Russia's Defense Ministry announces that its forces have 'completed the liberation' of the Luhansk People's Republic, while overnight drone barrages kill two in Kherson and Ukrainian strikes hit a Russian port for the fifth time in ten days.
War enters final days of March as ceasefire talks continue amid reduced international focus
Glide bomb kills civilians including child as Russia continues mass strikes while signaling openness to US diplomatic initiative
Military junta struggles to contain expanding insurgency despite Russian-backed operations
Fighting intensifies across multiple front lines as both sides launch operations in warmer weather
Drone attacks on Leningrad Oblast refineries second night in a row as Ukraine targets Moscow's war financing and oil prices jump 53% in a month
Pro-Kremlin milblogger breaks ranks to call for military reforms as Russian forces struggle to achieve victory in Ukraine
Massive aerial assault and armoured advances mark new phase of conflict as Ukraine warns of Putin exploiting Middle East distraction
Mediation efforts continue as both sides signal openness to humanitarian agreements
Moscow uses upgraded FAB-3000 bombs as mass air strikes become primary weapon against fortifications
Drone attack damages multiple aircraft as Kyiv targets Russia's air capabilities near frontline
Evidence mounts that Russia and China are providing Iran with electronic warfare capabilities, satellite navigation access, and intelligence sharing in an undeclared shadow war against the US-Israeli coalition
The same Iranian Shahed drones that terrorized Ukrainian cities are now being launched at US allies in the Gulf, highlighting a warning that went unheeded
Moscow uses advanced Oreshnik missile system as escalation signals multiply
Both sides launch operations as warmer weather enables expanded military activity
Reports emerge that Russia and China are assisting Iran with electronic warfare capabilities and intelligence sharing, raising concerns of broader great power involvement
Moscow commits major forces to recapture region lost to Ukraine in 2024 as spring weather improves battlefield conditions
Analysts assess the military situation as front lines stabilize around key terrain
Day 1,464 sees heavy fighting across front lines while Ukraine-US hold reconstruction talks in Geneva and Russian drones violate NATO airspace
France withdraws remaining troops as Russia expands influence across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
ISW assessment shows fifth year not beginning well for Moscow as Ukrainian successes disprove Russian claims of inevitable victory
Ukrainian forces begin offensive operations as Washington commits additional weapons and ammunition
American and Ukrainian officials hold talks as Trump administration pursues diplomatic initiative
Ukrainian drones hit strategic target deep inside Russia as campaign against Russian energy infrastructure intensifies
Kyiv claims successful attack on naval vessel as Black Sea fleet operations disrupted
Ukrainian drones strike residential area far from front as cross-border attacks intensify
303 combat clashes and 2,500 drones in 24 hours as US and Russian envoys hold productive talks in Florida
January 2026 report card reveals staggering losses on both sides as neither Russia nor Ukraine shows signs of achieving decisive victory
US and European aid packages become focal point of political battles as Ukraine requests accelerated weapons deliveries
Analytical overview shows war of attrition intensifying as drone warfare and economic pressure shape 2026 conflict
Pyongyang's military contribution grows as war enters new phase with international mercenary involvement
Ukrainian attack on hotels and restaurants in Khorly kills dozens during New Year's celebrations as both sides exchange strikes
New Year's message from leaders as conflict approaches grim anniversary
Zelensky suggests temporary ceasefire for holiday spirit while Russian strikes persist across eastern Ukraine
Heavy artillery and missile strikes target cities and towns as Russia presses psychological warfare campaign
Ukraine and Europe present 12-point proposal while Russia declines to comment as sticking points remain insurmountable
Moscow deploys missiles and drones against Ukrainian port city as infrastructure attacks continue through winter months
Kyiv confirms maiden use of new indigenous drone with 1,000km range as strike capabilities expand
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger deepen Russia-China ties and authoritarian rule as jihadist insurgencies expand across the Sahel
Moscow presses battlefield advantages through winter months as both sides prepare for 2026
Both sides prepare for harsh winter conditions as attrition warfare continues
Moscow introduces upgraded Lancet-5 drones as unmanned warfare reaches new intensity
Moscow secures crucial Donetsk logistics hub as fall of key Ukrainian defensive position triggers broader retreat
Moscow targets critical energy facility as campaign to destroy Ukrainian power grid intensifies
Moscow reports territorial gains as fighting intensifies around key Ukrainian strongholds
November report card shows Russian territorial advances accelerating while Ukraine controls just 25% of Donetsk and neither side achieves decisive victory
