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- 1Zelensky says Russian drones hit Kyiv kindergartens and schoolsβToday alone, and in Kyiv alone, Russian jet-powered drones βvanquishedβ two kindergartens and two schools, an ordinary r
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, an auto repair shop, warehouses and communications facilities in Kyiv in a single day. He argued that targeting children's facilities and civilian infrastructure would be condemned anywhere in the world, as Ukraine continues to report heavy overnight drone attacks on the capital.
- 2Ukraine claims strikes on six Russian refineries in one weekβSix strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a
Ukraine's defence ministry says its forces hit six strategic oil refineries deep inside Russia over a single week, some up to 1,600 km from the front line. Kyiv describes the facilities as key fuel suppliers for Russia's defence industry and occupation forces, framing the campaign as retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- 3Russia Launches Deadly Drone Barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian RegionsβRussia Hits Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions with Deadly Drone Barrage
Russia fired a large wave of drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, causing deaths and damage, according to the headline making the rounds on social media. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks targeting the capital and regional infrastructure in recent weeks, drawing condemnation and fresh calls for stronger air defences from Ukraine's allies.
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Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes drew attention as the war continues to drive global concern over civilian safety and energy infrastructure. Reactions online reflect continued alarm at the escalating pace of attacks on Ukraine.
- 5Russian daytime strike on Kyiv kills at least threeβIn Kyiv, cars are burning and bodies of people lie in the streets after Russia struck our capital in broad daylight on a
A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.
- 6Kyiv facing worst month of strikes since 2022βThis month is set to become the worst month for Kyiv since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already recorded January 202
Kyiv is on course to record its worst month for aerial attacks since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already registered this month. Monthly counts released online show a steady climb through 2026, from 21 strikes in March to 90 in May and 83 in July, with the current total already surpassing every previous month this year. Observers say the figures point to a sharp intensification of Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
- 7Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eightβΌRussian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8
Russian strikes across Ukraine, including an attack on Kyiv, have killed eight people, according to AFP reporting. The barrage hit the Ukrainian capital and other areas, adding to the toll from Moscow's ongoing air campaign against Ukrainian cities. The attacks come as the war continues with no ceasefire in place and as international attention remains fixed on the front lines and diplomatic efforts.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has declared that Russia intends to see the war in Ukraine through to the end, ruling out any early retreat from its goals. The statement underscores Moscow's refusal to compromise despite international pressure and ongoing fighting, and comes as Western allies continue debating further military and financial support for Kyiv.
- 9Russian drones kill five across Ukrainian regions, officials sayβΌRussian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say
Russian drones struck a market outside Kyiv, killing two people, while three others died in attacks across different Ukrainian regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight drone assault is the latest in a series of aerial attacks on Ukrainian towns and infrastructure as the war grinds on. The deaths drew fresh attention to the continuing toll on civilians.
- 10Ukraine says it is ready for ceasefire 'right now'βΌUkraine's FM: Ukraine ready for ceasefire 'right now'
Ukraine's foreign minister has declared that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire 'right now', according to DW. The statement underscores Kyiv's position amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. It signals openness to an immediate halt in fighting, keeping pressure on Moscow and international mediators as discussions about peace negotiations continue.
- 11Russian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Hit Kyiv Data CenterβΌRussian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Damage Kyiv Data Center
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed four people and damaged a data center in Kyiv, according to Bloomberg reporting. The attack adds to a pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, with infrastructure damage highlighting the war's continuing toll on civilian systems.
- 12Kyiv Hit by Third Consecutive Night of Russian AttacksβΌUkraine War, Day 1,676: 3rd Straight Night of Russian Attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine's capital has come under Russian attack for a third consecutive night, as the war reaches its 1,676th day. The repeated overnight strikes on Kyiv underline Russia's continued campaign of long-range bombardment against Ukrainian cities, keeping air defense units active and residents in shelters. The sustained pace of attacks is drawing attention to the strain on Ukraine's defenses and civilians.
- 13Russian strikes on Ukraine kill five, including in KyivβRussian strikes on Ukraine kill 5, including in Kyiv
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed five people, including residents of the capital Kyiv. The attacks hit multiple locations, adding to the civilian toll of the war, which continues despite ongoing international efforts to push toward a ceasefire or peace negotiations.
- 14Russia blames Europe for blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump urges Zelenskyy to deal with PutinβΌRussia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to "settle with Putin"
Russia has accused European governments of obstructing peace negotiations over Ukraine, while Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "settle" with Vladimir Putin. The statements highlight growing pressure on Kyiv to reach a deal and deepen tensions between Washington, Moscow and European allies over how to end the war.
