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Ukraine–Russia War News

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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 INTELLIGENCE1,830 verified articles
First deputy prosecutor general resigns amid investigation into prosecutor's office
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

First deputy prosecutor general resigns amid investigation into prosecutor's office

First Deputy Prosecutor General Mariia Vdovychenko resigned on September 9 following an investigation by anti-corruption agencies into the prosecutor's office. The investigation, involving NABU and SAPO, is reportedly focused on a criminal organization suspected of taking bribes from scam call centers and money laundering, with searches conducted at Vdovychenko's office and home.

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Ukrainian company presents Shershen air-defence system and R-120K surface-to-air missile at exhibition in Poland – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukrainian company presents Shershen air-defence system and R-120K surface-to-air missile at exhibition in Poland – photos

A Ukrainian company presented its new Shershen multi-calibre surface-to-air missile system, capable of engaging targets up to 25 kilometers away, at the MSPO-2026 exhibition in Poland. The system features an open architecture allowing integration of various missiles and radars, with the displayed prototype armed with a Ukrainian R-120K missile.

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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence strikes Kalibr missile carrier Admiral Essen again: details of Novorossiysk attack
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence strikes Kalibr missile carrier Admiral Essen again: details of Novorossiysk attack

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reported that on the night of September 8-9, its operators struck infrastructure at the Novorossiysk naval base and the Project 11356 frigate Admiral Essen, causing a fire on the vessel. The Admiral Essen, a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles, has been targeted by Ukrainian forces on previous occasions, with analysts noting damage to a fuel oil terminal at the port.

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Ukraine's steel production halved in August
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine's steel production halved in August

Ukrainian steelmakers produced 277,000 tonnes in August, a 57.3% year-on-year decrease, with Zaporizhstal and Kametstal halting operations due to Russian ballistic missile attacks that killed at least 12 employees. This marks one of the lowest production figures in Ukraine's history, exacerbated by port blockades and EU trade restrictions.

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Ukraine begins assembling first prototype of homegrown Pegas infantry fighting vehicle – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine begins assembling first prototype of homegrown Pegas infantry fighting vehicle – photos

Ukraine's Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau has begun assembling the first prototype of its homegrown 35-tonne Pegas infantry fighting vehicle, developed with its own funds. The vehicle, designed to replace Soviet-era BMPs and offer heavy armor protection, is currently at the prototype production stage and is expected to be significantly cheaper than Western equivalents.

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Kremlin says there is currently no formal plan to end war against Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Kremlin says there is currently no formal plan to end war against Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there is currently no formalized roadmap for ending Russia's war against Ukraine, but expressed hope for the resumption of trilateral talks. This comes amid reports from US officials and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggesting potential readiness from Russia to negotiate.

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Ukraine's KORT unveils Hunter Killer line of mid- and long-range attack drones – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine's KORT unveils Hunter Killer line of mid- and long-range attack drones – photos

Ukrainian manufacturer KORT unveiled its Hunter Killer line of mid- and long-range one-way attack drones at the MSPO-2026 exhibition in Poland. The new drone series includes models with ranges up to 1,200 km and warheads up to 70 kg, designed to increase the chances of hitting armored targets.

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Russian forces attack Kherson and outskirts: two killed, one injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russian forces attack Kherson and outskirts: two killed, one injured

Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes on Kherson and its outskirts on September 9, killing a man in the Korabelnyi district and a woman in a separate drone attack, while also injuring a man in Komyshany. The attacks resulted in two fatalities and one injury, with emergency services transporting the injured individual to a hospital.

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Ukraine is signing contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles, says defence minister
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine is signing contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles, says defence minister

Ukraine's Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara announced contracts for approximately 1,000 Patriot missiles during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. He emphasized the urgent need for immediate missile supplies from partners' stockpiles to counter threats before winter, while future deliveries will arrive under new contracts.

