Russia has reportedly launched fresh attacks targeting warehouses and infrastructure as casualties were reported across several regions linked to the conflict. Russian officials said two people were killed in Crimea, three in occupied Zaporizhzhia, and four in Krasnodar and Belgorod. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow is not prepared to end the war, underscoring the deep divisions that continue to hinder prospects for peace as fighting intensifies on multiple fronts.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Russia is not prepared to end the war

A fresh barrage of fast, jet-powered Russian drones struck Ukraine's capital and regional hubs, targeting critical railway networks, petrol stations, and warehouses. Leaving at least two people dead and over two dozen injured in Kyiv, the strikes ignited fires near the central train station and damaged energy infrastructure—occurring just hours after diplomatic discussions focused on securing a potential bilateral halt to energy facility attacks.   


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims Russian drones struck city centre in broad daylight

Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh wave of Russian jet drones strikes Ukraine's critical infrastructure

Ukrainian President Zelensky met CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland while both their planes refueled, sources told Reuters. Neither side has revealed what was discussed. The meeting comes just weeks after Ratcliffe's unannounced August 25 trip to Moscow, where he reportedly met senior Russian intelligence officials and shared a bleak assessment of Russia's war position, urging a deal before things worsen. Zelensky was en route to New York for the UN General Assembly, where he's set to meet President Trump.


Russia-Ukraine war: Report suggests Ratcliffe meets Zelensky weeks after secret Moscow trip

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks yet on the Moscow region, with authorities intercepting over 1,600 drones, 450 of them headed for the capital. Two people were killed, a 44-year-old woman and an elderly man, in separate strikes, while a major oil refinery caught fire and a drone hit a residential building, forcing evacuations. The attack landed on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, with Moscow's mayor accusing Ukraine of trying to disrupt the vote.


Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow attacked by hundreds of drones, 2 killed as fire erupts at oil refinery 

Russia unleashed fresh strikes across Ukraine, a guided aerial bomb hit a residential building in Sumy, killing two and injuring seven, including a 13-year-old girl, while a shopping centre fire broke out in Dnipro. Firefighters battled the blaze as emergency crews rushed to both scenes. Separately, Ukraine's intelligence service revealed Russia is preparing to recruit at least 27 Yemeni nationals, some born as recently as 2006, offering legal status in exchange for military contracts to fight on the front lines.


Russia's deadly Ukraine strikes kill 2 in Sumy, hit Dnipro mall 

Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine, wounding at least 18 people. Kyiv's mayor reported 12 injured, including two children, while Sumy suffered a deadly guided bomb strike that killed one person. Attacks also hit Odesa. In a tit-for-tat exchange, Ukraine struck back at Russia, hitting a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, part of Kyiv's ongoing campaign against Russian energy and military infrastructure as the war grinds into its fifth year.


Russia-Ukraine war: '18 wounded in Russian air strikes' as Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy come under fire

Russia unleashed a massive overnight strike across Ukraine, hitting steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Odesa Moscow says manufacture military equipment, alongside ports in Odesa. Reports of casualties vary by region and source, with officials citing several killed and dozens injured, including an infant among the wounded in Odesa. Zelensky said nearly 500 drones were deployed against Ukrainian targets in a single day, as Russia's campaign against infrastructure sharply escalates.


Russia-Ukraine war: Putin burns Dnipro to Zaporizhzhia to Odesa 

Zelensky says he's willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami this December to talk peace, but the Kremlin shut it down instantly, calling it "impossible" and insisting any meeting must happen in Moscow. Lavrov went further, saying Russia won't halt strikes on Ukraine during peace talks, even as Trump's envoys shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow trying to restart negotiations. Putin and Zelensky haven't met face-to-face since before the 2022 invasion began.


