Russian-Ukrainian war
Four killed and 12 injured in Russian drone strike on Kyiv
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces also struck settlements in the Kharkiv, Kherson, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Regions (Oblasts)
Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity received RAW in WAR award
RAW in WAR also made special mention of Viktoriia Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian captivity
Russian occupying authorities reuse old footage of Yevhen Shved, twice convicted for pro-Ukrainian views, in ‘SBU agent’ detention video
The date of birth given for the detainee in the security forces’ video dated 2 October also matches Shved’s
Russian drone damages civilian vessel in Black Sea: One killed, seven injured
Kiper said that by striking civilian shipping and port infrastructure, Russia is violating international law and creating a threat to global food security
At least six dead and 59 injured in Russian bomb and drone attack on Kharkiv (updated)
Russian forces also struck a petrol station in Kharkiv's Kyivskyi District with a combat drone
Friends lose contact with disabled Ukrainian woman illegally transferred to Russia
The Emile Foundation called for an independent check of Anastasiia's safety and health, confidential communication for her, the restoration of direct contact with those close to her, and international support for her return to Ukraine
Ukrainian investigators open war crime proceedings into Russian use of human shields in Kharkiv region
The incident was filmed by reconnaissance drones of the 2nd Khartiia Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine on 27 September 2026
Ukraine’s anti-corruption chief calls for reform of prosecutors, state investigators and parts of security service over corruption
Kryvonos has previously emphasised that criminal exposures alone are not enough to overcome corruption. In February 2026, he elaborated that NABU can detect a crime and send the case to court, but systemic changes are needed to reduce corruption: independent institutions, digitalisation, and the elimination of political influence and bureaucratic obstacles
Russian shelling kills eight civilians and injures 52 across Ukraine on 30 September
Russian shelling killed eight civilians and injured at least 52 others on 30 September, the National Police reported. The deaths were recorded in Kyiv and in the Kyiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy Regions (Oblasts), and the injured include people in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts
Agreement on Compensation Commission for Ukraine ratified by only 10 of required 25 participants
About 10 countries have told Ukraine they plan to complete ratification in the near future
Believers behind bars: Why alternative service is needed during the war and who will be entitled to it
Before the full-scale invasion, believers belonging to ten religious organizations in Ukraine had the right to alternative service when called up for compulsory military service. Their faith does not allow them to take up weapons or swear a military oath.
September sanctions wave: US and Canada target individuals and legal entities involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children
The US law targets not only direct perpetrators but also those "indirectly" involved, effectively threatening sanctions against the vast network of Russian officials, guardianship structures, and transport operators facilitating child removals
Swiss voters turn down strict neutrality proposal backed by Moscow
The move would have also prevented Switzerland from pursuing closer ties with the Nato military alliance.
Russian authorities opened at least four criminal cases over online posts in occupied Crimea over a two-week period
Over the past two weeks, Russian security forces have announced at least four new criminal cases against residents of temporarily occupied Crimea over posts, comments and other online content
Russians killed Hillmont Partners lawyer Serhii Stretovych during his military duty in Donetsk region
On 26 September 2026, Stretovych was buried in the village of Meleni in the Zhytomyr Oblast, where he was originally from
Russian shelling across Ukraine kills 10 civilians and injures at least 44 on 24 September
On 24 September 2026, Russian military shelling killed 10 civilians in Kyiv and the Donetsk and Kharkiv Regions (Oblasts) and injured at least 44 others, particularly in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv and Odesa Oblasts
Seven killed and 43 injured in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv
The National Police of Ukraine reported that two of those killed were found in the street near the office building, one inside the building, and the other in a car in the car park
Russian shelling in Kyiv kills two and injures at least 45 civilians (updated)
As of 13:30, it is known that two people were killed and at least 20 were injured with varying degrees of severity
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Fighting a ‘holy war’: Why a sacralised war resists Western strategy
“Reaching an agreement with the US on what we disagree on”: What the campaign against ICC means for Ukraine
ICC must remain free from political pressure to bring justice to victims of world’s gravest crimes
Only 5% of those responsible for deporting Ukrainian children face global sanctions
