Russia-Ukraine War Eastern Front Campaign
What's Happened So Far
Russia's eastern offensive has intensified since May 2026, with forces advancing steadily through the Donbas region and capturing key strongholds including Kostiantynivka in July. The conflict has evolved into a protracted war of attrition characterized by massive aerial campaigns on both sides. Russia has launched hundreds of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine has expanded its long-range drone operations deep into Russian territory, striking oil refineries, military installations, and critical infrastructure as far as Siberia. These Ukrainian strikes have reportedly caused significant fuel shortages across Russia and exposed gaps in Moscow's air defenses.
International diplomatic efforts have accelerated, with the United States pursuing peace negotiations and proposing ceasefires, though fighting has continued on the ground and in the air. Recent developments include warnings of North Korean military involvement, preparations for potential Russian mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops, and renewed international military aid commitments to Ukraine. A proposed energy ceasefire announced by President Trump in October remains unconfirmed by Russia. The humanitarian toll continues to mount, with July 2026 recorded as the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since early 2022.
- Oct 12, 2026· 6 sources
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Energy Ceasefire; Kyiv Reports Continued Russian Strikes
President Trump said on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate "energy ceasefire," but gave no terms. Ukrainian officials said Russia struck power plants in Kharkiv and Kyiv afterward, and Moscow has not confirmed any agreement.
- Oct 8, 2026· 6 sources
Russian Strikes on Kyiv and Other Regions Kill At Least 21, Ukrainian Officials Say
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 21 civilians, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine had warned a day earlier that a massive strike was coming but could not fully stop it.
- Oct 7, 2026· 6 sources
Ship sinks, crew missing after drone strike in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone
A cargo ship sank and its crew went missing after being attacked by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, while a second vessel carrying grain was hit and its 18-member crew rescued.
- Oct 5, 2026· 2 sources
U.S. Pushes Peace Talks as Russia Escalates Kyiv Infrastructure Attacks
The United States is launching a fresh diplomatic push for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, even as Russian forces intensify attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure. Meanwhile, India has stepped up its own mediation efforts, proposing what Ukrainian officials describe as the "broadest" ceasefire framework among multiple international proposals.
- Sep 30, 2026· 2 sources
Zelenskyy Warns of 10,000 North Korean Troops as Putin Orders Army Expansion
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a further increase in active military personnel as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing to deploy thousands of North Korean troops to the battlefield.
- Sep 29, 2026· 3 sources
Russian Drone Strike Kills Workers at Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences
A Russian jet-powered drone struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one worker and wounding others in a daytime attack on the civilian research institution.
- Sep 28, 2026· 6 sources
Russia Reports Bridge Collapse After Ukrainian Drone Strike in Bryansk
Russian authorities reported that a section of a bridge collapsed in the Bryansk Region following what they said was a Ukrainian drone strike, with over a dozen train cars derailing in the incident.
- Sep 23, 2026· 6 sources
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Close After Meeting Zelenskyy, Ukraine Proposes Energy Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine could happen soon after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN on Tuesday, while Zelenskyy called for a trilateral summit with Putin and proposed an energy ceasefire.
- Sep 21, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Launches Over 1,000 Drones at Russia as Kremlin Concludes Parliamentary Elections
Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds targeting Moscow, in what officials described as the largest such attack on the Russian capital to date. The strike damaged an oil refinery and a residential building, killing two people, as Russia wrapped up its first wartime parliamentary election.
- Sep 21, 2026· 5 sources
Ukraine Faces Massive Veterans Crisis as War Continues, Minister Says
Ukraine's newly appointed veterans affairs minister says the country must help over 1 million veterans while the war continues, a challenge he compares to rebuilding an engine while driving. The number could triple after the conflict ends, straining an already cash-strapped government.
- Sep 21, 2026· 2 sources
Zelenskyy Says He Spoke With Trump, Plans New York Meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed to meet in New York, describing the conversation as important and saying the meeting could have significant implications for Ukraine's future.
- Sep 20, 2026· 1 source
Ukraine Launches Over 1,000 Drones at Russia in Largest Attack on Moscow
Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including 450 aimed at Moscow in what the city's mayor called the largest drone attack on the capital. The strikes killed at least two people and damaged an oil refinery.
