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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
Ukraine Russia war : Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests
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bbc.co.uk
center78d ago

Ukraine Russia war : Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests

Ukraine Russia war : Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests

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Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says
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Al Jazeera
center78d ago

Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says

Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.

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‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer
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The Guardian Europe
left79d ago

‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer

Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily lifeFirst, the guests stopped coming. As Ukrainian drones and missiles pounded Crimea throughout the spring and into the summer, Russian tourists began cancelling their bookings at the small guesthouse Marina runs in Yevpatoria, a resort town on the peninsula’s Black Sea coast.

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Ukraine war briefing: Moscow targeted as Wildberries warehouse attacks continue
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The Guardian Europe
left79d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Moscow targeted as Wildberries warehouse attacks continue

Russia using up more ballistic missiles than it makes, thinktank says; military chief may go in fallout from defence minister’s sacking. What we know on day 1,609Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow, the city’s mayor said on Monday.

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Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests
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The Guardian Europe
left79d ago

Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr SyrskyiUkraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is widely expected to lose his job amid signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bowed to pressure from protesters and will reshuffle the army’s top leadership. Over the past five days, thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside the presidential office in Kyiv, chanting: “Syrskyi out.

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DW News
center80d ago

Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine

The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership.

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center80d ago

Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea

A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?.

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Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones

Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia behind deadly strike on cargo ship, says Ukraine, as Putin thanks North Korea
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The Guardian Europe
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia behind deadly strike on cargo ship, says Ukraine, as Putin thanks North Korea

Cargo ship attack kills six people; Russian president tells visiting foreign minister that Moscow will ‘never forget’ Pyongyang’s support. What we know on day 1,608Ukraine has blamed Russia for a deadly strike on a Turkish cargo ship that killed six people.

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How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?
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Al Jazeera
center79d ago

How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?

Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites after major missile attack, as President Zelenskyy faces crisis over sacked minister.

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Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
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BBC Europe
center80d ago

Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?

The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.

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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
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BBC Europe
center80d ago

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities

Russia launched a major ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, killing at least four people and injuring 36, with Kharkiv and Kyiv reporting casualties and damage. In response, Ukraine reported striking three Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and oil depots in the Stavropol region, while also targeting facilities in Tambov and Elektrostal.

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Russia launches major ballistic - missile attack on Ukraine capital Kyiv
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bbc.com
center81d ago

Russia launches major ballistic - missile attack on Ukraine capital Kyiv

Russia launched a wave of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, killing one person and wounding at least 14, with Ukrainian air defences reporting they shot down 18 out of 41 missiles and 108 drones. The attacks, described by President Zelensky as one of the most massive ballistic assaults on the capital, occurred as Ukraine reported drone strikes on two Russian oil tankers and a pipeline consortium terminal in the Black Sea.

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Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
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The Guardian Europe
left81d ago

Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks

Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, firing approximately 40 Iskander-M and Zircon missiles over five hours, resulting in at least one death and seven injuries. The prolonged assault caused fires and damage across multiple districts, prompting calls from President Zelenskyy for enhanced Western air defense capabilities.

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Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
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Al Jazeera
center81d ago

Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war

Russia launched its largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since the war began early Sunday, killing one person and wounding at least 16 across six districts. The barrage highlights Ukraine's vulnerability due to Patriot missile shortages, while Russia also conducted drone strikes in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

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Ukraine war briefing: Strikes devastate Russian warehouses ‘used for drones’
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The Guardian Europe
left81d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes devastate Russian warehouses ‘used for drones’

Ukrainian long-range strikes hit two drone supply hubs in Russia's Moscow and Tambov regions, identified as Wildberries warehouses used for sanctioned components, killing seven workers in Tambov. The strikes, which also targeted a fuel depot and naval vessels, occurred amid Russian attacks on Odesa port infrastructure and Kyiv, with protests continuing in Kyiv over military leadership changes.

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DW News
center81d ago

Russia's largest ballistic assault of war rocks Kyiv

Russia launched its largest ballistic missile assault of the war on Kyiv early on July 19, 2026, firing approximately four dozen missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepting 18 of 41. The attack, which continued for several hours, resulted in at least one fatality and 16 injuries, prompting Ukrainian officials to reiterate urgent calls for more anti-ballistic interceptor capabilities.

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center81d ago

Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv

Russia launched a major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, causing fires in residential and non-residential areas and injuring at least seven people, with preliminary reports indicating one fatality. This escalation follows reciprocal drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine over the preceding days, highlighting Kyiv's concerns over dwindling interceptor missile stocks.

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There was absolutely no chance of being a kid : new exhibition explores how war shapes children lives | Children
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There was absolutely no chance of being a kid : new exhibition explores how war shapes children lives | Children

There was absolutely no chance of being a kid : new exhibition explores how war shapes children lives | Children

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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
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BBC Europe
center81d ago

Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

Russians have added 1.56tn roubles in cash into circulation this year, the biggest rise outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, amid disruptions to card payments from mobile internet shutdowns and increased tax evasion. This shift strains Russia's slowing wartime economy, as cash in circulation remains outside the banking system and businesses increasingly use undeclared payments to cope with higher taxes and reduced turnover.

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