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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 INTELLIGENCE1,784 verified articles
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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NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
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Al Jazeera
center20d ago

NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on Tuesday, near Pratkunai. The incident, which involved a drone carrying explosives, heightened fears of the Ukraine war spilling into neighboring states, with European officials warning of wider conflict and Russian aggression.

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Zelenskyy dismisses Prosecutor General Kravchenko
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Zelenskyy dismisses Prosecutor General Kravchenko

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general following a parliamentary vote. Kravchenko's dismissal comes amid investigations into alleged corruption and his departure from Ukraine, with his deputy Maksym Krym now overseeing management functions.

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Netherlands to allocate extra €327m for Ukraine's recovery by 2029
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Netherlands to allocate extra €327m for Ukraine's recovery by 2029

The Dutch government plans to allocate an additional €327 million for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction between 2027 and 2029. This funding, on top of €878 million already pledged, will support repairs to energy and critical infrastructure, humanitarian aid, and the private sector.

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Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out

On the night of March 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a combined drone and missile strike on Novorossiysk, targeting the frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov. The Admiral Essen sustained significant damage to its superstructure and defensive systems, including its air defense targeting capabilities. This attack is part of Ukraine's broader naval campaign to neutralize Russia's Black Sea Fleet and its cruise missile launch capacity.

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Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out

On the night of March 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a combined drone and missile strike on Novorossiysk, targeting the Russian frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov. The Admiral Essen sustained significant damage to its superstructure and defensive systems, impacting its ability to guide missiles.

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3rd Army Corps commander confirms Ukrainian offensive near Lyman, promises good news
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

3rd Army Corps commander confirms Ukrainian offensive near Lyman, promises good news

The 3rd Army Corps confirmed a Ukrainian offensive operation named Vivaldi in northern Donetsk Oblast, reporting the clearing of several settlements and liberation of 10 sq km, while also claiming significant Russian losses and disruption of logistics. Commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi stated this is the first 'season' of the operation and promised further good news, emphasizing information silence.

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Another Russian general killed in war against Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Another Russian general killed in war against Ukraine

Major General Anton Grunis, Commander of the Russian Armed Forces' 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, was reportedly killed in Ukraine shortly after reporting to Vladimir Putin on the supposed capture of Kostiantynivka. The exact circumstances, date, and location of his death remain undisclosed, though his unit was involved in fighting in Donetsk Oblast.

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Names of main candidates for prosecutor general emerge – sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Names of main candidates for prosecutor general emerge – sources

Ukrainska Pravda sources report that Valerii Prykhozhanov, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office, and Anton Kovalskyi, head of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast Prosecutor's Office, are the main candidates to become Ukraine's next Prosecutor General. Kovalskyi is considered the more likely candidate, following the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko on September 15 amid an investigation into alleged corruption.

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Zelenskyy appoints commander of Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Zelenskyy appoints commander of Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksii Kovalenko as the new commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces via presidential decree No. 931/2026. This appointment follows Zelenskyy's earlier decree establishing August 8th as the annual Day of the Communications and Cybersecurity Forces.

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Explosive device found on drone shot down in Lithuania, says minister - as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left20d ago

Explosive device found on drone shot down in Lithuania, says minister - as it happened

The European Commission’s president warned that recent actions in Denmark and Lithuania are ‘not isolated incidents’Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over LithuaniaUkrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha responded to the incident in Denmark, declaring Kyiv’s “full support” after “unacceptable actions targeting a Danish helicopter. ”“Moscow continues its attempts to destabilise Europe, not just Denmark.

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Ukraine's foreign minister urges partners to help with locomotives after Russia hits 500
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Ukraine's foreign minister urges partners to help with locomotives after Russia hits 500

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged partner countries to provide locomotives after Russian attacks damaged or destroyed over 500 since the invasion began, with more than half destroyed this year. Sybiha stated that these attacks aim to undermine logistics, and replacing the damaged locomotives is crucial for civilian evacuation, freight transport, and preventing a humanitarian crisis.

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Ukraine successfully tests another interceptor for jet-powered Shahed drones – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Ukraine successfully tests another interceptor for jet-powered Shahed drones – Zelenskyy

Ukraine has successfully tested a new interceptor drone designed to counter Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While a test drone was successfully hit, further work is needed on the interceptor's control systems, with Ukrainian manufacturers continuing development.

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Finland approves €290 million aid package for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Finland approves €290 million aid package for Ukraine

Finland approved its 34th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at €290 million, containing urgently requested materiel to help the country prepare for the coming winter. President Alexander Stubb stated the aid is crucial for Ukraine's defense and for the broader security of Europe, including Finland.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
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Al Jazeera
center20d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure

President Zelenskyy stated on Monday that Ukraine would pause attacks on Russian territory if the US could secure a genuine commitment from Russia to cease targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. This statement follows recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy facilities and Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, with both sides continuing air exchanges on Tuesday.

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Anti-Corruption Court removes electronic tag from Zelenskyy's former aide Yermak "on medical grounds"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Anti-Corruption Court removes electronic tag from Zelenskyy's former aide Yermak "on medical grounds"

Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court extended Andrii Yermak's procedural obligations but removed his electronic monitoring device citing health concerns.

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Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
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The Guardian Europe
left20d ago

Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, while Nato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania originating from Belarus. These incidents, occurring amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have prompted condemnation from Denmark and heightened readiness among Nato's eastern flank members.

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Ukrainian RAM-2X drone strikes US$100m Russian radar – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Ukrainian RAM-2X drone strikes US$100m Russian radar – video

Ukraine's 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade, in conjunction with the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade, struck a Russian Nebo-M radar system approximately 175 km from the line of contact near the Millerovo military airfield. The brigade did not disclose the date of the strike, but noted the radar system, estimated to cost US$100 million, is used by Russia to launch drones against Ukrainian territory.

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Lavrov: Had US not backed away from Anchorage, we would have lived without war for a year
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Lavrov: Had US not backed away from Anchorage, we would have lived without war for a year

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed the Ukraine war could have ended a year ago if the US and Europe had upheld the 2025 Anchorage agreements.

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Ukraine confirms attack on Russian oil refinery and drone production facility
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20d ago

Ukraine confirms attack on Russian oil refinery and drone production facility

Ukrainian defence forces confirmed a special operation on the night of September 14-15, hitting the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast and the Atlant Aero drone production facility in Taganrog. The attacks, conducted by Special Operations Forces, Deep Strike units, Unmanned Systems Forces, and the Security Service of Ukraine, resulted in fires at both facilities, which supply the Russian Armed Forces.

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