- Sep 20, 2026· 6 sources
State Department Approves $2.6 Billion Air Defense Sale to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department approved a potential $2.6 billion military sale to Ukraine for air defense equipment and upgrades on September 18, subject to congressional review. The package includes missiles, radar systems, and related equipment to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks.
- Sep 19, 2026· 2 sources
Trump Touts Poland Base Plan as Tusk Warns of Russian Hybrid Attack Risk
President Trump announced major progress toward establishing a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia is planning hybrid drone and rocket strikes on NATO territory disguised as accidents.
- Sep 17, 2026· 4 sources
Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill Named for Late Senator Graham
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday, expanding U.S. sanctions on Russia, Iranian entities, and countries that support Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the legislation as 'critically important.'
- Sep 14, 2026· 6 sources
Russian drone strikes train near Poland border shortly after Johnson departure
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Poland on Sunday morning, hours after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other top European security officials had traveled the same route. No casualties were reported.
- Sep 14, 2026· 4 sources
Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Targeting Russian Oil Refineries as Diesel Hits Record
President Trump called on Ukraine to halt strikes against Russian oil refineries, citing global fuel shortages as U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.06 per gallon. Ukraine has characterized the refineries as legitimate military targets in its effort to raise the cost of Russia's invasion.
- Sep 13, 2026· 3 sources
Russian Attacks Kill 10, Injure Dozens Across Ukraine; Russia Claims Industrial Targets
Russian air strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday killed at least 10 people and injured dozens, with attacks targeting civilian infrastructure including residential areas, grocery stores, and petrol stations. Russia's military said it hit industrial facilities including steel plants, while Ukraine reported counter-strikes on Russian chemical and rubber production facilities.
- Sep 12, 2026· 4 sources
Putin Warns European Troop Deployment to Ukraine Would Mean War With Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said sending European troops to Ukraine would constitute direct conflict with Russia, speaking at a BRICS summit in India as Russian strikes killed eight civilians across Ukraine.
- Sep 11, 2026· 2 sources
Canada Agrees C$350 Million Air Defense Package for Ukraine, Carney Says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Canada has agreed to provide a C$350 million aid package to Ukraine for air defense interceptors, as Kyiv faces critical shortages of weapons to counter Russian aerial attacks.
- Sep 10, 2026· 2 sources
Germany to Send Additional Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Warns of Winter Attacks
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced Tuesday that Germany will deliver additional PAC-2 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine from national stocks, while warning that Russian air attacks on infrastructure are likely to intensify as winter approaches.
- Sep 9, 2026· 2 sources
Germany to Send Additional Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Pistorius Says
Germany announced Tuesday it will deliver additional Patriot air-defense missiles to Ukraine from its military stockpiles, as Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russian air attacks on civilian infrastructure are likely to intensify during winter.
- Sep 9, 2026· 4 sources
Trump Tells Putin U.S.-Russia Ties Could Be 'Fully Restored' With Swift Ukraine Peace, Kremlin Says
President Trump told Russian President Putin in a one-hour call that a swift end to the Ukraine war could pave the way for full restoration of U.S.-Russia trade and economic ties, according to a Kremlin readout.
- Sep 5, 2026· 6 sources
US Envoys Hold Talks in Moscow and Kyiv on Ukraine Peace Plan
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv over the weekend, describing discussions as constructive but announcing no major agreements as fighting continues.
- Sep 2, 2026· 4 sources
Zelenskyy Warns Airlines to Avoid Russian Airspace Amid Drone Escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers on Tuesday that Russian airspace had become unsafe due to expanded Ukrainian drone operations, while assuring that civilian aircraft would not be deliberately targeted.
- Sep 1, 2026· 6 sources
Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and publicly urged him to move toward peace in Ukraine rather than continue "endless war."
- Aug 31, 2026· 2 sources
Russian Forces Advance Slowly Through Donbas; Ukraine Prepares Defensive Battles
Russian military forces are grinding through Ukraine's Donbas region at a slow but steady pace, with Ukrainian commanders preparing for brutal defensive battles over the last major strongholds of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
- Aug 29, 2026· 2 sources
Russia Launches Second Day of Drone Strikes on Kyiv, Damaging Homes and Warehouses
Russian forces resumed drone attacks on Ukraine's Kyiv region on Friday, hitting apartment buildings and storage facilities in a second consecutive day of aerial strikes that killed one person and injured two others.
