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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 INTELLIGENCE1,822 verified articles
Russians attack Ukraine's second-largest pharmaceutical warehouse twice
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Russians attack Ukraine's second-largest pharmaceutical warehouse twice

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Universal Logistic pharmaceutical warehouse in Kyiv Oblast's Boryspil district for two consecutive days, damaging facilities that serve major distributors. Suppliers have been unable to remove goods due to the attacks and air-raid warnings, though the extent of casualties and impact on national medicine supply remain unclear.

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Putin would rather keep killing than admit he’s lost. As a winter of misery looms in Ukraine, Nato must step in | Simon Tisdall
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The Guardian Europe
left24d ago

Putin would rather keep killing than admit he’s lost. As a winter of misery looms in Ukraine, Nato must step in | Simon Tisdall

The Russian leader is ploughing on with his forever war – and each day is a crime against humanity. Western democracies cannot simply sit on their handsUkraine’s people face a winter from hell.

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Drones attack oil refineries in Russia's Tatarstan – photo, videos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Drones attack oil refineries in Russia's Tatarstan – photo, videos

Drones attacked the industrial zone of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan on the night of September 12-13, targeting major oil refineries including TANECO and TAIF-NK. Local residents reported hearing drones and explosions, with Russian air defence systems reportedly active, though authorities have not yet confirmed damage or casualties.

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Russia loses 1,520 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Russia loses 1,520 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,520 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Kremlin calls Putin-Zelenskyy meeting at G20 summit in Miami "impossible"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Kremlin calls Putin-Zelenskyy meeting at G20 summit in Miami "impossible"

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G20 summit in Miami is "impossible," asserting that Putin is only ready to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow. Zelenskyy had previously expressed readiness to meet Putin at the summit if both leaders attended, emphasizing the need for results-driven discussions and Ukraine's strengthened battlefield position.

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Risk of humanitarian catastrophe: UN "very worried" about upcoming winter in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Risk of humanitarian catastrophe: UN "very worried" about upcoming winter in Ukraine

The UN Development Programme Administrator, Alexander De Croo, stated that Ukraine faces its toughest winter since the 2022 invasion due to Russia's systematic attacks on energy infrastructure. De Croo expressed extreme concern about a potential humanitarian catastrophe if critical shortages of electricity, heating, and water occur as temperatures drop.

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Ukraine war briefing: Nine killed and dozens wounded in Russian strikes as Kyiv braces for harsh winter
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The Guardian Europe
left24d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Nine killed and dozens wounded in Russian strikes as Kyiv braces for harsh winter

Russian airstrikes killed at least nine people and injured dozens across Ukraine on Saturday, targeting civilian cars, a grocery store, and infrastructure in cities including Kramatorsk, Zviahel, and Odesa. Ukrainian officials stated these attacks aim to cripple the economy and break resistance as the country braces for a difficult winter amid intensified strikes on energy and export facilities.

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Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
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BBC Europe
center23d ago

Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky warned that up to 50,000 North Korean troops may soon deploy to Russia's war effort, revising earlier estimates of 30,000. These forces, reportedly from North Korea's elite Storm Corps, previously suffered heavy losses, with up to 3,000 killed in action from an initial deployment of 13,000 in late 2024, primarily defending Russian territory in the Kursk region.

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Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say
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The Guardian Europe
left23d ago

Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

A Russian drone attack near the Polish border on Sunday targeted railway infrastructure, potentially striking a train carrying passengers including a former CIA official, according to Ukrainian officials. This incident occurred amidst a wider overnight Russian aerial assault across Ukraine involving over 450 drones and missiles, which killed at least six people and prompted air-raid warnings in Poland.

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Former presidential spokeswoman Mendel on sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need Zelenskyy's dictatorship
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Former presidential spokeswoman Mendel on sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need Zelenskyy's dictatorship

Former presidential spokeswoman Yuliia Mendel stated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed unconstitutional sanctions against her following her interview with Tucker Carlson. Mendel claimed these sanctions target those advocating for peace and asserted Ukraine needs peace, not a dictatorship, even from Zelenskyy.