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Hungary has lost court battle over frozen Russian asset profits for Ukraine, says Reuters
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Hungary has lost court battle over frozen Russian asset profits for Ukraine, says Reuters

Hungary has lost its court battle challenging the EU's use of profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, as the EU's General Court dismissed the lawsuit citing a lack of jurisdiction. The ruling allows the European Peace Facility to continue providing an estimated €3-5 billion annually to Ukraine, despite Hungary's objections.

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Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
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Al Jazeera
center28d ago

Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing

Russian drone attacks on Wednesday killed two civilians and injured three near the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the Odesa region, causing a fire that temporarily halted traffic. Overnight attacks also targeted Kyiv and the Mykolaiv region, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, while Russia claimed to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones and struck a cargo vessel in the Black Sea.

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Russian strikes leave five Ukrainian oblasts partially without power
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russian strikes leave five Ukrainian oblasts partially without power

Russian forces conducted strikes using ballistic missiles, loitering munitions, and drones across Ukraine starting September 8, causing partial power outages in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv oblasts as of September 9. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a Russian drone attacked energy workers attempting to restore power, though no injuries were reported.

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‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left28d ago

‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live

Ukrainian leader calls for more action from allies following overnight attacks in which two people diedAt least two people died were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying “there has been too little response from the international community to these strikes. ”Two people were killed, three injured and 16 evacuated after a strike on the Starokozache border crossing with Moldova.

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Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Novorossiysk – videos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Novorossiysk – videos

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) conducted a combined strike on the Novorossiysk naval base on the night of September 8-9, destroying multiple military vessels including missile carriers, an Su-33 fighter jet, and an Mi-8 helicopter. The strike hit facilities at the port complex, damaging a fuel oil terminal, and contributing to an increased daily average of Russian personnel killed in September compared to August.

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Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence estimates Russia plans to conduct final tests of a new ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 km by the end of 2026. DIU believes these tests could target western Ukraine and called for tighter sanctions to prevent Russia from acquiring foreign components for long-range weapons.

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Russians lost naval missile carrier, fighter jet and helicopter overnight, Ukraine's drone chief says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russians lost naval missile carrier, fighter jet and helicopter overnight, Ukraine's drone chief says

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck Russian military assets overnight on September 8-9, reportedly destroying naval missile carriers in Novorossiysk, an Su-33 fighter jet and an Mi-8 helicopter in Anapa, and two radar systems near Gelendzhik. These strikes follow previous Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields and air defense assets in late August.

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Rubio: Roadmap for resuming Ukraine-Russia talks could be drawn up in the coming weeks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Rubio: Roadmap for resuming Ukraine-Russia talks could be drawn up in the coming weeks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a roadmap for resuming Russia-Ukraine negotiations could be developed in the coming weeks following substantive talks involving US special envoys in Moscow and Kyiv. Rubio cautioned that significant compromises have not yet been made by either side, but expressed cautious optimism about paving the way for US-mediated discussions.

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Berlin urges Ukraine to purchase more weapons from German companies
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Berlin urges Ukraine to purchase more weapons from German companies

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to increase weapons orders from German defense companies, stating that while Germany is the largest financial and military donor, German firms are not sufficiently benefiting. Wadephul expressed dissatisfaction with the current volume of orders and requested Kyiv review procurement to improve the situation, despite Germany's ongoing support including drone production and missile transfers.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missiles, Banderol loitering munitions and 196 drones: 165 UAVs downed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missiles, Banderol loitering munitions and 196 drones: 165 UAVs downed

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S8000 Banderol loitering munitions, and 196 drones since the evening of September 8. Ukrainian air defence destroyed 165 drones, but missile and UAV strikes were recorded at 23 locations, with debris found at four, as the attack continued into September 9.

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Battlefield sees 263 clashes over past day – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Battlefield sees 263 clashes over past day – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, 263 combat clashes occurred across Ukrainian fronts, with Ukrainian forces repelling numerous Russian assaults and striking Russian personnel concentrations and equipment. The Ukrainian General Staff reported 79 Russian airstrikes and over 9,000 drone deployments, indicating sustained Russian offensive pressure across multiple sectors.

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