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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 INTELLIGENCE1,853 verified articles
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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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
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BBC Europe
center69d ago

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely struck a field in eastern Poland near Tarnawa Kolonia early Thursday, creating a 10-meter crater during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that recovered fragments strongly indicated the missile was Russian, though no casualties were reported in the incident which violated NATO airspace.

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At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
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BBC Europe
center69d ago

At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Radushne near Kryvyi Rih on Thursday killed five members of the Voronov family, including parents and three children, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack, part of a larger overnight offensive involving over 70 missiles and 280 drones, destroyed their home and injured eight others, with Zelensky urging international intervention against such terror.

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Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking
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The Guardian Europe
left71d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking

Ukrainian drone attacks on the online retailer Wildberries have damaged 10% of its warehousing capacity and stock, prompting the Kremlin to discuss potential government support for the company. Ukraine's arms producer Fire Point stated Wildberries is targeted partly due to its partnership with state-controlled bank VTB, and its collapse could destabilize Russian banks.

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Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
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Al Jazeera
center71d ago

Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned Iran against escalation following a Ukrainian strike on Caspian Sea vessels, which Kyiv stated targeted Russian warships and military cargo transports. Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed the call and stated that while Iran also does not seek escalation, any attack on its citizens or interests is unacceptable and requires restitution.

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Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
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BBC Europe
center72d ago

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to press President Trump for enhanced anti-ballistic missile defenses, specifically seeking a license for Patriot missile production amid escalated Russian strikes. Meanwhile, Moscow reported intercepting over 390 Ukrainian drones overnight, with damage confirmed in the Moscow region, while President Putin vowed to achieve Russia's objectives.

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Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
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Al Jazeera
center72d ago

Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys

On June 15, following a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed five civilians and damaged hundreds of buildings, the volunteer group Dobrobat deployed over 100 members to clear debris and install temporary window coverings. This volunteer army, comprising locals and foreign visitors, aims to rapidly repair war-induced damage across Ukraine, having already assisted over a million citizens.

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Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court
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The Guardian Europe
left72d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court

A Ukrainian court remanded Vasyl Goncharuk, organizer of a drone exhibition, into custody following a Russian ballistic missile strike that killed at least 11 people near Kyiv on Friday. Prosecutors accuse Goncharuk of negligence for holding the event without authorization and with inadequate shelter, while Russia confirmed hitting the site during a demonstration of drones.

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Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
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The Guardian Asia
left72d ago

Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route

Russia and North Korea are nearing completion of the first road bridge between them over the Tumen River, with a planned opening of June 19, though Russia lags on its side. While officially presented as a trade and tourism boost, a Ukrainian human rights group's investigation suggests the bridge is intended as a discreet military logistics corridor to facilitate arms and technology exchange amid the Ukraine war.

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New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
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Al Jazeera
center72d ago

New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Portsmouth on Monday, pledging "unwavering support" and announcing the transfer of intellectual property for the "Stone Cloak" electronic warfare system. Burnham's meeting, his first with a foreign leader, signals continued British commitment to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian attacks and Zelenskyy's calls for enhanced air defense capabilities.

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Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea
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The Guardian Asia
left74d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea

Iran's foreign ministry condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, reporting one sailor killed and another injured, and summoned Kyiv's diplomatic representative. This incident occurred as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed Ukraine had achieved strong results with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea involving Iranian military cargo shipments, while also noting Iran's use of Russian satellite data for Middle East strikes.

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Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
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BBC Europe
center75d ago

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

Russian ballistic missile strikes on a drone exhibition near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured approximately 100 others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated the attack targeted a site demonstrating drones intended for use against Russian territory, while Ukrainian officials confirmed three ballistic missiles were used in the attack.

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Dvorkovich faces endgame after EU agrees new Russia war sanctions
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bbc.co.uk
center75d ago

Dvorkovich faces endgame after EU agrees new Russia war sanctions

The European Union has sanctioned Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation (Fide), leading him to voluntarily suspend his duties due to an EU travel ban and asset freeze. The EU cited Dvorkovich's support for Russia's annexation of Crimea and his role in the Russian Chess Federation, potentially reducing Russian influence in international chess.

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Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that breached the country's airspace on Friday, marking the first successful interception of an intruding aircraft since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. The incident, which occurred over an uninhabited area, adds to concerns that the conflict risks entangling neighboring NATO states, following previous drone incursions and a strike on a populated area in Romania.

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At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
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aljazeera.com
center75d ago

At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks

Russian missile strikes killed ten people at a Ukrainian defense industry event in Kyiv and five in Sloviansk on Friday, while Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Kirov region killed six at a factory. These reciprocal attacks, including strikes on logistics and e-commerce infrastructure, highlight an escalation in long-range strikes by both sides.

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Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people
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The Guardian Europe
left76d ago

Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted at least nine Wildberries e-commerce warehouses across Russia in the past seven days, destroying inventory worth billions of dollars and killing at least nine people. These attacks represent a new phase in Ukraine's long-range strike campaign, aiming to disrupt Russian logistics networks and bring the war's realities closer to ordinary citizens and small business owners.

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At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
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Al Jazeera
center76d ago

At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks

Russian missile strikes killed ten people at a Ukrainian defense industry event in Kyiv and five in Sloviansk on Friday, while Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Kirov region killed six at a factory. These reciprocal attacks, targeting critical infrastructure and logistics hubs, underscore the ongoing escalation of long-range strikes by both sides.

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Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?
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Al Jazeera
center76d ago

Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new top commander of the armed forces on Tuesday, replacing Oleksandr Syrskii. Drapatyi, known for his actions in Mariupol in 2014 and his perceived Western military approach, is tasked with leading Ukraine to victory against Russia's ongoing invasion.

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