Christian scripture to the historical expansion of US military power and its current projection in the Middle East.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

Gaza authorities announce plan to demolish 255 war-damaged buildings

Gaza’s Government Media Office has announced the launching an "urgent emergency plan", where 255 buildings damaged by Israeli attacks across the besieged enclave will be demolished. "As part of the comprehensive management of this crisis, relevant ministries have issued strict directives to their departments to immediately initiate field operations and implement the evacuation plan," the office said in a press release on Sunday.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Head of Ukraine's foreign intelligence says he is satisfied with Witkoff's diplomatic work

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service Head Rustem Umierov stated he is satisfied with US envoy Steve Witkoff's diplomatic work, refuting claims of Ukrainian government frustration. Umierov indicated significant progress in negotiations, reducing key issues to one or two, and emphasized Witkoff's focus on finding solutions for the war and security guarantees.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Large fires in Zaporizhzhia: Russians strike shopping centre and high-rise buildings, injuring six – photos, videos

Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia on [VERIFY: date of attack, e.g., September 17], damaging civilian infrastructure including the Intrade shopping centre, an educational institution, and two high-rise buildings. At least six people were injured in the attacks, with emergency services working to extinguish fires and manage the aftermath.

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BBC Europe

center33d ago

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Preliminary results from Russia's State Duma elections indicate United Russia, supported by President Putin, will retain a constitutional majority, securing even larger numbers than before the ongoing war in Ukraine. The predictable outcome is expected to be used by the Kremlin to claim popular backing for its policies and justify continued military actions, despite societal anxieties about potential future mobilization.

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Al Jazeera

center33d ago

Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote

Russia held its first parliamentary elections since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with polls closing Sunday after three days of voting that included annexed Ukrainian regions. The ruling United Russia party is projected to win amidst widespread drone attacks attributed to Ukraine, which killed at least five people and targeted electronic voting systems. The Kremlin framed the election as a referendum on its war in Ukraine, with initial results showing United Russia comfortably ahead and turnout at 56.66 percent.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act

About a week after the widespread international backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Ed Sheeran made his first public comments on stage, apologising to fans and saying that what Israel is doing in Gaza is "unjustifiable". Last week, American rapper Macklemore announced online that he had been removed from Sheeran's Loop Tour, which is due to stop at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where Sheeran has shows on 25 and 26 September.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

Qatar pushes for revival of US-Iran talks, warns against ‘cycles of escalation’

Qatar is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, its foreign ministry said on Sunday, as the prime minister warned that regional security cannot rest on repeated confrontation. A ministry spokesperson said Qatari officials were “shuttling between capitals” in the hope of making progress, and that Doha had received assurances from US administration officials that Washington wants to reach an agreement.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

War on Iran: How the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps underpins the republic

Submitted by Daniel Tester on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:07 The IRGC has been core to Tehran's influence at home and abroad, not least through Quds Force Members of the IRGC stand in formation during a "Sacred Defence Week" parade in Tehran in September 2019 (AFP/Iranian presidency handout) On Often called a state within a state, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a deeply conservative organisation that has underpinned Iran’s establishment for decades and directed much of its response to

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