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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
Battlefield sees 230 combat clashes over past day – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Battlefield sees 230 combat clashes over past day – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, 230 combat clashes occurred across Ukraine, with the majority concentrated on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts according to Ukraine's General Staff. Russian forces are reportedly exerting pressure along the entire line of contact, conducting numerous attacks and strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 93 UAVs, 72 downed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 93 UAVs, 72 downed

Russian forces launched 93 drones targeting Ukraine from multiple locations starting the evening of September 17. As of 08:00, Ukrainian air defence reported destroying or jamming 72 of these UAVs and drone missiles, with hits recorded at 13 locations while several drones remained in Ukrainian airspace.

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Russia loses 1,420 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Russia loses 1,420 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia lost 1,420 military personnel over the past day, bringing total estimated losses to 1,514,910 since February 24, 2022. The report also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery systems, with figures currently undergoing confirmation.

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EU to allocate another €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missiles and drones – von der Leyen
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

EU to allocate another €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missiles and drones – von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on September 18 that the EU will provide Ukraine with an additional €3.3 billion for missiles and drones. This funding, to be disbursed on Friday, is part of a new EU-Ukraine joint defence project initiative aiming to combine Ukraine's battlefield experience with European industrial capacity.

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Russian forces strike Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center17d ago

Russian forces strike Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia – photos

Russian forces struck the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 17, causing a major fire. This attack on a civilian business follows earlier Russian drone strikes on a bus and an ambulance in the city, with casualty figures for the shopping centre strike pending at the time of publication.

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Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left18d ago

Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that intelligence indicates Russia plans hybrid strikes using drones and missiles against Ukraine's allies, including Poland, in the coming months. Tusk warned these provocations will be more dangerous than previous incidents and are intended to test NATO's resolve and weaken its integrity, particularly concerning Article 5.

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Greenpeace exposes Russian disinformation over strikes on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Greenpeace exposes Russian disinformation over strikes on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Greenpeace Ukraine and McKenzie Intelligence Services found no evidence supporting Russian claims of Ukrainian strikes damaging power lines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Their analysis indicates Russia is intentionally sabotaging power supply lines, contributing to the plant experiencing 14 complete off-site power losses since February 2026.

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Russia's northern pincer in Donetsk Oblast has effectively been routed – Ukrainian commander
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia's northern pincer in Donetsk Oblast has effectively been routed – Ukrainian commander

Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi stated that Russia's planned "northern pincer" to encircle Ukrainian cities in Donetsk Oblast has been routed and destroyed. The southern pincer near Dobropillia was halted last year, meaning Russian forces must now assault fortified cities directly, a more costly endeavor.

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Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim
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The Guardian Europe
left18d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim

Ukrainian drone forces killed Russian Maj Gen Anton Grunis in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, shortly after he was decorated for falsely claiming the capture of Kostiantynivka. The city remains contested, with analysts viewing Russia's claim as part of an information campaign to portray Ukrainian frontlines as collapsing.

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Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
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Al Jazeera
center18d ago

Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Thursday that intelligence assessments indicate Russia plans hybrid drone and missile strikes against Ukraine's allies, including Poland, to weaken NATO's collective response. Earlier that day, Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to a Russian attack near its border, with Tusk noting such strikes would be "accidental" in nature and could coincide with political shifts favoring capitulation in Ukraine.

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Eight injured in Russian attack on bus in Zaporizhzhia – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Eight injured in Russian attack on bus in Zaporizhzhia – video

Russian forces attacked a bus with an FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia's Kosmichnyi district on the afternoon of September 17, injuring five people who were subsequently hospitalized. One individual sustained serious injuries following the strike near a bus stop, according to the acting Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration.

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Poland scrambles aircraft for second time in a day due to Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Poland scrambles aircraft for second time in a day due to Russian attacks on Ukraine

Poland scrambled aircraft for the second time on September 17 due to Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine, placing air defense systems on combat readiness to protect its airspace. Airports in Lublin and Rzeszów temporarily suspended operations amid these preventive military aviation activities, following a Russian drone falling near the Polish-Ukrainian border.

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Polish PM believes Russia is preparing hybrid attacks against countries supporting Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Polish PM believes Russia is preparing hybrid attacks against countries supporting Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that intelligence data indicates Russia is planning hybrid attacks, including drone and missile strikes, against countries supporting Ukraine, such as Poland. Tusk warned that Russia aims to cause damage and then claim incidents are accidental to undermine NATO's resolve and the credibility of Article 5.

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Ukrainian drones have hit over 3,000 Russian unmanned ground vehicles since start of year
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Ukrainian drones have hit over 3,000 Russian unmanned ground vehicles since start of year

Since the start of 2026, Ukrainian forces have destroyed over 3,000 Russian unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) using drones, with August seeing the highest monthly total of 511. These strikes disrupt Russian logistics and reconnaissance capabilities, forcing them to allocate additional resources and manpower to compensate for the loss of robotic platforms.

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Polish PM will visit Ukraine on Friday to meet Slovak PM and discuss Russia sanctions
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Polish PM will visit Ukraine on Friday to meet Slovak PM and discuss Russia sanctions

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit Ukraine on September 18 to meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and discuss sanctions against Russia. Tusk expressed optimism about the Visegrád Group's stance on sanctions but noted surprise at France's position, while Slovakia and France have demanded the removal of Russian oligarchs from the sanctions list for its extension.

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Russians strike telecommunications infrastructure
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russians strike telecommunications infrastructure

Russian forces struck a building housing Kyivstar telecommunications equipment in Kyiv Oblast on December 13, causing damage but no injuries to company employees. Kyivstar is currently assessing the consequences, but stated that consumer services remain operational following the attack.

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Polish airports suspend operations for second day running amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Polish airports suspend operations for second day running amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine

Polish airports in Lublin and Rzeszów temporarily suspended flight operations on September 17th in response to Russian drone attacks on western Ukraine, prompting the Polish Armed Forces to scramble fighter jets. While no violation of Polish airspace was reported, the incident led to air-raid alerts and highlighted the proximity of the conflict to NATO territory.

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Four scenarios for Ukraine's anti-corruption future
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Four scenarios for Ukraine's anti-corruption future

Ukraine's anti-corruption reforms cannot be understood as a straightforward march towards functioning institutions. Their future depends on who shapes the policy arena and how open it remains.

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Russians attack village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: one killed, one injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russians attack village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: one killed, one injured

Russian forces attacked the village of Storchove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on September 17, using guided aerial bombs to destroy a house, killing a 51-year-old woman and injuring a 70-year-old man. This attack follows a September 15 strike on Zaporizhzhia's power grid that injured four and killed one employee.

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Ukraine sees energy and Black Sea ceasefire as possible key outcome of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in New York
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Ukraine sees energy and Black Sea ceasefire as possible key outcome of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in New York

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a potential outcome of a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump in New York could be an agreement on energy and Black Sea ceasefires. Sybiha indicated that Ukraine is preparing for this meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need for US involvement to achieve a ceasefire.

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