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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.

This reporting flow is updated continuously from verified sources, ensuring high-fidelity intelligence regarding the ongoing operations, diplomatic efforts, and humanitarian situations on the ground.

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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
Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?

A shootout occurred on Wednesday morning in Kyiv between Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU), wounding at least three security officials. The incident reportedly began after the SBU detained Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), a HUR subordinate, with President Zelenskyy calling the event "disgraceful" and demanding accountability.

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Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift

On August 1, an explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow reportedly targeting Russian Aerospace Forces chief Aleksandr Chayko killed at least five people, with the Kremlin blaming Ukraine. This incident follows a pattern of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes aimed at Russia's space infrastructure, including facilities in Dubna and Crimea, which analysts suggest could disrupt both military and civilian space programs.

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Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Russian Kasta radar worth at least US$60m
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Russian Kasta radar worth at least US$60m

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Kasta-2E2 radar station near Vyshneve in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on September 1, confirmed the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Objective control verified that attack drones hit the radar's antenna and equipment vehicle, disabling a system valued at a minimum of US$60 million, designed to detect low-altitude aerial assets.

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Putin complains that West is "silent" after Zelenskyy warns of dangers of flying over Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Putin complains that West is "silent" after Zelenskyy warns of dangers of flying over Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western partners for their silence following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning that Russia's airspace is no longer safe for civil aviation. Putin characterized Ukraine's actions as state terrorism that complicates peace talks and stated that Western allies enabling these actions are becoming accomplices.

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Deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps claims Ukraine's Security Service tried to use his testimony to discredit head of President's Office
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps claims Ukraine's Security Service tried to use his testimony to discredit head of President's Office

Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, claimed on September 3rd that Ukraine's Security Service abducted him on August 23rd and subjected him to pressure to discredit Dmytro Ivanov and Kyrylo Budanov. The RVC later released CCTV footage showing individuals attempting to enter Kaplunov's apartment, which they allege was an effort by the SSU to plant evidence.

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Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian BK-16 boat and electronic warfare system
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian BK-16 boat and electronic warfare system

Ukraine's defense forces struck a Russian BK-16 landing craft and a Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system near Sevastopol, Crimea, on September 2-3. Additional strikes targeted a UAV command post in Crimea and depots in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts, with damage assessments ongoing for all targets.

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Information campaign launched to discredit military intelligence, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Information campaign launched to discredit military intelligence, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence says

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU) announced on Telegram that a disinformation campaign is being launched to discredit the agency and its units, involving media outlets and bloggers with questionable reputations. The DIU urged the public to trust only verified official sources and warned journalists against distributing unverified information, dubious information.

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Ukraine's Defence Ministry increases number of codified weapons and military equipment by more than 500 in one year
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Ukraine's Defence Ministry increases number of codified weapons and military equipment by more than 500 in one year

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence authorized 1,526 new weapons and military equipment items for its forces in the first eight months of 2026, a 543-item increase from the same period last year. The share of Ukrainian-made products rose to nearly 91%, with a significant number of long-range drones and other advanced systems being codified.

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Intelligence, drones and air defence: Germany steps up military support for Ukraine after Russian attack in Leipzig
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Intelligence, drones and air defence: Germany steps up military support for Ukraine after Russian attack in Leipzig

Germany plans to increase military support for Ukraine, including thousands of attack drones and IRIS-T missiles, following its conclusion that Russia was responsible for a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. This enhanced support will involve strengthening cooperation between German and Ukrainian intelligence services, with new German legislation expected to grant the BND greater powers to conduct "active measures" against attackers.

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Putin: Ukraine and Russia should be first to negotiate an end to war
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Putin: Ukraine and Russia should be first to negotiate an end to war

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia and Ukraine should be the primary parties to negotiate an end to the war. Putin also reiterated his claim that statements about making Russian airspace unsafe could be considered state terrorism, which he believes complicates potential negotiations.

