As Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil refineries, Moscow retaliates with targeted attacks on Ukrainian fuel stations, prompting companies to warn customers against lingering at pumps.

Ukrainian forces pushed forward between Dvorichna and Zapadne, clearing wooded areas and establishing control over approximately 7.5 square kilometers of strategic ground.

Ukraine's defense forces have conducted more than 100,000 logistics and evacuation missions using ground robotic systems since the beginning of 2026.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated, with at least 17 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, and Ukrainian forces launching a massive attack on Moscow.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly utilized unmanned aircraft manufactured by two UK companies, following Russia's threats.

Firefighters worked to extinguish flames following a night of deadly strikes between Russian and Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian forces engaged Russian troops in 194 combat clashes across the front lines on August 14, with the Kostiantynivka sector experiencing the most intense fighting, where Russian forces launched 27 attacks.

Confirmed reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have carried out a successful, difficult, bloody, and silent operation at the junction of the eastern flank of Zaporizhzhia and the southern flank of Pokrovsk.

Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan Republic, killing at least 13 people. Russia quickly responded by destroying drone factories and distribution centers.

Ukrainian forces have reported significant advances in the Olexandrivsky direction, marking the largest territorial liberation since autumn 2022. The offensive was kept quiet due to operational security measures.

Ukrainian forces have liberated 745 square kilometers on the southeastern front this year, with President Zelenskyy stating the offensive is progressing according to plan.

Satellite thermal analysis is being used to assess the damage to a Moscow refinery where the roof reportedly 'blew off' during an explosion, as Ukrainian forces advance near Komar and Russia claims to have captured another village.

Ukraine's ambassador assured Bulgaria's foreign minister that Ukraine did not intentionally direct drones towards Bulgaria, according to a statement from the foreign ministry's press center.

Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly struck a Russian radar station and UAV repeaters in Crimea. This action is part of ongoing military operations, with Ukraine also claiming to have shot down 114 Russian drones.

Ten individuals who fought against Ukrainian forces as members of Russia-backed armed groups in eastern Ukraine have been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with their property confiscated, for treason.

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck Russian deployment points and two military bridges in Kherson Oblast, along with occupation facilities in Crimea. Separately, a Lasunka ice cream warehouse was destroyed by Russian forces.

Ukrainian defense forces have reportedly carried out approximately 66,300 missions using ground robotic systems since the beginning of 2026, indicating extensive use of advanced technology in their operations.

Ukrainian forces reported a high intensity of combat clashes on the front line, with hundreds of engagements occurring over the past day and since the morning.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) reportedly attacked 18 more power substations, including 14 in temporarily occupied Crimea, as part of their "Crimean Switch Off" operation.

Ukrainian forces have engaged in 202 combat clashes along the front line since the beginning of the day, indicating continued intense fighting.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly attacked the Subchanulovo oil pumping station in Bashkortostan, located 1200 km from the contact line.

The Ukrainian military has unveiled 'Marichka,' an intelligent communications system powered by AI, designed to accelerate decision-making in combat operations by analyzing tasks and modeling potential actions based on real-time battlefield data.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launched attacks on 13 energy substations in Russian-occupied Crimea and other Ukrainian territories under de facto Russian control on July 21 and 22.

Ukraine's Neptune cruise missiles have been used to strike Russian oil facilities, ports, and arms factories. This highlights the combat record and strategic use of these missiles by Ukrainian forces.

A satellite image has confirmed the destruction of a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber, which Ukrainian forces claimed to have targeted. Experts are analyzing the extent of the damage.

Ukrainian forces continue to strike deep behind enemy lines, attacking the Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1400 km from the contact line, as part of ongoing efforts against Russian oil processing infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces political battles and a new government reshuffle, as Ukrainian forces continue to fight Russian troops on the front lines.

Russia has released footage of a massive FAB-3000 glide bomb strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. This comes as European nations announce an air-defence coalition to develop a ballistic missile defence system, and Ukrainian forces intensify drone and maritime attacks.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly deployed an unmanned ground vehicle to the occupied Kinburn Spit in the Mykolaiv region, utilizing a remotely operated underwater vehicle for the first time in a combat mission.

