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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
Security Service of Ukraine releases video in which deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps admits links to FSB; lawyer claims he was under duress
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Security Service of Ukraine releases video in which deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps admits links to FSB; lawyer claims he was under duress

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) released a video showing Stepan Kaplunov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), admitting contact with Russian FSB agents allegedly tasked with planning assassinations. Kaplunov's lawyer claims the video was recorded under duress and threats following his abduction, which the RVC reported on September 1st.

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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
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BBC Europe
center35d ago

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines that Russian airspace is becoming dangerous due to escalating drone operations, urging them to avoid it. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by calling Zelensky's comments a 'state terrorism' and vowed to continue attacks on Ukraine, while aviation analysts predict increased drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.

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Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Russian airspace unsafe for commercial airlines due to increased Ukrainian drone activity, notifying the International Civil Aviation Organization. This warning comes as Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

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Ukraine officially informs ICAO that Russian airspace is dangerous for civil aviation
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Ukraine officially informs ICAO that Russian airspace is dangerous for civil aviation

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha officially informed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that Russian airspace is dangerous for civil aviation due to increased military activity stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This notification urges all airlines and governments to exercise caution and avoid Russian airspace, citing Russia's deliberate disregard for existing threats and potential for unintended incidents.

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Ukraine's commander-in-chief outlines his principles for leading Armed Forces
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Ukraine's commander-in-chief outlines his principles for leading Armed Forces

Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has released a document setting out priorities and requirements for leading Ukraine's Armed Forces.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines
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The Guardian Europe
left36d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned airlines against using Russian airspace, stating it would become unsafe due to widespread Ukrainian drone activity, prompting a Russian response calling it "state terrorism." Meanwhile, Russia deliberately targeted Ukraine's railway network, killing six employees in Kyiv, and Germany officially blamed Russia for a botched drone attack at Leipzig airport, leading to planned sanctions and diplomatic actions against Russian entities.

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Dozens of trains delayed due to Russian strikes
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Dozens of trains delayed due to Russian strikes

Dozens of passenger trains in Ukraine experienced delays ranging from three and a half to nearly 10 hours following Russian missile and drone strikes on September 2. Some trains are expected to arrive an average of two hours earlier than initially estimated, accounting for the ongoing security situation.

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Putin calls possibility of Russian strikes on UK "military secret"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center36d ago

Putin calls possibility of Russian strikes on UK "military secret"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any military facilities in Ukraine, including hypothetical British ones, are legitimate targets for Russian forces. When asked about potential strikes on UK defense industry facilities on British territory, Putin described the possibility as a "military secret."

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Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
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The Guardian Europe
left36d ago

Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase

Russia deliberately targeted Ukraine's railway network on Tuesday, killing six railway employees in a ballistic missile strike on a locomotive depot in Kyiv and hitting other rail facilities during a massive bombardment. This escalation, part of a six-day assault on the capital, aims to disrupt daily life and logistics, with 58 railway staff killed and 318 injured since the invasion began.

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Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv
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The Guardian Europe
left36d ago

Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv

At least 12 people were killed in and around Kyiv overnight during Russia's sixth consecutive night of drone and missile attacks, with seven killed at a railway depot and four in Boryspil. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia is exploiting insufficient air defense capabilities, particularly a shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors, to inflict maximum civilian casualties.

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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
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BBC Europe
center36d ago

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to end the war in Ukraine, stating that conflict pushes humanity back while peace offers hope. This appeal aligns with India's policy of strategic autonomy and does not signal a shift in its neutral stance, though it is unlikely to alter Putin's calculations given Russia's continued military focus.

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Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
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BBC Europe
center36d ago

Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions overnight killed at least 12 people, including six railway workers, and injured 20 others. The attacks, which Ukraine's President Zelensky stated involved numerous drones and ballistic missiles, mark the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the capital, aiming to exhaust air defenses and lower morale.

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Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
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Al Jazeera
center36d ago

Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight killed at least 12 people and wounded 21, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks, which Ukraine's president denounced as "Russian terror," coincided with an EU meeting in Ireland focused on bolstering Ukraine's air defense capabilities amid shortages.

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Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
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The Guardian Europe
left37d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia is possible until its war in Ukraine ends, while Britain doubled penalties for sanctions breaches to 100% and issued an alert targeting a Kremlin-backed network. Meanwhile, Russian air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Tuesday killed four people and injured more than a dozen, with Ukraine reporting it is developing faster interceptor drones to counter Russia's increased drone usage.

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Russian drone kills utility worker and injures two children in Kherson
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Ukrainska Pravda
center36d ago

Russian drone kills utility worker and injures two children in Kherson

A Russian drone attack on Kherson's Korabelnyi district on Tuesday killed a 43-year-old municipal utility worker and injured a second worker and two children aged 2 and 12. The initial attack occurred around 12:00, with a second drone strike reported at 13:40, resulting in blast injuries for the children who are in moderate condition.

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EU points out that €90bn loan will cover only two-thirds of Ukraine's needs
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Ukrainska Pravda
center36d ago

EU points out that €90bn loan will cover only two-thirds of Ukraine's needs

The European Union's €90 billion loan for Ukraine in 2026-2027 is designed to cover two-thirds of the country's budgetary and defense needs, with the EU focused on disbursing these funds. The remaining third of Ukraine's needs cannot be covered by the EU, prompting calls for partners to step in, while disbursements remain linked to ongoing reforms within Ukraine.

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EU ambassador says she now sleeps in bathroom due to Russian attacks on Kyiv
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Ukrainska Pravda
center36d ago

EU ambassador says she now sleeps in bathroom due to Russian attacks on Kyiv

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated she now sleeps in her hotel bathroom due to the intensity of Russian attacks on Kyiv. She described the ongoing strikes as exhausting and stressful for the country, emphasizing that Ukrainians need to be able to sleep.

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Ukrainian government introduces austerity measures – PM Koretskyi
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Ukrainska Pravda
center36d ago

Ukrainian government introduces austerity measures – PM Koretskyi

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced austerity measures on non-defense budget funds, identifying UAH 70 billion (approximately US$1.6 billion) in savings to be reallocated to defense needs. The government stated that social commitments, including pensions and public sector salaries, will be met while urging parliamentary participation in drafting the 2027 state budget.

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General Staff: Ukrainian forces strike UAV launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea
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Ukrainska Pravda
center37d ago

General Staff: Ukrainian forces strike UAV launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea

Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on August 31 and the night of September 1 against Russian military targets, including UAV launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea, a communications hub in Myrne, and a fuel depot in Belgorod Oblast. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that operations against key enemy military targets are ongoing, with damage assessments underway for the strikes.

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Zelenskyy: Russia kills 12 Ukrainians and foreign national in overnight attack
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Ukrainska Pravda
center37d ago

Zelenskyy: Russia kills 12 Ukrainians and foreign national in overnight attack

President Zelenskyy reported that Russian attacks on the night of August 31-September 1 killed 12 people, including an Indian national, and injured dozens more across multiple Ukrainian cities and regions. The strikes, which utilized numerous drones and ballistic missiles, damaged residential buildings, businesses, and export infrastructure, with rescue efforts ongoing and Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for increased air defense capabilities.

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