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Russian drone attacks ambulance in Kherson: medics injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23d ago

Russian drone attacks ambulance in Kherson: medics injured

A Russian drone directly struck an ambulance in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, causing the vehicle to catch fire and injuring its 49-year-old driver and 44-year-old paramedic. Both injured medics have been hospitalized for treatment, and the patient they were transporting has been evacuated to another medical facility.

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Russia attacks Ivano-Frankivsk, mayor predicts more strikes on Ukraine's west
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Russia attacks Ivano-Frankivsk, mayor predicts more strikes on Ukraine's west

Russian forces attacked Ivano-Frankivsk with Shahed drones on the morning of September 13, damaging civilian infrastructure and injuring one person. The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk warned that strikes on western Ukraine could become more frequent, urging residents to utilize shelters.

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US envoy Kushner: If Ukraine agreed to give up territory demanded by Putin, we would already have a deal
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

US envoy Kushner: If Ukraine agreed to give up territory demanded by Putin, we would already have a deal

US envoy Jared Kushner stated on September 12 in Kyiv that an agreement to end the war is contingent on Ukraine ceding territories demanded by Russia, with a peace deal largely prepared but stalled by Kyiv's unwillingness to make concessions. Kushner suggested mediators are seeking a creative solution to freeze the conflict, emphasizing that both sides desire an end to the fighting and that the battlefield situation should inform territorial resolutions.

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Ukraine much better prepared for energy attacks than last winter
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Ukraine much better prepared for energy attacks than last winter

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated on September 12 in Kyiv that Ukraine is significantly better prepared for Russian energy attacks this winter than last year. He emphasized that lessons learned have led to decentralized service delivery preparations and contingency planning, despite acknowledging the ongoing difficulty and potential for prolonged conflict.

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Ukraine preparing for new round of peace talks in October
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Ukraine preparing for new round of peace talks in October

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's President's Office, stated that Ukraine is preparing for a new round of trilateral peace talks to potentially occur in October. Budanov also emphasized Ukraine's readiness to actively participate in and shape Europe's future security architecture, warning partners against delaying these crucial decisions.

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Russia launches more than 400 attack drones at Ukraine in one day, most of them downed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Russia launches more than 400 attack drones at Ukraine in one day, most of them downed

On September 12, Russia launched 410 attack drones against Ukraine, with air defenses downing 336 and 21 recorded hits. As of 18:00, approximately 55 drones remained in Ukrainian airspace, with new groups continuing to enter.

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Ukrainian drone wins: Navy shows first-ever naval drone battle
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Ukrainian drone wins: Navy shows first-ever naval drone battle

Ukrainian naval forces destroyed a Russian unmanned boat in the Black Sea using a Sargan 3000 drone equipped with an automatic turret. The Ukrainian Navy stated this marked the first-ever naval battle between unmanned vessels.

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Lavrov calls invitation for Zelenskyy to visit Moscow a "huge goodwill gesture"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Lavrov calls invitation for Zelenskyy to visit Moscow a "huge goodwill gesture"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia's invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Moscow is a "huge gesture of goodwill." Lavrov claimed Russia remains open to talks but will not halt the invasion during negotiations, while Zelenskyy had previously proposed meeting Putin on neutral territory.

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Future Estonian defence minister: Fear of mistakes must not stop us helping Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center24d ago

Future Estonian defence minister: Fear of mistakes must not stop us helping Ukraine

Martin Herem, Estonia's proposed defence minister, stated that the fear of mistakes in rapid arms procurement for Ukraine should not lead to inaction, acknowledging that risks are inevitable in critical situations. Herem emphasized that refusing to help Ukraine would be criminal and that Estonia's swift actions, while sometimes leading to materialized risks, were motivated by a desire to assist Ukraine quickly.

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Four ballistic missiles hit Zaporizhzhia Steelworks, causing critical damage
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Ukrainska Pravda
center25d ago

Four ballistic missiles hit Zaporizhzhia Steelworks, causing critical damage

Russia launched four ballistic missiles at the Zaporizhzhia Steelworks in Zaporizhzhia, injuring four employees and causing critical damage to production facilities. The plant, which had already suspended operations following previous strikes, sustained further damage to equipment and infrastructure, according to the Metinvest Group.

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