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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
Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Poland scrambles jets amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine, explosions heard near border

Poland scrambled fighter jets on September 17 after Russian attack drones entered Ukrainian airspace near its western border. The Polish military placed air defense systems on alert as a precautionary measure, while explosions were reported by Ukrainian law enforcement several kilometers from the Polish border in Volyn Oblast.

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At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center18d ago

At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

Russian missile and drone strikes on Thursday injured at least 19 people across Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions, damaging civilian areas and industrial facilities. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 131 aerial targets, while Russia's Defence Ministry stated its forces struck metallurgical, electronics, and energy facilities, with three bulk carriers and a ferry hit in Odesa's port.

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EU ambassador on overnight attack: "Kyiv has become a frontline city"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

EU ambassador on overnight attack: "Kyiv has become a frontline city"

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated that Kyiv has become a frontline city following a massive overnight missile and drone attack, noting that civilian casualties in the capital region alone have neared 120 since August. Mathernová also highlighted Russia's admission that Ukrainian railway infrastructure is a legitimate military target, casting doubt on the safety of Western officials visiting the country.

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Zelenskyy: "I don't see China pushing Russia to stop the war"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy: "I don't see China pushing Russia to stop the war"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on X that China possesses significant influence over Russia and could push for an end to the war but has not done so, indicating Beijing is politically more aligned with Moscow. Zelenskyy expressed regret that China is not on Ukraine's side, suggesting their technological and economic support indirectly aids Russia's war effort.

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Ukraine brought back bodies of 252 people, including service members – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Ukraine brought back bodies of 252 people, including service members – photos

Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 252 individuals, including service members, following efforts involving multiple government agencies. The Russian side claims these bodies belong to Ukrainian citizens, and Ukrainian authorities will conduct identification procedures.

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Russia has attacked shut-down Zaporizhzhia Steelworks for fourth time in a month: one injured – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia has attacked shut-down Zaporizhzhia Steelworks for fourth time in a month: one injured – photos

Russia attacked the shut-down Zaporizhstal steelworks in Zaporizhzhia with two ballistic missiles on September 17, injuring one employee and causing significant damage to production equipment and railway infrastructure. This marks the fourth attack on the plant since August, with Metinvest estimating 17 ballistic missiles have been launched at the facility during this period.

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Norway to contribute €90m to Ukraine Facility
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Norway to contribute €90m to Ukraine Facility

Norway will contribute €90 million to the European Union's Ukraine Facility to support reforms in areas including anti-corruption and energy. This makes Norway the first non-EU country to contribute to the facility, which aims to bolster Ukraine's defense and its path toward EU membership.

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Poll gauges Zelenskyy's approval after anti-corruption investigations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Poll gauges Zelenskyy's approval after anti-corruption investigations

A Kyiv International Institute of Sociology poll conducted from August 21 to September 10, 2026, found 54% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following anti-corruption investigations by NABU and SAPO. This represents a trust balance of +13 percentage points, with the survey capturing developments up to September 14.

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Ukraine's General Staff reports strikes on two S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Ukraine's General Staff reports strikes on two S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast

Ukraine's General Staff reported that its forces struck two launchers of a S-400 surface-to-air missile system near Vygonichi in Russia's Bryansk Oblast on September 16-17. The strikes are part of broader Ukrainian operations targeting Russian air defense, drone launch sites, and logistics depots across multiple oblasts.

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Polish foreign minister on Russian threat to destroy Poland in 2-3 days: Ukraine has shown it is difficult
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Polish foreign minister on Russian threat to destroy Poland in 2-3 days: Ukraine has shown it is difficult

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to a threat from Russian official Nikolai Patrushev to destroy Poland in two to three days by stating that Russia has been making such threats for 20 years. Sikorski noted that while Russia possesses nuclear advantage, the war in Ukraine demonstrates its difficulty in practical application, suggesting Russia would have already used nuclear blackmail if effective.

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Slovenia's defence minister and foreign minister arrive in Kyiv
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Slovenia's defence minister and foreign minister arrive in Kyiv

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer and Defence Minister Valentin Hajdinjak arrived in Kyiv on September 17 to discuss joint defense projects, including a drone deal, and Ukraine's future in Europe. Their visit occurred amid heightened security concerns following a recent near-miss incident involving a train carrying Western officials near the Polish border, which Ukrainian Railways suggested may have been the initial target of a Russian drone attack.

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Le Pen: France can no longer keep helping Ukraine financially
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Le Pen: France can no longer keep helping Ukraine financially

Marine Le Pen stated that France can no longer financially assist Ukraine due to its own deteriorating financial situation, though she affirmed continued support for training and equipment. Le Pen, who leads current French presidential election polls, advocates for a major peace conference to achieve a diplomatic settlement to the conflict.

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Russia damages railway station in Berestyn: trains delayed by up to six hours – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia damages railway station in Berestyn: trains delayed by up to six hours – photos

A Russian attack severely damaged the railway station in Berestyn, Kharkiv Oblast, and infrastructure at Kyiv's Mykilska Slobidka station, according to Ukrainian Railways. While no one was injured, passenger trains will face delays of up to six hours as repairs are assessed and limited routes are implemented.

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Zelenskyy appoints Khmelnytskyi Oblast chief prosecutor Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy appoints Khmelnytskyi Oblast chief prosecutor Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Anton Kovalskyi, head of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast Prosecutor's Office, as acting prosecutor general via decree on September 15. This appointment follows the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko amid an investigation into alleged protection of scam call centers and Kravchenko's subsequent departure from Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy: Graham bill and other sanctions will help force Russia to make peace
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy: Graham bill and other sanctions will help force Russia to make peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US House of Representatives' passage of the Graham-Blumenthal bill, which enables sanctions on countries buying Russian energy, is a powerful tool to force Russia to end its invasion. Zelenskyy emphasized that these strong sanctions, alongside diplomatic efforts, are crucial for achieving a successful peace.

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Zelenskyy's Office explains how US Graham bill could affect Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy's Office explains how US Graham bill could affect Russia

Ukraine's Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, welcomed the US House of Representatives' passage of the Graham-Blumenthal bill, which enables punitive tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy. Vlasiuk stated this measure aims to reduce Russia's oil revenues, making energy exports more expensive and less profitable, thereby gradually diminishing Russia's capacity to sustain its current military operations.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones, hits recorded at 36 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones, hits recorded at 36 locations

Russia launched 157 drones and missiles targeting 36 locations across Ukraine's Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa oblasts on the night of September 16-17. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 131 aerial assets, though the attack was ongoing with some Russian drones still in Ukrainian airspace.

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Russia loses 1,960 soldiers and 43 artillery systems over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia loses 1,960 soldiers and 43 artillery systems over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,960 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week
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Al Jazeera
center19d ago

Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week

Ukrainian and US diplomatic teams are actively working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York next week. This effort occurs amid escalating Russian strikes on Ukraine, which have increased civilian casualties by 37% this year, and as Trump urges Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing global fuel price surges.

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EU ambassadors presented with draft sanctions targeting 1,576 Russian entities
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

EU ambassadors presented with draft sanctions targeting 1,576 Russian entities

The European External Action Service presented EU ambassadors with a draft sanctions package on September 16, targeting 1,576 Russian individuals and entities linked to the defence industry. This proposal represents the largest addition to the EU's sanctions regime for violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, pending further technical review and ambassadorial approval.

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