Large Ukrainian military deployment site destroyed in Sumy region
A large site housing Ukrainian military personnel was destroyed in the Shostka district of the Sumy region, Russian security structures told RIA Novosti.
Russia's Transport Ministry: tanker Aframax Rio attacked by unmanned boats in the Black Sea
The Liberia-flagged tanker Aframax Rio was attacked by unmanned boats in the Black Sea, Russia's Transport Ministry said. Its crew of 23 Indian citizens was rescued, with no injuries reported.
Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges and energy: consequences and reaction
The intensity of Russian strikes is growing, and Kyiv is discussing possible concessions. The Defense Ministry has expanded its target list, striking bridges across the Dnieper and energy facilities. The consequences are tangible.
Lavrov: Moscow takes note of reports that NATO is preparing a war plan against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow has taken note of reports that NATO is developing a war plan against Russia. He said Vladimir Putin had clearly outlined the response to an attack on Kaliningrad region or any other Russian region.
Drone attack on Moscow region: two killed, nine injured
Governor Andrei Vorobyov said two civilians were killed and nine injured in a night drone attack on the Moscow region. Forty-seven private houses in seven municipalities were damaged, and 185 drones were shot down.
Moscow Region governor reports one killed in overnight drone attack
A civilian was killed and six people were injured in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow Region, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.
Pasechnik: Three people killed in LPR in Ukrainian attacks over past day, including a teenager
Three people, including a teenager, were killed in Ukrainian attacks on the LPR over the past day, regional head Leonid Pasechnik said. Two other youths, aged 19 and 17, were hospitalized with injuries.
Ukraine drones strike near Zaporozhye NPP units, Rosatom says attacks intensified
The Zaporozhye NPP press service said Ukrainian drones struck close to the plant's power units; Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev said attacks on the plant have intensified and a driver was killed in a strike on a food delivery vehicle.
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy facilities and ports
The Russian Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy facilities and ports, as well as targets in the Odesa region, and warned of intensified strikes on the defense industry in response to Zelensky's threats.
EU freezes tranche to Kyiv: reforms and audit demanded
Brussels has refused to transfer another tranche to Kyiv despite verbal support, insisting on an audit of funds already spent and pushing Ukraine toward unfavorable reforms, RIA Novosti reports.
Defense Ministry: Russian forces attacked the Northern Bridge in Kyiv during the day
The Russian military struck the Northern Bridge in Kyiv during the day, the Defense Ministry said. Two vessels delivering products for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to Odesa were also hit in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.
Russian Defense Ministry: Geran drones struck Nova Poshta logistics center and data center in Odesa
The Russian Defense Ministry said Geran drones struck a Nova Poshta logistics center in Chornomorsk and a data center in Odesa, publishing footage of the strikes.
Governor: Six people, including three children, injured in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
Six people, including three children, were injured in a strike by Ukrainian forces on the center and residential areas of Belgorod, Governor Alexander Shuvayev said.
Marchenko: European Commission cannot close $8 billion gap in Ukraine's military budget
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said the European Commission will not be able to cover the $8 billion deficit in funding for Ukraine's military needs that emerged in 2026.
In Kyiv, Maidan hosts rally of supporters of serviceman Todorov calling for peace
Supporters of Ukrainian serviceman Oleksandr Todorov, who had called for protests outside Volodymyr Zelensky's office, held a rally on Maidan in Kyiv demanding peace in Ukraine, Strana.ua reports.
Russian Foreign Ministry again warns foreigners of danger in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeated its call for foreigners and diplomatic staff to avoid Ukraine, citing continued massive retaliatory strikes.
Defense Ministry: Russian troops tighten encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv region
The Russian Defense Ministry said troops are tightening the encirclement of Ukrainian formations in the northeast of the Kharkiv region, with fighting under way inside the pocket.
Russian Defense Ministry: Northern Bridge over Dnipro in Kyiv hit in overnight drone strikes
The Russian Defense Ministry said the Northern road bridge over the Dnipro in Kyiv was hit in overnight drone strikes; it said the bridge was used to move troops and military cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian Foreign Ministry: drills involving Japan no longer defensive in nature
The Russian Foreign Ministry told RIA Novosti that Moscow is seriously concerned that military exercises involving Japan have ceased to be purely defensive.
Kyiv Defense Council to hold emergency meeting over situation with Dnipro bridges
Kyiv Defense Council to hold an emergency meeting over the situation with bridges, Ukrainska Pravda reports. Earlier, Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced traffic restrictions on three bridges across the Dnipro, with social media posting footage of huge traffic jams.
Defense Ministry: Russian troops tighten the pocket around Ukrainian forces in northeast Kharkiv region
The Defense Ministry reported control over Grachevka and Serdobino and losses by the enemy in the pocket in the northeast of the Kharkiv region.
Putin at Valdai: from nuclear risks to a new world order
Russian President spoke at the plenary session of the XXIII Valdai Discussion Club, addressing escalation, nuclear weapons risks, artificial intelligence and the formation of a multipolar world.
Patrushev: Putin gave all orders on security of Kaliningrad region
Presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said Vladimir Putin has given all necessary orders on ensuring the security of the Kaliningrad region, and relevant agencies are dealing with the issue thoroughly.
Russia's MFA: Hungarian diplomatic mission staff must leave the country within two weeks
Russia's MFA said staff of Hungarian diplomatic missions must leave Russia within two weeks, in response to Hungary's September 8 expulsion of ten Russian diplomats.
Mordvichev: an additional cover echelon at extremely low altitudes has appeared in the air defense system
Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces Andrei Mordvichev said an additional cover echelon at extremely low altitudes has been created in the air defense system.