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Ukrainian troops lose Starlink access for a day; Musk and White House deny responsibility
On the morning of October 14, Ukrainian soldiers reported restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink used to stay in contact with drones. Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on October 15 that it was working again, but nobody in the US has accepted responsibility.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 15:56
Two tankers burn off Romania's Sulina; seven crew members missing
Two tankers caught fire near Sulina, Romania, at the mouth of the Danube on the Black Sea. Seven crew members of a San Marino-flagged chemical tanker were still missing hours after the blaze.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 15:55
Russian drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast kills three in Kropyvnytskyi
Russian drones struck Ukraine's central Kirovohrad Oblast on 15 October, killing three people in Kropyvnytskyi. The outlet describes it as the largest drone attack on the oblast since the full-scale invasion began.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 14:58
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Ukraine says Neptun missiles destroyed six Russian Su-34M bombers
Ukraine's Armed Forces said that on Thursday Neptun cruise missiles destroyed six Su-34M bombers at an airfield in Russia's Voronezh region.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 14:58
Ukraine urges EU to jointly deter Russia's hybrid aggression
Ukraine proposes that the European Union jointly deter Russia's hybrid aggression and set up an Eastern security shield to protect Europe. The idea appears in a Ukrainska Pravda piece on Ukraine's strategic positioning.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 14:58
Two ships catch fire off Romania in the Black Sea; search for seven crew members continues
Two tankers caught fire overnight into 15 October in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea, and rescuers are still searching for seven missing sailors. Drones have hit at least five merchant ships in the region over the past ten days.
BNN · 15 Oct, 14:58
Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Sergei Sokolov Detained in Moscow
Russian law enforcement officers on Thursday searched the Moscow apartment of Sergei Sokolov, editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and took him in for questioning. The investigation reportedly concerns the illegal use of personal information.
The Moscow Times · 15 Oct, 14:57
CNN: US Weighs Using Its Most Powerful Non-Nuclear Bomb Against Iran
CNN reports that the US military has drawn up new strike plans against Iran that include the MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal. The plans would apply if President Donald Trump ordered hostilities to resume.
ERR (rus) · 15 Oct, 14:57
Zelensky: Trump Administration Threatened to End Intelligence Sharing Over Ukrainian Strikes on Oil Refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told US public media outlet NPR that Donald Trump's administration has threatened to stop sharing intelligence unless Kyiv halts attacks on Russian oil refineries. He also criticised the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel.
NRA · 15 Oct, 14:56
Healey vows ‘breathing space’ for consumers and businesses in first budget
UK Chancellor John Healey says his first budget, due on 28 October, will ease pressure on households and firms while keeping within Labour’s fiscal rules.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 14:56
Seven missing after tanker catches fire off Romanian coast
A tanker named San Marino caught fire in the Black Sea off Romania, and seven people are missing. At least five commercial vessels have been hit by suspected drone strikes there in the past two weeks.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 14:56
Ukraine's armed forces regain full use of Starlink military version Starshield
Ukraine's armed forces can once again fully use Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite internet system, a source in the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said. Problems with the service had been reported a day earlier.
Diena · 15 Oct, 14:55
Drunk Driver, 69, Weaves Across UK Motorway With Dog in Back Seat
A 69-year-old driver on the M5 motorway in Britain was stopped with a breath alcohol reading over four times the legal limit. A court banned him from driving for 23 months and fined him £2,885.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Oct, 14:55
Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a family member of the first patient
Kenya has announced its second Ebola case, about a week after the country's first-ever infection. The patient is a 39-year-old man, a close family member of the first case, who was already in quarantine.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 13:58
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had schizophrenia, inquest opening hears
A 24-year-old man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, an inquest opening heard. His family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 13:57
Ukraine's Defense Ministry talks to SpaceX about keeping satellite services stable
Ukraine's Defense Ministry is in talks with partners and SpaceX to keep satellite services stable for its military and prevent sudden restrictions. Elon Musk had pointed at the US military over the limits, but a US official now says the administration had nothing to do with them.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 13:57
Baku hosts Asian security forum bringing together delegations from conflict-hit countries
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) opened in Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Thursday. It is the first time since the Iran war began that top Middle Eastern and Asian delegations involved in ongoing conflicts have met in one place.