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Poland has voiced concern that the war in Ukraine could spill over into its own territory, according to a France 24 report. As a NATO member bordering Ukraine, Poland has been among the most vocal supporters of Kyiv and is closely watching for any escalation that could draw the conflict westward.
- 16Kyiv market hit in deadly Russian strikeβDead bodies lie on the streets of Kyiv once again, and a market is on fire after another russian terrorist attack. Russi
A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed civilians, with bodies reported on the streets and a market set on fire. Eyewitness accounts describe strikes hitting during busy evening hours, adding to a pattern of daily strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Commentators are calling the attack deliberate terror against civilians, renewing anger over Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 17Russian strike on Kyiv injures three, including two childrenββ οΈβοΈAnother Russian War Crime: Russia terrorists attacked civilians in Kyiv again, injuring three people including two c
Russia struck Kyiv again, injuring three civilians, including two children, according to Ukrainian news reports being shared widely. Commenters are denouncing the attack as a war crime and calling for continued international attention and media coverage of strikes on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.
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Ukraine launched strikes targeting Moscow on the first day of Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is seeking another term. The timing is widely seen as a symbolic message aimed at undermining the vote's legitimacy, which Western governments and Kyiv have dismissed as staged. The attack follows months of Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russian territory, and it comes as Russian authorities report attempts to disrupt polling.
- 19Zelensky accuses Moscow of stalling with fake diplomacyβΌZelensky accuses Moscow of buying time for war with fake diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using fake diplomacy to buy time to continue its war against Ukraine. He argued that Moscow is engaging in negotiations in bad faith, with no genuine intention of reaching peace, while its forces keep fighting. The remarks add to growing scepticism in Kyiv about whether talks with the Kremlin can produce a real settlement.
- 20Russian strikes kill two as Kyiv hit for third nightβRussian attacks have killed at least two people in Ukraine overnight, with Kyiv targeted for a third consecutive night.
Russian attacks killed at least two people in Ukraine overnight, with Kyiv struck for a third consecutive night. The strikes sparked fires across the capital, and Zaporizhzhia also came under heavy attack. The repeated targeting of Kyiv is drawing attention as the aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities continues with no pause between nights.
- 21Russia fires 277 attack drones at Ukraine, Zelensky saysβΌZelensky: Russia has launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones. The large overnight barrages have become a defining feature of the war, straining Ukrainian air defences and prompting renewed calls from Kyiv for stronger Western support and tougher sanctions on Moscow's drone production.
- 22Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian citiesβRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.
- 23Ukraine's Defense Forces strike Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar KraiβVERY BIG TOP NEWS TODAY Defense Forces struck Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar Krai. Japan has allocated another $51.
Ukraine's Defense Forces reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, with additional hits reported on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant. In parallel developments, Japan allocated a further $51.5 million to Ukraine, while a bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators urged President Trump to take a harder line against Putin. Commenters are highlighting the combination of deep strikes inside Russia and continued Western financial and political support for Kyiv.
- 24Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv districts hitβΌRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, strikes hit Kyiv districts, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities, with strikes hitting several districts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight barrage adds to ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas that have repeatedly damaged residential infrastructure and caused civilian casualties in recent months.
- 25Zelensky says Russians struck Kyiv data center twiceβΌZelensky: Russians strike Kyiv data center twice this morning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces struck a data center in Kyiv twice on Tuesday morning, in what he described as part of ongoing attacks on the capital. Details on casualties or damage were not immediately available. The reported strike adds to a pattern of Russian attacks targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, and is drawing attention as the war continues with no ceasefire in sight.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Western actions in Ukraine, repeating Moscow's position that the West is fueling the conflict through its support for Kyiv. The remarks come as the war continues to dominate international diplomacy, with Western governments maintaining arms supplies and sanctions against Russia while Moscow blames NATO expansion for the crisis.
- 27Deadly strikes hit Russia and Ukraine as Trump urges Zelenskyy to settleβΌRussian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to 'settle with Putin'
A wave of Russian and Ukrainian strikes has left at least 10 people dead, while Donald Trump publicly urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 'settle' the war with Vladimir Putin. The comments add to mounting pressure from Washington on Kyiv to reach a negotiated end to the conflict, even as attacks continue on both sides.
- 28Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Make Deal as Attacks ContinueβUS President Trump wants Zelenskyy to make a deal Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on S
US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.
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Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to scale back attacks on Russian oil refineries. The request, which touches on Ukraine's most effective long-range strikes against Russia's energy sector, has drawn attention as Washington pushes for negotiations while Kyiv weighs the military and economic value of targeting Russian oil infrastructure.
