#Ukraine Russia War

Drones Attack the Saratov Refinery on the Night of September 8: Fire, Infrastructure Damage, and Casualties

Incidents 09/08/2026, 07:28

On the night of September 8, drones attacked the Saratov Refinery — Russia's oldest plant within the Rosneft structure. The governor confirmed infrastructure damage and casualties.

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Ex-MI6 Chief: Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia Possible Only in 2027

Politics 09/06/2026, 05:21

Former head of British intelligence MI6 John Sawers stated that peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia may begin only in 2027, and a serious agreement by spring of that year is unlikely.

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Trump Sends Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a 'Proposal to End the War'

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:44

Trump stated that Witkoff and Kushner are bringing a proposal to end the war to Moscow and Kyiv. Zelensky confirmed: after Moscow, the mediators will arrive in Ukraine on Sunday.

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Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv on Sept 5–6: US proposes conditions for a temporary halt to strikes

Politics 09/05/2026, 00:52

Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5–6 to resume peace negotiations. The US is demanding a temporary halt to strikes by both sides during the visit; the key issue remains control over the Donbas.

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Ukrainian General Staff Confirms Shutdown of Two Major Russian Refineries: Kstovo and Ust-Luga

Incidents 09/04/2026, 16:46

The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the shutdown of the "LUKOIL-Nizhnevoltnefteorgsintez" refinery in Kstovo following the August 26 strike, and of the "NOVATEK-Ust-Luga" complex following the September 1 attack. According to Ukrainian military sources, both facilities supply the needs of the Russian armed forces.

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Russia's Night Attack: Kh-31P Missile from the Black Sea and 121 Drones — Air Defense Shot Down 103 Targets, One Killed Near Odesa

Incidents 09/04/2026, 10:59

On the night of September 4, Russia struck Ukraine with a Kh-31P missile from the Black Sea and 121 drones. Air defense shot down 103 targets, one person was killed near Odesa, warehouses caught fire near Kyiv.

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Drones Strike Air Defense Battery Near Sirius: Explosions Rock Sochi Overnight

Incidents 09/04/2026, 05:15

On the night of September 4, drones attacked an air defense battery in the Sirius area near Sochi: residents heard explosions, and ASTRA confirmed a fire by the Psou River. The attack became part of a series of strikes on Black Sea infrastructure over the week.

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Putin Claims There Are "Chances" for a Peace Deal with Ukraine, but on Moscow's Strict Terms

Politics 09/03/2026, 13:11

Putin stated that Russia and Ukraine must independently agree on ending the war, while other countries can only help, and expressed confidence that there are chances for a deal.

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Drone strikes Odesa–Dnipro train on the Prydniprovska Railway: passengers evacuated before the explosion

Incidents 09/03/2026, 02:39

A Russian drone struck train No. 53/54 Odesa–Dnipro on the Prydniprovska Railway. Thanks to the timely evacuation, there are no casualties; passengers were transferred to buses.

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Massive Attack on Kyiv: Air Defense Repels Strike, Fires and Casualties in the Capital

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:36

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine with missiles and over 170 drones. Air defense shot down most of the targets, but debris caused fires in a residential building and an educational institution in Kyiv, with several casualties.

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CCD: Russian strikes on border crossings with EU countries — a 'picture for the domestic consumer'

Incidents 09/02/2026, 00:39

The CCD stated that Russian strikes on border crossings with EU countries are 'a picture for the domestic consumer' with an exaggeration of the scale. The agency noted that the restoration of the crossings is proceeding promptly.

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GUR Reveals the Internal Specs of the 'Zircon': Warhead Lighter Than the 'Bandirol', Speed Below the Claimed 9 Mach

Politics 08/31/2026, 12:18

Ukraine's GUR published a technical breakdown of the 3M22 'Zircon' missile: the warhead weighs only 120 kg, and the recorded speed is 6.8 Mach instead of the 9 claimed by Russia. Intelligence also revealed the manufacturer facilities and the foreign equipment they use.

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CIA Director Ratcliffe Proposes Trump, Zelensky, and Putin Meeting from Moscow: What Is Known

Politics 08/30/2026, 07:50

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during a visit to Moscow, proposed holding a trilateral meeting of Trump, Zelensky, and Putin to end the war, sources report.

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Two strike drones hit the trauma department building of Kramatorsk City Hospital: medical staff continue working

Incidents 08/29/2026, 17:32

On August 29, Russian military forces attacked the trauma department building of Kramatorsk City Hospital with two strike drones. The head of the city Military Administration called the strike deliberate. Medical staff continue working. On the same day, a drone hit a Ukrposhta vehicle.

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Russia extends ban on diesel fuel exports to September 30 amid record attacks on refineries

Economy 08/29/2026, 16:22

Russia has extended the ban on diesel fuel exports for producers until September 30, 2026, citing a record series of Ukrainian attacks on refineries and the need to stabilize the domestic market.

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"Deeply on Pause": Peskov Says There Are No New Ideas for Talks with Ukraine

Politics 08/28/2026, 17:47

Peskov stated that peace negotiations with Ukraine are "deeply on pause" and that Kyiv does not want to discuss Moscow's demands. At the same time, Budanov allowed for a meeting in September, while Zelensky named a diplomatic window lasting until the summer of 2027.

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ISW: Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on key front directions on August 26–27

Politics 08/28/2026, 10:57

ISW recorded that on August 26–27, Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Slaviansk, and Pokrovsk directions. Ukrainian forces advanced in the Borova area and captured strongpoints.

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Drone Attack on the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Neftorgsintez Refinery in Kstovo: Timeline of the Strike and Refining Shutdown

Incidents 08/27/2026, 13:33

On the night of August 26, 2026, long-range drones struck the ELAU-AVT-6 unit at the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Neftorgsintez refinery in Kstovo. A fire broke out at the plant, and oil refining has been fully halted.

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