{
  "id": 10792844,
  "title": "Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1679: Russia raises its war budget by 27% to a record as it looks to grow its war in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/russo-ukrainian-war-day-1679-russia-raises-its-war-budget-by-27-to-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:51:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/30/russo-ukrainian-war-day-1679/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On day 1679 of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia has increased its war budget by 27% to a record level, with plans to expand the conflict in 2027. In Ukraine's Vivaldi offensive, Bulgaria's old troop carriers, the BTR-60s, have been repurposed as anti-tank mines in Russian bunkers near Lyman. Experts believe that a declared alliance with Ukraine's combat-proven forces could deter Russia, as NATO is not ready to defend Europe until 2035. Ukraine's tanks are fighting from a safe distance, and they have captured multiple T-62Ms, which have not suffered any confirmed combat losses. Russia has drained the Kakhovka Reservoir and is now hiding in the dry bed to approach Zaporizhzhia. A frontline commander expects small Russian groups to infiltrate the city by winter, but a leading analyst argues that the front is moving in the opposite direction. Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine aim to force Ukraine's capitulation by spring 2027. Putin is unlikely to soften his demands or enter serious ceasefire talks until this strategy plays out. The Russian pipeline to Kupiansk serves as an escape route, with Ukrainian drones capturing the column on September 27. Ukrainian forces have made local gains on the Pokrovsk front despite sustained Russian attacks, clearing 5 square kilometers and capturing two Russian soldiers. A Ukrainian Hornet drone recently hit a Russian radar 120 km behind the front. Additionally, Ukraine has developed an alternative drone to the Geran-5, which has often outrun Ukrainian interceptors. Russia is also producing a faster Geran-5, which may evade satellite jamming. Meanwhile, Russia has ordered an arson attack on an Estonian military robot-maker supplying Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing international tensions.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's Vivaldi counteroffensive reaches Russian fortifications near Lyman without drone fire, Ukrainian crews down a Geran-5 jet drone at 425 km/h, Belgium sends three F-16s, and Estonia confirms Moscow ordered the arson attack on a robot-maker supplying Ukraine.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Putin imposes new limits on taking cash rubles out of Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/putin-imposes-new-limits-on-taking-cash-rubles-out-of-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:29:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}