- 30Zelensky says Russia not preparing to end warβΌZelensky: Russians are not currently preparing to end war In an evening video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky stat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an evening video address that Russia is not currently preparing to end the war against Ukraine. His remarks underscore Kyiv's view that Moscow retains no intention of halting hostilities despite ongoing international discussion of possible peace efforts. The statement is drawing attention amid continued fighting and diplomatic uncertainty over how, or when, the conflict might be brought to a close.
- 31Russia loses 1,690 troops in a single dayβΌRussia loses 1,690 troops in war against Ukraine in past day
Russia lost 1,690 troops in its war against Ukraine over the past day, according to Ukrainian military reporting carried by Ukrinform. The figure is part of Kyiv's regular daily updates on Russian personnel and equipment losses, which continue to run high more than three years into the full-scale invasion.
- 32Ukraine warns of starvation in occupied Oleshkyββ οΈβοΈUkraine sounds alarm over situation in temporarily occupied Oleshky, where trapped civilians are being forced by Rus
Ukraine has raised the alarm over conditions in Oleshky, a city in Kherson region under Russian occupation since 2022. According to Ukrainian officials, civilians trapped there are being deliberately starved and some have been forced to eat grass to survive. Kyiv is describing the situation as a war crime and is pressing international partners, including bodies in Brussels, to respond to the reports of intentional deprivation of food among residents unable to flee.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has approved the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant step in US military cooperation with Kyiv, potentially allowing Ukraine to manufacture the sought-after air defense systems domestically. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over Western air defense support for Ukraine's war effort.
- 34Russia launches 170-drone overnight attack on UkraineβRussia attacks Ukraine with 170 drones overnight; 147 of them downed
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 170 drones, the largest such barrage reported recently. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 147 of the drones, while the remaining units reportedly hit targets or were lost to electronic warfare. The strike is part of Russia's continued campaign of nightly aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, which Kyiv says is aimed at exhausting its air defense capabilities.
- 35Russian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two, injures threeβΌRussian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two people and injures three others
A Russian drone strike on the Kyiv region has killed two people and left three others injured, according to Ukrainian news reports. The attack is part of the ongoing series of Russian drone assaults on Ukrainian territory, which have repeatedly targeted the capital region and its surroundings, causing civilian casualties and damage.
- 36Russians strike Kyiv data centre twice in morning attack, Zelenskyy saysβΌZelenskyy: Russians strike Kyiv data centre twice in morning attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces hit a data centre in Kyiv twice during a morning attack, according to a Ukrainian news report. The strike targeted critical digital infrastructure in the capital amid ongoing Russian air assaults on Ukrainian cities, though details on damage or casualties were not immediately provided.
- 37Zelenskyy Urges Trump To Impose Russia Sanctions After Deadly AttacksβΌZelenskyy Calls On Trump To Enact Russia Sanctions After Deadly Attacks Across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Donald Trump to enact new sanctions against Russia following deadly attacks across Ukraine. The appeal comes as Russian strikes killed and wounded civilians in multiple regions, intensifying pressure on Washington to respond. Observers say the plea underscores Kyiv's push for stronger US action while peace efforts remain stalled.
- 38Russian drone strike kills two in Kyiv regionβΌRussian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two people and injures three others In the Bucha District of the Kyiv Region,
A Russian drone strike on the Bucha District of the Kyiv region has killed two people and injured three others. Authorities reported damage in two other areas, where a house, a grain silo and a car were hit. The attack is part of ongoing Russian drone campaigns against Ukrainian regions, which have repeatedly caused civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure and homes.
- 39Russia loses 1,690 troops in a single day, Ukraine saysβRussia loses 1,690 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russia lost 1,690 troops killed or wounded over the past day in its war against Ukraine. The figure, released by Kyiv's military command as part of its daily casualty updates, points to the continued intensity of fighting along the front lines. Such daily tallies cannot be independently verified, and Russia rarely discloses its own losses.
- 40Analysis: Ukraine's drones give Kyiv a 3-to-1 edge over RussiaβΌANALYSIS: Ukraineβs Drone Offensive Gives Kyiv a 3-to-1 Edge Over Russia
A Kyiv Post analysis argues that Ukraine's drone offensive has given its forces a three-to-one advantage over Russia in unmanned aerial warfare. The piece highlights how Ukrainian drone production and battlefield deployment have outpaced Russian efforts, shaping the course of the war. It comes amid ongoing debate over whether drones, rather than traditional firepower, have become the decisive weapon in the conflict.