General Staff: 183 combat clashes on front lines in past day, most in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 183 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front lines on September 12.
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13 September 2025
Russian attacks in August claimed lives of 208 civilians in Ukraine – UN
Over the past month, Russian forces killed at least 208 civilians in Ukraine and injured 827 others.
Head of Odesa Forensic Bureau explains how repatriated war dead identified
Since the beginning of May 2024, specialists at the State Institution Odesa Regional Bureau of Forensic Examination have handled 10 repatriations — a total of 2,600 bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders returned to the country.
12 September 2025
Reports of Russian capture of Kolodiazi village are false – military spox
The Dnipro operational and strategic group of troops has denied reports that Russian forces have captured the village of Kolodiazi in the Lyman sector.
CinC Syrskyi visits combat units in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, visited brigades defending the Donetsk region in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors.
Two men injured in Russian drone attack near Kherson
Two men, aged 52 and 70, were injured in a Russian drone strike in the suburb of Antonivka, near Kherson.
Russians strike Borova in Kharkiv region, injuring woman; two more people feared trapped under rubble
Russians shelled the village of Borova in the Kharkiv region, and two elderly people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a destroyed house.
SSU drones strike Russia's largest oil port on Baltic Sea - source
On the night of September 12, Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) drones struck Russia's largest oil port, Prymorsk, on the Baltic Sea, which is the terminus of the Baltic pipeline system.
Military denies Russian capture of Oleksandrohrad, Ivanivka, and Zelenyi Hai
The Dnipro operational-strategic group of forces has denied reports that Russian troops have captured the settlements of Oleksandrohrad, Ivanivka, and Zelenyi Hai in the Novopavlivka direction.
DM Shmyhal visits training ground in Britain where Ukrainian troops are trained
During his visit to the United Kingdom, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited a training ground where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained.
Chaus says number of air attacks increases in Chernihiv region
The number of Russian air strikes and the intensity of shelling have increased in the Chernihiv region.
Ship catches fire in Russian oil port of Prymorsk after drone attack
On Thursday night, the port of Prymorsk in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones, resulting in a fire on one of the ships and a pumping station.
Russian drone strike hits car in Kupiansk district, three civilians injured
Three elderly civilians were injured after a Russian Molniya drone struck a car in Kupiansk district.
Russian attack hits Marhanets community: one civilian killed, two injured
Russian forces attacked Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones, killing a woman and injuring two men.
No large Russian troop presence observed in Belarus for Zapad-2025 exercises – SBGS spox
The number of Russian personnel participating in the Zapad-2025 military exercises is lower than in 2023, when Russia deployed around 10–12 thousand troops in Belarus.
Ukraine air defenses down 33 of 40 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces shot down 33 out of 40 Russian drones.
War update: 195 combat engagements on front lines over past day, 60 of them in Pokrovsk sector
On September 11, 195 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 60 concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Six injured in Kherson region following Russian strikes
Over the past day, six individuals sustained injuries in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian army loses another 890 troops in war against Ukraine
Russia’s total combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to September 12, 2025, amount to approximately 1,092,780 personnel, including 890 in the past 24 hours.
Russian drones strike industrial zone in Sumy, civilian killed
On the morning of Friday, September 12, Russian attack drones targeted an industrial area on the outskirts of Sumy.
Russian forces launch 440 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 440 attacks across 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Poland to cooperate with Ukraine in countering drone attacks – Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Warsaw will closely cooperate with Kyiv to counter Russian drone threats.
Su-27 pilot killed during combat mission in Zaporizhzhia direction
Major Oleksandr Borovyk, a pilot of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was killed while performing a combat mission in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Russia’s use of missile carriers in Black Sea proves ineffective; one submarine with Kalibr missiles present
One Russian submarine carrying Kalibr cruise missiles is currently in the Black Sea.
11 September 2025
War update: 141 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector sees fiercest battles
On September 11, the Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 141 clashes with Russian invaders, with the hottest activity reported in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy attempted 32 attacks.
Weapons exhibition in London: Shmyhal discussed air defense innovations with leading defense companies
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held several meetings with representatives of leading defense companies in London during the DSEI international arms exhibition.
Almost 6,400 civilians remain in Kostiantynivka
Almost 6,400 people currently remain in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and KAB missiles, causing casualties
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging enterprises, administrative buildings, private houses, and a gas pipeline, and injuring three people.
Russian Air Force drops three bombs on Uspenivka in Zaporizhzhia region, one person killed
Russian invaders dropped at least three guided bombs on the village of Uspenivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, causing damage and destruction to residential buildings.
88 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector is most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 88 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in seven sectors, with the enemy continuing to attack most intensely in the Pokrovsk sector.