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World Politics & Diplomacy 03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Bridges, Paralyse Traffic as Mayor Says City Is Being ‘Torn Apart’

Russian strikes on Kyiv have damaged key bridges across the Dnipro River, triggering severe traffic disruption and underscoring Moscow’s continued ability to pressure Ukraine’s capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attacks were “tearing Kyiv apart,” as emergency crews worked to assess damage and restore movement across the city.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:06 PM IST)

Kyiv Braces as Russian Strikes Sever Bridges, Disrupting a City Under Siege

Kyiv’s mayor says intensified Russian strikes are “tearing Kyiv apart,” as fresh attacks have damaged infrastructure, disrupted traffic across the Dnipro River and deepened pressure on the Ukrainian capital. The latest barrage underscores Moscow’s continuing effort to degrade civilian life, strain emergency services and complicate movement in a city that remains a central symbol of Ukrainian resistance.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Ukraine Says Operation Vivaldi Reclaims Towns, Inflicts Heavy Russian Losses

Ukraine’s latest battlefield push, described by Kyiv as Operation Vivaldi, has reportedly recaptured several towns and inflicted substantial losses on Russian forces, according to accounts circulating in Ukrainian and international reporting. The claims, if confirmed, would mark a significant tactical gain in the east and underscore Kyiv’s effort to regain momentum after months of attritional fighting.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:41 PM IST)

Putin Orders Russian Army Expansion to 1.55 Million as Ukraine Warns of New North Korean Deployments

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s armed forces to expand to 1.55 million troops, a move that underscores Moscow’s determination to sustain a prolonged war footing nearly three years into the invasion of Ukraine. The decision comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that North Korea may send thousands more troops to support Russia, deepening concern over the widening international dimensions of the conflict.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:48 PM IST)

Russia’s Missile and Drone Barrage Keeps Kyiv Under Constant Strain

Russia launched another wave of ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones at Kyiv, deepening pressure on Ukraine’s capital and underscoring the Kremlin’s ability to sustain long-range strikes despite months of war. The attack sparked fires and damage in the city center, including at a scientific institution, while air defenses scrambled to intercept incoming weapons. The latest assault adds to a pattern of repeated strikes designed to exhaust Ukraine’s defenses and unsettle civilians far from the front line.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:31 PM IST)

ISW Says Russia Is Seeking to Force Ukraine Toward Capitulation by Spring 2027 Through Intensified Strikes

The Institute for the Study of War says Russia is escalating long-range strikes and drone attacks in an effort to pressure Ukraine into capitulation by spring 2027, even as battlefield gains remain limited. The assessment frames the campaign as a coercive strategy aimed at exhausting Ukraine’s air defenses, energy system, and civilian resilience rather than delivering a rapid military breakthrough.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (08:15 AM IST)

Putin Orders Major Expansion of Russian Armed Forces as NATO Watches for Escalation

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s armed forces expanded to 2.4 million personnel, including 1.5 million active troops, in one of the clearest signals yet that Moscow is preparing for a prolonged military posture. The decree comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on and NATO capitals monitor the Kremlin’s next moves amid warnings of further escalation.

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