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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
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Iran grip on trade is a potent weapon , but it has an expiry date | US - Israel war on Iran
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aljazeera.com
center61d ago

Iran grip on trade is a potent weapon , but it has an expiry date | US - Israel war on Iran

Iran has significantly disrupted commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel traffic and tonnage falling approximately 96 percent since February 28, 2025, compared to the previous year. This sustained disruption, leveraging "weaponised interdependence" over a critical global trade node, allows Tehran to exert pressure on various global audiences and potentially convert this leverage into political gains, though its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

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Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
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Al Jazeera
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, while Ukrainian officials claimed Russian forces suffered 42,800 casualties that month, the highest rate this year. Ukraine has renewed its 40-day air strike campaign targeting Russian military production and energy infrastructure, with the SBU reporting strikes on 14 refineries and four airfields.

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Blinded by War: documenting the aftermath of injury in Ukraine – photo essay
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The Guardian Europe
left62d ago

Blinded by War: documenting the aftermath of injury in Ukraine – photo essay

Since 2025, Paula Bronstein has been photographing wounded Ukrainian servicemen as they learn to live with the loss of sight, hearing and limbsFor more than four decades, the US photojournalist Paula Bronstein has travelled to places overlooked by the wider world, including countries scarred by war, such as Afghanistan and Ukraine. Bronstein says her life’s mission has been to “bear witness to critical moments” and to “create images that evoke true empathy in others”.

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Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left62d ago

Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's intention to develop its own anti-ballistic missile defense system and ballistic missiles, aiming for concrete results by 2026-2027 while seeking partner components. This comes as Ukraine mourns 17 civilians killed in a recent Russian missile and drone attack, and as the UN notes an alarming increase in civilian casualties attributed to escalating Russian aerial strikes.

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Newscast - Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression ?
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bbc.co.uk
center61d ago

Newscast - Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression ?

Overnight Russian strikes killed 21 people in Kyiv, with Ukraine's air defenses failing to intercept any of the 24 ballistic missiles launched, while Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian oil refineries and factories. This escalation follows a week of deadly strikes on infrastructure in both countries, prompting President Zelenskyy to appeal for more missile interceptors.

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Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
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BBC Europe
center62d ago

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory

Ukraine reported striking two oil refineries, Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos, deep within Russian territory using naval drones and vessels, with the latter reportedly suffering significant fires. These attacks, aimed at limiting Russian war financing, occurred as both sides intensify strikes on energy infrastructure amid a largely static front line.

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Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones
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Al Jazeera
center63d ago

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones

Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions overnight, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted 605 Ukrainian drones. The attacks also wounded at least 19 people and damaged a foreign-flagged ship in Odesa, as Ukraine reported hitting two Russian oil refineries.

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Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
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The Guardian Europe
left63d ago

Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production

Nato is urgently working to supply Ukraine with air defence systems after a Russian ballistic missile attack killed 17 people and Kyiv failed to intercept any, while President Zelenskyy warned of increased Russian missile production. Ukraine faces an acute shortage of interceptor missiles, partly due to Middle East conflict demands, prompting calls for faster Western aid and potential production licenses.

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Ukraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defence
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The Guardian Europe
left63d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defence

Ukraine is exploring a lower-cost Patriot interceptor missile project with Lockheed Martin, potentially involving component production in Ukraine and assembly in Germany, as Russia intensifies missile attacks. Meanwhile, a drone attack damaged facilities at Russia's Saratov oil refinery, halting crude oil processing for an estimated two to three weeks.

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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
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BBC Europe
center63d ago

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Russia launched 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles across Ukraine overnight, resulting in 21 fatalities and dozens of injuries, with Kyiv's air defenses unable to intercept many of the ballistic missiles. The attack caused significant damage to residential areas, including a home near Kyiv, leaving residents describing it as the 'scariest night' of the war.

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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
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BBC Europe
center63d ago

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

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Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17
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The Guardian Europe
left63d ago

Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed allies for insufficient air defence supplies after a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 civilians and injured dozens more. Zelenskyy stated that the failure to intercept ballistic missiles, which destroyed civilian facilities including a brewing company and warehouses, highlights the urgent need for more Patriot interceptors and sanctions on Russia's missile production.

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Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
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The Guardian Europe
left63d ago

Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg on Wednesday, with his bodyguard killed in the blast. This incident highlights Ukraine's continued ability to conduct clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory against figures supporting the war effort.

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Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors
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BBC Europe
center64d ago

Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors

Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 17 people and injuring 45 in Kyiv and the surrounding region, with President Zelensky stating that more interceptors could have saved lives. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 98 drones but did not intercept the ballistic missiles, while the Russian Defence Ministry claimed strikes targeted logistics hubs and supply centers.

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Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors
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Al Jazeera
center64d ago

Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors

Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas using 24 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 115 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and striking civilian business facilities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the "horrific casualties and destruction" were a direct result of the country's shortage of Western-supplied missile interceptors.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians
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The Guardian Europe
left64d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians

A Russian soldier in Sevastopol, Crimea, killed one comrade and three civilians before wounding three others, with the attacker subsequently arrested. Meanwhile, Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed one person and injured 12, while Ukrainian drones targeted warehouses across Russia, including facilities run by Wildberries and Lenta.

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Game of drones: inside the 7 August Guardian Weekly
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The Guardian Europe
left63d ago

Game of drones: inside the 7 August Guardian Weekly

Behind the scenes with Ukraine’s sky commanders. Plus: Chaos on the streets of CeutaGet the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressWhen Vladimir Putin sent his tanks over the Ukrainian border to seize Kyiv in February 2022, it’s unlikely he evisaged the mess he finds himself in today.

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Russian missile attack kills 14, injures 27 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region
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Al Jazeera
center64d ago

Russian missile attack kills 14, injures 27 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early Wednesday morning killed one person and injured 12, according to the city's military administration. In the surrounding Kyiv region, another person was killed and 21 injured, with search and rescue operations ongoing amid calls for more air defence interceptors.

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Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack
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BBC Europe
center64d ago

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A 52-year-old Ukrainian vegetable seller, Yuriy, survived a drone attack in Kherson, sustaining shrapnel wounds and a concussion after being targeted in what is known as a 'human safari' tactic. The incident, captured on video shared by President Zelensky, highlights the use of drones against civilians near front lines, a practice Russia denies intentionally employing.

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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
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BBC Europe
center64d ago

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

A Russian drone pursued and attacked a civilian street vendor in the Kherson region, causing shrapnel wounds and trauma, according to Ukrainian officials who shared video of the incident. Ukrainian officials described the attack as a "human safari" and a "barbaric war crime," demanding international condemnation of what they called a deliberate Russian strategy to intimidate civilians.

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