Russia launches hundreds of daily strikes on Ukraine’s border areas, SBGS spox reports
In the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, hundreds of shellings are recorded daily, as the enemy fires with all available weapons.
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26 September 2025
20-year-old man injured in drone attack in Chernihiv region
A 20-year-old civilian man was wounded in a Russian drone strike in the Korukivka district of Chernihiv region and is currently hospitalized.
Explosions rock Crimea overnight, FSB building reportedly hit in strike — social media
A series of explosions occurred in Russian-occupied Crimea during the night of September 25–26, with sources reporting a strike on the FSB building in the city of Armiansk.
IAEA reports drone explosion 800 meters from South Ukraine NPP
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stationed at the site recorded the downing and explosion of a Russian drone just 800 meters from the perimeter of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Russian forces attack three communities in Dnipropetrovsk region, power line and gas pipeline damaged
Russian troops once again targeted communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing destruction.
Russia confirms strike on oil refinery in Krasnodar region
A fire broke out at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region following a drone attack.
Ukrainian border guards strike two Russian vehicles and firing position in southern sector
Drone pilots from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine targeted and struck two Russian vehicles, a motorcycle, and a firing position in the southern direction.
Russian aircraft drop over a dozen bombs on Kherson in morning strike, damage reported
On the morning of September 26, Russian forces launched a large-scale airstrike on Kherson, damaging an administrative building and nine private homes.
War update: 200 combat clashes in past day as Russian forces intensify attacks in three sectors, storming Pokrovsk
Over the past 24 hours, there were 200 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, 67 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy also intensified operations in the Lyman, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka sectors.
Russian army loses another 940 troops in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to September 26, 2025, amount to approximately 1,106,430 personnel, with 940 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 128 of 154 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Defense Forces successfully neutralized 128 Russian drones of various types out of the 154 launched by Russia in an overnight attack beginning on the evening of September 25.
Russian forces launch 516 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 516 strikes across 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
National Guard troops neutralize Msta-B and Giatsint howitzers behind Russian lines
Drone operators from the 3rd Special Purpose Battalion “Svoboda” of the “Rubizh” Brigade, part of the National Guard of Ukraine, have destroyed Russian Msta-B and Giatsint howitzers.
Man blown up by Russian mine in Sumy region
A man was blown up by a Russian mine in the Sumy region.
Evacuating civilians from Donetsk region is a priority ahead of winter – Klymenko
During a visit to the Donetsk region, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko met with regional leadership to discuss key challenges facing the region. The focus of the talks was on public safety, particularly the evacuation of civilians from high-risk zones ahead of the winter season.
25 September 2025
Ukraine brings back 17 more children, teenagers from territories temporarily occupied by Russia
Seventeen Ukrainian children and teenagers have been returned from Russian-occupied territories as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Ukrainian border guards capture Russian soldier in Lyman sector
Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of the Revenge border guard brigade have captured a Russian infantryman in the Lyman sector.
Ukrainian drones hit three gas distribution stations in occupied Luhansk region
On the night of September 25, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck three gas distribution stations in the Luhansk region, which is temporarily occupied by Russia.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, damaging private houses and civil infrastructure.
Four explosions rock Sumy: Strikes hit residential area and enterprises
Four explosions occurred in the city of Sumy today, causing damage to residential and industrial areas.
Two more civilians killed in Russian drone strike in Kherson region
It has been confirmed that two men, aged 62 and 64, were killed in the Kherson region on September 22 as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Russian forces attacking critical infrastructure in Chernihiv
Russian troops are attacking critical infrastructure in the city of Chernihiv.
Russian drone strike on scooter in Kherson region kills two men
In the Kherson region, two men were killed as a result of a Russian FPV drone attack while riding a scooter.
HUR naval drones strike oil facilities in Novorossiysk, Tuapse – source
On September 24, strike naval drones of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) targeted logistics facilities on Russia's Black Sea coast, specifically the ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse.
Ukraine develops APC with maximum protection for personnel
A new armored personnel carrier (APC) offering maximum protection for troops has been developed in Ukraine. The project, prepared with the support of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), has been in the works for more than a year and is now in its final stage.
Ukrainian cyber specialists crippled Russia's online payment system – source
Cyber specialists from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a successful attack that disrupted the operation of Russia's national payment system SBP, which is widely used for transferring funds to "charitable and volunteer organizations" that support the so-called "special military operation."
Denmark closes Aalborg Airport for second time in week due to drones
Aalborg Airport in Denmark, which serves both commercial and military flights, was closed for several hours on the morning of 25 September after drones were detected in its airspace.
Russia confirms strike near chemical plant in Krasnodar region
In the town of Belorechensk, Russia, traffic has been suspended in the area around the EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers chemical plant, and employees have been evacuated after an incident in which, residents say, unmanned aerial vehicles struck the facility overnight.
Invaders carry out 87 strikes on Sumy region, seven people wounded
Russian troops carried out 87 strikes on 39 settlements in 15 territorial communities of the Sumy region during the day, from the morning of September 24 to the morning of September 25.
MID soldiers hit two Russian An-26 planes and coastal radar station in Crimea
Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense destroyed two An-26 aircraft belonging to the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea and struck a surface radar station and the coastal radar MR-10M1 (“Mys-M1”).