Euronews · 15 Oct, 13:57
Balkan countries' ties with Israel differ depending on domestic politics
Balkan countries do not share a common stance on Israel. Their ties reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 12:58
Russian drone damages Cosmogony, Ukraine's largest painting
A Russian drone has damaged Cosmogony, described as Ukraine's largest painting. The museum is weighing whether to restore the burned section or keep the fire's traces as a reminder of the war.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 12:58
Man killed by tiger at English wildlife park climbed two fences, inquest hears
An inquest has heard that a 24-year-old man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park climbed two fences to reach its enclosure. His death was attributed to multiple traumatic injuries.
BBC England · 15 Oct, 12:55
Ukrainian Drones Set Ryazan Refinery on Fire as Zelensky Resumes Strikes
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Thursday started a fire at the Rosneft-owned oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is resuming strikes on Russian energy facilities.
The Moscow Times · 15 Oct, 11:59
FSB Says It Detained a Swedish Citizen in Pskov Region, Accusing Him of Fighting for Ukraine
Russia's Federal Security Service says it has detained a Swedish citizen in the Pskov region. It alleges he fought for Ukraine's armed forces and came to Russia to carry out sabotage at military facilities.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 11:58
US Weighs Easing Sanctions on Tankers Linked to Russia's “Shadow Fleet”
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering allowing sanctioned tankers to carry non-sanctioned oil in order to lower shipping costs, Reuters reports, citing a US official.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 11:58
France investigates cyberattack that disrupted food retailers' refrigeration systems
France has opened an investigation into a cyberattack that affected hundreds of food retailers. The attack caused refrigerators to malfunction across the country.
NPR World · 15 Oct, 11:57
Rain and cooler weather forecast across Ukraine, wet snow in the Carpathians
Forecasters expect rainy, cool weather across Ukraine in the coming days, with heavy rain in places. Wet snow is predicted in the Carpathian Mountains.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 11:56
Russia Steps Up Strikes on Ukrainian Cities, Targeting Energy and Transport
Russia is increasingly hitting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, including energy and transport sites, hospitals and schools. Analysts believe the aim is to intimidate residents and push them to leave their homes.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Oct, 11:56
Ukraine's Navy says Neptune missiles hit six Su-34 bombers at a Russian airbase
Ukraine's Navy says it struck six Su-34 bombers at a Russian airbase using Neptune missiles. The damage has not been independently confirmed.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 11:55
Ukrainian drones hit Ryazan oil refinery, schools and kindergartens closed in parts of the city
Ryazan region Governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drones started a fire at the regional oil refinery on October 15. Classes and kindergarten attendance were cancelled in part of the city.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 10:58
Heavy Rain and Flooding Kill at Least Two in Istanbul
A heavy downpour from Wednesday night into Thursday flooded Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, and killed at least two people. Rescuers worked through the night to help hundreds of people stranded at their workplaces.
Euronews · 15 Oct, 10:57
Defense of Ukrainian in Nord Stream case asks court to drop it over secrecy duty
Lawyers for Ukrainian Serhii Kuznietsov have asked a court in Hamburg to dismiss the case over the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage. They say his military oath bars him from discussing the case even with his defense team.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 10:57
Musk Suggests US Government Behind Starlink Restrictions in Ukraine
Elon Musk has said that speed and usage limits on Starshield systems are set by the US military and ultimately the president. Ukraine says the restrictions hamper its use of key defensive weapons.
Guardian Ukraina · 15 Oct, 10:56
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that Ukraine will again hit Russian oil refineries. A three-day pause, offered as a goodwill gesture to the US, did not stop Russian attacks.
Diena · 15 Oct, 10:56
Hundreds protest in Bangkok against IMF and World Bank meetings
On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators marched in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, against the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Police blocked the march near the venue, and brief scuffles broke out.
Euronews · 15 Oct, 09:58
US Midterms: Democrats Poised to Win Congress, With Consequences for Ukraine Support
US midterm elections on 3 November will renew the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. Forecasts say Democrats will almost certainly take the House and may contest the Senate, which would limit President Donald Trump's freedom of action, including on Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 09:58
Slovakia and Russia to resume intergovernmental commission meetings
Slovakia and Russia will restart meetings of their intergovernmental commission, which were halted after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Energy supplies, nuclear fuel and the treatment of Russian athletes are to be the main topics.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 09:58
Mexico gives social media firms one month to remove violent content
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has given tech companies a month to remove content that incites violence from their platforms, or face sanctions. The move follows two attacks at schools.
Delfi · 15 Oct, 09:57