Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026

kyivindependent.com·The Kyiv Independent news desk·2026-10-01T18:07:46.000Z
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Ukraine says it has inflicted record Russian military casualties in September, highlighting its defensive strikes and technological edge, while Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, hitting a major bridge and a nuclear research institute. The article emphasizes Ukrainian resilience and growing Russian losses without verifying the casualty figures independently. It frames Ukraine’s actions as justified and effective, while portraying Russia’s attacks as increasingly desperate.

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