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Russia-Ukraine War news from every side — IJR News

Russia-Ukraine War

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This week's Russia-Ukraine War coverage balance across rated outlets

Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37

Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37

Russian drone attacks destroyed a Yasno warehouse storing solar-power equipment, with most of the gear damaged but some survivors moved to other sites; no injuries were reported. Yasno says it will continue to meet its commitments to customers and that equipment shortages won’t occur due to existing reserves, while Ukraine’s broader supply chains face disruption from warehousing strikes.

3d

Ratcliffe's Moscow Trip Warned NATO

Ratcliffe's Moscow Trip Warned NATO

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials on a U.S. military transport with a stopover in Latvia, marking a high-profile visit not previously seen for a CIA chief. The exact agenda remains unclear, though reporting notes the trip’s potential implications for U.S.-Russia and Ukraine-related discussions during a period of stalled peace talks.

👤John Ratcliffe

6d

Gaza, West Bank strikes kill five, three

Gaza, West Bank strikes kill five, three

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed five people on Friday as a fragile ceasefire frays, with casualties reported in multiple locations and ongoing Israeli strikes despite international efforts to pause hostilities. Separately, the Iran war is disrupting shipping in the Persian Gulf, leaving thousands of sailors stranded, while Iran and Russia pursue renewed energy ties and the U.S. imposes restrictions on a major Egyptian bank amid broader regional diplomacy.

3d

Explosion in St. Petersburg reportedly kills Russian lieutenant colonel, wife injured

Explosion in St. Petersburg reportedly kills Russian lieutenant colonel, wife injured

A car explosion in the Slavyanka district of St. Petersburg killed a Russian military officer, identified in some reports as a lieutenant colonel, with his wife seriously injured or in intensive care; preliminary information points to an improvised explosive device, though exact circumstances and identities vary by report. Multiple outlets are corroborating the incident and ongoing investigations are expected to clarify those details.

4d

Odysseus Maeotis Premieres in Wartime Kyiv

Odysseus Maeotis Premieres in Wartime Kyiv

Kyiv theater stages Odysseus, Maeotis as a wartime reimagining of Homer that blends active-duty soldiers with modern warfare imagery, delayed by Russian strikes but aimed at exploring return, home, and Ukrainian identity. The project sits alongside Ukraine’s cultural resilience, with discussions on nuclear security, NATO guarantees, and festival plans like Kharkiv’s East Opera Fest, underscoring a broader effort to preserve memory and national identity amid conflict.

3d

US C-17 Lands in Moscow Amid Speculation

US C-17 Lands in Moscow Amid Speculation

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow's Vnukovo on August 25 after departing Riga, with previous routing from Camp Springs/Andrews AFB, marking a rare and remotely reported arrival. Flight-tracking data documented the path while the Kremlin said it had no information about the flight and the purpose remains unclear.

🏷️The White House 🏢United States Air Force

6d

Blumenthal: Russia sanctions bill may pass House

Blumenthal: Russia sanctions bill may pass House

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, described as a “sledgehammer,” could pass the House in September with strong bipartisan support and exemptions to shield European allies. The legislation would target Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, and the “shadow fleet,” authorize tariffs on top buyers of Russia’s oil and gas, and he urged Zelensky to lobby House members for passage.

👤Donald John Trump 🏢United States Congress

5d

Ukraine-US drone deal advances to US testing stage

Ukraine-US drone deal advances to US testing stage

The Drone Deal between Ukraine and the United States has advanced to the testing phase, with Washington selecting Ukrainian drone prototypes for evaluation and Rustem Umerov leading the initiative, while Kyiv says the ball is now in the US court. Zelenskyy said the United States informed Ukraine about recent Moscow meetings, praised the coordinating stance toward ending the war, and the context includes CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced Moscow visit and related discussions that fed speculation about prisoner exchanges.

5d

Afipsky Refinery Burns After Drone Attack, Two Dead

Afipsky Refinery Burns After Drone Attack, Two Dead

A drone attack on August 25 targeted the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, igniting a fire and sending debris to the Afipskaya railway station. Authorities reported casualties, with two people killed and others injured, and the attack marks at least the fourth strike on the refinery in 2026 amid broader Russian infrastructure security actions.

🏷️Afipsky 📍Krasnodar Krai

6d

Berlin Weapons Cache Linked to Alleged Russian Network

Berlin Weapons Cache Linked to Alleged Russian Network

German authorities are investigating a 24-year-old Ukrainian suspect in a Berlin-area weapons cache case, with Der Spiegel and Reuters reporting he may be part of a Russian-controlled agent network targeting Europe. The case has prompted discussions about extradition and questions about the network’s breadth, as multiple outlets recount the alleged links and ongoing investigations.

6d

Putin Grants State Takeover of Critical Infrastructure

Putin Grants State Takeover of Critical Infrastructure

Putin signed a decree granting the Russian state the temporary administration or takeover of critically important infrastructure—covering fuel, energy, industrial, communications, transport and logistics facilities—if owners fail to protect them against Ukrainian drone attacks or to repair after strikes. The move follows intensified Ukrainian strikes on warehouses and logistics hubs, including those of Wildberries and Ozon, and authorizes seizure of physical and financial assets as needed to safeguard national security and economic stability.

