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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 INTELLIGENCE1,830 verified articles
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
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The Guardian Europe
left26d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’

NATO forces intercepted Russian ships near the Svalbard archipelago that were reportedly training to attack undersea cables with a secret sabotage weapon deployed by submersible craft. This confrontation, alongside a thwarted plot to sabotage a drone factory in England and averted threats to Polish-Ukrainian border crossings, highlights ongoing Russian covert operations targeting critical infrastructure and supply routes.

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Ukraine and Canada agree on 100-year partnership: declaration signed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Ukraine and Canada agree on 100-year partnership: declaration signed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a declaration establishing a 100-year partnership aimed at elevating bilateral relations across defence, security, and economic spheres. The agreement includes long-term military support, joint defence industry production, and cooperation on reconstruction, energy, and critical minerals, while condemning Russia's ongoing invasion.

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Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
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BBC Europe
center27d ago

Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight

A Russian drone incursion into Moldovan airspace delayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's flight from Chisinau to attend a state funeral in Oslo. The airspace closure lasted approximately one hour until authorities confirmed the drone had crashed 160km away, allowing Zelensky's plane to depart safely.

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Ukraine and Italy discuss joint support to build underground school
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Ukraine and Italy discuss joint support to build underground school

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, discussed with Lorenzo Fontana, President of Italy's Chamber of Deputies, the potential for joint support to construct an underground school in a Ukrainian frontline region. The discussion also covered the security situation, the peace process, and maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia.

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Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
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BBC Europe
center26d ago

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian drone strike on a shopping mall in Pavlohrad on Thursday killed five people and injured 67, including eight children. This attack, occurring during daylight hours, is part of ongoing aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure by both sides, with recent strikes also reported in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.

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Ukraine needs more air-defence systems after Pavlohrad attack – foreign minister
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Ukraine needs more air-defence systems after Pavlohrad attack – foreign minister

Russian drone attacks on a shopping center in Pavlohrad on September 10 killed at least five civilians and injured 67, including eight children, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Sybiha stated this deliberate terror against civilians necessitates immediate additional air defense systems and sanctions targeting Russia's weapons production and financing.

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Zelenskyy announces plans to sign Drone Deal with Canada
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Zelenskyy announces plans to sign Drone Deal with Canada

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to sign a drone production deal with Canada on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in late September. The agreement follows an initial document signed on September 10, which launched joint drone production with one-third of the output designated for Ukraine's battlefield.

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Zelenskyy expects progress in energy talks after meeting Trump
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Zelenskyy expects progress in energy talks after meeting Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects progress in energy and food security talks with a US delegation at the end of September during the UN General Assembly in New York. Zelenskyy stated that while he does not anticipate serious negotiations with Russia during its pre-election period, he hopes for concrete outcomes from the US meeting, despite anticipating potential Russian escalations.

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Canada to provide C$350 million for interceptor missiles for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Canada to provide C$350 million for interceptor missiles for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 20, 2024, that Canada will provide C$350 million for air defence interceptor missiles for Ukraine, to be supplied through the US Jumpstart program. This funding is part of a broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defence capabilities, including increased drone production and a long-term partnership for joint manufacturing of unmanned systems and munitions.

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Polish PM: Poland expects Russia may attack border crossing points with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Polish PM: Poland expects Russia may attack border crossing points with Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on September 10 that Poland anticipates Russia may target its border crossing points with Ukraine, citing recent Russian attacks on crossings with Moldova. Tusk indicated this expectation is based on a CIA report and aligns with his ongoing warnings about potential Russian actions along the EU's eastern flank.

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Ukrainian intelligence agency shows how Russian drones are shot down using unmanned boats together with F-16 fighter jets – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center26d ago

Ukrainian intelligence agency shows how Russian drones are shot down using unmanned boats together with F-16 fighter jets – video

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence agency released footage of a September 2026 operation where unmanned boats equipped with interceptor drones and F-16 fighter jets were used to counter a Russian drone attack on Kyiv. This demonstration showcased the synchronized integration of robotic naval assets with manned aircraft for layered air and water defense.

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Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left26d ago

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox church sent a fragment of medieval prince Dmitry Donskoy's remains to troops in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers for victory. The relic was brought to the Saur-Mogila war memorial in Donetsk for a prayer service, marking the church's deep integration with the Kremlin's war effort.

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DW News
center26d ago

North Korea spends war windfall on arms, infrastructure

The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range of long-desired projects.

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Poland says it has lost about €113.5bn due to war in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

Poland says it has lost about €113.5bn due to war in Ukraine

Poland's Statistics Office reported that the country incurred losses of approximately €113.5 billion between 2022 and 2025 due to the war in Ukraine. These calculations, which account for aid provided, labor market shifts, and economic impacts, represent about 3.5% of Poland's combined GDP for that period.

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Russia continues to terrorise US businesses in Ukraine, foreign minister says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

Russia continues to terrorise US businesses in Ukraine, foreign minister says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a Russian strike on the US-owned Bunge sunflower oil production facility in Dnipro, which killed two people, is part of Moscow's systematic terror campaign against American businesses. Sybiha highlighted the attack, which follows a similar incident in Sumy Oblast, as evidence of the urgent need for strengthened air defense and increased pressure on Russia.

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Ukraine hits UAV ground control stations and other military targets in Russia and temporarily occupied territories
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

Ukraine hits UAV ground control stations and other military targets in Russia and temporarily occupied territories

On September 9-10, Ukrainian forces struck Russian military targets including UAV ground control stations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, command posts in Donetsk, an ammunition depot in Luhansk, and three radar stations in Russia's Bryansk Oblast. These strikes targeted infrastructure crucial for Russian drone operations and command and control capabilities.

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How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach
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Al Jazeera
center27d ago

How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach

On Wednesday, Ukraine launched its deepest-ever drone attack, hitting two Arctic gas condensate facilities in Novy Urengoy and Purovsky district, over 3,000km from its border, with low-cost FP-1 drones. This strike, targeting Russia's vital natural gas production region, signals Ukraine's expanded military reach and capability to inflict economic damage on Russia's energy sector.

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EU floats idea for using Russia's frozen assets that would ease Belgium's concerns
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

EU floats idea for using Russia's frozen assets that would ease Belgium's concerns

The EU has proposed a new plan to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine by moving them from Belgium's Euroclear to a new EU-controlled custodian, addressing Belgian legal concerns. Ukraine supports this idea, which would shift legal responsibility to the EU level, though a concrete mechanism and legislative proposal are still theoretical.

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Ukrainian forces strike oil infrastructure at Russia's ice-free port of Makhachkala
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

Ukrainian forces strike oil infrastructure at Russia's ice-free port of Makhachkala

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) struck oil infrastructure at the Makhachkala Commercial Sea Port on Russia's Caspian Sea coast. This attack targeted a key logistical hub and an oil depot, impacting Russia's energy transport capabilities and its use as a delivery point for Iranian drones.

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Moldova rejects Russia's justification for strike on checkpoint on border with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center27d ago

Moldova rejects Russia's justification for strike on checkpoint on border with Ukraine

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Russia's claim that the Tudora-Starokozache border checkpoint was used for military logistics, stating the attack killed two civilians and was unjustified. The ministry condemned the strike, asserting that only civilians, not weapons, transit through Moldovan crossing points.

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