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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 INTELLIGENCE1,774 verified articles
Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
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BBC Europe
center15d ago

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region, striking a key oil refinery and a residential building, with Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reporting 450 drones shot down. The attacks, which Ukraine's president stated targeted "billions of dollars that sustain the war machine," resulted in at least two deaths and 20 injuries, while Russia also reported civilian deaths in Ukrainian-controlled areas.

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Ukraine's General Staff details strike on Moscow Oil Refinery, reports hits on Buk-M3 and Nebo-U
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukraine's General Staff details strike on Moscow Oil Refinery, reports hits on Buk-M3 and Nebo-U

Ukraine's General Staff reported that overnight strikes on September 19-20 damaged three units at the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya, including crude oil distillation and processing equipment. The General Staff also stated that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Buk-M3 air defence system in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a Nebo-U radar station in Donetsk Oblast, and a drone production site in Luhansk Oblast.

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Trains across Ukraine delayed by up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Trains across Ukraine delayed by up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks

Trains across Ukraine are experiencing delays of up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks, primarily affecting routes through southern regions including Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. These disruptions follow a September 17th Russian attack that damaged railway infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast, leading to earlier six-hour delays and necessitating passenger evacuations.

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Operation Vivaldi: Two villages liberated from Russian occupation, another fully under Ukrainian control
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Operation Vivaldi: Two villages liberated from Russian occupation, another fully under Ukrainian control

Ukrainian forces of the 3rd Army Corps liberated Shandryholove and Derylove villages and established full control over Drobysheve in Donetsk Oblast as part of Operation Vivaldi. This offensive regained 40 sq km of territory in its second stage, bringing the total liberated area to 125 sq km, with Russian forces reportedly losing over 3,000 troops across both stages.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 138 drones: hits reported at 17 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 138 drones: hits reported at 17 locations

Russia launched 138 drones, including jet-powered variants, at Ukraine on the night of September 19-20, with strikes recorded at 17 locations. Ukrainian air defense reported downing or jamming 101 drones, though the attack was ongoing at the time of the report.

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Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia lost 1,560 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing its total estimated personnel losses to 1,517,990 since February 24, 2022. The report also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and aircraft, with ongoing confirmation of the figures.

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Polish defence minister says supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Polish defence minister says supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest because Ukrainian air defenses intercept Russian missiles and drones before they reach the EU border. This statement follows a Russian drone crash near the Polish-Ukrainian border on September 17, prompting Poland to increase its air force activity.

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Ukrainian interceptor downs Russian jet-powered drone for second time in one day – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukrainian interceptor downs Russian jet-powered drone for second time in one day – Zelenskyy

On September 19, Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) counterintelligence successfully downed a Russian Geran-5 jet-powered drone using a newly developed Ukrainian interceptor drone. This marks the second successful deployment and interception of such a drone by Ukrainian forces within the same day.

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Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote

Russia's Central Election Commission reported powerful, ongoing cyberattacks targeting Moscow's electronic voting system on the second day of its three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova stated the attacks are large-scale and intense, though the system remains operational, with President Putin accusing Ukraine of attempting to hinder the vote.

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Ukraine brings back 15 people from Russian occupation, including 96-year-old woman
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Ukraine brings back 15 people from Russian occupation, including 96-year-old woman

Ukraine has repatriated 15 individuals from Russian-occupied territories, including a 96-year-old woman from Kherson Oblast, according to Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets. The rescued individuals, who faced challenges such as prolonged occupation, health issues, and lack of essential resources, are now safe and receiving necessary medical and administrative support.

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Two women injured in Russian attack on Kherson Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Two women injured in Russian attack on Kherson Oblast

Russian forces attacked Kherson Oblast on September 19, killing a 62-year-old woman in Lvivski Otruby via a drone strike and another woman in Novovorontsovka from artillery shelling. The attacks occurred around 11:10 and 12:50 local time, with the identity of the second victim still being established.

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Ukraine urges countries to restrict or shut down Russian Houses
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Ukraine urges countries to restrict or shut down Russian Houses

Ukraine has formally requested governments worldwide to restrict or shut down Russian Houses, citing their role in Russian state propaganda, disinformation, and espionage. This call follows Germany's closure of the Russian House in Berlin due to alleged malign influence and hybrid attacks, though similar centers continue operating in at least seven European countries.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing to expand long-range capabilities
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing to expand long-range capabilities

President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine is preparing to expand its long-range strike capabilities in response to Russian attacks, following reports from Defence Minister Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi. The announcement also included plans to update management approaches within the Medical Forces Command and recruit international volunteers.

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Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia destroyed by fire after evening Russian attack – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia destroyed by fire after evening Russian attack – photos

Russian drone attacks on the evening of September 17 destroyed the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, causing fires that covered over 10,000 sq m and injuring one person. This latest attack follows a September 11 strike on the same location, which had already caused significant damage to businesses within the complex.

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Zelenskyy unveils new interceptor drone for jet-powered Shahed drones – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Zelenskyy unveils new interceptor drone for jet-powered Shahed drones – video

Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) military counterintelligence has developed and successfully deployed a new interceptor drone designed to counter jet-powered Shahed-type drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is working to scale up production of this and other necessary weaponry.

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Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian drone ground control stations, training ground and ammo depot
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian drone ground control stations, training ground and ammo depot

On September 18-19, Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian drone ground control stations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, along with a training ground and an ammunition depot. Additionally, a Russian radar station in Smolensk Oblast was damaged on September 17, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Lemonade, dominoes and Soviet uniforms: Russia holds "elections" in Kherson Oblast – photos, video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Lemonade, dominoes and Soviet uniforms: Russia holds "elections" in Kherson Oblast – photos, video

Russia is holding sham elections for its State Duma in occupied Kherson Oblast from September 18-20, decorating polling stations with historical themes and dressing staff in period costumes. The occupation authorities described the decorations, which included Soviet-era memorabilia and games, as a "historical journey" to legitimize the vote.

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Russian attacks kill eight civilians and injure more than 30 in three Ukrainian oblasts
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Russian attacks kill eight civilians and injure more than 30 in three Ukrainian oblasts

Russian attacks over the past day killed eight civilians and injured 33 across Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Kherson oblasts. The strikes targeted residential and critical infrastructure, damaging civilian facilities.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Zircon missiles and drones, hits recorded at 15 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with Zircon missiles and drones, hits recorded at 15 locations

Russia attacked Ukraine on the night of September 18-19 with two Zircon missiles and 174 drones, targeting Odesa and Kyiv oblasts. Ukrainian air defense reported destroying 141 aerial assets, with both Zircon missiles failing to reach their targets, though the attack is ongoing.

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Russia loses 1,520 soldiers and 73 artillery systems over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Russia loses 1,520 soldiers and 73 artillery systems over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,520 soldiers and 73 artillery systems in the past day, bringing total personnel losses to approximately 1,516,430 since February 24, 2022. These figures, which include losses of tanks, aircraft, and drones, are being confirmed.

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