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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 INTELLIGENCE1,774 verified articles
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
center14d 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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Zelenskyy responds to Trump and says Ukraine is ready for de-escalation: "Solutions are possible"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Zelenskyy responds to Trump and says Ukraine is ready for de-escalation: "Solutions are possible"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is ready for de-escalation and willing to discuss diplomatic proposals with partners, responding to Donald Trump's call for Russia to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia must cease targeting Ukraine's energy sector, infrastructure, and food exports, which would prompt reciprocal de-escalation steps from Ukraine.

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Bunker mentality: the Nordics’ cold war shelters being given a new lease of life
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The Guardian Europe
left14d ago

Bunker mentality: the Nordics’ cold war shelters being given a new lease of life

Across Finland, Sweden, and Norway, Cold War-era civil defense bunkers are being repurposed for civilian use, housing recreational facilities and data centers, while maintaining operational readiness. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears of conflict, prompting these Nordic nations to re-evaluate and bolster their protective infrastructure, with Finland possessing capacity for 4.8 million people.

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Battlefield sees 238 combat clashes, 24 of them on Kostiantynivka front – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Battlefield sees 238 combat clashes, 24 of them on Kostiantynivka front – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, Ukraine's General Staff reported 238 combat clashes across the frontlines, with the highest activity recorded on the Kostiantynivka front (24 attacks) and Pokrovsk front (19 attacks). Russian forces also conducted six assault actions in Kursk Oblast and launched air and artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.

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"Mastercard for travelling, Visa for shopping": how Russians get round financial isolation
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

"Mastercard for travelling, Visa for shopping": how Russians get round financial isolation

Following Visa and Mastercard's withdrawal from Russia in spring 2022, new financial services have emerged offering Russians virtual Visa or Mastercard cards through Telegram bots, enabling international payments. These services, often with minimal Know Your Customer procedures, allow Russians to bypass financial isolation and access global services previously unavailable due to sanctions.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes
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The Guardian Europe
left14d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes

Russia vowed to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region, involving approximately 1,600 drones, which killed at least two people and damaged residential buildings and an oil refinery. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised the attacks, stating that domestically produced Pelican drones and Flamingo cruise missiles were used, while Russia's defense ministry cited these actions as justification for increased targeting of military objectives within Kyiv.

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Sacked prosecutor general who left Ukraine resigns from prosecution service
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Sacked prosecutor general who left Ukraine resigns from prosecution service

Former prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko resigned from the prosecution service on September 21, following his dismissal as prosecutor general amid investigations into alleged corruption. Kravchenko, who left Ukraine on September 13 for an official trip and had not returned by September 21, submitted his resignation to expedite his departure from the service.

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Macron reportedly seeks to steer Trump towards "right decisions on Ukraine" at New York meeting
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Ukrainska Pravda
center13d ago

Macron reportedly seeks to steer Trump towards "right decisions on Ukraine" at New York meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with US President Donald Trump on September 21 in New York to encourage increased support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. Sources close to Macron stated the discussion aims to steer Trump towards making the "right decisions" regarding the ongoing conflict ahead of the UN General Assembly.

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Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
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Al Jazeera
center14d ago

Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a large-scale strike on Russia involved several weapons, including a "Pelican" for the first time, hitting an oil industry facility and logistics hub. Military analysts are debating whether the "Pelican" is a tactical ballistic missile or a drone, with Ukrainian media linking it to Fire Point's FP-7 missile or an aircraft-type drone.

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Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament
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The Guardian Europe
left14d ago

Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament

Russia's ruling United Russia party secured a super-majority in parliamentary elections, with 49 veterans of the Ukraine war elected as deputies. The vote, which Western governments denounced as a sham and which occurred amid speculation of further Russian mobilization, further consolidates Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

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Trump: Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to war against Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Trump: Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to war against Ukraine

Former US President Donald Trump stated on September 21 that Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to the war in Ukraine, with many refineries temporarily out of commission. Trump called for an end to the conflict, citing monthly casualties and global suffering, and reportedly asked Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries during a recent call with President Zelenskyy.

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Ukraine's sacked prosecutor general still not back at work days after his official trip ended
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Ukraine's sacked prosecutor general still not back at work days after his official trip ended

Ukraine's former prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, whose official trip ended on September 18, had not returned to work at the Prosecutor General's Office as of September 21. Kravchenko, who remains a prosecutor despite losing his administrative post amid an investigation into alleged protection of scam call centers, has not had his current location confirmed by his office.

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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Justice in action: Five lessons for Ukraine from the conviction of Kosovo’s former president

On 16 September 2026, a verdict was delivered in The Hague against one of the most prominent political figures in post-war Kosovo. Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three other former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) – Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi – were found guilty of war crimes committed during the 1998–1999 armed conflict.

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Kremlin reacts to Trump signing sanctions bill into law: "Unlikely to contribute to Ukrainian settlement"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Kremlin reacts to Trump signing sanctions bill into law: "Unlikely to contribute to Ukrainian settlement"

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that US President Donald Trump signing the Russia sanctions bill into law will not contribute to reviving bilateral relations or a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine war. Peskov also claimed Russia has largely adapted to over 30,000 existing sanctions and found ways to mitigate their detrimental effects.

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Russian strikes halted 90% of Ukraine's steel production – FT
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Russian strikes halted 90% of Ukraine's steel production – FT

Russian ballistic missile strikes in early September halted operations at Ukraine's three remaining major steel plants in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, which previously produced 90% of the country's steel. The shutdown of these plants, including those operated by Metinvest and ArcelorMittal, has significantly impacted production and could affect Ukraine's budget revenue, with repair timelines currently unknown.

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Russian attack destroys part of Zaporizhzhia National University, a cultural heritage site
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Russian attack destroys part of Zaporizhzhia National University, a cultural heritage site

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia National University on the night of September 20-21, directly hitting and damaging building No. 3, a local cultural heritage landmark constructed in 1902-1903. The attack caused a fire and damaged adjacent buildings No. 4 and No. 5, though no casualties were reported among university staff or students.

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Ukrainian forces strike costly Russian Kasta radar for second time in a month
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Ukrainian forces strike costly Russian Kasta radar for second time in a month

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Kasta-2E2 mobile radar station and a drone ground control station in occupied Donetsk Oblast on September 20-21. This marks the second time a Kasta radar system, valued at over $60 million, has been targeted by Ukrainian forces within a month, following a similar strike in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in early September.

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