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Deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps describes detention in secret prison, where he was threatened with "disappearing forever"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps describes detention in secret prison, where he was threatened with "disappearing forever"

Stepan Kaplunov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, described his abduction on August 23 by Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) officers and subsequent detention in a secret prison where he was threatened with 'disappearing forever.' Under psychological pressure, Kaplunov falsely admitted to links with the Russian FSB, attributing them to his commander, before being released after nine days.

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Moldova records rise in attempts to recruit its citizens for sabotage abroad
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Moldova records rise in attempts to recruit its citizens for sabotage abroad

Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service has recorded a rise in attempts to recruit its citizens for sabotage activities abroad, primarily targeting Ukraine. These recruitment efforts, often initiated via Telegram with small monetary incentives, are being addressed through joint counter-operations with Ukrainian law enforcement.

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Russia strikes Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical warehouse: losses could reach billions
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russia strikes Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical warehouse: losses could reach billions

Russian forces damaged the Biocon logistics complex, one of Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical warehouses, in Kyiv Oblast's Boryspilskyi District on September 3. Sources in the pharmaceutical market estimate potential losses from the strike could reach billions of hryvnias, continuing a pattern of Russian attacks on logistics infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy offers Zaporizhzhia Oblast head Fedorov post as head of Agency for Restoration
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Zelenskyy offers Zaporizhzhia Oblast head Fedorov post as head of Agency for Restoration

President Zelenskyy has offered Ivan Fedorov, the current head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, the position of head of the Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine. Fedorov stated he would continue to oversee Zaporizhzhia Oblast while scaling up his experience nationally, though no official decision on the appointment has been made.

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Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 drones overnight, 135 shot down
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 drones overnight, 135 shot down

Russia launched 163 drones, including Shahed, S8000, Bandеrol, and Gerbera types, from multiple locations in Russia and occupied Crimea on the night of September 2-3. Ukrainian air defense forces reported destroying or jamming 135 of these aerial assets by 08:30, with hits recorded at 15 locations and debris falling at four.

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ – Zelenskyy furious after shootout between Kyiv’s spy services
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ – Zelenskyy furious after shootout between Kyiv’s spy services

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the SBU and GUR intelligence services after a shootout in Kyiv reportedly injured three officers, calling the incident "absolutely shameful" and firing a senior SBU officer. This internal conflict occurred amidst ongoing Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.

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Apartment building catches fire after Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Apartment building catches fire after Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia – video

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of September 3-4, causing a fire in a high-rise residential building via a drone strike. Information regarding casualties and the full extent of the damage is currently being confirmed following the incident, which occurred after an air-raid warning was issued for the city.

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Trump says he will demand money from Europe for Ukraine aid provided under Biden
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Trump says he will demand money from Europe for Ukraine aid provided under Biden

Former US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he intends to seek reimbursement from European nations for US aid provided to Ukraine under the Biden administration. Trump claimed that hundreds of billions of dollars in aid were given to Ukraine and NATO "free of charge" that Europe should have paid for.

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Security Service-Defence Intelligence standoff in Kyiv: two servicemen served with notices of suspicion
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Security Service-Defence Intelligence standoff in Kyiv: two servicemen served with notices of suspicion

Two servicemen, one from Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) and another from Defence Intelligence (DIU), have been served with suspicion notices following a confrontation involving firearms in Kyiv on September 1-2. The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, which is reportedly linked to the disappearance and subsequent reappearance of a DIU Russian Volunteer Corps serviceman, with the Prosecutor General ordering forensic examinations to clarify the events.

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Russians strike Coca-Cola plant in Kyiv Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russians strike Coca-Cola plant in Kyiv Oblast

A Russian drone strike targeted the Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine plant in Velyka Dymerka, Kyiv Oblast, hitting warehouses containing finished products and causing a fire. Local Telegram channels posted footage of heavy smoke, and while official confirmation is pending, initial reports indicate no casualties from the attack.

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