- Aug 28, 2026· 3 sources
Russia Warns of Strikes on UK Military Targets Over Ukraine Missile Support
Russia's Foreign Ministry warned Thursday that it could strike British military installations in response to Ukraine's use of long-range British cruise missiles against Russian targets, citing "catastrophic consequences" if Britain does not change course.
- Aug 26, 2026· 3 sources
Ukraine Resumes Moscow Drone Attacks Hours After CIA Director's Visit
Ukrainian forces resumed drone strikes on Moscow early Wednesday, hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe departed following an unannounced visit to Russia on Tuesday. Ukraine had agreed to suspend attacks during Ratcliffe's presence in the capital.
- Aug 25, 2026· 1 source
Putin Issues Decree Allowing State Control of Critical Infrastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday allowing the government to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild it after strikes. The move comes as Russia faces mounting economic pressure from escalating Ukrainian attacks on oil facilities and commercial hubs.
- Aug 25, 2026· 3 sources
US Absent From Ukraine Independence Anniversary as Allies Reaffirm Support
World leaders gathered in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary and pledge continued military support, but senior U.S. officials were notably absent amid shifting American priorities under the Trump administration.
- Aug 24, 2026· 6 sources
Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Elections, Citing Risk of National Division
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia, arguing that voting would pose a "huge risk" and split the country. The rejection came four days after his ousted defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, publicly called for wartime elections as a matter of democratic principle.
- Aug 24, 2026· 2 sources
Burnham Leads European Delegation to Kyiv for Ukraine Independence Day
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday alongside other European leaders to mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, pledging continued military and financial support as Russia's four-year invasion continues.
- Aug 23, 2026· 6 sources
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 18 in Ukraine; Mall Attack Death Toll Reaches 16
Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine on Saturday, one day after a double-tap attack on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih claimed at least 16 lives and wounded more than 130.
- Aug 21, 2026· 4 sources
Romania Destroys Drone Near Major Black Sea Gas Platform
Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to destroy a marine drone that approached within a few hundred meters of the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea on Thursday, with officials accusing Russia of deploying the explosive-laden device.
- Aug 18, 2026· 1 source
Ukraine Launches Nearly 800-Drone Attack on Moscow; Russian Missiles Kill 10 in Kharkiv Village
Ukrainian forces conducted one of their largest drone strikes on Russia since the 2022 invasion began, firing approximately 800 drones toward Moscow and other Russian regions. The same day, a Russian missile strike on a village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed at least 10 civilians and wounded multiple others.
- Aug 17, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones Into Russia, Killing at Least 6
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Sunday, sending hundreds of drones across Russia and killing at least six people. Russia claimed to have destroyed over 800 drones, while Moscow itself faced approximately 600 incoming drones.
- Aug 16, 2026· 2 sources
July Was Deadliest Month for Ukrainian Civilians Since Early 2022, U.N. Says
The United Nations reported that July 2026 saw the highest number of Ukrainian civilian casualties in a single month since March 2022, with at least 437 killed and 2,610 wounded as Russia intensified attacks on towns and cities.
- Aug 16, 2026· 4 sources
Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov Says Ukraine Faces 'Technological War' With Russia
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told CBS News in an exclusive interview that Ukraine will develop domestically-made ballistic missiles within three to six months and is engaged in a technological competition with Russia to determine the war's outcome.
- Aug 14, 2026· 2 sources
Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Grain Export Crisis Deepens, Source Says
Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, according to a source familiar with the matter, as escalating strikes on vessels and ports threaten global food supplies. The proposal was transmitted via a third party, and Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response.
- Aug 13, 2026· 3 sources
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk naval base; Zelenskyy warns of Russian mobilization
Ukrainian forces carried out what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called a "unique" overnight operation using anti-ship missiles and drones against Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold at Novorossiysk, while Zelenskyy warned that Russian intelligence suggests President Vladimir Putin plans a major mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops by year's end.
- Aug 12, 2026· 6 sources
Zelenskyy Says Russia Preparing Escalation With North Korean Troops and Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on August 11, 2026, that Russia is preparing to escalate the war by deploying North Korean military equipment and tens of thousands of troops, following deadly overnight Russian missile attacks that killed at least 10 civilians.
