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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
Serbian president arrives in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Serbian president arrives in Ukraine

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Ukraine on September 18 to attend a meeting of the Carpathian Integration Initiative at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The summit, also attended by Romanian President Nicușor Dan, aims to enhance economic, transport, and infrastructure connectivity across the Carpathian region.

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Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip
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The Guardian Europe
left17d ago

Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip

Russians began voting on Friday in a tightly controlled State Duma election where Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is expected to maintain its dominance amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The election, taking place against a backdrop of Ukrainian drone strikes and growing public anxiety, has seen the exclusion of the only anti-war party, Yabloko, and a generally subdued campaign.

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Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s Tusk heads to Kyiv after warning of Russian strikes on Ukrainian allies
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The Guardian Europe
left17d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s Tusk heads to Kyiv after warning of Russian strikes on Ukrainian allies

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of planned Russian hybrid strikes on European allies supporting Ukraine and announced an overnight trip to Kyiv to discuss defense with President Zelenskyy. Tusk's visit follows a drone incident near the Polish-Ukrainian border and comes as Russia intensifies aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 19 in Kyiv and its region.

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A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
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BBC Europe
center16d ago

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents

Russia has intensified its missile tactics against Kyiv, launching dozens of ballistic missiles in July and subsequent months, providing residents with minimal warning and causing increased fear. This shift from slower drone and cruise missile attacks to faster ballistic missiles has led some residents, like Daria, to leave the capital due to the reduced reaction time and increased civilian casualties.

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
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BBC US & Canada
center16d ago

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India. The sweeping legislation, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and extends to Iran's energy and weapons sectors.

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OSINT analysts show Russian aircraft hit after Ukraine's Security Service attack on Rostov – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

OSINT analysts show Russian aircraft hit after Ukraine's Security Service attack on Rostov – photos

OSINT analysts from CyberBoroshno posted satellite images confirming the destruction of two Mi-8 helicopters and two An-12/An-26 aircraft at the Rostov-on-Don North air base on the night of September 16-17. This attack, attributed to Ukraine's Security Service (SSU), reportedly resulted in the complete destruction of the targeted aircraft.

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Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls

Russian drones struck near Poland and Moldova's borders on September 13, endangering Western officials traveling to Kyiv and damaging a train locomotive and trucks. These attacks coincide with Russian ground offensives stalling in the east and follow recent drone incursions into Moldovan airspace, prompting concerns of escalation into EU and NATO territory.

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Czech Gripen jets flew to Poland amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Czech Gripen jets flew to Poland amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Czech Gripen fighter jets were scrambled to Poland on September 18 amid a Russian drone attack on western Ukraine, operating as part of NATO's integrated air and missile defense system. The jets returned safely after being relieved by Polish aircraft, with Czech officials warning of potential Russian hybrid warfare targeting Ukraine's allies.

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Ukraine's National Guard to establish recruitment centre for international volunteers
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Ukraine's National Guard to establish recruitment centre for international volunteers

Ukraine's National Guard is establishing its own Centre for Recruiting Foreign Nationals and Stateless Persons to streamline the deployment of international volunteers into combat units. This initiative aims to scale up recruitment efforts and provide comprehensive support to foreign nationals willing to serve alongside Ukrainians.

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Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia destroyed by fire after evening Russian attack – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

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

Russian forces conducted a drone attack on the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 17, resulting in its destruction by fire. By the morning of September 18, firefighters had extinguished fires covering over 10,000 sq m, though the work was complicated by the threat of repeat strikes.

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EU fails to agree on extending sanctions against Putin and Lavrov
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

EU fails to agree on extending sanctions against Putin and Lavrov

The EU's Committee of Permanent Representatives failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity, postponing the decision until September 21. This sanctions regime, which includes Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, is set to expire on September 22.

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Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections

Ukraine launched a barrage of over 350 drones targeting Moscow and other regions as Russia opened polls for its first parliamentary elections since the February 2022 invasion. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported most drones were destroyed, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated strikes also hit the Yaroslavl oil refinery and a military airfield in Rostov.

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Ukrainian forces strike control station for Russian Orion drones in Crimea
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Ukrainian forces strike control station for Russian Orion drones in Crimea

Ukrainian forces struck a ground control station for Russian Orion drones near Novofedorivka in Crimea on September 17-18. This strike significantly limits Russia's ability to utilize these reconnaissance and strike systems in the operational sector, according to the Ukrainian General Staff.

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Zelenskyy announces new format for cooperation with neighbours: the Carpathian Eight
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Zelenskyy announces new format for cooperation with neighbours: the Carpathian Eight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the formation of the Carpathian Eight (C8) cooperation format, including Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Hungary, and the European Union, with the first summit held in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains on September 18. This new regional bloc aims to enhance security, energy, logistics, and economic cooperation among member states.

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Slovak PM Fico skips summit in Ukraine despite plans to attend
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Slovak PM Fico skips summit in Ukraine despite plans to attend

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico did not attend the Carpathian Initiative summit in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine, on September 18-20, despite earlier plans to do so. Slovakia will be represented at a lower diplomatic level, with the summit aiming to establish a new regional cooperation format called the Carpathian Eight.

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Ukraine notices activation of Belarus repeaters for Russian drones attacking Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Ukraine notices activation of Belarus repeaters for Russian drones attacking Ukraine

Since late last week, Ukraine has recorded the activation of signal-boosting repeaters in Belarus used by Russian drones targeting Ukraine's western oblasts. This development follows previous reports on September 14th indicating Belarusian territory supported recent Russian drone attacks on Rivne, Volyn, and Lviv regions.

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Ukraine receives €3.3 billion from EU for missiles and drones
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Ukraine receives €3.3 billion from EU for missiles and drones

Ukraine received a €3.3 billion tranche from the European Union on Friday, September 18, designated for the procurement of missiles and drones. These funds, transferred under the Ukraine Support Loan, will bolster Ukraine's top defense priorities, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

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Lithuania's foreign minister confirms Polish intel on Russia preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Lithuania's foreign minister confirms Polish intel on Russia preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys confirmed his country possesses intelligence matching Polish warnings of Russian hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies, including potential false-flag operations. Budrys stated this shared intelligence was discussed with NATO leadership and European military commanders, emphasizing a coordinated regional awareness of the threat.

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NYT: Trump considers "appeasing" Russia with business deals before hostilities end
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

NYT: Trump considers "appeasing" Russia with business deals before hostilities end

The New York Times reports that the Trump administration is considering signing business deals with Russia before the end of hostilities in Ukraine to signal a reset in relations. These potential economic agreements aim to incentivize Russia's elite to push for peace, according to anonymous US officials familiar with the negotiations.

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Rzeszów and Lublin airports suspend operations for third consecutive day amid Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Rzeszów and Lublin airports suspend operations for third consecutive day amid Russian attacks on Ukraine

Polish airports in Rzeszów and Lublin suspended operations for the third consecutive day on September 18 due to Russian attacks on Ukraine. This measure follows the scrambling of Polish fighter jets and a Russian drone crash near the Polish border on September 17, mirroring similar disruptions on September 16.

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