A Russian drone hit the SBU security service headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring 12 people. Ukraine called the attack a major escalation in the war, coming ahead of planned visits to Moscow and Kyiv by US negotiators.

DDW News2026-09-04 19:15

Kyiv has faced what was reportedly Russia’s most intense air-attack wave on the capital in four years. Reuters described air-raid sirens, drones, and cruise and ballistic missiles straining Ukraine’s defences; 12 people were killed, while Ukraine’s foreign minister appealed directly to Western allies for more Patriot interceptors.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-04 18:23

Ukrainians are facing near-continuous air raid alerts as Russia intensifies its drone campaign against Kyiv and the surrounding region. Over the past two weeks, attacks on the capital have occurred with a frequency more typical of Ukraine’s frontline cities, disrupting residents’ sleep, work, education and daily lives.

TThe Kyiv Independent2026-09-04 17:12

For much of the war, Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv followed a familiar pattern, occurring almost exclusively at night. Residents have struggled to preserve moments of ordinary life amid the attacks.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-04 16:03

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to reach Kyiv on Sunday for their first visit, according to several sources. The two have taken part in shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine and have travelled to Moscow several times.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-04 15:29

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv on Friday, accusing Moscow of targeting the SBU chief’s personal office. Zelensky ordered an “appropriate, tangible response,” while Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the strike a “major escalation.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-04 15:24

Donetsk and Luhansk, which make up the Donbas, have seen some of the bloodiest fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Both sides refuse to give up the region because of its military value, long economic history and political importance. The report examines Ukraine’s Fortress Belt, the importance of high ground in the drone era and which side could better bear losing the Donbas.

DDW News2026-09-04 11:56

Russia has changed its tactics by carrying out round-the-clock air strikes on Kyiv, disrupting everyday life. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday night that he hoped to host US President Donald Trump’s envoys in Kyiv in the coming days to revive efforts to end the war.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 10:48

Ukraine’s finance chief, Marchenko, tells Euronews exclusively that the country faces its tightest budget constraints since the full-scale war began in 2022, ahead of a “very difficult winter”. He also urges the revival of frozen Russian assets under a new custodianship plan.

Eeuronews2026-09-04 07:21

The escalation in the Black Sea has renewed European fears that Russia could weaponise food supply chains to trigger a migration wave and weaken support for Ukraine.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 15:55

President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Ukraine remain in contact, but offered little indication that negotiations toward a peace deal are advancing. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he said Ukraine’s threat to disrupt air traffic in Russia complicates the outlook for bilateral peace talks.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-03 11:07

Anna Borshchevskaya says Russia’s reported missile support for Iran should not be seen as an isolated arms transaction, but as part of a wider geopolitical strategy linking Ukraine, Iran, NATO and the United States as interconnected fronts. She says Vladimir Putin appears focused less on direct military confrontation with Washington than on reshaping the strategic environment around it.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-03 10:12

As Russia increases strikes on Ukrainian cities, an underground maternity ward is helping women give birth safely amid the brutal war.

NNBC News2026-09-03 01:24

Fox News foreign correspondent Jeff Paul discusses the latest developments involving Russia’s airspace and recent drone incursions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issues a warning about the danger posed by Russia’s lethal airspace.

FFox News2026-09-03 00:00

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukrainian drones would make Russian airspace “completely unsafe” for the duration of the war. Russian leader Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of “state terrorism.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-02 19:32

Ukraine has formally notified international aviation authorities that growing risks threaten civilian aircraft over Russia. The warning follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call a day earlier for foreign airlines to avoid Russian airspace.

Eeuronews2026-09-02 16:59

As unmanned systems become more central to the war, Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics to counter Russia’s larger number of drone crews. In an interview, “Schweiger,” a Ukrainian operator with the Signum UAV Battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade, describes his combat experience, including an early kamikaze strike.

TThe Kyiv Independent2026-09-02 16:36

Thousands of foreign fighters are serving on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine reports nearly 16,000 volunteers from 72 countries, while Russia is estimated to have about 28,000 recruits from more than 130 nations. Military analyst Glen Grant offers his assessment.

TTRT World2026-09-02 13:48

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are continuing. Heavy strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, followed by further attacks on Odesa, Sumy and Kyiv on Wednesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines, insurers and users of major Russian airports that Russian airspace is becoming extremely dangerous as Ukraine steps up its drone strikes.

BBBC News2026-09-02 13:15

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines to avoid Russian air traffic and threatened to respond to Moscow’s escalating missile attacks by filling Russian skies with drones.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-02 12:19

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines, insurers and users of major Russian airports that Ukrainian drone activity had made Russian airspace increasingly dangerous and effectively closed.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-02 09:33

A Russian drone strike on Ranok, one of Ukraine’s largest children’s publishers, destroyed thousands of books. The attack raises questions beyond military strategy about the impact of war on culture, education and the stories intended for the next generation.

DDW News2026-09-02 03:27

Overnight Russian strikes killed 12 people in Ukraine as part of the Kremlin’s latest offensive. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “despicable.” On the first day back at school, students were moved to underground classrooms amid air-raid sirens, as Russia’s attacks entered a sixth consecutive day. Ukraine lacks enough equipment to protect its population.

GGlobal News2026-09-01 23:45

Ukrainian mother Olena Stohina watched as fire engulfed her son’s home, killing him. The 29-year-old was among the casualties in what has been the deadliest month for civilians since 2022.

RReuters2026-09-01 18:46