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Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge

Ukraine’s air force says Russia has fired ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Ukraine’s double crunch: Filling the funding gap and exporting its grain

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn in Brussels, penning today’s newsletter with my colleague Angela Skujins. In this edition: our correspondent captures an attempted Russian ‘double-tap’ drone strike in central Kyiv, and the latest on Ukraine’s funding crunch.

Euronews · Sep 29

Europe Today: Ukraine seeks urgent funding in Brussels as Russia's drones pound Kyiv

EU allies meet in Brussels to plug Ukraine's wartime funding gap, as Russia pounds Kyiv with more than 120 drones, one hitting the National Academy of Sciences in broad daylight. Pope Leo XIV wraps up his France visit in Metz, where he praised multilateralism and warned against dominance.

Euronews · Sep 29

People jump from building windows to escape as Russian jet-powered drone hits Kyiv science academy

A Russian jet-powered drone struck Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, prompting a rescue operation, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show people jumping from the building’s windows as they tried to escape the strike.

The Times of India · Sep 28

South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine After Zelenskyy Reveals Secret North Korean POW Transfer

Zelenskyy's UN disclosure of two North Korean POWs sent to South Korea sparks a diplomatic row, with Seoul demanding an apology over an alleged secret deal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Russian strikes on Kyiv kills 3 as Ukraine targets oil, military sites

In recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, three people lost their lives, including an Azerbaijani citizen. In Kharkiv, numerous injuries were documented. Ukraine retaliated with targeted counterstrikes against Russian oil and military sites, impacting areas such as Tula and Voronezh, while a railway bridge in Bryansk was also attacked. Ongoing Russian…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Russia Is Seeking To Encircle Several Ukrainian Cities. Ukraine Is Reportedly Managing To Push Back.

Kyiv's operation "Vivaldi" managed to recapture 176 square kilometers in northern Donetsk as it fights to prevent Moscow's encirclement of its "fortress belt."

International Business Times · Sep 28

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy, demands apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POW transfer

Seoul is demanding a formal apology from Ukraine following a significant revelation about North Korean POWs. During a UN gathering, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the handover of two captives to South Korea. South Korean officials claim that Ukraine violated a nondisclosure agreement regarding this transfer. In response, South Korea summoned…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Ukraine cuts budget hole by $7bn but still needs allies to bridge gap

Kyiv is turning to international partners to help cover its wartime spending needs, with Brussels set to bring together donor countries and financial institutions on Tuesday.

Euronews · Sep 28

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine after Zelensky discloses transfer of North Korean POWs

Seoul claims breach of trust as Kyiv attempts to downplay row

The Independent UK · Sep 28