Russian drones attack railway infrastructure in Odesa region overnight
Russian drone strikes damaged railway infrastructure in the Odesa region overnight.
War
War update: 186 clashes on front lines in past day, one-third in Pokrovsk sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 186 combat clashes with Russian invaders on September 26.
Russians kill one and wound nine residents of Donetsk region over past day
Russian troops killed one person and wounded nine others in Donetsk region on September 26.
Russian army loses 970 soldiers and one air defense system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to September 27, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,107,400 people, including 970 people over the past day.
Occupiers hold “field trials” for deserters with fighting to the death and pits without food — ATESH
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement are reporting mass executions of deserters in the Russian army.
Occupiers introduce “sobriety days” in occupied Kherson region — RMA
In the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson, the occupiers are introducing “sobriety days” to reduce the number of offenses committed by Russian military personnel.
Border guards use drones to strike three Russian shelters in North Slobozhanskyi direction
Fighters from the 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment “Steel Border” struck three shelters of Russian invaders in the North Slobozhansky direction.
Athletics coach Andrii Bobrovnyk killed on frontline
Athletics coach Andrii Bobrovnyk was killed in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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Russians strike Zaporizhzhia, hit civilian infrastructure
Russia carried out at least two strikes on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a civilian infrastructure facility and partially destroying a store building.
Zelensky orders military to respond to Hungary's use of reconnaissance drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the military to conduct a full investigation into the incident involving Hungarian reconnaissance drones crossing the Ukrainian border and called on the armed forces to respond accordingly in the event of repeated attempts.
Russian forces attack village in Zaporizhzhia region with drone, civilian injured
The Russian army carried out a drone strike on a village in the Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, injuring one man.
Ukrainian sappers defuse 500-kg Russian guided bomb in Zaporizhzhia region
Sappers of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) in Zaporizhzhia region have defused a 500-kilogram Russian guided aerial bomb.
Ukraine’s SOF take control of forest strip in Donetsk region
Soldiers of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a successful raid on Russian positions in Donetsk region, taking control of a forest strip and seizing enemy equipment.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, drones, civilians injured
Russian forces attacked Nikopol and Synelnykove districts, leaving five elderly people wounded.
Russian drone strike hits Kharkiv store, casualties reported
Russian forces struck a store in Kharkiv, injuring two people.
Zelensky shares intel with Danish PM after drone incidents rattle Denmark
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed preparations for the upcoming European Political Community Summit, including coordination of meetings with partners.
War update: 106 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remains most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 106 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the invaders attacking most actively in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Lyman sectors.
Two people wounded in Druzhkivka due to Russian strikes
The Russian troops launched three strikes on the city of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, resulting in at least two civilians being wounded.
Shelling of Kherson: Number of wounded climbs to six, one dead
The number of wounded as a result of the morning artillery shelling of the Central district of Kherson has increased to six; a 34-year-old man sought medical care.
Zelensky: Military meeting focused on counteroffensive, frontline, drones on Hungarian border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a military meeting focused on the Dobropillia counteroffensive, the situation in Kupiansk and along the frontline in general, as well as the detection of reconnaissance drones near the Hungarian border.
Gas stations close in temporarily occupied territories — National Resistance Center
Gas stations have begun closing in territories temporarily occupied by Russia due to a lack of fuel.
Russian airstrike on Kostiantynivka damages infrastructure, civilians injured
Russian forces carried out several airstrikes on the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, injuring two civilians and causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
First anti-drone tunnel built in Zaporizhia region
The first anti-drone tunnel has been completed in the Zaporizhzhia region, with three more 60% ready.
Medical facility damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson city center
A medical facility in Kherson was damaged in the morning shelling of the city center.
Russian army attacks energy facilities in Chernihiv region
Russian forces are targeting energy infrastructure in the Chernihiv region, with several facilities hit.
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.