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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 INTELLIGENCE1,839 verified articles
EU ministers to discuss enlargement and situation in Ukraine with Kyiv's EU integration official
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

EU ministers to discuss enlargement and situation in Ukraine with Kyiv's EU integration official

EU ministers will discuss enlargement prospects and the situation in Ukraine with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Vsevolod Chentsov at an informal summit in Ireland on September 4. Chentsov will brief his counterparts on the ongoing conflict, while ministers will also discuss safeguards for the accession process and democracy, with Ireland advancing the enlargement agenda.

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Zaporizhzhia Oblast head leaves his post to lead Restoration Agency
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Zaporizhzhia Oblast head leaves his post to lead Restoration Agency

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has relieved Ivan Fedorov of his duties as head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, appointing him to lead the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure. Fedorov stated he will continue to oversee Zaporizhzhia Oblast as co-chair of the Defence Council while scaling up his experience nationally.

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Ukrainian forces post video of strike on system used to launch Oniks and Zircon missiles in Crimea
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Ukrainian forces post video of strike on system used to launch Oniks and Zircon missiles in Crimea

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Group 13 special unit struck a Russian Bastion coastal defence missile system in occupied Crimea in August 2026, destroying or damaging two fuel tankers and a command-and-staff vehicle. This operation targeted a system capable of launching Zircon and Oniks missiles, which Russia has used against Ukraine.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with missile and 121 drones: 103 UAVs shot down or jammed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with missile and 121 drones: 103 UAVs shot down or jammed

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P missile and 121 drones launched from multiple locations since the evening of September 3. As of the morning of September 4, Ukrainian air defense systems reported downing or jamming 103 drones, with strikes recorded at 15 locations and the attack ongoing.

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When does rage help us, and when does it harm us? Ukraine has taught me the answers | Charlotte Higgins
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The Guardian Europe
left33d ago

When does rage help us, and when does it harm us? Ukraine has taught me the answers | Charlotte Higgins

Fury at Russia’s death and destruction has fuelled art, action and resistance. But eventually, rage’s fire is all-consumingTwice, I have heard Ukrainians perform Verdi’s Requiem.

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Battlefield sees 240 clashes over past day, including 38 on Pokrovsk front alone – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Battlefield sees 240 clashes over past day, including 38 on Pokrovsk front alone – Ukraine's General Staff

Ukraine's General Staff reported 240 combat clashes across the frontlines on September 3, with the Pokrovsk front experiencing the highest intensity with 38 Russian attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous assaults across multiple sectors, including 22 attacks on the South Slobozhanshchyna front and 38 on the Pokrovsk front.

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Over half of Germans support arms supplies to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Over half of Germans support arms supplies to Ukraine

A new ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll shows that 52% of Germans support arms supplies to Ukraine, while 42% believe the deliveries have gone too far.

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Europe calls out Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ in public. But how can it make Putin pay?
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The Guardian Europe
left34d ago

Europe calls out Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ in public. But how can it make Putin pay?

Across Europe, suspected Russian sabotage campaigns targeting Ukrainian support infrastructure have escalated, with recent incidents including a drone discovery at Germany's Leipzig airport and fires at defence facilities. European governments are increasingly identifying Moscow as the perpetrator but struggle to impose meaningful costs beyond diplomatic expulsions and sanctions, fearing escalation beyond conventional war.

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Russia loses 1,440 soldiers and more than 600 pieces of military equipment over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russia loses 1,440 soldiers and more than 600 pieces of military equipment over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,440 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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US Treasury secretary blames Ukraine for global rise in energy prices
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

US Treasury secretary blames Ukraine for global rise in energy prices

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are a key factor destabilizing global markets and driving up energy prices worldwide. Bessent made these remarks on Fox News, attributing the global energy shock partly to Ukraine's actions, while also defending direct engagement with Russian officials at the G20 summit.

