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Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day

Large-scale attack targeted #Ukraine's gas, #energy infrastructure causing power outages in some regions

#RussianDrones attack #residential building in #Dnipro killed at least 3 people & injured 12, including 2 children

Earlier on Nov. 7, Russian attacks on Nikopol injured a 43-year-old woman and two men, aged 47 and 57, Governor Vladyslav Haivanenko said.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-at-least-10-injure-44-in-ukraine-over-past-day/

#RussianAggression #WarCrimes #Civilians

Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces downed 406 out of the 458 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russia also launched 45 cruise and ballistic missiles, nine of which were downed, the statement said.

The Kyiv Independent

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 19h ago

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Russia targeted substations powering nuclear plants during large-scale overnight energy attack -- One night with interceptor drone squad hunting Russian Shaheds -- Russia has lost 1,150,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 -- "We had only a few seconds before it hit" Russian drones force journalists farther from Ukraine’s front lines ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/sunday-november-9-2025/

Mark 1d ago

#Russia has network of agents conducting #HybridWar in Europe

It brings together govt agencies, organized #crime & men with #criminal records to carry out acts of #sabotage

It shows #Moscow's #tactics against backdrop of war on #Ukraine, where hybrid operations are central pillar of #Russian #strategy

Tactics similar to Islamic State (ISIS) #terror group

A new #crime-terror nexus emerged in #Europe; orchestrated by a state actor: Russia

https://www.dw.com/en/russian-network-for-conducting-hybrid-warfare-in-europe/a-74665599

#RussianAggression #war

Russia maintains network for hybrid warfare in Europe

During its war against Ukraine, Russia has built up a network of agents to carry out acts of sabotage in European countries. A study provides light on the Kremlin's tactics and offers recommendations to the EU.

Deutsche Welle

Mark 1d ago

#AI #soldiers
How #deepfakes manipulate Ukraine’s mobilization narrative

#Fake profiles on TikTok, X & others spreading #AI-generated #videos

Viewed millions of times, depict alleged forced mobilisation of #Ukrainian men supposedly being sent to the front

Experts say campaign marks new stage in #Kremlin's IinformationWarfare, one designed to erode trust in #Ukraine, sow panic, weaken Western support

https://kyivindependent.com/ai-soldiers-how-deepfakes-are-manipulating-ukraines-mobilization-narrative/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #disinformation #StandWithUkraine

AI soldiers: How deepfakes are manipulating Ukraine’s mobilization narrative

Editor's note: This article was published as part of the Fighting Against Conspiracy and Trolls (FACT) project, an independent, non-partisan hub launched in mid-2025 under the umbrella of the EU Digital Media Observatory (EDMO). Click here to follow the latest stories from our hub on disinformation. Tears, panic, and young Ukrainian soldiers pleading for help — a new disinformation campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate videos of Ukraine's mobilization efforts is flooding soci

The Kyiv Independent

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 1d ago

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Russia strikes residential building in Dnipro, killing 1, injuring 11 -- AI soldiers: How deepfakes are manipulating Ukraine’s mobilization narrative -- Drones hit key Russian petrochemical plant in Republic of Bashkortostan -- Can the West win a ceasefire with Russia? ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/saturday-november-8-2025/

Mark 2d ago

#Viral #video of crying Ukrainian #soldier sent to front lines is #fake

#Videos of a #crying #Ukrainian #conscript have flooded #European #SocialMedia networks, particularly in #Germany and #Hungary, this week.

The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, #OpenAI's new tool.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/viral-video-of-crying-ukrainian-soldier-sent-to-front-lines-is-fake

#RussianPropaganda #HybridWar #disinformation #AI #misinformation #RussianAggression #Ukraine

Viral video of crying Ukrainian soldier sent to front lines is fake

Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.

euronews

Mark 2d ago

At least 24 relatives of Putin get state jobs

This is a record for #nepotism since the country was ruled by the Romanov imperial dynasty a century ago, according to Proyekt, also known as Agentsvo.

Proyekt also reported that the third generation of #Putin's #family — his grandnephews — had now joined government ranks following the president himself and the second generation (his children and nephews).

https://kyivindependent.com/putin-sets-record-for-nepotism-since-romanov-dynasty-investigative-journalists-say/

#corruption #dictator #RussianAggression #RussianImperialism

At least 24 relatives of Putin get state-linked jobs, investigative journalists say

Proyekt also reported that the third generation of Putin's family —his grandnephews — had joined the government following himself and the second generation (his children and nephews).

The Kyiv Independent

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 2d ago

Friday, November 7, 2025

Powerful secondary detonation: Ukraine confirms drone, missile strike on Russian Shahed base at Donetsk airport --Ukraine’s defense of Pokrovsk on a knife-edge as high command resists calls to withdraw -- Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery on fire as explosions rock several energy sites -- Kremlin folds occupied parts of Ukraine into Russia's Southern Military District amid renewed mobilization push ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/friday-november-7-2025/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 3d ago

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Online Killboard: How to track Ukraine’s top drone units in (almost) real-time -- Under the hood, Russia’s 'Reaper' drone copy is shockingly America -- Angelina Jolie reportedly visits front-line regions in southern Ukraine -- Trump’s Russia sanctions explained by leading economist ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/thursday-november-6-2025/

Mark 4d ago

#Video: #Russian #drone killing white flag-waving civilians & dog. #Ukraine opens #WarCrimes investigation

Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office said victims were walking on road carrying white flag, clear sign of their #civilian, non-combatant status

Both #killed instantly with their dog

Another cynical crime is example of #RussianMilitary's disregard for humanitarian law & #civilians life

Targeting civilians is a #WarCrime under #Geneva Conventions

https://kyivindependent.com/investigation-launched-after-russian-troops-stroke-with-drone-civilians-walking-with-white-flag/

#RussianAggression

Video shows Russian drone killing white flag-waving civilians and dog, Ukraine opens war crimes investigation

Russian troops reportedly struck on Nov. 3 two unarmed civilians with an FPV drone near the village of Kruhliakivka in the Kupiansk district, according to the video footage provided by Ukraine's 77th Airmobile Brigade.

The Kyiv Independent