Russia delays Donbas takeover to 2027 as Ukraine reports fresh strikes

The Kyiv Independent • 08 Sep 17:49

Russia has moved its target date for full control of the Donbas region to March 31, 2027, while Ukraine says Russian missile and drone strikes killed five people in Kyiv and Ukrainian drones hit a refinery in Saratov.

The Guardian • 08 Sep 01:15

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stepped down after anti-corruption agencies raided his office over a money-laundering probe linked to illegal call centres, while Russia resumed missile strikes on Kyiv.

AP News • 04 Sep 19:05

A Russian drone struck the Ukrainian security service headquarters in Kyiv, wounding twelve people, as U.S. envoys prepare for talks on ending the war.

The Daily Beast • 04 Sep 13:28

Ukraine says it will increase drone incursions into Russian airspace to disrupt civilian flights, leading to dozens of airport closures and prompting responses from Russian officials and airlines.

The Daily Beast • 03 Sep 12:46

Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, prompting economic strain and rising domestic criticism of President Vladimir Putin as the country prepares for September parliamentary elections.

AP News • 03 Sep 08:44

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil facilities, warehouses and airports have caused fuel shortages, flight cancellations and heightened public anxiety as Russia prepares for a September parliamentary vote.

Kyiv Post • 03 Sep 08:27

Ukrainian drone attacks hit apartment blocks in the Moscow region and caused a fire at a factory, while a separate strike set fire to the Black Sea port of Sochi; Russian air defenses reported shooting down dozens of drones.

Institute for the Study of War • 03 Sep 02:12

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted accelerated offensives and imminent victory in Ukraine, but open-source analysis shows limited territorial gains and higher Russian casualties, while Ukraine continues counteroffensives and adjusts its air-alert system.

dw.com • 02 Sep 21:22

Ukraine has told the International Civil Aviation Organization that Russian airspace is unsafe due to increased Ukrainian drone attacks, and President Zelenskyy urged carriers to avoid it.

BBC • 02 Sep 16:12

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian skies are becoming unsafe for civilian flights amid increased drone attacks, prompting a formal UN notification and prompting airlines to reassess routes.

The Daily Beast • 02 Sep 11:53

Ukraine's drone attack on the Ust-Luga fuel terminal prompted President Vladimir Putin to promise large-scale strikes on Ukrainian energy sites, as Russia grapples with fuel shortages.

AP News • 02 Sep 11:15

Russian aerial attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed two civilians and injured six, while strikes in Kyiv and Odesa also caused casualties as the air war intensifies.

Yahoo News Canada • 02 Sep 10:10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian skies are becoming unsafe for civilian flights and urged carriers to avoid the airspace, while Russia accused Kyiv of terrorism and both sides reported escalating attacks.

CNBC • 02 Sep 09:38

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned carriers that increased Ukrainian drone operations make Russian airspace unsafe, while Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the warning as state terrorism.

Institute for the Study of War • 02 Sep 02:47

In August 2026 Russian forces captured roughly 90 square kilometres in Ukraine, while Ukrainian counter-offensives reclaimed about 130 square kilometres, and Russian casualties exceeded 42,000.

Euronews.com • 01 Sep 20:06

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told airlines, insurers and foreign governments that the expanding scale of Ukraine's drone operations may render Russian airspace unsafe for commercial aviation.

The Kyiv Independent • 01 Sep 17:24

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight killed 12 people, including six railway workers, and injured 21, while Ukrainian air defenses shot down the majority of the incoming threats.

AP News • 01 Sep 15:57

A continuous 12-hour bombardment of Kyiv and surrounding regions killed at least a dozen people, including children, as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilians, while the EU warned the attacks aim to intimidate Western support.

AP News • 31 Aug 16:22

Russian forces have carried out a fifth consecutive day of air strikes on Kyiv and nearby towns, targeting warehouses and other infrastructure with jet-powered drones, while Ukrainian officials say they are working to counter the threat.

Fox News • 31 Aug 15:25

Ukraine's agriculture minister reported that about 90% of food logistics operated by retail chains has been destroyed as Russia escalates drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas.

NPR • 31 Aug 10:24

Intensified Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas have damaged warehouses, left supermarket shelves empty and raised concerns over food supplies, while schools prepare for possible closures.

TWZ • 29 Aug 19:15

Ukraine reported a surge in one-way drone strikes on Kyiv, resulting in the longest daily air-raid alert period since the war began, while officials said Moscow may be adopting a strategy aimed at wearing down the population and exhausting air defenses.