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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
Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center65d ago

Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine

Overnight long-range strikes killed at least five people in Russia and four in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian drone hitting a Moscow region warehouse and Russian forces striking Sumy and Mykolaiv. These escalating attacks beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both nations.

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Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
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BBC Europe
center65d ago

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

A Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse near Moscow overnight killed at least five people and injured 10, with local officials identifying the facility as belonging to Wildberries. This strike occurred as Russia reported intercepting 320 drones and also launched attacks across Ukraine, including strikes on Mykolaiv and Sumy that killed at least four civilians.

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Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
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The Guardian Europe
left65d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato

Ukraine's former top military commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated on Monday that Ukraine does not meet the military standards to join NATO, citing outdated doctrines and development levels. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks on a Black Sea resort and Crimea killed 11 people, according to Russian officials, who also blamed Ukraine for a Moscow restaurant bombing that killed five.

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‘The war leaked into every lesson’: learning Ukrainian in a country under siege
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The Guardian Europe
left65d ago

‘The war leaked into every lesson’: learning Ukrainian in a country under siege

Soon after my first visit to Ukraine four years ago, I began language lessons. It taught me more than I ever expectedAlmost as soon as I returned from my first reporting trip to Ukraine, in October 2022, I decided to start Ukrainian lessons.

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea resort and Crimea kill 11, Russia claims
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The Guardian Europe
left65d ago

Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea resort and Crimea kill 11, Russia claims

An explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow on Saturday evening killed five people and injured 19, with Russian authorities accusing Kyiv of carrying out the attack. Reports suggest the blast, which killed the daughter and son-in-law of aerospace forces commander Col Gen Alexander Chaiko, may have been intended for him, though he reportedly escaped unharmed.

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Russian anti - war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled the country
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bbc.co.uk
center65d ago

Russian anti - war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled the country

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin announced he has fled Russia and is currently in Paris, France, after being declared a "foreign agent" last month. Nadezhdin, who attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the last presidential election, stated he needs time to determine his next steps following his departure from Russia.

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Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent
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The Guardian Europe
left65d ago

Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent

Prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin fled to Paris, stating he is "alive and free" but not currently in Russia. This departure follows his brief detention, designation as a "foreign agent," and disqualification from upcoming parliamentary elections amid a broader crackdown on dissent.

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At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
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Al Jazeera
center65d ago

At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks

At least 17 people were killed in cross-border attacks as Ukraine targeted Russia's Krasnodar region and occupied Crimea, while Russia struck a gas station in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Russian forces also claimed to have captured two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv region amid ongoing exchanges of fire.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia
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The Guardian Europe
left66d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Samara region and the Udmurtia region, resulting in at least three deaths, while Russian attacks killed at least five people across Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. The ongoing exchange of strikes highlights continued efforts by both sides to disrupt critical infrastructure and inflict casualties.

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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
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BBC Europe
center66d ago

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Ukraine conducted overnight strikes targeting the Engels airfield and a major oil refinery in Russia's Saratov region, along with an oil depot in Kaluga and a drone launch site in Bryansk. Russia reported eight deaths from Ukrainian strikes and claimed to have shot down 635 drones, while Ukraine stated the Engels airfield attack caused a blaze and damaged civilian infrastructure.

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Moscow bomb kills at least three as device carried by woman explodes
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The Guardian Europe
left66d ago

Moscow bomb kills at least three as device carried by woman explodes

A homemade bomb carried by a woman exploded near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, killing three people and injuring at least 21, according to police and RIA Novosti. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, with unverified social media reports suggesting a senior military commander may have been the intended target, though Kyiv has not commented.

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DW News
center67d ago

Poland: Prime Minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned rising anti-Ukrainian violence across Poland on Tuesday, calling for a resolute fight against thugs and hooligans who have received political support. Tusk's remarks followed a brutal assault on a Ukrainian man and his girlfriend in Wroclaw, highlighting a growing climate of hate against Ukrainian refugees and workers in Poland.

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‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia
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The Guardian Europe
left67d ago

‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia

On July 21, Ukrainian forces launched long-range drones, each carrying 50-100kg of explosives, targeting Crimea and hitting a 110kV electricity substation in Alushta. These strikes are part of Ukraine's campaign to disrupt the region's power and logistics networks, demonstrating the country's growing drone warfare capabilities.

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Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on three Russian oil refineries and sanctioned ship
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The Guardian Europe
left67d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on three Russian oil refineries and sanctioned ship

On Saturday, Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan republic and sank the sanctioned container ship Yanina in the Black Sea, President Zelenskyy stated. These strikes, along with ongoing power disruptions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and damage to Lithuania's embassy in Kyiv, highlight Ukraine's campaign to disrupt Russian war efforts and bring the conflict deeper into Russian-controlled territory.

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Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship
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BBC Europe
center67d ago

Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship

Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv on Saturday morning killed at least nine people and injured 28, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks, which partially destroyed residential buildings and caused power outages, underscore Ukraine's urgent need for advanced air defense systems like Patriot interceptors, especially following recent escalations in Russian aerial assaults.

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DW News
center68d ago

War in Ukraine: Why Crimea has become a strategic target

Ukrainian forces are intensifying attacks on Crimea using long-range drones to disrupt Russian supply lines via the M14 highway and targeting shadow fleet ships and energy facilities. Commander Robert Brovdi claims 196 Russian ships and over 100 energy facilities have been hit in the past month, contributing to widespread power and fuel shortages impacting both military and civilian populations on the peninsula.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv missile attack kills at least nine as Zelenskyy seeks attack role for Starlink
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The Guardian Europe
left68d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv missile attack kills at least nine as Zelenskyy seeks attack role for Starlink

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding over a dozen, according to the city's military administration. The attack occurred as President Zelenskyy urged US officials to permit Starlink use for guiding strikes inside Russia, while President Trump indicated reluctance to license Patriot missile technology to Ukraine.

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Russian missile attacks kill at least nine in Ukraine’s Kyiv
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Russian missile attacks kill at least nine in Ukraine’s Kyiv

Russian missile attacks on Kyiv early Saturday killed at least three people and injured 15, with explosions reported across multiple districts and fires breaking out in damaged buildings. The strikes occurred amid Ukraine's ongoing shortage of air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to continue pressing allies for increased military support.

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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
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bbc.co.uk
center67d ago

Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

A homemade bomb detonated at a Moscow restaurant on Kudrinskaya square around 20:00 local time, killing at least three people and injuring 15. Investigators stated a woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard before the explosion, with both dying in the blast, and roads near the scene were briefly closed.

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Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion

Poland summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday after confirming a Russian Kh-101 missile, produced near Moscow in the second quarter of 2024, had entered Polish airspace and landed in Tarnawa Kolonia on Thursday. The incident, which caused no casualties, underscores fears of the war in Ukraine spilling into NATO territory and suggests Russia's wartime missile stockpiles may be depleted.

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