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Russia kills civilians, damages transport

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Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine, damaging transport infrastructure and killing civilians, Ukrainian officials and the EU ambassador said.

Reposted by Henry Jones

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⚡️ Update: Ukraine strikes Yaroslavl oil refinery, Russian military airfield, General Staff confirms

The attack on the airfield caused a fire and detonations. Two An-26 transport aircraft, one An-12 transport aircraft, and three helicopters were also hit, according to the General Staff.
Ukraine strikes Yaroslavl oil refinery, Russian military airfield, General Staff confirms
Two An-26 transport aircraft, one An-12 transport aircraft, and three helicopters were hit, according to the General Staff.
kyivindependent.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Reposted by François Guesnet

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‼️ Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border
Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border
Poland scrambled fighter jets on 17 September after Russian attack drones were detected flying over Ukraine's west.
www.pravda.com.ua
September 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM

Reposted by François Guesnet

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❗ At around 12:50 p.m., eyewitnesses reported a strike near the border crossing on the Ukrainian-Polish border, in the direction of the Polish city of Chełm.

militarnyi.com/en/news/russ...
Russian Forces Strike Near the Yahodyn Border Crossing with Poland
The aftermath of the strike and the type of weapon used are currently being clarified. The Yahodyn border crossing in Ukraine’s Volyn region is the largest
militarnyi.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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While russia strikes Ukrainian civilians, Ukraine strikes russian military targets.

In Rostov, Ukraine hit military airfield, destroying one An-12 aircraft, two An-26 aircraft, and three helicopters.

Also, the Yaroslavl oil refinery was struck.

Finally, Ukraine carried strikes in the Black Sea.
September 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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US Justice Department brings charges v. 5 suspected #Russia intelligence operatives for plotting attacks around the world, including the murder-for-hire of at least one prominent dissident in the US

#UkraineWar
September 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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#Zelensky on #Ukraine attack on Rostov-on-Don Central military airfield: Damage to 4 #Russia warplanes and 3 helicopters confirmed

#UkraineWar
September 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Also Russia dangerous
September 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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#Ukraine drones damage 1 of #Russia 's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl region

Slavneft-YANOS refinery can process up to 15 million tons per year

Struck at least eight times this year, the last time on August 28

#UkraineWar
September 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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JUST PUBLISHED: "Geopolitical Risks and Energy Prices: Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Conflict" is available at doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.202... Working paper version is available at dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.558...
September 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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#Kremlin extends ban on diesel ⁠exports until the end of October

#Russia imposed the ban this summer amid #Ukraine strikes on oil refineries - Due to end this month

1 of Russia's largest 6 diesel refineries shut down this month, and two others are operating at 1/4 capacity

#UkraineWar
September 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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House passes 100% tariffs on top 5 countries buying #Russia oil or helping Moscow evade int'l sanctions

Vote 262-159

#China, #Turkey, and #India among those affected

Passage spurred by death of Sen. #LindseyGraham, who championed bill

#Ukraine #UkraineWar
September 17, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Whereas we in Europe often underestimate the power of the EU, remember Putin started the first aggression against Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea, in response to the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in 2014:
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe www.bbc.com/news/article...
DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".
www.bbc.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM

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I promised earlier this week I would write about this, and here it is.

Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.

This is only the beginning
Russia Shifts Its Matryoshka Network Toward the U.S. Midterms
After a decade of Russian operations aimed at helping Trump win elections while attacking his opponents, the Russians are at it again and have shifted their focus to the upcoming midterms.
olgalautman.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM