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Ukraine–Russia War News

Latest verified updates on Russia’s war in Ukraine, frontline shifts, drone warfare, Western support, occupied territories, and ceasefire diplomacy.

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KEY ACTORS
Ukrainian Armed Forces (ZSU)—National military of Ukraine, defending against the Russian invasion since 2022
Russian Armed Forces—Conventional military forces of the Russian Federation conducting offensive operations
Volodymyr Zelensky—President of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin—President of Russia
NATO—North Atlantic Treaty Organization — providing military and financial support to Ukraine
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
Pokrovsk axisKursk incursion zoneZaporizhzhia frontCrimean PeninsulaBlack Sea corridor
KEY STATISTICS
CASUALTIESHundreds of thousands of military casualties on both sides (U.S. and European intelligence estimates, 2024)
DISPLACED6.3 million internally displaced within Ukraine; 6.5 million refugees abroad (UNHCR, 2024)
ESCALATIONFebruary 2022 — Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine
Context reviewed 2025-04-01GLOSSARY →
LATEST INTELLIGENCE811 verified articles
Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
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The Guardian Europe
left5d ago

Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount

Russia is struggling to recruit sufficient soldiers to replenish its ranks amid heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine, leading to speculation about a second mass mobilisation. While officials deny plans for another call-up, coercive recruitment tactics are reportedly being used to pressure men into signing voluntary contracts, fueling public anxiety.

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Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance

Ukraine claims to have liberated 26 settlements and 745 square kilometers in Dnipropetrovsk this year, while Russia intensified ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing at least nine people across Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia.

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Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast | Jack Watling
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The Guardian Europe
left6d ago

Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast | Jack Watling

Ukraine's effective defense against Russian ballistic missiles using Patriot interceptors has diminished due to depleted supplies, with interception rates falling from over 70% to none. This situation is exacerbated by a global shortage of Patriot missiles, driven by increased demand from both Ukraine and recent Iranian missile launches, leaving Kyiv vulnerable to ongoing Russian strikes on its infrastructure.

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Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’
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The Guardian Europe
left6d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’

Robert Shageyev, described as a former Ukrainian naval officer who defected to Russia, was killed in a bomb attack in Sevastopol, Crimea on Thursday, with Russian authorities arresting a woman on suspicion of assassination. Separately, a Russian drone attack on a passenger train in Odesa region killed two engineers, and an oil refinery in Orsk was forced to shut down completely after being hit by Ukrainian drones.

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Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’
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The Guardian Europe
left6d ago

Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

Ukraine has reportedly proposed a deal to Russia for both sides to halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, aiming to reopen a crucial grain corridor. This overture follows intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian vessels, impacting global food security and shipping routes.

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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
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The Guardian Asia
left6d ago

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, also known as Japan's Northern Territories, meeting residents and inspecting facilities. Japan's foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling Putin's visit "absolutely unacceptable" and incompatible with Japan's historical and legal position on the islands.

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Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN
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Al Jazeera
center7d ago

Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission reported at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine during July, marking the highest monthly civilian death toll since May 2022. This represents a 30 percent increase from the previous month and a 70 percent increase compared to July 2025, highlighting escalating conflict impacts.

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REPORT
DW News
center7d ago

What would a North Korean troop surge mean for Ukraine war?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that North Korea is preparing to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 troops to Russia by the end of November, reportedly to take over duties in Russian border regions and free up Russian forces for the Ukrainian front. This potential surge, significantly larger than previous deployments, raises concerns about deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow and North Korea gaining modern warfare experience.

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DW News
center7d ago

What would a North Korean surge mean for Ukraine war?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that North Korea is preparing to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 troops to Russia by the end of November, reportedly to guard rear areas and free up Russian forces for the front lines. This potential surge follows an earlier deployment of approximately 14,000-15,000 North Korean personnel and significant arms supplies, raising concerns about escalating military cooperation and North Korea gaining combat experience.

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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
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BBC Europe
center7d ago

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov told the BBC that Russian President Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, stating the conflict has ripped a million people to shreds. Muratov, former chief editor of Novaya Gazeta, also noted an acceleration of the crackdown on free speech in Russia since the 2022 invasion, with hundreds of opinion leaders declared 'foreign agents' or 'terrorists'.

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Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
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BBC Europe
center7d ago

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack

A "massive" Ukrainian drone and missile strike overnight on Russia's port of Novorossiysk damaged two major grain export terminals and hit a large naval base, killing three people and injuring 24. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed responsibility for striking the naval base, while grain companies confirmed terminal damage, disrupting Russia's grain shipments and potentially impacting global food prices.

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains
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The Guardian Europe
left7d ago

Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains

Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 sq km of land in the Oleksandrivskyi sector this year, with President Zelenskyy stating the offensive was precise and planned. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone and missile strikes hit warships at Russia's Novorossiysk naval base, killing at least two people and halting grain terminal operations.

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Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?
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Al Jazeera
center8d ago

Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Friday, causing smoke plumes amid gunfire from security guards. This attack on Russia's largest online retailer, which Kyiv claims supplies military items, is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to bring the war's impact home to Russia's economy and population.

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Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center8d ago

Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine

Overnight drone attacks by Russia and Ukraine killed four people in Ukraine's Kherson and Russia's Novorossiysk, with damage reported to buildings and infrastructure in both locations. Ukrainian jet-powered drones targeted Novorossiysk's naval base and port infrastructure, while Russian Shahed drones struck Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, damaging homes and infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
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Al Jazeera
center8d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy also accused Russia of planning a new mobilization following its upcoming parliamentary elections, while separately, former US Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention.

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Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack
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The Guardian Europe
left8d ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, killing seven civilian workers at a Metinvest steel plant in Zaporizhzhia and three more in Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Orsk, Russia. President Zelenskyy stated Russia is preparing for escalation by increasing missile production, using North Korean equipment, and planning new troop mobilizations, while also presenting proposals to US negotiators for ending the war.

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Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
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BBC Europe
center8d ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six and injured 19. The attacks, which also targeted industrial facilities and infrastructure, occurred amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory, including a major hit on Wildberries warehouses in Voronezh.

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DW News
center9d ago

Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country's defenses

A Ukrainian-manufactured Maya decoy drone carrying explosives entered Bulgarian airspace on Saturday, exploding near the village of Kardam approximately 100 meters from the Romanian border. While officials confirmed the incident was not deliberate, the airspace breach highlighted Bulgaria's insufficient anti-drone capabilities, prompting calls for rapid acquisition of new defense systems.

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‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center9d ago

‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war

A quadcopter drone carrying explosives crashed at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4 after failing to detonate on a Ukrainian cargo plane, prompting fears of Russian operations across Europe. Analysts suggest the incident is part of a wider Russian hybrid warfare campaign to test NATO air defense vulnerabilities and sow panic.

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Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live
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The Guardian Asia
left9d ago

Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live

Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials saidSpanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insisted that Madrid had it all under control despite “the most unique and complex” border arrangements there. He said Spain was in direct dialogue with the Moroccan authorities on how to prevent another border crisis.

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