According to the 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, Ukrainian forces conducted an unprecedented operation on the Kinburn Spit in the occupied part of Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, utilizing both drones and robots.

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck over 360 Russian fuel tankers and trucks heading to Crimea within a week. Additionally, a key energy bridge facility connecting Kuban to Crimea, three radar stations, and a training ground were hit overnight.

Ukraine's defence forces carried out overnight strikes on the Lukoil refinery in Russia's Kstovo and a railway bridge in occupied Stanytsia Luhanska.

Ukrainian forces have successfully struck an airport in Crimea. The attack targeted the facility, which is under Russian control.

Ukrainian forces have launched strikes against targets in Crimea, including the city of Sevastopol and bridges in the 'bottleneck' area of the peninsula. Military experts suggest these actions demonstrate the potential outcome of the conflict.

Moscow authorities have deployed anti-aircraft equipment, including Pantsir S-1 missiles, across the Russian capital from Thursday evening to Friday morning. This fortification comes after the city was reportedly hit heavily by Ukrainian forces.

A Ukrainian flag has been raised on the strategically important Kinburn Spit, with reports indicating ongoing evacuation and food shortages for Russian occupiers as Ukrainian forces intensify pressure in the south.

Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in their latest nighttime attacks on Russia, Ukraine’s General Staff said Wednesday. The operation was part of Ukraine’s aerial campaign targeting energy facilities and military industries that has intensified as Kyiv builds bigger and better long-range weapons to ward off Russia’s full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. In response, Moscow has ordered the redeployment of some air defens

Russian air attacks in various regions of Ukraine have killed at least six people, while Ukrainian forces are striking back. Separately, six civilians were reported injured in the Donetsk region due to Russian actions.

Ukrainian forces have launched a series of strikes behind enemy lines, with military experts noting that Moscow's air defense ring is once again demonstrating its 'results' in response.

Ukrainian forces reportedly launched strikes on both sides of the Kerch Bridge, targeting the Caucasus and Kerch ports, as well as oil storage and distribution infrastructure, leading to a 'fiery night' for Russian air defense units.

South Korea is actively pursuing the swift transfer of two North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia, according to a senior Foreign Ministry official.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly launched attacks on railway bridges in Crimea.

Four Ukrainian children, including two brothers who faced persecution due to their relatives serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces, have been successfully brought back from occupied territories.

Ukrainian forces reported 204 combat clashes on the front line, with the Pokrovsk direction remaining the most active, where the enemy carried out 27 attacks and suffered significant losses.

Ukrainian forces are using drones to disrupt Russian logistics and launch counterattacks in some sectors of the front, reducing Russian pressure in the Donetsk region, though invading forces continue their plans to advance.

Ukrainian soldiers from the 225th assault regiment describe a cautious counter-offensive against Russian forces on the Zaporizhzhia front, where drones are engaged in fierce combat from the 'kill zone' to the city streets.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Defense Forces, Voloshyn, stated that Ukrainian forces destroy between 50 and 60 enemy drone crews every day.

Ukrainian forces are actively working to isolate Crimea through bombardments, raising questions about whether their intention is solely to corner the Russians or to reclaim the peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014.

The situation for Ukrainian defenders in the city of Kostiantynivka in Eastern Ukraine has reportedly deteriorated further, becoming critical.

Ukrainian forces launched an attack on key facilities in the port of occupied Mariupol, held by Russian forces, further disrupting Moscow's military logistics operations in the southern region.

Ukrainian military units targeted the central distribution center of Wildberries in Kotovsk for a second time, escalating strikes against major Russian e-commerce infrastructure. The attacks coincide with recent operations against rival platform Ozon, disrupting regional supply chains.

Military analysts report that February marked the highest casualty rate for Ukrainian forces since 2022, prompting renewed international concern over battlefield dynamics and defense capabilities.