- Aug 11, 2026· 4 sources
Russian Attacks Kill Nine in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says Moscow Receives North Korean Missiles
Overnight Russian bombardment killed at least nine civilians across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles and preparing to deploy additional North Korean troops.
- Aug 10, 2026· 6 sources
Authorities say Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk kills 12
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed between 12 and 13 people and injured dozens, according to regional authorities. Ukraine's military said it struck a major oil refinery in the city, part of an ongoing campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
- Aug 9, 2026· 4 sources
Russian strikes kill at least three, including child, in Kyiv region
Russian missile and drone attacks on Saturday killed at least three people, including a child, in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for additional air defense support during a visit to Serbia.
- Aug 8, 2026· 3 sources
Three killed, including child, in Russian strikes on Kyiv region
Russian strikes on Saturday killed three people, including a child, in the district northeast of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, regional officials said, as the country continues to face attacks amid a critical shortage of air defense systems.
- Aug 7, 2026· 2 sources
Ukrainian drones strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Urals
Ukrainian long-range drones hit a major warehouse belonging to Russia's largest online retailer in the Ural Mountains on Friday, setting the facility ablaze but causing no reported casualties.
- Aug 5, 2026· 3 sources
Russian Strikes Kill 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Wildberries Warehouses
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 overnight into Wednesday, primarily targeting civilian warehouses and logistics facilities, Ukrainian officials said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck another Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula region.
- Aug 4, 2026· 5 sources
Drone Strikes Kill at Least 12 in Russia, 5 in Ukraine, Officials Say
Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least 12 people in Russia's Moscow region and Black Sea coast on Monday and Tuesday, while Russian strikes killed at least five civilians in Ukraine, according to regional authorities on both sides.
- Aug 4, 2026· 4 sources
Zaluzhnyi Says Ukraine 'Will Never Join' NATO, Citing Military Gaps
Valery Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former top military commander now serving as ambassador to Britain, has stated that Ukraine has no realistic prospect of joining NATO, saying the country does not meet the alliance's military standards.
- Aug 3, 2026· 2 sources
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Multiple in Russia, Hit Wildberries Warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five to eight people across multiple Russian regions overnight and Sunday, according to regional officials, with attacks targeting industrial sites and another warehouse belonging to Russia's largest e-commerce retailer, Wildberries.
- Jul 31, 2026· 2 sources
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Across Russia
Ukrainian forces have struck multiple warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in a series of attacks since mid-July that have damaged approximately 10 percent of the company's storage capacity.
- Jul 30, 2026· 3 sources
Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Hours After Zelenskyy Warning
Russia launched more than 70 ballistic missiles and over 280 drones at Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least 13 people, hours after President Zelenskyy warned of a major overnight assault. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant number of incoming missiles, but fires broke out across multiple cities including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava.
- Jul 30, 2026· 2 sources
Ukraine Strikes Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries With Long-Range Drones
Ukrainian long-range drones have targeted at least 10 warehouses operated by Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, in strikes across multiple regions since mid-July. The attacks have killed at least nine people and destroyed an estimated $1.87 billion in merchants' inventory.
- Jul 29, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Targets Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries in Economic Pressure Campaign
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, mark a strategic shift toward disrupting supply chains and increasing financial pressure on Moscow's wartime economy, forcing warehouse evacuations and prompting potential state intervention.
- Jul 26, 2026· 4 sources
Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Wildberries Operations, Athletics Championships in Yekaterinburg
A drone threat on Saturday forced Russian online retailer Wildberries to temporarily evacuate its logistics hub in Yekaterinburg and prompted local authorities to suspend the national athletics championships. Ukraine has escalated long-range drone attacks on Russian infrastructure this week, including strikes on energy facilities and logistics hubs across the country.
- Jul 25, 2026· 2 sources
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Across Russia
Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone attacks on warehouses operated by Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, destroying hundreds of millions of dollars in inventory and killing at least nine people. The strikes, which began over the weekend and continued through Friday, have disrupted commerce for hundreds of thousands of small business sellers who rely on the platform.
- Jul 24, 2026· 6 sources
Russian Officials Report Six Dead in Ukrainian Strike on Kirov Industrial Plant
Russian authorities say a Ukrainian missile strike on an industrial facility in Kirov killed six people and injured dozens, with a resulting fire later extinguished. Ukrainian officials have not independently confirmed details of the attack.
