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- 1Ukrainian MiG-29s strike Russian command post in north●Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29s carried out a powerful strike on a Russian command post in the northern sector. According to
The Ukrainian Air Force says its MiG-29 jets struck a Russian command post in the northern sector of the front. According to the unit, Russian forces had been concentrating personnel in the building for some time while also moving equipment and ammunition into the site, making it a significant target.
- 2Russian maps claim thousands of square kilometres Russia does not hold in Ukraine●In 2026, Russia barely advanced in Ukraine but continued to update their official maps and claims. This gives more than
In 2026, Russian forces made only marginal territorial gains in Ukraine, yet Moscow's official maps and annexation claims continued to be updated as if large areas were under its control. According to the analysis, the gap between reality on the ground and Russia's claimed territory exceeds 5,000 square kilometres. Observers are highlighting this discrepancy as evidence of the widening distance between Kremlin claims and battlefield facts.
- 3Russia rations fuel after major Ukrainian drone strike●Russia begins rationing fuel after massive drone strike as Ukrainian tech trumps Putin’s jet drones
Russia has started rationing fuel following a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike targeting energy infrastructure. Reports say Ukrainian long-range drone technology has outpaced Russian air defences, including jet-powered drones hitting oil facilities far from the front line. The shortages are forcing regional authorities to limit fuel supplies, highlighting the growing impact of Ukraine's strikes on Russia's refining capacity and logistics.
- 4Ukraine fires hundreds of drones in largest attack on Moscow●Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones | BBC News
Ukraine has launched what is described as the largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war, firing hundreds of drones at the Russian capital. The strike forced temporary airport closures and prompted air defences across the region to respond. The scale marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike campaign against targets deep inside Russia.
- 5Zelenskyy warns Russia seeks to cut Ukrainians' internet access▼The Russians want to leave Ukrainians without internet access; there are steps to protect against this — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia aims to leave Ukrainians without internet access, adding that steps are being taken to protect connectivity. The warning comes as Ukraine continues to counter Russian attacks on its infrastructure, with communications networks remaining a critical vulnerability for civilians and the armed forces alike.
- 6Ukraine's Drone Offensive Gives Kyiv 3-to-1 Edge Over Russia▼ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s Drone Offensive Gives Kyiv a 3-to-1 Edge Over Russia
Ukraine's drone campaign is now outpacing Russia's by roughly three to one, according to an analysis published by the Kyiv Post. The piece argues that Kyiv's expanded production and deployment of unmanned systems has shifted the balance on the battlefield, allowing Ukrainian forces to strike deeper and more often while conserving manpower against a larger Russian army.
- 7Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kherson region●Росіяни минулої доби атакували на Херсонщині об’єкти критичної та соціальної інфраструктури Російські війська минулої до
Russian forces attacked critical and social infrastructure in Ukraine's Kherson region over the past day, damaging an apartment building and nine private homes, according to Ukrinform. At least one person was reported injured in the strikes. The attacks are part of ongoing Russian shelling of southern Ukrainian territory, which has repeatedly targeted power, water and other essential services relied on by civilians.
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Kyiv-based internet provider Kolo.TV has been struck by a Russian attack for the third time, according to Ukrinform. The repeated hits on the company's infrastructure underscore the ongoing threat to civilian telecommunications in the Ukrainian capital, disrupting service for subscribers and forcing repeated repairs. The attack adds to a pattern of Russian strikes targeting energy and connectivity infrastructure across Ukraine.
- 9Ukraine Update Claims Russian Troops Fleeing in Panic●Update from Ukraine | Outstanding! Vivaldi Opeartion Phase 2 | Russians Run Away in Panic
A daily Ukraine war update reports that 'Operation Vivaldi' has entered its second phase, claiming Russian forces are withdrawing in panic from frontline positions. The report describes the development as a notable success for Ukrainian forces. Viewers following the conflict closely are sharing and debating the claims about the pace of Russia's retreat.
- 10Ukraine warns of starvation in occupied Oleshky●⚠️⛔️Ukraine sounds alarm over situation in temporarily occupied Oleshky, where trapped civilians are being forced by Rus
Ukrainian authorities have raised the alarm over conditions in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation, saying trapped civilians are being deliberately starved and forced to eat grass to survive. The claim, reported by Ukrainian media, is being described as a war crime and is drawing attention from commentators in Brussels and beyond.
- 11Russia Claims Strike on Starlink Data Center in Ukraine●Russian Forces Strike Starlink Data Center in Ukraine
Russian forces have struck a Starlink data center in Ukraine, according to a Newsweek report. Starlink terminals are widely used by Ukrainian troops for battlefield communications, making any infrastructure tied to the satellite network a high-profile target. Details on casualties, damage, or the exact location of the strike have not been disclosed.
- 12Zelenskyy appeals to Trump and EU after overnight Russian attacks●Following enemy's overnight attacks, President Zelenskyy addresses Trump and European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out following a wave of overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces, addressing his appeal directly to US President Donald Trump and the European Union. The statement underscores Kyiv's continued push for stronger air defence support and Western backing as strikes on Ukrainian territory persist.
- 13Russia rushes thousands of troops to Lyman frontline●Russian forces are urgently redirecting thousands of troops towards the Lyman frontline as Ukraine's 3rd corps continues
Russian forces are urgently redirecting thousands of troops toward the Lyman frontline in eastern Ukraine, according to war monitoring reports, as Ukraine's 3rd Corps continues large advances in the area. The reports claim there is panic among the Russian command over the situation near Lyman, a key logistics hub that has changed hands before in the war.
- 14Putin said to be preparing base for nuclear doomsday strikes●Revealed: Putin is preparing a base for doomsday nuclear strikes
A report claims President Putin is preparing a military base intended for 'doomsday' nuclear strikes, suggesting Russia may be expanding infrastructure for its strategic nuclear forces. The report has drawn attention given heightened tensions over nuclear rhetoric. No further details about the location, timing or evidence behind the claim were provided in the material available.
- 15Russian occupation leaves Ukrainian civilians in Oleshky starving●⚠️⛔️When they occupy your European town, don’t expect anything different - Russian terrorists are starving Ukrainian civ
Reports say Russian forces are starving civilians trapped in the occupied town of Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, with residents forced to survive on grass and weeds. The claims are circulating widely on social media, drawing condemnation of Russia's conduct in occupied Ukrainian territories.
- 16Ukraine strikes six Russian oil refineries in one week●Six strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a
Ukraine says it hit six strategic oil refineries in Russia in a single week, with targets located up to 1,600 kilometres behind the front line. Kyiv's defence officials describe the facilities as key suppliers of fuel to Russia's occupation forces and defence industry, framing the campaign as a direct answer to Russian attacks on Ukraine.