Ukrainian military strikes targeted several facilities at the Millerovo air base in Russia's Rostov Oblast, successfully damaging a fourth-generation MiG-29 fighter jet stationed there.

Ukrainian defense forces reportedly struck the Kamensky Combine military plant, a rocket fuel producer, in Russia's Rostov Oblast for a second time, causing a fire.

Ukrainian forces are teaching NATO troops about the practical applications and limitations of ground robots in warfare, drawing from their experience using them against Russia.

Conor Kennedy, son of RFK Jr., has been placed on Russia's most wanted list after a Moscow court charged him with acting as a 'mercenary' for his brief volunteer service with Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian forces claim to have struck a Russian factory producing rocket fuel and attacked a Bastion coastal missile system in Crimea, though these claims have not yet been independently verified.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Ukrainian forces liberated over 626 square kilometers of territory in the Oleksandrivka and northern Huliaipole directions during a counteroffensive operation from January 29 to August 12, 2026.

Ukrainian forces have launched strikes on 29 energy nodes located in occupied territories and Crimea. The commander of the USF confirmed these attacks, targeting critical infrastructure.

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and destroyed a Russian Nebo-U radar station, valued at $100 million, in Sevastopol. This radar system was capable of detecting aircraft and missiles.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly established control over sections of crucial highways that Russia uses to supply its troops in occupied Crimea, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Ukrainian forces have reportedly carried out strikes on a Russian oil refinery, an airbase, and a Wildberries warehouse, targeting key infrastructure.

Ukrainian Security Service and Defense Forces conducted strikes on an aircraft plant in Yevpatoriia, temporarily occupied Crimea, and infrastructure at Taman Port in Russia's Krasnodar region.

Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly struck the Prioritet plant and enemy warehouses in the village of Borok in Russia's Udmurt Republic.

Ukraine's Defense Forces have successfully targeted a ground-based relay station used for controlling attack drones and a road bridge across the Henichesk Strait in the Russian-occupied Kherson region.

Ukrainian forces are reported to have bombed an oil production facility in Siberia, Russia, with the attack occurring today.

Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed a Russian TU-95 strategic bomber, a type regularly used in attacks against Ukraine, at a significant distance.

Russian forces conducted multiple attacks in Ukraine's Kherson region over the past day, resulting in one fatality and twenty injuries. Combat clashes continue on four fronts, with Ukrainian forces facing sustained pressure.

Ukrainian forces are reportedly asserting significant control in the Black and Azov Seas, with claims of 183 successful strikes in 'Operation Moločka' against Russian vessels, transforming the Azov Sea into a 'sea of dead Russian ships'.

Ukraine has initiated a new phase in a widespread drone operation, spanning from one sea to another, while Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of engaging in terrorism.

Claims of significant Russian battlefield gains have been debunked by a report that instead indicates greater advances by Ukrainian forces, leading some analysts to suggest the tide has turned in Ukraine's favor.

Ukrainian forces have liberated six villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, advancing 25 kilometers. This successful operation marks a significant territorial gain for the Ukrainian military.

At least eight people were injured in a missile attack on Kyiv, while Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked four vessels in Russia's Taganrog Bay, marking the 1599th day of the war.

Ukrainian forces for unmanned systems have announced one of their most extensive long-range operations to date, claiming confirmed hits on 21 ships, including 19 oil tankers, and dozens of military targets in occupied Crimea and surrounding areas over three days.

Ukraine has introduced a new bonus system, offering 2,000 euros for capturing Russian soldiers and 300 euros for killing them. This initiative aims to incentivize Ukrainian forces in their conflict efforts.

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced that Ukrainian forces have liberated more than 670 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of the year. This significant gain highlights ongoing efforts to reclaim land.

Ukrainian forces are reportedly increasing their successful attacks on Russian trucks, rendering Russia's attempts to protect them futile, as the war continues on its 1587th day.

Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) claims that North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia to repel Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region suffered over 7,000 casualties between 2024-2025, enabling Russia to continue the war.

