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Ukrainian air defenses have successfully destroyed 63 Russian-launched drones during an overnight strike, showcasing the country's continued ability to protect its skies amid ongoing aerial attacks.
Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 63 Russian-launched drones during an overnight strike, according to the country’s Air Force. The drones, which were part of Russia’s ongoing aerial assaults, were targeted and neutralized by advanced air defense systems deployed by Ukraine.
The strike marks another significant achievement in Ukraine's efforts to protect its skies and critical infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian Air Force has been relying heavily on modern defense technologies to thwart drone attacks, which have become a regular tactic in the war.
These successful interceptions demonstrate Ukraine's continued resilience and ability to defend against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats. The attack follows a series of similar strikes in recent weeks, further highlighting the ongoing aerial battle between the two nations.
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 will be announced on Friday, 9 October, bringing one of the world's most closely watched awards back into focus.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
Air quality in Singapore plunged to “very unhealthy” levels on Friday, 9 October, as thick haze engulfed the city-state ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen claimed pole position for Saturday's Sprint race.
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit two Yandex data centres in Russia on consecutive days, disrupting digital services as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russia's digital infrastructure.
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