- Jul 23, 2026· 3 sources
Rubio and Lavrov hold talks in Manila on Ukraine war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Manila, where both sides reiterated their willingness to pursue diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict, though no breakthrough was announced.
- Jul 22, 2026· 2 sources
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses in Southern Russia
Ukraine has attacked two warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, in the southern cities of Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, injuring multiple people and marking an escalation in Kyiv's campaign of long-range strikes against Russian logistics infrastructure.
- Jul 16, 2026· 6 sources
Former Bandmates Now Command Drone Units in Ukraine War
Two singers who performed together in a quartet for a decade have shifted from music to military operations, commanding drone units in Ukraine's ongoing conflict.
- Jul 16, 2026· 2 sources
Russian Soldier Thrown by Malfunctioning Soviet-Era Machine Gun
Video footage shows a Russian soldier losing control of a YakB-12.7 rotary machine gun mounted on a ground platform, which spun violently and threw him several yards. The incident highlights Russia's efforts to repurpose Cold War-era helicopter weapons as improvised defenses against Ukrainian drones.
- Jul 14, 2026· 2 sources
Ukraine and Nine European Nations Form Coalition to Develop Ballistic Missile Defense
Ukraine and nine European countries announced the formation of a defense coalition on Monday in Paris to jointly develop a low-cost anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative to existing U.S. systems. The coalition aims to have a mass-produced system operational within 12 months.
- Jul 13, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Prime Minister Svyrydenko Resigns as Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down Sunday after one year in office as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle to implement what he called an "updated political strategy."
- Jul 10, 2026· 6 sources
Moscow Claims NATO Summit Left Zelensky 'Empty-Handed'
Russian officials said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the NATO summit in Ankara empty-handed, while Western sources reported the alliance affirmed support for Ukraine with military aid commitments and a license to produce Patriot missiles.
- Jul 9, 2026· 3 sources
Ukraine's Long-Range Drone Campaign Reshapes NATO Defense Strategy
Ukraine's advancing drone capabilities, demonstrated by strikes deep into Russian territory including a refinery near Siberia, have prompted NATO to launch a $40 billion counter-drone initiative and rethink defense investment priorities.
- Jul 8, 2026· 2 sources
Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet at NATO Summit in Turkey
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, as Ukraine seeks to secure additional American-made ammunition and weapons systems.
- Jul 7, 2026· 6 sources
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's largest refinery in deepest attack yet
Ukrainian forces struck the Omsk oil refinery in Siberia on Monday, located approximately 2,700 kilometers from Ukrainian-held territory, in what officials describe as one of the war's longest-range drone attacks. The strike caused a fire at the facility, which processes about 460,000 barrels of oil per day.
- Jul 6, 2026· 5 sources
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, Allies at NATO Summit in Turkey This Week
President Donald Trump will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday and Wednesday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid tensions over defense spending and the Iran war.
- Jul 6, 2026· 6 sources
Russia launches deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 11
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Kyiv with hundreds of missiles and drones early Monday, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more. The strike comes days before a NATO summit and highlights critical gaps in Ukraine's air defenses.
- Jul 5, 2026· 3 sources
Trump Offers to Help Broker Ukraine Settlement in Calls With Putin, Zelenskiy
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday, offering to help find a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war ahead of next week's NATO summit in Turkey.
- Jul 4, 2026· 1 source
Russia Says Forces Captured Kostiantynivka in Eastern Ukraine
Russia's military announced on Friday that its forces have taken control of Kostiantynivka, a key city in Ukraine's Donetsk region that Moscow has long pursued as a strategic objective. President Putin praised the capture as an important achievement, while Ukraine made no immediate comment on the claim.
- Jun 30, 2026· 5 sources
Ukraine's drone strikes fuel Russian shortages; Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure have caused widespread fuel shortages across Russia, prompting President Vladimir Putin to publicly acknowledge the country faces a 'difficult period' as it struggles with supply disruptions.
- Jun 29, 2026· 6 sources
Putin Admits Russia Facing Fuel Shortages After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Sunday that Ukraine's sustained drone campaign against oil refineries has created fuel shortages across Russia, though he characterized the situation as temporary and insisted the Kremlin was managing the crisis.
