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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
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE1,770 verified articles
Former prosecutor general left Ukraine in luxury taxi – UP sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Former prosecutor general left Ukraine in luxury taxi – UP sources

Former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko departed Ukraine on the night of September 13-14 via a luxury taxi, crossing the border at Shehyni-Medyka, contrary to his official trip authorization for Paris. Kravchenko resigned from his post on September 21, amid ongoing investigations and reports suggesting potential destinations of Vienna or Dubai.

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Rubio says Ukraine has repeatedly struck vessels linked to US
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Rubio says Ukraine has repeatedly struck vessels linked to US

US Senator Marco Rubio stated on September 22 that Ukraine has repeatedly targeted vessels linked to the United States in recent months, including oil shipments. Rubio suggested these attacks were likely unintentional but emphasized that the issue requires resolution ahead of a potential meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won 43.8 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt and over 38 percent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, significantly increasing its electoral influence. This rise poses potential challenges to German foreign policy, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and relations with Russia, as the AfD advocates for halting aid to Kyiv and restoring ties with Moscow.

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Lithuanian president criticises new UN world map for depicting Crimea separately from Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Lithuanian president criticises new UN world map for depicting Crimea separately from Ukraine

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda criticized a new UN world map for depicting Russian-occupied Crimea separately from Ukraine during a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Nausėda emphasized that UN maps must adhere to international law and consistently recognize Ukraine's internationally recognized borders, stating Russia poses a long-term threat beyond Ukraine.

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‘The choice was prison or exile’: journalists who fled Russia publish grim portrait of Putin
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The Guardian Europe
left13d ago

‘The choice was prison or exile’: journalists who fled Russia publish grim portrait of Putin

Russian journalists Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin were targeted by FSB raids on June 29, 2021, forcing them into exile following their investigative work on Vladimir Putin. Their new biography, 'The Tsar in Person,' details Putin's rise and alleged cruelty, portraying him as a dictator responsible for repression and the deaths of opponents.

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Ukrainian forces have destroyed over 350,000 Russian drones since start of year – photo, video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Ukrainian forces have destroyed over 350,000 Russian drones since start of year – photo, video

Ukrainian defence forces reported destroying over 350,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, with over 320,000 downed by unmanned systems units and 31,000 Shahed-type drones eliminated by various units. This figure, verified by the Brave1 cluster and recorded in the DELTA system, hinders Russian reconnaissance and strike capabilities in Ukraine's rear.

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Russian strikes cause power outages in seven Ukrainian oblasts
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Russian strikes cause power outages in seven Ukrainian oblasts

Russian strikes on the morning of October 22 resulted in power outages across seven Ukrainian oblasts, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk. Emergency recovery work is underway, though increased electricity consumption and adverse weather conditions are complicating restoration efforts.

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Former mayor of Russia's Belgorod killed in war against Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Former mayor of Russia's Belgorod killed in war against Ukraine

Konstantin Polezhayev, former mayor of Belgorod and ex-deputy governor of Belgorod Oblast, has been killed in action fighting against Ukraine, according to Russian media citing his relatives. Polezhayev, who was serving a five-year sentence for bribery, reportedly signed a contract with the Russian Defence Ministry to fight in the conflict.

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Dnipro dealing with aftermath of Russian strike, railway network still under attack – Ukraine's Interior Ministry
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Dnipro dealing with aftermath of Russian strike, railway network still under attack – Ukraine's Interior Ministry

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones on the night of September 21-22, killing four people in Dnipro where strikes hit grocery warehouses and a furniture workshop, and damaging residential buildings in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia oblasts. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Dnipro for individuals potentially trapped under rubble, while railway infrastructure also sustained attacks.

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Ukrainian foreign minister: Orbán may be gone, but his policies continue to thrive in Hungary
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Ukrainian foreign minister: Orbán may be gone, but his policies continue to thrive in Hungary

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed confusion over Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar's "unnecessarily confrontational" statements, including Hungary's refusal to join the Carpathian Eight initiative and blocking oil storage facilities for Ukraine. Sybiha stated that while Orbán is gone, his obstructive policies appear to persist, hindering regional development and pragmatic business cooperation.

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Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa

Ukrainian defence forces struck the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara and the Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim refinery in Ufa on the night of September 21-22. The attacks, carried out by Special Operations Forces' Deep Strike units, reportedly caused large fires at both facilities, which are significant producers of petroleum products used by the Russian military.

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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces strike 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels in two months
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces strike 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels in two months

Since July 6, 2026, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have disabled 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels across the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Commander Robert Brovdi stated the Sea of Azov is at a standstill, impacting maritime traffic through the Kerch Strait.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and 212 drones: hits recorded at 22 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and 212 drones: hits recorded at 22 locations

Russian forces launched missiles and 212 drones targeting Ukraine on the night of September 21-22, with hits recorded at 22 locations across Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Poltava oblasts. Ukrainian air defense forces reported downing 186 aerial assets, though strikes damaged industrial and critical infrastructure sites, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries in Dnipro.

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Russia loses 1,230 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Russia loses 1,230 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,230 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Macron discusses energy truce between Ukraine and Russia with Trump
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Macron discusses energy truce between Ukraine and Russia with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron stated he discussed with US President Donald Trump potential initiatives for a mutual moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia. Macron emphasized the need for increased defensive support for Ukraine and expressed hope for progress in protecting civilians and infrastructure during the UN General Assembly.

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Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election

President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party secured a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary elections, winning over 58 percent of the vote and over three-quarters of State Duma seats. These polls, the first since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and including annexed regions, are interpreted by Moscow as public support for its ongoing war.

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Moscow Oil Refinery has halted operations after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Moscow Oil Refinery has halted operations after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports

Gazprom's Moscow Oil Refinery halted crude oil processing after a Ukrainian drone attack on September 20 caused fires in its two main distillation units. The refinery, which supplies a significant portion of fuel to Moscow and its region, could remain inoperable for several weeks pending repairs.

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ECHR to hear case concerning fate of 10 Ukrainian children after Russia's annexation of Crimea
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

ECHR to hear case concerning fate of 10 Ukrainian children after Russia's annexation of Crimea

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing on September 22 regarding 10 Ukrainian children who were in Crimean childcare institutions when Russia annexed the territory in 2014. The case, brought by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, alleges the children were forcibly given Russian citizenship and placed in Russian adoption systems, violating their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us | Nathalie Tocci
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The Guardian Europe
left13d ago

Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us | Nathalie Tocci

Recent weeks have seen multiple hybrid attacks across Europe, including a German accusation of Russian involvement in an airport explosion, a Russian drone strike near Poland, and incidents involving Russian warships and aircraft near Lithuania and Denmark. These events highlight escalating Russian aggression and raise concerns about the US commitment to European security, prompting proposals for enhanced EU defense mechanisms.

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Ukraine says it has knocked out over 45% of Russia's oil refining capacity
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Ukraine says it has knocked out over 45% of Russia's oil refining capacity

As of September 21, Ukrainian forces have reportedly disabled over 45% of Russia's oil refining capacity following strikes on the Syzran, Slavneft-YANOS, and Moscow Oil Refineries between September 14-20. This action has led to a shortage of high-quality fuel, including a sharp decline in Euro-5 standard petrol and diesel production, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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