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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 INTELLIGENCE1,813 verified articles
European Commission comments on situation involving prosecutor general and anti-corruption bureau
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

European Commission comments on situation involving prosecutor general and anti-corruption bureau

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko submitted his resignation amid a NABU investigation into scam call centres, accusing NABU of unlawfully seizing case materials. The European Commission stated it is aware of the developments and reiterated that fighting corruption is a central requirement for EU accession, while President Zelenskyy called for the resignation's urgent approval.

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Trump may allow Ukraine to produce "less sophisticated" version of Patriot missiles
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Trump may allow Ukraine to produce "less sophisticated" version of Patriot missiles

Former US President Donald Trump stated on September 13 that discussions are underway to grant Ukraine a license for producing a less sophisticated version of Patriot missiles. This potential move could involve older PAC-2 missile variants, which European nations are currently supplying to Ukraine from their own inventories.

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Ukraine's VAT revenues fall US$1.35bn short of target in first eight months of 2026
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukraine's VAT revenues fall US$1.35bn short of target in first eight months of 2026

Ukraine's domestic and import VAT revenues fell US$1.35 billion short of their target in the first eight months of 2026, with a quarter of that shortfall occurring in August. This shortfall is attributed to Russia's increased war spending and deliberate targeting of Ukraine's revenue-generating sectors, according to Roksolana Pidlasa, chair of the Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee.

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Ukrainska Pravda: Prosecutor General Kravchenko has left for Paris for five days – document
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukrainska Pravda: Prosecutor General Kravchenko has left for Paris for five days – document

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko departed for Paris for five days starting September 13 to attend PACE hearings on Ukrainian children, according to a document seen by Ukrainska Pravda. This trip occurs amid his resignation process and a dispute with NABU, though his name does not appear on the official agenda for the stated hearings.

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Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko publishes notice of suspicion against head of anti-corruption agency
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko publishes notice of suspicion against head of anti-corruption agency

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko published a notice of suspicion against Semen Kryvonos, head of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleging document forgery and bribery dating back to 2007 and 2014. The notice claims Kryvonos submitted a forged certificate to evade punishment and was involved in a land plot appropriation scheme involving a $72,000 bribe.

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Ukraine's defence forces strike radar from S-400 Triumf system in Russia's Sochi
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike radar from S-400 Triumf system in Russia's Sochi

Ukraine's defence forces struck a multifunctional 92N6 radar station from an S-400 Triumf system in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, on the night of September 13-14. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported additional strikes on drone launch sites near Kursk and Donetsk, a drone control station in Novohrodivka, and radar stations in Bryansk Oblast, with the extent of damage being assessed.

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Russia resumes mass launches of petrol-powered drones, threat of attack throughout the day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Russia resumes mass launches of petrol-powered drones, threat of attack throughout the day

Russia resumed mass launches of petrol-powered strike drones on September 14, with the Ukrainian Air Force warning of attacks throughout the day targeting Odesa Oblast and potentially northern regions. Ukrainian air defense assets have been deployed to intercept the UAVs, which represent a tactical shift from Russia's previous reliance on jet-powered drones.

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Russia facing difficulties with Chinese jet engines for drones – Ukrainian intelligence agency, photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Russia facing difficulties with Chinese jet engines for drones – Ukrainian intelligence agency, photo

Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, stated that Russia is encountering difficulties acquiring Chinese jet engines for its drones due to international sanctions and Chinese awareness of potential repercussions. This situation highlights the impact of external pressure on Russia's military supply chain, particularly for advanced drone components.

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Zelenskyy reveals details of Canadian air defence assistance
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Zelenskyy reveals details of Canadian air defence assistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Canada will purchase PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot systems and supply AIM-9 and AIM-120 missiles, alongside facilitating procurement from other nations. This air defence package, valued at CAD 350 million, underscores Canada's commitment to protecting Ukrainian airspace and energy infrastructure.