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Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian air defence unit near Sochi – videos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian air defence unit near Sochi – videos

Ukraine's defence forces struck a Russian air defence unit near Sochi on the night of September 3-4, causing a fire at a military facility in the Sirius area. OSINT analysis of eyewitness videos indicates the target may have been an S-300 or S-400 system, with local residents reporting numerous explosions and a large fire.

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Ten injured in Ukraine as Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Ten injured in Ukraine as Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days

Ten people, including six medical personnel and a child, were injured in a Russian evening attack on Kyiv, damaging a residential building, while Ukraine's Naftogaz reported Russian strikes on its production sites. Separately, a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in Russian-controlled Horlivka killed one person and injured five, as President Zelenskyy announced upcoming talks with US envoys in Kyiv.

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Zelenskyy: Deputy heads of Security Service and Defence Intelligence to be dismissed over standoff between employees
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Zelenskyy: Deputy heads of Security Service and Defence Intelligence to be dismissed over standoff between employees

President Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of deputy heads of Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) and Defence Intelligence (DIU) following a shootout between employees of the two agencies in Kyiv. The incident, which occurred around September 2nd and is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation, is linked to the alleged abduction and subsequent confession of Russian Volunteer Corps deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov.

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Zelenskyy: Trump envoys to hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Zelenskyy: Trump envoys to hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on September 3 that envoys of the US President will visit Kyiv and Moscow for meetings. Zelenskyy stated that preparations are underway for the Kyiv meeting, which is expected in the coming days, emphasizing the importance of continued US engagement in the conflict.

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UK and France discuss launch of SCALP missile assembly in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

UK and France discuss launch of SCALP missile assembly in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed establishing assembly lines for SCALP missiles in Ukraine during a meeting at Downing Street. This initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities by utilizing French and British technologies to produce long-range missiles locally, reinforcing shared security interests.

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EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report
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The Guardian Europe
left34d ago

EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report

An official audit by the European Court of Auditors found the EU's ability to defend against a foreign invasion by 2030 remains in doubt due to reliance on the US and fragmented national defence systems. Despite increased spending and meeting an ammunition pledge to Ukraine, significant challenges persist, including industrial bottlenecks and a lack of strategic autonomy, making the 2030 defence readiness goal difficult to achieve.

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"A special place in the history of Russian lies": Ukrainian forces debunk fake news about "Vovchansk encirclement"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

"A special place in the history of Russian lies": Ukrainian forces debunk fake news about "Vovchansk encirclement"

Ukraine's 16th Army Corps refuted Russian MoD claims of encircling Vovchansk and capturing several settlements, stating no defensive positions have been lost in six months. The corps attributed these claims to Russian propaganda ahead of elections and noted that Russian forces attempting deep penetrations suffered significant losses over the past week.

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Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left34d ago

Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy

A shootout occurred in central Kyiv on Wednesday morning between officers of Ukraine's SBU and military intelligence (HUR), resulting in three HUR officers being injured and President Zelenskyy calling the incident "disgraceful." The clash reportedly stemmed from the SBU's arrest of a Russian national fighting for Ukraine under HUR supervision, who was allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence to assassinate individuals, though his lawyer claims the arrest video was coerced and the man has since been released.

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Russians damage one of World Health Organisation's main warehouses in Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russians damage one of World Health Organisation's main warehouses in Ukraine

Russian forces damaged a World Health Organisation warehouse in the Boryspil district of Kyiv Oblast during an attack on the night of September 2-3. No staff were injured, but the extent of damage and loss of medical supplies is still being assessed due to restricted access, with alternative storage facilities already secured.

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Putin says he strikes Ukraine so it "won't feel like" attacking his refineries
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Putin says he strikes Ukraine so it "won't feel like" attacking his refineries

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia conducts retaliatory strikes on Ukraine to deter Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, claiming air defenses repelled all drone assaults the night before last. Putin also asserted that damage to Russian oil refineries from Ukrainian strikes is not critical and that only 10% of repair work remains.

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