“If Russia tried to seize Kyiv again, it would be the biggest bloodbath in world history. Two million drones would swarm over the tanks and burn them mercilessly.” The Guardian: Madyar is Russia’s top assassination target after Zelenskyy. 1/
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Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian FPV drones and assets
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from the 210th Assault Regiment destroy 🇷🇺Russian FPV drones that were lying in ambush, as well as infantry, logistics, and communication assets on the Sumy direction. pic.twitter.com/r1VdZtBaeG
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 9 mai 2026Ukrainian soldiers from the 210th Assault Regiment destroy Russian FPV drones that were lying in ambush, as well as infantry, logistics, and communication assets on the Sumy direction.
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Alabuga SEZ expansion for Shahed production
❗️The territory of the 🇷🇺SEZ “Alabuga”, where Russians manufacture “Shaheds”, has expanded by 340 hectares over the past year — Radio Svoboda.
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 9 mai 2026
During the year, the Russians built new hangars, production facilities, and dormitories for workers on the production site.
At least 20… pic.twitter.com/N6ZdNhtDmuThe territory of the SEZ 'Alabuga', where Russians manufacture 'Shaheds', has expanded by 340 hectares over the past year — Radio Svoboda. During the year, the Russians built new hangars, production facilities, and dormitories for workers on the production site. At least 20
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Occupied Ukraine: FSB facility struck, Oleshky civilians need aid
News from occupied Ukraine: FSB facility struck in Crimea, civilians in Oleshky trapped in urgent need of aid This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of
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Historic broadcast: slimmed-down pixelated Victory Day from Ukrainian resistance
On May 9, 2026, a historic broadcast presented the latest parade innovation: a slimmed-down, pixelated Victory Day experience. Courtesy of Ukrainian resistance. https://t.co/tO25nXWCK7
— French Response (@FrenchResponse) 9 mai 2026On May 9, 2026, a historic broadcast presented the latest parade innovation: a slimmed-down, pixelated Victory Day experience. Courtesy of Ukrainian resistance.
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Apache Battalion repels motorcycle attack
Бійці батальйону "Apachi" 81-ї ОАеМБр відбили мотоштурм окупантів колоною з 16 мотоциклів https://t.co/V5UdbuxMnO pic.twitter.com/iF18gVILAB
— Цензор.НЕТ ✍️ (@censor_net) 9 mai 2026Fighters of the 'Apache' Battalion, part of the 81st Airmobile Brigade, repelled an enemy assault carried out by a column of 16 motorcycles.
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Putin seeks to project confidence amid threats (max 12 words)
Putin had wanted Kyiv in three days, but now struggles to project confidence even in his own capital. Security was tightened to extraordinary levels. Internet restrictions intensified. Mobile networks were disrupted. The Kremlin openly justified it with fears of Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Woman carries son’s portrait on holiday
A Russian woman was carrying the portrait of her son who is missing in action in Russia's war against Ukraine.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 9 mai 2026
"Today is a double holiday for you. Congratulations. Have a good day," the journalist told her.
Was she congratulating her with impending money? pic.twitter.com/faVfUY296PA Russian woman was carrying a portrait of her son, who is missing in action during Russia's war against Ukraine. 'Today is a double holiday for you. Congratulations. Have a good day,' the journalist told her. Was she congratulating her on an upcoming financial gain?
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Support collection for Ukrainian units
We're almost there! Let's wrap up this campaign and get the trucks, buses, and other equipment to the four Ukrainian units that desperately need them! Donate if you can—thank you! @askjussi @69thSB Link: https://help99.co/patches/suomi-battalion-6-happiest-fella-nation
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Moscow restricts mobile internet during Victory Day parade over Ukraine strike fears
Moscow restricts mobile internet during Russia's Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian strikes Russia's Digital Development Ministry announced following the parade that restrictions in Moscow, imposed for "security reasons," had been lifted, the Kremlin-controlled Russian