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FT: Canada seeks to join €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine to strengthen ties with bloc
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

FT: Canada seeks to join €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine to strengthen ties with bloc

Canada is negotiating to join the European Union's €90 billion loan for Ukraine, aiming to strengthen transatlantic ties and reduce dependence on the United States. Both sides hope to finalize Canada's contribution before the EU summit in Montreal at the end of October, with the UK being the only other non-EU contributor to the loan.

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MP Hetmantsev considered to replace Kravchenko as prosecutor general – UP sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

MP Hetmantsev considered to replace Kravchenko as prosecutor general – UP sources

MP Danylo Hetmantsev is reportedly being considered to replace Ruslan Kravchenko as Ukraine's Prosecutor General, according to Ukrainska Pravda sources in political circles. However, other sources within parliament have not confirmed this information, and no final decision has been made regarding a candidate for the post.

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Ukraine's parliament to vote on Prosecutor General Kravchenko's resignation
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Ukraine's parliament to vote on Prosecutor General Kravchenko's resignation

Ukraine's parliament is scheduled to vote on the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko on September 15, following his submission of resignation amid an investigation into alleged involvement with scam call centers. President Zelenskyy called for Kravchenko's urgent dismissal after the Prosecutor General accused NABU and SAPO of obstructing justice, with Kravchenko reportedly leaving Ukraine on September 13-14.

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Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko confirms he is abroad on business trip
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko confirms he is abroad on business trip

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed he is abroad on a business trip, reportedly in Lithuania, to meet international partners. He stated his intention to brief them on alleged unchecked influence within Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies and the risks posed to national sovereignty.

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Fourth Russian attack on pharmaceutical warehouse this month: facility on fire in Odesa
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Fourth Russian attack on pharmaceutical warehouse this month: facility on fire in Odesa

Russian forces attacked a warehouse belonging to the BaDM pharmaceutical company on the outskirts of Odesa, causing a significant fire. This marks the fourth such attack on pharmaceutical infrastructure in September, following strikes on facilities in Kyiv Oblast and Kyiv city.

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Prosecutor General Kravchenko leaves Ukraine in official car – UP sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Prosecutor General Kravchenko leaves Ukraine in official car – UP sources

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko departed Ukraine in an official vehicle on September 14, reportedly using a business trip to Lithuania as justification. This departure follows Kravchenko's issuance of a suspicion notice against NABU head Semen Kryvonos, an action allegedly exchanged for his exit, with sources suggesting presidential authorization was required.

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Ukraine's prosecutor general Kravchenko signs notice of suspicion against NABU head
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Ukraine's prosecutor general Kravchenko signs notice of suspicion against NABU head

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko signed a notice of suspicion against NABU Head Semen Kryvonos, accusing him of falsifying documents and arranging a sham adoption, while also alleging NABU and SAPO seized case materials during searches. Kravchenko stated these proceedings were the reason for a "night-time raid" on his office and announced his resignation, asserting it was a political decision unrelated to wrongdoing.

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Battlefield sees over 200 combat clashes, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk front – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Battlefield sees over 200 combat clashes, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk front – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, 208 combat clashes occurred across the frontlines, with the most intense fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts where Russian forces launched 46 attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous assaults on various fronts, including near Kozacha Lopan and Kivsharivka, while no Russian assaults were recorded on the North Slobozhanshchyna front or in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

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Ukraine's air defence downs 85 out of 108 Russian drones: hits recorded at seven locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Ukraine's air defence downs 85 out of 108 Russian drones: hits recorded at seven locations

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 108 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, on the night of September 13-14. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 85 of these drones, with hits recorded at seven locations as the attack continued with some drones still in the air.

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Russia loses 1,700 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Russia loses 1,700 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,700 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing its total estimated personnel losses since February 24, 2022, to 1,508,600. The information regarding these figures is currently being confirmed.

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Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack
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The Guardian Europe
left23d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack

Poland and Ukraine denounced Russian strikes near the Polish border targeting a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train, with Poland's foreign minister calling for allies to "double" support for Ukraine. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus were reportedly on nearby trains when the attack occurred, prompting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to warn of potential Russian escalation affecting Polish territory.

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