- Jun 27, 2026· 4 sources
Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack of Year Against Russia and Crimea
Ukraine conducted one of its heaviest drone assaults since the war began on June 26-27, targeting 12 Russian regions and occupied Crimea with what Russian officials said was the highest number of drones fired in a single attack this year. The strikes aimed at military infrastructure, energy facilities, and industrial plants as part of Kyiv's intensified campaign to pressure Moscow.
- Jun 26, 2026· 3 sources
Lukashenko Says He Warned Ukraine Against Dragging Belarus Into War
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday he warned Ukrainian representatives not to attempt to drag Belarus into the conflict, as tensions escalate over Kyiv's threats to target signal relay stations on Belarusian soil used by Russian forces.
- Jun 24, 2026· 4 sources
Ukraine Escalates Drone Campaign Against Russian Infrastructure, Analysts Say
Ukraine has launched a series of unprecedented long-range drone strikes on Russian targets, including a major Moscow oil refinery, as part of a strategy to raise the cost of war for Moscow. Military analysts say the campaign demonstrates Kyiv's growing capabilities but also risks further escalation.
- Jun 22, 2026· 2 sources
IRC Chief Says Ukraine's Battlefield Gains Haven't Eased Humanitarian Crisis
The International Rescue Committee's president warned that Ukraine's recent military progress against Russia has not relieved the country's severe humanitarian crisis, which has been worsened by steep cuts in foreign aid.
- Jun 21, 2026· 3 sources
Poland's President Revokes Zelenskyy's Top Honor Over UPA Unit Naming
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has revoked Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Order of the White Eagle—Poland's highest state honor—in response to Zelenskyy's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, a World War II-era organization accused of massacring Poles. The move has triggered a diplomatic crisis between the two allies, with Ukrainian officials calling it a strategic error and Zelenskyy's chief of staff renouncing his own Polish medal in protest.
- Jun 20, 2026· 3 sources
Ukraine's Drone Attacks Overwhelm Russian Air Defenses Around Moscow
Ukrainian drones penetrated Russian air defenses in a major attack on Moscow in mid-June, striking oil infrastructure and exposing gaps in Russia's defensive capabilities. Experts attribute the breakthrough to Ukraine's strategy of spreading Russian defenses thin and targeting systems not designed for drone warfare.
- Jun 16, 2026· 4 sources
Ukraine drone attack on Moscow refinery part of coercion strategy, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow overnight, damaging a major Gazprom-owned oil refinery and disrupting flights at all four of the capital's international airports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the strikes as necessary coercion to force Russia to end the war.
- Jun 15, 2026· 1 source
Russian strikes kill at least nine, set fire to historic Kyiv monastery
Russian drone and missile attacks overnight killed at least nine people across Ukraine and sparked a major fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a 1,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage monastery, drawing international condemnation.
- Jun 10, 2026· 2 sources
Ukraine, Latvia Sign Drone Deal as Russia Dismisses European Peace Mediation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs signed a drone cooperation agreement on June 9 during a Nordic-Baltic summit in Tallinn, Estonia, as Russia said Europe was unprepared to mediate peace talks.
- Jun 6, 2026· 3 sources
Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack on St. Petersburg
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's second-largest city on Saturday morning, traveling approximately 1,000 kilometers to strike military facilities near St. Petersburg, one day after President Putin rejected a proposal for direct talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- Jun 6, 2026· 4 sources
House Passes Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions Bill; Omar Lone Democratic Opponent
The House voted 226–195 Thursday to approve legislation providing over $1.5 billion in security assistance and $8 billion in loans to Ukraine while imposing new sanctions on Russia, with 18 Republicans crossing party lines to join Democrats—except for Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was the sole Democrat to vote against the measure.
- Jun 5, 2026· 5 sources
Putin Addresses Economic Forum as Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered remarks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5 amid a stagnating $3-trillion economy and fresh Ukrainian drone attacks on the host city that struck an oil terminal and naval facility.
- Jun 4, 2026· 3 sources
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Attack on Ukraine, Killing at Least 22
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Ukrainian cities overnight on June 2, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding more than 130 others, as Moscow escalates its aerial campaign amid stalled peace efforts.
- Jun 3, 2026· 4 sources
Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg oil terminal as Putin economic forum opens
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg early Wednesday, sending black smoke over Russia's second-largest city just as it began hosting President Vladimir Putin's flagship international economic forum.