Russia-Ukraine war: Lavrov says Russia will not halt the Ukraine war during peace talks

A renewed push to end the war took a hopeful turn in Kyiv. President Zelensky met Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday, discussing security and economic guarantees for Ukraine's future. Witkoff called it "very meaningful," claiming "significant progress" in just 48 hours after his Kremlin talks with Putin a day earlier. "We are confident that we could bring some good results," he said. Zelensky thanked Trump for the renewed diplomatic effort — even as Putin gave little sign of compromise in Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv talks follow three-hour Kushner-Witkoff meeting with Putin

A fresh diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war is gathering momentum as top U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Kyiv for high-level talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussions focused on Ukraine’s security and economic future, even as Zelensky warned that the conflict could continue into the winter months. With fighting still raging and peace efforts facing major hurdles, the visit signals renewed international efforts to find a path toward ending the war.


Russia-Ukraine war: US envoys rush to Kyiv, Witkoff hails 'very meaningful talks' 

President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning to airlines that Ukrainian drones would effectively shut down Russian airspace sounded like "state terrorism" and that Moscow would find a way to respond. Speaking at a news conference in Kyrgyzstan, Putin said it was not possible to negotiate with "terrorists."


Ukraine to target civilian Russian flights? Ukraine issues chilling threat to Putin

Russia's war on Ukraine is taking new turns as September begins. Kyiv and Odesa came under fresh Russian strikes, one person was killed in Russia's own Belgorod region, and Ukraine says it targeted 54 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" in August alone. Meanwhile, President Zelensky says next month could bring major changes after speaking with Trump's envoy, and revealed that one Indian citizen was among 11 people killed in the latest attacks. Full breakdown inside.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes kill at least 11 in Ukraine; Zelensky speaks to Trump's envoy 

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing missiles and hundreds of drones at Kyiv and other cities. Ukrainian officials said ports, grain storage facilities, industrial sites and retail distribution centers were among the targets. Air defence systems were activated across the capital as residents awoke to explosions and drone interceptions. Ukraine said it successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, aided by recently received Patriot interceptors. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted infrastructure supporting Ukraine's war effort, as the conflict continues to intensify with both sides carrying out long-range attacks.


Russia-Ukraine war: Drone bombardment torches warehouse in southeast Ukraine  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting the state authority to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from Ukrainian attacks. The move comes as Ukrainian drone strikes increasingly target Russian oil facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses and industrial sites deep inside Russia. Under the decree, authorities can intervene if private operators fail to secure facilities or are slow to repair damage. The Kremlin insists the measure is not nationalisation but a wartime mechanism aimed at protecting assets considered vital to Russia's security and economic stability.


Putin's new decree allows state takeover of damaged infrastructure in Ukrainian attacks 

Russia launched around 150 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P missile at Ukraine overnight on August 25, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Kyiv says 124 drones were destroyed or jammed, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations.  
At the same time, Russia is advancing its strategic underwater weapons programme. The nuclear-powered Khabarovsk submarine has entered sea trials and is designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones. Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle intended to deliver nuclear weapons against distant naval or coastal targets.  
The developments come as Ukraine continues to face a shortage of Patriot interceptors and presses Western allies for additional air-defence systems. Kyiv is also intensifying long-range attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including the reported strike on the Afipsky refinery.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches nuclear-capable missile strike on Ukrainian targets

Russia fires nuke-capable missiles, Ukraine's military hubs destroyed

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv, where Britain is expected to deepen its military support for Ukraine. The UK plans to share the blueprint for its SCALP cruise missile, potentially allowing Ukraine to strengthen its domestic weapons production capabilities. Russia has accused Britain of escalating the conflict and “adding fuel to the fire.” The move comes as the war enters another tense phase, with Western allies weighing greater military support for Kyiv.