Two Georgian military volunteers have been killed in action while defending Ukraine. Their deaths mark a somber loss for the international contingent fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian troops from a strategically important peninsula in the Dnipro estuary. This victory is seen as a potential gateway for future operations in the occupied southern regions.

Russian forces are reportedly advancing between buildings in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, as fighting intensifies. Putin is said to be seeking positive news from the city, while Ukrainian forces struggle to halt the Russian advance.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces carried out new attacks on energy targets deep within Russian territory, including refineries in Ufa, claiming successful hits on two out of three targets.

Kyiv suggests an air offensive could lead to retaking Crimea, but Ukrainian forces continue to lose ground on the front, raising questions about their chances of victory.

Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly struck railway bridges and other targets in Crimea. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed these strikes.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured Anton Milayev, the 45-year-old great-grandson of a Soviet leader, who signed a contract to fight in Ukraine last autumn.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck a sanctioned tanker belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Black Sea, which was allegedly used for transporting oil and petroleum products in circumvention of international sanctions.

Ukraine's General Staff reported that long-range strikes by Ukrainian forces have significantly damaged Russia’s oil refining sector, causing a fuel crisis and cutting 30% of the country's refining capacity.

Ukrainian defense forces have reportedly attacked the Chonhar Bridge again, as well as the bridge connecting Henichesk with the Arabat Spit.

Ukrainian forces utilized ground robotic systems in a 15-hour operation to evacuate two wounded soldiers who had been stranded for several days after a Russian attack, with the unmanned systems traveling 56 km to reach them.

Ukrainian forces launched drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a major Wildberries logistics center and the country's fourth-largest oil refinery, causing massive fires.

Ukraine's Defense Forces have utilized ground robotic systems to successfully complete more than 100,000 logistics and evacuation missions throughout the current year.

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence stated that Ukrainian forces are gaining ground in their conflict with Russia, claiming that Kyiv's troops have held their positions.

Ukrainian forces reported nearly 240 combat engagements along the front line over the past 24 hours, with the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors experiencing the most intense pressure from Russian forces. Russian troops made multiple attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector.

Due to shortages of dedicated supply bots, Ukrainian forces are adapting ground robots originally designed for assault operations to perform logistics missions.

A drone crossing into Romania was shot down by NATO jets, while Ukrainian forces struck another Wildberries logistics center in Moscow, which also suffered an attack on its historic Petrivka book market.

A Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been successfully modified and repurposed to serve as a long-range weapon for Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated 745 square kilometers of territory, with Russia losing nearly 10,000 soldiers, as President Zelenskyy states the war is returning to its 2014 origins and Putin aims to capture Sloviansk.

During a training exercise in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers reportedly 'crushed' a 3,500-strong US armored brigade, with elite Ukrainian operators disabling American equipment so rapidly that organizers had to repeatedly return it to play.

Ukrainian forces are reportedly attacking Wildberries trucks delivering goods to Crimea, with at least two successful strikes and one drone missing its target.

Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated 26 villages during their offensive operations on the Oleksandrivka axis. President Zelenskyy confirmed the significant territorial gains made by the Ukrainian military.

Norwegian soldiers are reportedly training Ukrainian counterparts, imparting a 'Viking mentality' designed for harsh conditions. This training aims to equip Ukrainian forces with resilience and specific combat skills.

Ukrainian forces concentrated strikes on Crimea, attacking a thermal power plant in Simferopol, which resulted in a fire. Military experts suggest Russia paid a high price for poor planning.

On the night of July 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted strikes on a Chornomornaftogaz facility and a ground-based relay station used for controlling combat drones in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that defense forces successfully struck a tanker, a pontoon bridge, and other Russian military targets during the night of July 22-23.

Ukrainian forces successfully attacked Lipetsk, Russia, approximately 300 km from the contact line. The strike targeted an industrial area containing a thermal power plant and a metallurgical plant, likely hitting warehouses.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully struck a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system at an airfield in Russia's Kursk region. Video evidence reportedly confirms the attack.