Moscow's war economy accelerates as military expenditures consume unprecedented share of national resources
Moscow targets supply hub near Poland as interdiction campaign aims to disrupt NATO supply routes
Moscow's forces near key logistics hub in Donetsk as fall of city would mark biggest Russian gain in two years
Massive overnight Shahed barrage targets Ukrainian capital as Russia sets new record for single-night drone deployments
Moscow strikes vessels near Ukrainian ports as naval warfare escalates beyond combat zones
European diplomats reveal new peace initiative along current battle lines as Moscow declines to comment on latest proposals
Battle for crucial Donetsk logistics hub intensifies as Russian reserves pour in and fighting reaches residential areas
Massive strikes target electrical infrastructure as winter approaches and energy crisis deepens
Cross-border attacks continue as Ukraine targets Russian border regions while front lines remain static across eastern Ukraine
Moscow targets energy facility as campaign to cripple Ukrainian power grid intensifies
Ukrainian drones hit strategic depot as cross-border strike campaign targets Russian rear areas
Moscow prepares for prolonged conflict as Day 1,314 brings new military mobilization and record budget allocation
Moscow strikes river infrastructure as conflict over Black Sea shipping routes intensifies
Kyiv targets officer training facility as cross-border strikes intensify on both sides
Moscow strikes educational facility as pattern of civilian infrastructure targeting continues
Overnight barrage hits capital's power and transit systems as Russian air campaign escalates
Kremlin acknowledges negotiations are 'more on pause' as Trump warns his patience with Putin is 'running out fast' and Ukraine faces record attacks
Overnight barrage follows infrastructure repairs as drone warfare intensifies
Moscow launches devastating strikes on Ukrainian capital as September escalation intensifies across front lines
Moscow targets commercial vessels as naval blockade expands beyond military shipping
Coordinated drone strikes damage multiple aircraft as Kyiv intensifies campaign against Russian aviation assets
HUR claims successful strike on Simferopol air base as Ukraine maintains ability to hit deep behind Russian lines
Kyiv launches overnight strikes on energy infrastructure as new military campaign appears imminent
Hundreds of prisoners swapped between the two nations as ceasefire negotiations persist despite battlefield tensions
Moscow deploys mass drone attack from multiple Russian regions as Ukrainian air defenses respond to sustained bombardment
Kyiv celebrates national holiday with major humanitarian development as Russia and Ukraine swap captives held since 2022
Leaders meet in Fairbanks to discuss end to Ukraine war as diplomatic efforts reach critical point
Lavrov rejects Western security arrangements without Moscow's approval while Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and large-scale attacks continue
Moscow resumes massive strikes while accusing Kyiv of lacking interest in sustainable peace as Trump pushes for full peace deal over ceasefire
Body exchange coincides with diplomatic push as Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting is being arranged and Switzerland offers to host peace talks
Ukrainian president joins European leaders in Washington as US envoy announces Russia made concessions on all five regions in Alaska summit
Ukraine-Russia conflict continues into its fourth year with front lines largely static
Wagner Group successors control key military bases as foreign interference complicates peace efforts
Investigation reveals extent of Wagner Group successor operations and impact on conflict dynamics
Rapid rebel advance topples long-time Russian ally as Moscow prioritizes Ukraine conflict over Middle East presence
Russian president secures fifth term in election marked by limited opposition and wartime mobilization rhetoric
Russian forces begin comprehensive military assault on Ukraine at dawn, attacking from north, east, and south in largest European conflict since WWII
Largest joint exercises in years involving 200,000 troops demonstrate Russian-Belarusian military cooperation
Russian Mi-24 helicopter shot down over Armenia, raising fears of Moscow's direct involvement in conflict
First humanitarian ceasefire brokered by Russia fails immediately as both sides accuse each other of violations
Russian forces fire upon and capture three Ukrainian naval vessels, detaining 24 sailors in major escalation
Ukrainian military completes withdrawal from strategic Debaltseve following intense fighting despite Minsk II ceasefire
European leaders broker comprehensive ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia after 17-hour negotiations following collapse of earlier truce
Crimean authorities conduct referendum on joining Russia under military occupation, with reported 95% support amid international condemnation
Russian authorities and state media characterize the new Ukrainian government as illegitimate, pointing to extremist groups among protesters
Professional gunmen in military uniform but without identifying insignia take control of Crimean government buildings and raise Russian flags
Commonwealth of Independent States proposes peacekeeping deployment as war escalates, but plan fails to materialize