Russia-Ukraine war: UK to share scalp missile blueprint with Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged fresh waves of attacks as the war enters another intense phase. Russian officials say a Ukrainian strike killed two people in the Krasnodar region, while Ukraine continues to face mounting pressure from missile and drone attacks. With air defence resources running low, Kyiv's allies are gathering to discuss additional military support. The crisis comes as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to visit Kyiv on his first foreign trip, signalling continued British backing for Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine trade strikes: Kyiv seeks more air defence support

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has received North Korean KN-30 ballistic missiles, an upgraded Hwasong-11C system capable, according to Ukrainian claims, of carrying a warhead weighing up to 2,500 kilograms. The reported transfer has not been officially confirmed by Moscow or Pyongyang.  The development comes after one of the deadliest recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, with at least 16 people killed and dozens wounded. Ukraine's shortage of Patriot interceptors is making the defence of Ukrainian cities increasingly difficult, particularly against ballistic missiles. With Russia continuing its missile campaign and Ukraine carrying out deep drone strikes against Russian targets, the war is becoming an increasingly intense cycle of long-range attack and retaliation.


Kyiv claims Russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged some of the deadliest attacks in weeks. Kyiv came under a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones, while a Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people. In Zhytomyr, two police officers were killed and at least 20 people were injured. At the same time, deadly drone attacks were reported inside Russia, showing how the war is now reaching deeper into both countries. Here's everything you need to know about the latest escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow's forces intensify ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv 

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow unleashes massive missile & drone blitz as Kyiv burns, death toll rises

Russia is deploying a new generation of fast jet-powered drones in its war against Ukraine, adding another challenge to Kyiv’s air defences. The high-speed drones could significantly reduce Ukraine’s warning and interception time. Meanwhile, Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” over British-supplied drones being used by Ukraine, raising fresh concerns about a wider escalation.


Russia deploys deadly jet drones, shrinking Ukraine’s reaction time

Ukraine faced a chaotic 24 hours as Russian drones forced Ukrainian and Belgian foreign ministers to hold talks in a Kyiv bomb shelter, even as a drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant killed one staff member and injured 16 others at a bus stop, an incident the plant's director called "the worst event" it has faced. Russia blames Ukraine for that strike. Separately, Russian missiles killed at least 10 people in a Kharkiv region village, destroying homes and vehicles. Adding to the tension, Russia's Lavrov warned the UK over reports of British-made drones being supplied to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian diplomats take shelter, Zaporizhzhia staff hit, 10 dead in Kharkiv 

A deadly Russian missile strike has hit a populated area in Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came after a massive Ukrainian drone barrage targeting Russia, escalating the latest round of strikes between the two sides. The violence underscores the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand their aerial attacks.


Russian attack follows massive Ukrainian drone barrage, 10 killed

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a fresh wave of intense strikes, leaving casualties and widespread destruction on both sides. A prominent market in Kyiv was reportedly gutted in Russian strikes, while Ukraine claimed to have targeted a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region.


Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow, Kyiv trade strikes, 19 killed in strikes 

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine fires largest-scale attack of 2026

Russia has ruled out an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying a halt in fighting is not currently possible. Moscow has also scrapped a proposal to stop attacks in the Black Sea and sent a series of questions to the US State Department. The latest developments cast fresh doubt on efforts to revive peace talks and ease the war.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia scraps proposal for halting attacks in the Black sea 

Russia's Black Sea grain trade has taken a major hit after Ukraine launched one of its most extensive drone and missile attacks yet on the port city of Novorossiysk. Three major grain terminals were damaged, with loading galleries and silos destroyed, effectively halting shipments from a hub that handles a huge share of Russia's wheat exports.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's massive strike halts grain exports at Russia's key Novorossiysk port 

Russia has reportedly brought its largest nuclear-powered battlecruiser, Admiral Nakhimov, back into service after years of modernization. The warship, equipped with advanced missile systems and upgraded combat capabilities, is expected to strengthen Moscow's naval power as the Russia-Ukraine war continues and geopolitical tensions rise in the Arctic and beyond.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia unleashes 28000 ton nuclear giant ship