Soldiers from Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Regiment conducted a mop-up operation on the Huliaipole front, taking 64 Russian soldiers prisoner for potential exchange.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly deployed ground robots and aerial drones in a coordinated assault on a Russian position, showcasing advanced battlefield technology.

Russian forces have continued their attacks on Odesa for a fifth day, with a rocket hitting a residential building and residents seeking shelter in catacombs. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the first twenty Russian tankers and other ships in the Black Sea, following previous damage to 116 vessels in the Azov Sea.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly caused the shutdown of a crucial waterway for Russia, potentially leading to a 'Strait of Hormuz-style crisis' for Moscow.

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reportedly attacked a major Russian refining and petrochemical complex in Bashkiria, located approximately 1500 km from the Ukrainian border.

Ukrainian forces have launched new attacks on Russian-occupied territories, killing at least 13 people, and also targeted oil refineries inside Russia. Meanwhile, Russian ballistic missiles were again reported over Kyiv.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully liberated the village of Novokhatske in Donetsk Oblast, clearing it of Russian troops.

Ukrainian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Crimea, leading to widespread power outages and fuel shortages across the peninsula. The strikes targeted critical facilities, disrupting electricity supply.

Authorities in Russia's Belgorod and Bryansk border regions reported one death each during overnight air attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces.

The Su-57, Russia's most modern combat aircraft, took nearly two decades from concept to operational service, with a military pilot noting that Ukrainian forces cannot match its capabilities.

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a road bridge connecting the Russian-occupied cities of Donetsk and Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine, according to Kyiv's general staff.

Ukrainian forces have successfully struck two Russian-controlled bridges, according to the General Staff. Military experts note that such incidents are relatively rare.

Ukrainian forces confirmed missile strikes on three workshops of the Titan-Barrikady industrial complex in Volgograd, Russia, resulting in fires and partial destruction.

Ukrainian forces conducted a long-range strike on the Poltavska oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, approximately 1,500 kilometers from the front line, as part of ongoing operations.

In Pokrovsk, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces destroyed 120 Russian drone launch sites and nearly 450 antennas, preventing the establishment of a Russian logistics and communications hub.

Ukrainian forces have launched strikes on bridges in Russian-occupied territories and radar systems in Crimea. Meanwhile, Russia is preparing to hold elections under martial law, with new rules set to apply in occupied Ukrainian regions.

Russia has reportedly sustained significant losses in Ukraine over the past day, including 1,390 soldiers and 723 pieces of military equipment. Ukrainian forces also conducted a strike on Voronezh, with the governor reporting extremely heavy losses.

Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed 18 enemy tanks during a single special operation.

Reports indicate Anton Milaev, adopted great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev, has been captured by Ukrainian forces. Milaev, reportedly a sapper, was last heard from in November 2025.

The great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, who was fighting for Russia, has reportedly been captured by Ukrainian forces.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an airstrike on a gathering point for a unit of Russia’s 2nd Combined Arms Army, which was located in a panel apartment building in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.

Lithuanian defense technology company RSI Europe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine's The Fourth Law (TFL) at the Eurosatory exhibition, agreeing to produce thousands of drones for Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian defense forces successfully repelled one of Russia’s largest assaults in the Sloviansk sector. Additionally, Ukrainian Special Forces struck a Russian base in Donetsk and 11 other enemy targets in occupied territories.

Reports indicate smoke clouds over Moscow, with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet linking it to a potential response from Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have successfully hit targets up to 700 kilometers away, indicating multiple attacks carried out within Russia.

Operators from the 41st Pilum Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine are reportedly keeping the Russian army's logistics routes in Donetsk and its outskirts under fire control. This action aims to disrupt enemy supply lines in the region.

Moscow has labeled Canada a 'warmonger' following a drone production deal with Ukraine, vowing to publish the address of a Canadian company involved. Meanwhile, General Coates suggests joint drone production for Ukrainian forces on Canadian territory could also benefit Canada's defense industrial base.

Russian missile general Davydov was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Ukrainian forces are believed to be responsible for the assassination.