"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that his country's forces had killed thousands of Russian soldiers in the Dobropillia region of eastern Ukraine since August 21, when they launched a counteroffensive against Moscow's occupying troops. Zelenskyy said this information was based on a report he had received from the Ukrainian army's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii. Zelenskyy also said Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil facilities had degraded them to an extent"
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said recent drone incidents and other airspace violations show Europe is facing hybrid warfare to which it must respond with measures that go beyond traditional defences, speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Von der Leyen said it was clear Russia's aim was to sow division and weaken support for Ukraine, and that Europe could either shy away and watch Russian threats escalate, or meet them with unity, deterrence and resolve."
Three people were killed and one injured by Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod region, the local governor said. The Russian Ministry of Defence said its forces had taken control of the settlement of Novohryhorivka in Zaporizhia region. Russian air defence units reportedly destroyed 53 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing Defence Ministry data. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had killed thousands of Russian soldiers in the Dobropillia region since August 21, citing a report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii. Zelenskyy said attacks had degraded Russian oil facilities, causing energy shortages and forcing use of diesel reserves. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned recent drone incidents and airspace violations represent hybrid warfare requiring responses beyond traditional defences. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow's involvement in the drone incursions.
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