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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 INTELLIGENCE1,783 verified articles
UK allocates £800,000 to protect Ukrainian heritage under 100 Year Partnership Agreement
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

UK allocates £800,000 to protect Ukrainian heritage under 100 Year Partnership Agreement

The UK has allocated £800,000 to a joint programme with Ukraine aimed at preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage until 2029. This initiative, involving expertise exchange and training for Ukrainian specialists by Historic England, will begin with a project to restore historical photographs at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv.

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EU to propose new security meeting format for leaders including Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

EU to propose new security meeting format for leaders including Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed creating a European Security Council involving the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine. This initiative aims to address the escalating security risks on the continent and will be presented alongside a new EU security strategy designed to complement NATO's Article 4.

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DW News
center19d ago

Poland reaffirms support for Ukraine after drone strikes

Russian drones struck a passenger train near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing early Sunday, destroying its locomotive and prompting Poland to reaffirm its commitment to supporting Ukraine. Polish officials stated the attack aimed to deter support and vowed a "nonprovocative but serious response" to strengthen border security, emphasizing that Ukraine's security is vital to Poland's own.

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Russia plans to build seven "super-prisons", including one in occupied Kherson Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russia plans to build seven "super-prisons", including one in occupied Kherson Oblast

Russia plans to construct seven "super-prisons" by 2035, including one in occupied Kherson Oblast, with a combined capacity for over 20,000 individuals. These facilities aim to consolidate pre-trial detention and correctional colonies, with the Russian Ministry of Justice estimating a 25-30% reduction in detention costs.

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Ukrainian forces strike Russian bomber in Crimea and drone ground control stations in Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukrainian forces strike Russian bomber in Crimea and drone ground control stations in Donetsk Oblast

On September 15-16, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Su-24 bomber at Saky airfield in Crimea and multiple military assets in Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts. The strikes targeted drone control stations, an ammunition depot, fuel facilities, and automated surveillance systems, with the extent of damage to the Su-24 still under assessment.

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Zelenskyy explains steps Ukraine is prepared to take towards energy ceasefire
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Zelenskyy explains steps Ukraine is prepared to take towards energy ceasefire

President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is prepared for an energy ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Moscow ceasing all attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He indicated that any such agreement would require Russia to provide a list of facilities it wishes to be spared, emphasizing that Ukraine's willingness to de-escalate is conditional on reciprocal actions.

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At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line
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Al Jazeera
center19d ago

At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus near Nikopol in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed at least five people and injured seven others on Wednesday. The attack occurred near the front line, and Ukrainian officials condemned it as a cynical targeting of civilians going about their daily business.

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Ukrainian drones behind killing of Russian general who "captured" Kostiantynivka
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukrainian drones behind killing of Russian general who "captured" Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces drones killed Russian Major General Anton Grunis, commander of the 4th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, in occupied Donetsk Oblast on September 12. Grunis is reportedly the seventh Russian commander at brigade level or higher confirmed killed by Ukrainian drones.

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EU and Ukraine to develop joint anti-missile system based on Freyja project
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

EU and Ukraine to develop joint anti-missile system based on Freyja project

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on September 16 that the EU plans to collaborate with Ukraine on an affordable, modular missile defense system based on the Freyja project. This initiative aims to combine Ukrainian combat experience with European technological leadership and production capacity, reducing reliance on a single supplier and launching new joint projects with Ukrainian companies.

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Polish foreign minister insists Warsaw is not behind Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's EU accession
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Polish foreign minister insists Warsaw is not behind Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's EU accession

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Warsaw is not blocking Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, denying claims that Poland requested Hungary to block new clusters. Sikorski linked the opening of remaining negotiating clusters to a potential compromise between Kyiv and Budapest on minority rights.

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Angelina Jolie says she visited children in Kharkiv and paid tribute to Hero of Ukraine Oleksii Yukov – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Angelina Jolie says she visited children in Kharkiv and paid tribute to Hero of Ukraine Oleksii Yukov – photo

Angelina Jolie visited children and families of service members in Kharkiv in late August, meeting with teachers and coaches who continue to educate children despite intensified Russian attacks. The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador also visited Northern Saltivka and underground art and sports studios, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian children and local organizations operating under constant threat.

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Russians attack civilians in Kherson: one killed and one injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russians attack civilians in Kherson: one killed and one injured

Russian forces conducted drone attacks in Kherson on September 16, killing a 68-year-old man and injuring a 56-year-old woman with blast and shrapnel wounds. The attacks occurred around 06:00 local time, with the injured woman receiving hospital treatment.

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Poland scrambles jets and closes airports due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's west
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Poland scrambles jets and closes airports due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's west

Poland scrambled fighter jets and raised air-raid warnings in two voivodeships on September 16 due to Russian drone attacks targeting western Ukraine. Operations were halted at Rzeszów and Lublin airports, with Polish defence systems placed on high alert amid ongoing Russian strikes near the Ukrainian border.

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Russians attempted to breach defences on Pokrovsk and another front over 60 times – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russians attempted to breach defences on Pokrovsk and another front over 60 times – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 60 attacks on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts in Ukraine, with a total of 278 combat clashes occurring across the battlefield. Ukrainian defenders repelled these assaults, alongside numerous others on various fronts, indicating continued intense fighting along multiple sectors.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 80 drones: air defence downs over 60, hits recorded
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 80 drones: air defence downs over 60, hits recorded

Russian forces launched 80 Shahed, Gerbera, and Parodiya drones against Ukraine on the night of September 15-16. Ukrainian air defence reported destroying or jamming 63 drones, with hits recorded at seven locations and debris found at two, while the attack continued with some drones still in the air.

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Ukrainian MP Arakhamiia warned anti-corruption agencies of attack before Kravchenko signed notice of suspicion against NABU director – UP
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukrainian MP Arakhamiia warned anti-corruption agencies of attack before Kravchenko signed notice of suspicion against NABU director – UP

Ukrainian MP Davyd Arakhamiia warned anti-corruption agency heads of an impending attack a week before former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko signed a notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. This development follows Kravchenko's dismissal by President Zelenskyy amid an investigation into alleged protection of scam call centers and his subsequent departure from Ukraine.

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Kravchenko relinquished personal protection after suspicion against NABU director entered in register – UP
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Kravchenko relinquished personal protection after suspicion against NABU director entered in register – UP

Ruslan Kravchenko relinquished his personal state protection at 01:00 on September 14, approximately two hours after information about a notice of suspicion against NABU director Semen Kryvonos was entered into a pre-trial investigation register. Kravchenko subsequently crossed into Moldova at 02:30, indicating a potential coordinated departure following the notice of suspicion against the NABU director.

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Russia loses 1,530 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russia loses 1,530 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,530 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Ukraine war briefing: New anti-drone weapon scores hit amid race against Shahed jets
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

Ukraine war briefing: New anti-drone weapon scores hit amid race against Shahed jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new Ukrainian-developed interceptor successfully downed a jet-powered Shahed drone, a significant development amid efforts to counter faster Russian UAVs. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces launched a counteroffensive near Lyman, reportedly clearing approximately 75 square kilometers of Russian infiltrators.

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Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says

Russian intelligence services are plotting targeted killings and acts of terrorism in the United States and Europe against allies of Ukraine, according to an FBI indictment unsealed Tuesday. The FBI stated that its work has disrupted these plans, which involved surveilling and attempting to murder individuals, including a Russian dissident in the US.

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