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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 INTELLIGENCE1,770 verified articles
Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack

A 31-year-old Ukrainian national killed one person and wounded four others in a knife attack at a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland, on Thursday morning. The motive for the attack, which targeted clergy and worshippers, remains unclear, and Polish authorities have vowed to prosecute the perpetrator with full severity.

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Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
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The Guardian Europe
left10d ago

Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says

Danish intelligence warned of a "low but growing risk" that Russia could launch long-range strikes on NATO infrastructure or conduct a limited incursion into a neighboring country within months. This warning follows a suspected Russian sabotage incident at a Starlink station in Poland, disrupting Ukrainian military communications and highlighting escalating hybrid warfare tactics.

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Le Pen supports invitation of Putin to G20 summit – Politico
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Le Pen supports invitation of Putin to G20 summit – Politico

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, stated her support for inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami. Le Pen indicated that any initiative aimed at ending the war in Ukraine is welcome, contrasting with concerns raised by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

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Former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi: Russia continues to receive imported components, and could strike beyond Ukraine tomorrow
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi: Russia continues to receive imported components, and could strike beyond Ukraine tomorrow

Former Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi warned that Russia continues to receive imported components, enabling round-the-clock strikes on Ukrainian cities and increasing weapons production. He stated that failure to stop these supplies risks Russia directing its weapons against other countries tomorrow.

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Ukrainian artillery troops strike Russian equipment and positions in Huliaipole – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Ukrainian artillery troops strike Russian equipment and positions in Huliaipole – video

Ukrainian artillery troops from the 7th Air Assault Corps and 44th Separate Artillery Brigade struck Russian personnel, armored vehicles, and artillery systems, including a T-55 tank, in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. These strikes aimed to reduce the Russian offensive potential in an area where the city's built-up environment facilitates the accumulation of enemy forces and equipment.

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EU approves nearly €3bn for Ukraine for implementing 10 reforms under Ukraine Facilit
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

EU approves nearly €3bn for Ukraine for implementing 10 reforms under Ukraine Facilit

The Council of the EU approved nearly €3 billion for Ukraine, comprising a mix of grants and loans, following the country's successful implementation of 10 reforms under the Ukraine Facility. This payment signifies Ukraine meeting 88% of its target steps to date, with Norway also contributing approximately €92 million in non-repayable assistance.

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Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people on Thursday, including six at a farm in Kharkiv region and two in Kyiv, while Poland scrambled aircraft to secure its airspace. The strikes occurred as the US intensified diplomatic efforts, meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials to discuss the war's global economic impact.

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Zelenskyy on life after presidency: I want to walk down the street without anyone hating me or wanting to kill me
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Zelenskyy on life after presidency: I want to walk down the street without anyone hating me or wanting to kill me

Zelenskyy has said he is trying to do his job so that after the war and his presidency he can remain in Ukraine without people wanting to kill him or hating him.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, who were captured in Russia's Kursk region in January 2025. Zelenskyy criticized North Korea's involvement in the war and questioned the fate of its soldiers fighting for Russia, while South Korea declined to confirm operational details of the transfer.

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Politico: Ukraine proposes replacing Usmanov and Fridman on EU sanctions list with other Russian oligarchs
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Politico: Ukraine proposes replacing Usmanov and Fridman on EU sanctions list with other Russian oligarchs

Ukraine's sanctions policy commissioner proposed to Politico that the EU replace recently delisted oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman with Vladimir Lisin and Vladimir Potanin on its sanctions list. The proposal aims to target Lisin's steel and Potanin's nickel businesses, which Ukraine argues benefit Russia's war economy, despite opposition from some EU member states due to economic dependencies.

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Large-scale Russian attack cuts power to some consumers in eight oblasts
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Large-scale Russian attack cuts power to some consumers in eight oblasts

As of the morning of September 24, Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and hostilities left some consumers in eight Ukrainian oblasts without electricity, according to Ukrenergo. Emergency repair work has commenced where security permits, while separate adverse weather conditions have also caused power outages in over 600 settlements across eight other oblasts.

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Moldovan President Sandu says drone exploded in Moldova during Russian attack on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Moldovan President Sandu says drone exploded in Moldova during Russian attack on Ukraine

Moldovan President Maia Sandu reported that at least one Russian drone exploded in Moldova on the morning of September 24 after violating the country's airspace multiple times during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. This incident highlights the spillover risks of the conflict, as fighter jets were also scrambled in neighboring Romania and Poland due to drone activity near Ukraine's borders.

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Drone crashes near Ukrainian border in Romania
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Drone crashes near Ukrainian border in Romania

A drone crashed in a forest near Solca, Suceava County, Romania, on the morning of September 24, after being in national airspace for approximately four minutes without causing casualties or damage. Local authorities suspended classes in four settlements as a precautionary measure while investigating the incident, which follows recent drone activity near the Ukrainian border.

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Zelenskyy on possible Trump-Putin meeting at G20: Ukraine will support such format
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Zelenskyy on possible Trump-Putin meeting at G20: Ukraine will support such format

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in New York that Ukraine would support a trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami. Zelenskyy believes the G20 format offers a unique opportunity for productive negotiations due to the diverse range of participating countries, some of which maintain economic ties with Russia.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Zircon, Iskander missiles and nearly 300 drones
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with Zircon, Iskander missiles and nearly 300 drones

On the night of September 23-24, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using Zircon and Iskander missiles, along with 282 drones, targeting 13 locations with Odesa and Kyiv oblasts as primary targets. Ukrainian air defense forces reported destroying or jamming 227 aerial assets, including four Zircon missiles and three Iskander-type ballistic missiles, though the attack was ongoing as of the report.

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Zelenskyy gives details of conversation with Trump about China's influence on Putin
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Zelenskyy gives details of conversation with Trump about China's influence on Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Donald Trump to urge Chinese leader Xi Jinping to influence Vladimir Putin towards de-escalation during their US meeting. Zelenskyy stated that Trump promised to convey this message, emphasizing that joint efforts with Xi could demonstrate Russia's readiness to end the war, potentially through energy and grain agreements.

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Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,540 soldiers over the past day, bringing its total estimated personnel losses since February 24, 2022, to 1,523,980. This information is currently being confirmed, and the report also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, and aircraft.

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Zelenskyy discusses Black Sea security with Erdoğan
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Zelenskyy discusses Black Sea security with Erdoğan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss Black Sea security and the operation of the maritime export corridor. Zelenskyy stated that restoring the corridor requires Russia to cease attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, enabling Ukraine to halt its reciprocal long-range responses.

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Ukraine and Finland sign Drone Deal
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Ukraine and Finland sign Drone Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a drone production and defense cooperation agreement in New York on September 23. This deal facilitates technology exchange, joint industrial projects including UAV development, and streamlined administrative procedures to enhance both nations' defense capabilities.

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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, numerous explosions heard
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Ukrainska Pravda
center11d ago

Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, numerous explosions heard

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast around 01:00 on September 24, with multiple explosions reported in the capital. Debris from the attack, which involved missiles launched from Kursk and Bryansk, fell on non-residential premises and administrative buildings across several districts, prompting an all-clear alert at 02:27.

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