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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 INTELLIGENCE1,850 verified articles
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
center60d 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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Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
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The Guardian Europe
left60d ago

Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism

Russian nationals Nikita and Olga Belov, who fled to Finland in 2022 due to pro-Ukrainian activism, face deportation despite claims of facing arrest and torture in Russia. The Finnish Immigration Service has denied their asylum claims, deeming there is no "real risk" upon return, leaving the mother and son awaiting a final decision that could lead to their removal within weeks.

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Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns about Russian escalation
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Al Jazeera
center60d ago

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns about Russian escalation

A drone exploded near Bulgaria's border with Romania and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on Saturday, with no casualties reported. Separately, two drones were spotted at a German military base in Mechernich on Thursday, and another was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport, raising concerns about Russian escalation entangling NATO nations.

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Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
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Al Jazeera
center61d ago

Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child

Russian strikes on Saturday hit three locations in the Boryspil district near Kyiv, killing three people, including a child, and wounding three more, according to regional administration head Tymur Tkachenko. The attack highlights Ukraine's air defence shortfalls against fast-moving ballistic missiles, occurring as the US Senate passed new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.

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Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border
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The Guardian Europe
left61d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Ekaterinburg, over 2,000km from the border, causing a fire but no reported injuries among the 800 evacuated workers. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed at least five people in Ukraine's Brovary and Dnipropetrovsk regions, and two in Russian-occupied Crimea, as diplomatic efforts continued with Ukraine's president visiting Serbia.

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US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center61d ago

US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war

The US Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill on Friday, imposing 100 percent tariffs on Russian oil and gas imports and targeting maritime networks used to evade embargoes. This legislation, named the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," now heads to the House of Representatives, with proponents stating it aims to pressure Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
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Al Jazeera
center60d ago

Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade, where both leaders pledged to finalize a free trade agreement by year-end and Serbia committed to aiding Ukraine's reconstruction and energy sector. The meeting marked Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia, highlighting deepening economic ties despite Belgrade's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia.

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US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
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theguardian.com
left61d ago

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

The US Senate overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act by an 86-11 vote on Friday, imposing new sanctions and tariffs on Russia and countries importing its oil. This bipartisan measure, championed by the late Senator Graham, now moves to the House of Representatives and aims to further pressure Russia's economy and war funding.

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Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
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Al Jazeera
center61d ago

Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant

Russian attacks across Ukraine on Friday killed at least six people in Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions, while Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries facilities in Yekaterinburg. The ongoing exchange of strikes highlights the increasing targeting of economic and energy infrastructure by both sides, with Ukraine also reporting hits on Russian oil and gas production facilities.

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Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
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aljazeera.com
center61d ago

Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up

Russia unleashed a record 8,300 glide bombs on Ukraine in July, according to Kyiv's defence ministry, while the Ukrainian General Staff claimed Russian forces suffered 42,800 casualties that month. This escalation in Russian aerial attacks coincides with Ukraine's renewed air campaign targeting Russian military production and energy infrastructure.

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