- May 30, 2026· 3 sources
Putin Says Too Early to Confirm Russian Drone Strayed Into Romania
A drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania overnight, injuring two people. Romania's authorities say radar tracked a Russian drone entering their airspace, but Russia's Kremlin spokesman said President Putin was informed and stopped short of confirming the drone's origin.
- May 29, 2026· 6 sources
Russian Drone Hits Apartment Building in NATO Member Romania, Injuring Two
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, Romania early Friday, injuring two people and sparking a fire, marking the first time people have been hurt in such incidents since the war in Ukraine began.
- May 29, 2026· 2 sources
Britain Says Nearly 500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
The head of Britain's Government Communications Headquarters announced that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, marking the highest on-the-record estimate from any government.
- May 27, 2026· 3 sources
Ukrainian Drones Stray Into Baltic Airspace, Escalating NATO Border Tensions
Ukrainian drones have repeatedly entered the airspace of Baltic NATO members in recent weeks, with both Kyiv and Moscow blaming each other for the incursions and raising concerns about regional stability.
- May 25, 2026· 6 sources
Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile in massive attack on Kyiv
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war on Kyiv overnight, firing approximately 90 missiles and 600 drones, including the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. The attack killed at least four people and wounded dozens more.
- May 24, 2026· 6 sources
Russia Uses Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile in Mass Attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Sunday, deploying the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time in the war. At least two people were killed and 83 wounded in the assault.
- May 23, 2026· 3 sources
Putin Orders Retaliation After Accusing Ukraine of Dormitory Strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation after accusing Ukraine of a deadly drone attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, a Russian-controlled town in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk region, while Ukraine claims it targeted a military drone unit headquarters.
- May 19, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Russia in Over a Year, Killing Four
Ukraine launched more than 500 drones against Russian targets on May 18-19, 2026, killing at least four people in the Moscow region and wounding 12 others in one of the largest drone exchanges of the conflict.
- May 18, 2026· 6 sources
Ukraine Launches Over 1,000 Drones at Russia, Killing Four in Major Strike
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in a 24-hour period ending May 17, 2026, killing at least four people including three in the Moscow region, in what President Zelenskyy called a justified response to recent Russian attacks on Kyiv.
- May 17, 2026· 4 sources
Ukrainian drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks in over a year against Moscow and surrounding regions overnight, killing at least three people and wounding a dozen others, according to Russian authorities.
- May 15, 2026· 5 sources
Russian missile strike on Kyiv apartment building kills 24 people
A Russian cruise missile struck a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv on Thursday, killing 24 people including three teenagers, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- May 15, 2026· 6 sources
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 205 Prisoners of War Each
Russia and Ukraine completed a mutual exchange of 205 prisoners of war on Friday, with the United Arab Emirates providing mediation. The swap marks the first phase of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange.
- May 10, 2026· 6 sources
Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War Coming to End as Ceasefire Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he believes the Ukraine war is nearing conclusion, remarks made during Moscow's scaled-back Victory Day parade. The statement coincided with a three-day ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and a planned prisoner exchange of 1,000 from each side.
- May 9, 2026· 6 sources
Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine With Prisoner Exchange
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11 with an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side, which he called a potential turning point in the war.
- May 9, 2026· 4 sources
Russia and Ukraine Fight On Despite Three-Day Ceasefire Brokered by Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine beginning May 9, but both sides reported continued military operations and accused each other of violations as Moscow prepared for its Victory Day parade.
- May 8, 2026· 3 sources
Zelenskiy Criticizes Russian WWII Commemoration Ceasefire as 'Strange Logic'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Russia's unilateral ceasefire declaration for its May 9 World War II victory commemoration, calling it propaganda designed to protect a parade while allowing continued military operations. Ukraine had proposed a counter-ceasefire starting May 6, which Russia did not observe.
- May 5, 2026· 4 sources
Russia declares two-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day commemoration
Russia's Defense Ministry announced a unilateral ceasefire for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy countered with his own ceasefire proposal starting two days earlier.
- May 3, 2026· 3 sources
Russian Forces Advance Toward Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian Stronghold in Donetsk
Russian troops are advancing toward Kostiantynivka, a heavily fortified Ukrainian city in eastern Donetsk region, with forces now positioned approximately one kilometer from its southern outskirts. Ukraine's military chief reported a significant increase in Russian assault attempts in the area during early May.