Russian army attacks energy facilities in Chernihiv region
Russian forces are targeting energy infrastructure in the Chernihiv region, with several facilities hit.
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26 September 2025
Russian navy ship present near Denmark during drone raids – media
During incidents involving unidentified drones that disrupted airport operations in several Danish cities this week, a ship of the Russian Baltic Fleet, the Alexander Shabalin, was present near the country’s territorial waters.
Drone attack hits Kharkiv police on evacuation duty: four wounded
In Kharkiv region, four police officers from the Kupiansk District Police were wounded while carrying out evacuation efforts.
Ukrainian General Staff confirms strike on Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar area
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a strike on the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar area.
Artillery shelling of Kherson: number of wounded climbs to five, one woman killed
The number of wounded in the morning artillery shelling of the Central District of Kherson has increased to five; a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man sought medical help.
Enemies terrorize south, with KAB missiles attacking Kherson and Zaporizhzhia every day — Voloshyn
Large cities in the south, such as Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, are subjected to daily air strikes with powerful guided aerial bombs (KABs).
Air Force to establish new branch of troops – Unmanned Air Defense Systems Forces
The Air Force is creating a new branch of troops – Unmanned Air Defense Systems Forces – to ensure the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure from drones.
Ukrainian Deep Strike assets hit 85 key targets inside Russia in two months — Syrskyi
In under two months, Ukrainian Deep Strike capabilities have struck 85 important targets on Russian territory. This directly affects the enemy’s logistics and supply.
Ukraine foils Russia’s summer offensive plans – Syrskyi
During the summer campaign, the enemy had planned to gain control and by early autumn establish a “buffer zone” in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, capture the Pokrovsk agglomeration, reach the borders of Donetsk region, and seize a number of territories in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions. Thanks to Ukraine’s Defense Forces, Russia’s plans have been disrupted.
Defense Forces conduct active counteroffensive operations and achieve success — Syrskyi
The situation on the frontline is difficult, but the Defense Forces have recently achieved some success. The Defense Forces conduct about 15-20 assault operations daily.
Ukraine thwarts Russia’s attempted offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region – CinC Syrskyi
The Russians lack forces and resources to launch an offensive on Dnipropetrovsk region, as all Russian marine units are currently bogged down in fighting in the Dobropillia direction.
Russian troops shell Donetsk region nearly 1,700 times in 24 hours
Russian troops fired on the frontline and residential areas of five settlements in the Donetsk region 1,699 times in the past 24 hours.
Russians shell Kherson with artillery, woman killed
A woman was killed as a result of the morning artillery shelling of Kherson. Proceedings have been initiated, and the authorities are urging residents not to go outside unless necessary.
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.
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.