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A Ceasefire During Diplomatic Negotiations: What Orders Did the Ukrainian Military Receive?
Russia May Launch Four Large-Scale Attacks in September, According to Media Reports

Russia is preparing a series of combined attacks on Ukraine using missiles and drones in September. Warehouses in western regions and energy facilities are at r…

4 September 21:53 Анна Ткаченко
Why Jet-Powered Drones Are Harder to Shoot Down Than Regular “Shaheds”: Ignat’s Explanation

Russian jet-powered drones differ from conventional "Shaheds" in terms of speed and flight altitude. That is why they are much harder to shoot down. RBC-Ukraine…

4 September 20:47 Анна Ткаченко
A Russian drone struck an SBU building in downtown Kyiv: a fire broke out at the scene

On Friday, September 4, a Russian drone struck the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) building in downtown Kyiv, causing a fire. Eyewitnesses reported this to "Ko…

4 September 16:20 Анна Ткаченко
Witkoff and Kushner Plan Visits to Russia and Ukraine: Media Report Possible Dates

Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, may visit Russia and Ukraine as early as September 5–6. However, the visit to Kyiv is still in doubt, a…

4 September 14:27 Анна Ткаченко
Two airplanes and a helicopter were destroyed by fire in Zhuliany following an attack by a Russian UAV

Over the past 24 hours, specifically during this morning’s routine airstrike on the capital, enemy drones struck the Kyiv (Zhuliany) Airport in the Solomyanskyi…

4 September 12:40 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Witkoff and Kushner will visit Ukraine in the coming days, says Zelenskyy

U.S. President’s representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kyiv in the coming days. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing a stateme…

3 September 21:52 Анна Ткаченко
Another enemy attack on the Kyiv region: a Coca-Cola plant is believed to have been hit

On Thursday, September 3, Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with new “Geran-5” strike drones. This is yet another air raid alert today, according to "Kome…

3 September 17:13 Анна Ткаченко
Apartments on the upper floors have been destroyed: what is known about Russia’s strike on a 24-story building in Odesa

On the night of September 2, Russian troops carried out yet another airstrike on Odesa. One of the strikes hit a high-rise residential building. Serhiy Lysak…

3 September 04:55 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Ukraine has asked the EU for billions of euros for air defense: how the EU responded

The European Commission has received a new request from Ukraine for several billion euros in funding to strengthen its air defense, specifically through the use…

2 September 20:11 Анна Ткаченко

What you need to know

Where to read the latest news about the war in Ukraine?

The latest news about the war in Ukraine is published daily in the “War” section on the website of the “Kommersant Ukrainskyi” publication. The editorial team covers the situation on the front, official reports from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, air strikes, international military assistance, decisions of Ukraine’s allies, the development of the defense industry, and other key events of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

What news is published in the “War” section?

The “War” section publishes news about military operations, the situation on the front, the work of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, missile and drone attacks, air defense, military aid, weapons production, sanctions against Russia, international security, mobilization, defense industry, military technologies, and other events related to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Where can I find up-to-date information about the situation at the front?

“Kommersant Ukrainsky” regularly publishes news about the situation on all main fronts, official reports from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information about the course of hostilities, changes in the operational situation, and key military events. The editorial team uses only verified sources and does not disseminate unconfirmed reports.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky publish a map of the fighting?

The editorial staff covers changes on the front, analyzes the development of hostilities, and reports on key areas of offensive and defensive operations. If maps or graphic materials are used for the material, they are based on official information or open, verified sources and are published in compliance with security requirements.

How does Kommersant Ukrainsky verify information about the war?

The editorial team uses official messages from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Defense Forces of Ukraine, state bodies, international organizations, open intelligence (OSINT) materials, documents and comments from competent experts. Each material undergoes editorial review before publication.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky publish military analytics?

Yes. The publication publishes analytical materials on the development of hostilities, military strategy, modern weapons, the defense industry, international military aid, sanctions, security policy, and the impact of war on the economy of Ukraine and the world. In addition, the Kommersant Ukrainian YouTube channel also regularly invites specialized speakers and military personnel to its broadcasts, where our hosts, together with guests, delve deeper into the topics of war, modern defense technologies, etc.

Where can I read news about military aid to Ukraine?

The “War” section regularly publishes materials about new military assistance packages from the United States, European Union countries, Great Britain, Canada, NATO countries, and other international partners, as well as about joint defense projects and the development of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky cover news about drones, missiles, and military technology?

Yes. The editorial team regularly publishes materials about drones, air defense systems, missiles, aviation, electronic warfare, new military technologies, the development of the defense industry, and innovations that affect the course of war.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky publish news about mobilization?

Yes. The publication covers changes in legislation regarding mobilization, decisions of the Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Defense, clarifications of state bodies, judicial practice, and other official decisions related to military duty and manning of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky cover international events related to the war?

Yes. The editorial team publishes materials on decisions of NATO, the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, the G7 countries, and other allies of Ukraine, international sanctions, diplomatic negotiations, security policy, military cooperation, and events that affect the course of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Can we trust the information in the “War” section?

The editorial staff of “Kommersant Ukrainian” adheres to journalistic standards, checks facts, separates confirmed information from assumptions, and does not publish data that could harm Ukraine’s defense. The materials are based on official sources, documents, open data, and comments from competent experts.

Why is it worth reading war news on the website of the publication “Kommersant Ukrainsky”?

“Kommersant Ukrainsky” combines operational war news, professional analytics, and the economic context of military events. The publication explains not only what happened on the front or in international politics, but also how military decisions, defense programs, international aid, sanctions, the development of the defense industry, and security policy affect Ukraine’s economy, business, the state, and the lives of Ukrainians.