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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
Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?
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Al Jazeera
center57d ago

Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Friday, causing smoke plumes amid gunfire from security guards. This attack on Russia's largest online retailer, which Kyiv claims supplies military items, is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to bring the war's impact home to Russia's economy and population.

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Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center57d ago

Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine

Overnight drone attacks by Russia and Ukraine killed four people in Ukraine's Kherson and Russia's Novorossiysk, with damage reported to buildings and infrastructure in both locations. Ukrainian jet-powered drones targeted Novorossiysk's naval base and port infrastructure, while Russian Shahed drones struck Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, damaging homes and infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
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Al Jazeera
center57d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy also accused Russia of planning a new mobilization following its upcoming parliamentary elections, while separately, former US Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention.

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Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack
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The Guardian Europe
left57d ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, killing seven civilian workers at a Metinvest steel plant in Zaporizhzhia and three more in Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Orsk, Russia. President Zelenskyy stated Russia is preparing for escalation by increasing missile production, using North Korean equipment, and planning new troop mobilizations, while also presenting proposals to US negotiators for ending the war.

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Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
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BBC Europe
center57d ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six and injured 19. The attacks, which also targeted industrial facilities and infrastructure, occurred amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory, including a major hit on Wildberries warehouses in Voronezh.

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DW News
center57d ago

Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country's defenses

A Ukrainian-manufactured Maya decoy drone carrying explosives entered Bulgarian airspace on Saturday, exploding near the village of Kardam approximately 100 meters from the Romanian border. While officials confirmed the incident was not deliberate, the airspace breach highlighted Bulgaria's insufficient anti-drone capabilities, prompting calls for rapid acquisition of new defense systems.

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‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center57d ago

‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war

A quadcopter drone carrying explosives crashed at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4 after failing to detonate on a Ukrainian cargo plane, prompting fears of Russian operations across Europe. Analysts suggest the incident is part of a wider Russian hybrid warfare campaign to test NATO air defense vulnerabilities and sow panic.

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Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live
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The Guardian Asia
left57d ago

Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live

Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials saidSpanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insisted that Madrid had it all under control despite “the most unique and complex” border arrangements there. He said Spain was in direct dialogue with the Moroccan authorities on how to prevent another border crisis.

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Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end
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Al Jazeera
center58d ago

Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end

Ukraine's 40-day campaign of long-range missile strikes aimed at influencing Russia to end the war has failed to achieve its objectives, resulting in a brutal Russian response that has devastated Ukrainian infrastructure and ports. The campaign's failure leaves Kyiv facing continued devastation or negotiations on Russian terms, with dwindling air defence stocks and an uncertain future regarding US support.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war
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The Guardian Europe
left58d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war

Russia's supreme court banned the Yabloko party's federal candidates from standing in September's elections, upholding a suit that removed the last anti-war voting option on the ballot. Meanwhile, Russian missile strikes killed five in Zaporizhzhia and set warehouses ablaze in Kyiv, while a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed after a missile misfired.

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Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote
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Al Jazeera
center58d ago

Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

Russia's Supreme Court barred the Yabloko party, the only registered political group opposing the war in Ukraine, from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections. The court upheld a suit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party alleging undeclared campaign support, a decision Yabloko's leader called an unconstitutional attack on freedom of thought.

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Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
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The Guardian Europe
left58d ago

Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13

Ukrainian drones struck the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, approximately 1,200km from the border, killing at least 13 people and hitting a hostel, according to local officials. This strike, part of Ukraine's campaign to degrade Russia's military potential, represents one of the deadliest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russian territory since the 2022 invasion.

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At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
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BBC Europe
center58d ago

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia

At least 13 people, including one child, were killed and 75 injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, officials reported. The attack, which targeted industrial facilities and residential areas over several hours, represents one of the deadliest single strikes on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion began.

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Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left58d ago

Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire ⁠broke ⁠out ​at an ⁠industrial facility in ⁠Russia’s ​Tyumen ‌region ‌in Siberia ‌after several drones fell on it, ‌Tyumen region ​governor Alexander Moor ⁠said ​on his Telegram ​channel. This is reported by Reuters.

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‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses
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Al Jazeera
center58d ago

‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses

Ukraine's Kairos Battalion is launching long-range, domestically produced drones, some striking targets over 2,500km inside Russia, including oil refineries and online retailers like Wildberries. Kyiv officials frame these strikes as 'long-range sanctions' aimed at inflicting fear, economic losses, and making Russians feel the war's reality.

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‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war

Ukrainian ground robots, like the Murakha, are being deployed for missions including ammunition delivery, capturing enemy positions, and kamikaze attacks, with pilots operating them remotely from bunkers. These robots represent a significant technological shift in warfare, reducing human risk and potentially changing the nature of front-line combat.

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Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left59d ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia, an increase from previous estimates, and called on South Korea to provide air defense support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Kharkiv killed two and injured 13, while Ukrainian drones struck targets in Russia's Belgorod and Novorossiysk regions.

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Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa

Russian forces killed at least two civilians in Kharkiv and one in Kherson overnight, while also wounding nine in Pavlohrad and eight in Odesa. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of targeting global food security with attacks on Odesa's port infrastructure, which sustained damage and power outages.

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Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left60d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine

Turkey's foreign minister called for a moratorium on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine following strikes on civilian and Turkish-flagged ships, while Russia's Defence Ministry claimed strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels. Ukraine denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone incident near a gas pipeline, and President Zelenskyy warned of a winter without working thermal power plants due to Russian strikes.

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Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan’s return to Ireland ends global game of cat-and-mouse
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The Guardian Europe
left59d ago

Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan’s return to Ireland ends global game of cat-and-mouse

Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday to face charges of directing organised crime in Dublin. The 49-year-old, accused of leading a cartel controlling a third of Europe's cocaine supply, is expected to be taken to Portlaoise prison.

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