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- A Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, the source of almost all of the country’s major scientific discoveries.
- A fire broke out at Milrem Robotics, which manufactures and supplies unmanned vehicles for Ukraine, in August.
- European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn Europe live – latest updates European and Nato leaders have expressed full support for Estonia and Ukraine after the Baltic state said an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Kyiv…
- Kristen Michal says attack ‘against Milrem Robotics was ordered by Russian special services’, after Kremlin denies involvement Rutte begins by recalling a drone shot down in Lithuanian airspace by Nato fighter jets two weeks ago. He says “the repeated drone incidents along our eastern flank showed…
- Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.
- Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.
- Kyiv mayor says debris had also been found at the site of a western embassy in the capital Debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in the centre of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said this morning, citing preliminary information. Klitschko…
- At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.
- Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief , just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
- Infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnight Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine overnight, with infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa, among others. The latest attacks come as part of an air campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid, hitting power facilities and…
- Kyiv’s long-range strikes are headache for Trump before crucial midterms, while analysts’ claim war in Iran is responsible for rising prices Europe live – latest updates Ukraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a…
- Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge Europe live – latest updates Valeriya Tkachenko was dropping her son off at school in central Kyiv when the air raid alert sounded. Staff hurried the children and parents into…
- Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.
- The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.
- The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
- Moscow struck city’s North Bridge this morning, around 20-minutes drive away from the station where the German chancellor arrived Good morning and welcome to our Europe live blog, I’m Frances Mao. We begin in Kyiv where one of Ukraine’s strongest European backers, the German chancellor Friedrich…
- Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
- Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukraine Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s…
- BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.
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- The Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of Russia's broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.
- City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.
- Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.
- The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Kyiv.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
- Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
- The attack on Kyiv's Northern Bridge comes after the Southern Bridge on the Dnipro river was hit multiple times by Russia's drones.
- Nearly half of Germans view former Chancellor Angela Merkel as better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Also today is the last day of Oktoberfest in Munich. DW has the latest.
- Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.
- As Moscow intensifies attacks on Kyiv and other cities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to hit Russian energy infrastructure.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce a new raft of measures to support Ukraine, including military aid and plans for the joint production of interceptor drones.
- A Kyiv bridge was hit by a Russian drone shortly after Chancellor Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital. During his visit, Merz is set to announce new measures to support Ukraine, including plans for drone production.
- German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid
- Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.