AI In-brief 13 Sept 12:45

Russia claims control of Soledar, Ukraine says fighting ongoing

Russia declared its forces had taken control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, presenting it as a rare success after months of battlefield setbacks.
Ukraine vehemently denied Russia's claim, asserting that its troops are still actively fighting in Soledar and the town remains under Ukrainian control.
The potential capture of Soledar holds symbolic importance for Moscow and could aid in cutting off Ukrainian supply routes to the nearby strategic city of Bakhmut.
Western allies and Kyiv downplay Soledar's strategic value, viewing the intense fighting as a costly 'meat grinder' battle with limited impact on the overall war.
The battle also highlighted the role of Russia's Wagner Group mercenaries, who were later credited by the Russian defense ministry for the direct assault on Soledar.

AI In-brief Today 13:40

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.

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