👤Vladimir Putin

Aug 24, 2026

Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar

Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar

A Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured several others, with debris hitting a private childcare center and causing a fire at an Ozon logistics hub, illustrating Kyiv’s broader goal of targeting Russia’s civilian infrastructure and supply chains. The incident drawn international attention as European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine and Russia warns of retaliation, underscoring the war’s expanding reach beyond front-line combat.

📍Russian 📍Krasnodar

Aug 24, 2026

Norway plans 9.2B aid for Ukraine 2027

Norway plans 9.2B aid for Ukraine 2027

Norway plans to allocate about 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($9.2 billion) to Ukraine in 2027, maintaining the 2026 level with most funding directed to defense under the Nansen Support Programme and a smaller portion for civilian aid. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says the package has broad cross-party support, will follow Ukraine’s priorities, and is framed as an investment in Europe’s security.

👤Jonas Gahr Støre

Aug 23, 2026

Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections, Citing Danger

Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections, Citing Danger

Zelensky reiterated that wartime elections are too dangerous and could destabilize Ukraine, noting that law prohibits holding polls during a conflict and urging focus on ending the war and maintaining national unity. The debate is fueled by former Defence Minister Fedorov, who has pressed for democratic restoration and is pursuing defense-tech ventures in the US, while Zelensky emphasizes preserving sovereignty and the military effort amid ongoing fighting.

👤Volodymyr Zelenskyy 👤Mykhailo Fedorov

Aug 23, 2026

Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk Regions

Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk Regions

Russian forces intensified attacks across Kharkiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring civilians in Kharkiv and damaging homes, infrastructure, and a high-rise building in four districts of Dnipropetrovsk. The strikes near Kryvyi Rih contributed to a day of mourning after 16 people were killed.

📍Dnipropetrovsk 📍Kharkiv

Aug 22, 2026

Ukraine expands strikes, hits Ozon warehouse

Ukraine expands strikes, hits Ozon warehouse

Ukraine has intensified its campaign to disrupt Russia’s logistics by striking Ozon warehouses in Samara and Orenburg and targeting Wildberries facilities, part of a broader effort to cripple dual-use logistics tied to the Russian economy. Moscow denounces the attacks on civilian infrastructure, signals retaliation, and notes casualties and economic losses from the strikes.

👤Vladimir Putin

Aug 22, 2026

Widespread strikes raise civilian toll across Ukraine and Russia

Widespread strikes raise civilian toll across Ukraine and Russia

Two sentences: Russian forces mounted a massive overnight UAV attack on Sumy, hitting civilian infrastructure and a two-story residential building in the Kovpakivskyi district, causing fires and injuring two people. Rescuers say the threat of additional drone strikes is hampering their operations.

Aug 20, 2026

Germany Launches Helpline for Exiled Dissidents

Germany Launches Helpline for Exiled Dissidents

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution launched a helpline for immigrants and refugees from authoritarian countries such as Russia, China, and Iran who face intimidation, surveillance or abduction, to help document threats and counter repressive strategies while seeking expanded intelligence powers amid cyber and hybrid threats.

📍Germany 🏢Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

Aug 20, 2026

Croatia Detains Nord Stream Suspect Pending Extradition

Croatia Detains Nord Stream Suspect Pending Extradition

German prosecutors said a second Ukrainian suspect, identified as Vladimir Z., was arrested in Pula, Croatia, and will be extradited to Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream gas-pipeline blasts. The case, which also involved a separate Ukrainian national arrested in Italy last year, continues to unfold as investigations probe divers who attached explosives to Nord Stream 1 and 2.

📍Russian 🏷️Nord Stream 1

Aug 19, 2026

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Sánchez claims Russia, Israel behind Ceuta disinformationSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the July–August Ceuta migrant influx is still under investigation and denounces false information spread by networks linked to Russia, Israel, and the far-right, while EU foreign-service findings indicate disinformation from Russia and Israel amplified around the crisis. The government is pursuing accountability and a coordinated response to curb misinformation as it analyzes the underlying causes of the Ceuta arrivals and their broader regional impact.26 src · 12h
Russia warns UK as it expands mobilizationA Kremlin adviser warned that UK factories producing drones for Ukraine could be targeted from unknown sources or face semi-military actions in response to Britain declassifying blueprints for long-range missiles and Prime Minister Burnham’s Kyiv visit, suggesting possible non-traditional or covert attacks. He described potential technical hacks and other political steps, as Moscow condemns the UK’s support for Ukraine and the move to share battlefield data, which the UK has defended as unwavering support.129 src · 6d
Burnham plans Ukraine visit to boost long-range missilesBritain's new prime minister Andy Burnham will announce declassification of UK-made components of the Scalp/Storm Shadow missiles to help Ukraine build its own long-range missile capability, and will press France to help establish local assembly lines in Ukraine. He will also chair a new 'coalition of the willing' in Kyiv on Ukraine's independence day, reiterating that Ukraine's security is Britain's security and pledging sustained support despite Moscow's warnings.8 src · Aug 23, 2026
Russia Declares Pause in Ukraine Peace Talks47 src · Aug 22, 2026
Germany Overhauls Military as F-35A Enters Production7 src · Aug 19, 2026