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Morning Drone Attack: Russia Strikes Chernihiv, Damage Reported
Russian drones pounded Chernihiv in a morning assault, striking transport hubs, homes and industrial sites — at least one injured as authorities battle power outages and start repairs.
Oct 17, 2025

Pentagon Journalists Leave After Losing Accreditation Under New Restrictive Access Rules
Dozens of Pentagon journalists from major U.S. outlets turned in badges and left the Defense Department rather than accept new rules that restrict reporting access and media freedom. EMPR.media
Oct 17, 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of October 17, 2025
On Oct 17 2025, Russian forces launched dozens of missiles, hundreds of airstrikes and thousands of drone and artillery attacks across key directions as Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults on multiple fronts.
Oct 17, 2025

Ukrainian Military Medics in London Rush to Save Car Crash Victim
Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps medics on leave in London sprang into action at a car accident, stopped bleeding, stabilized the injured man and kept him alive until help arrived.
Oct 17, 2025

17-Year-Old Ukrainian Killed at a Refugee Center in Dublin
A 17‑year‑old Ukrainian who had just arrived in Ireland was fatally stabbed at a Dublin refugee center for minors, leaving the Ukrainian community and police reeling as investigations continue.
Oct 16, 2025

How Ukraine’s Messages Have Changed at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Ukraine’s presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair has shifted from war reaction to cultural conversation — highlighting heritage, translations and literary voices as equals on the global stage.
Oct 16, 2025

Top Films from International Festivals to Be Screened at Kyiv’s “Molodist”: Full Lineup Revealed
Kyiv’s 54th Molodist film festival reveals its full lineup — featuring standout films from Cannes, Berlinale, Venice and Locarno, including powerful narratives and award‑winning cinema. EMPR.media
Oct 16, 2025

Russia Launches Twin-Missile Attack on Ukrainian Training Site – Casualties Reported
Russian forces fired two ballistic missiles at a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit deep inside Ukraine, hitting the site and causing casualties despite shelter protocols and emergency efforts.
Oct 16, 2025

Nizhyn Under Fire Again as Russia Renews Attacks on Chernihiv Region
In the morning the Russians struck Nizhyn in Chernihiv Oblast again with drones, hitting critical and transport infrastructure and causing railway delays as emergency crews respond.
Oct 16, 2025

Production Halt: Gas Facilities in Poltava Region Forced to Shut Down
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Poltava region gas facilities overnight, forcing a halt to operations at DTEK Naftogaz sites and disrupting local energy supply amid ongoing war damage.
Oct 16, 2025

Dual Allegiances Exposed: Odesa Mayor Trukhanov Loses Ukrainian Citizenship, Keeps Russian One
Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship by presidential decree amid ongoing NABU corruption cases and allegations he holds a Russian passport.
Oct 16, 2025

Belarus Launches Mass Arrests Over “Hayun” Case for Documenting Russian Aggression
Belarus’s security forces have detained dozens tied to the Hayun channel — an independent war‑monitoring project tracking Russian troop movements — in mass arrests rights groups warn could reach thousands.
Oct 16, 2025