A catastrophic two-day bombardment has struck Ukraine in apparent retaliation for recent attacks on Russian oil refineries. Over forty-eight hours, Russian forces launched dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles alongside 272 attack drones, hitting industrial and energy targets in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk and Poltava. With 58 confirmed dead and more than 120 injured, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the brutal onslaught will not go unanswered. Watch the complete breakdown of this massive aerial assault and the images from ground zero, the voices of people affected.

58 killed in 48 hours: Russia unleashes 270+ drones & missiles in massive revenge blitz

As the Russia-Ukraine war escalates, India has proposed a three-part Russia-Ukraine truce. What is the proposal all about? What is the situation looking like on the battlefield? What are Russia and Ukraine saying? 

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A dual front crisis unfolds across the war zone. In Ukraine's southern town of Oleshky, civilians are cut off from essential food, water and medicine as intense bombardment closes road access. This is forcing Ukrainian authorities to send supplies over the Dnipro river via drone. At the same moment, the skies over Moscow ignited under a swarm of more than 650 long range strike drones in the heaviest aerial raid on the capital district in two years. Watch the ground level struggle for survival alongside the high altitude escalation reshaping both sides of the frontline.

No food, no medicine, no escape: Russia turns Ukrainian city into hell on earth

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

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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

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase of escalation. Russia has launched fresh strikes, including an attack on a shopping centre, while Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to strengthen its battlefield capabilities. Ukraine's Third Army Corps has reportedly deployed robotic systems to frontline positions, highlighting the growing role of autonomous and remote-controlled technologies in modern warfare as both sides seek new tactical advantages.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia hits shopping centre as Ukraine deploys ground robots to frontline

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing up to three people and injuring at least 16. The strikes ended a three-day aerial lull that coincided with the visit of U.S. peace envoys.


Russia-Ukraine war: After brief lull, Kyiv residents wake to deadly Russian attack

Ukraine is considering a controversial bill that would legalise and tax its largely underground pornography industry, potentially raising up to $25 million a year. Supporters say the proposal could generate revenue, bring an existing underground industry into the legal economy and reduce pressure on police and courts. The bill has passed its first reading and could potentially generate enough revenue to fund around 30,000 military drones.

Ultimate sin tax: Plan for porn tax to fund 30,000 drones

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky faces mounting challenges as the grinding war with Russia continues. Alongside the battlefield pressure, questions surrounding corruption, governance and the prospects for peace are adding to the political strain facing Kyiv. As Ukraine navigates a prolonged conflict and uncertain diplomatic path, how will these pressures shape Zelensky’s leadership and the country’s future?

Ukraine's president Zelensky faces additional challenges amid war against Russia

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' 

US President Donald Trump's top negotiators have met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace.

Footage released by the Kremlin showed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner being greeted by Putin, who said the current situation "is not so easy".

Russia-Ukraine war: Witkoff & Kushner meet Putin, propose options to end Ukraine war

Putin meets US envoys Steve Witkoff And Jared Kushner 

A rare and significant moment in Indian diplomacy — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar became the first Indian foreign minister to make a standalone visit to Ukraine, meeting President Zelensky in Kyiv. Ukraine called it "historic," even as Russia launched a fresh wave of jet-powered Shahed drones during the visit. Talks covered Black Sea shipping, food security, and India's push to end the war. Zelensky thanked India for its stance, days after Modi's own peace message to Putin.


Zelensky hails Jaishankar's 'historic' Kyiv visit 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of the potential for armed clashes on Ukrainian streets, highlighting growing security concerns amid the ongoing war. The remarks come as Ukraine continues to face pressure from the conflict and its impact on public safety.

Zelensky warns of armed clashes on Ukrainian streets

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.

Zelensky issues warning: 'Russian airspace & airports not safe'

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 has unleashed an unprecedented aerial campaign against Ukraine, launching nearly 2,000 attack drones, 1,600 glide bombs, and dozens of ballistic missiles in just one week. With Moscow introducing faster, harder-to-intercept weapons and shifting to continuous daytime drone swarms, Ukraine’s air defence network are facing massive pressure. Meanwhile, Kyiv has retaliated by sending deep-strike drone swarms into Russian territory, hitting critical logistics and airfields.  

Russia unleashes deadliest attack on Ukraine, 3600 missiles & drones fired in a week

At least 37 people were killed after a Russian drone struck a warehouse near the western suburbs of Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday. The attack caused a huge fire and triggered several explosions. Zelensky later said it was used to store ammunition for the military.


Russia-Ukraine war: Deadly Russian strike on warehouse in Kyiv kills 37

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 

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