War update: 158 clashes on frontline, fighting ongoing
On September 13, there were 158 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with the enemy making 39 attempts to push Ukrainian units back in the Pokrovsk sector.
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Rubio calls Russian drone incursion into Poland “unacceptable”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Saturday that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace this week is unacceptable, adding that it remains unclear whether Russia deliberately sent the drones into Polish territory.
Air raid alert issued in southeastern Romania
Residents of the Tulcea region in southeastern Romania received warnings on Saturday about possible aerial objects and were advised to take shelter.
Anti-drone nets installed along key roads in Sumy region to shield civilians
In Sumy region, over 70 kilometers of roads have already been equipped with anti-drone nets.
Zelensky: basic security guarantees for Ukraine practically ready
The basic document on security guarantees for Ukraine is practically ready, with details now being worked out for agreement with all partners.
Zelensky: Russian drones in Poland warning to all of Europe
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian drones targeting Poland are not only a warning for Poles but for everyone in Europe.
Ukrainian Defense Minister outlines formula to end war: army, arms, sanctions
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that a strong Ukrainian army, sufficient weapons, and powerful sanctions against the aggressor are essential to bring the war to an end.
Poland scrambles fighter jets amid drone threat in Ukraine
On Saturday, Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to the threat of drone strikes in western Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Russia’s Ufa, massive fire reported
On September 12, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) carried out an operation targeting the Bashneft-Novoil oil refinery in Ufa, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan.
Spartan Trifecta Weekend kicks off in Kyiv to support Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence
On September 13–14, Kyiv’s VDNH Urban Park is hosting the Spartan Trifecta Weekend — an international obstacle race dedicated to supporting the Main Directorate of Intelligence (abbreviated as HUR) of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
Russian forces attack Semenivka in Chernihiv region with drones, civilian injured
Russian troops launched strike drones at the town of Semenivka in the Chernihiv region, injuring a local resident and leaving seven settlements without electricity.
Russian forces attack gas stations in Kramatorsk, injuring young woman
Russian troops launched strike drone attacks on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, injuring a 19-year-old woman.
Ukraine, EU discuss stronger sanctions on Russia, funding for Ukrainian defense industry
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense met with a European Union delegation led by Matti Maasikas, Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service, to discuss the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and the funding needs of Ukraine’s defense industry.
Over 60 explosions recorded as Chernihiv region comes under Russian fire
Over the past day, Russian forces shelled Chernihiv region 36 times, resulting in 62 recorded explosions.
Russian strikes hit 12 settlements in Kharkiv region, wounding six civilians
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 12 settlements in Kharkiv region, injuring six civilians.
Casualties reported as Russians attack Sumy region
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked Sumy region with drones and guided aerial bombs, killing three people and injuring five others.
Ukraine’s air defense downs 137 of 164 Russian drones launched since Friday evening
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces neutralized 137 out of 164 drones launched by Russian forces since the evening of September 12.
Russian forces attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, two civilians injured
Since the evening of Friday, September 12, Russian troops have attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two men.
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.
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.
Ukraine ready to share experience with NATO and contribute to collective defense – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with advisors of the leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy to discuss Ukraine’s readiness to share its military experience and contribute to NATO’s collective defense.
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
PM Svyrydenko discusses weapons production, sanctions against Russia with UK Foreign Secretary
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Kyiv to discuss cooperation in defense manufacturing and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
NATO General: Eastern Sentry focused on Alliance defense, learning from Ukraine’s drone expertise
Operation Eastern Sentry will focus primarily on defending NATO territory. However, NATO continues to learn from Ukraine and will take its experience in shooting down aerial targets into account.
Sikorski on drone attacks: blaming Ukraine means echoing Kremlin propaganda
The incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace was not accidental, and anyone claiming it was a Ukrainian provocation is either the author of, or complicit in, Russian propaganda.
NATO launching Eastern Sentry in response to Russian threat
NATO is launching Operation Eastern Sentry to strengthen its posture along the Alliance’s eastern flank. The effort will bring together a range of forces and capabilities from member states including Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and others.
Zelensky, UK Foreign Secretary discuss production of Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones in Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed implementing an agreement to produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones in Britain during their meeting in Kyiv.
Zelensky discusses further defense support with Danish foreign minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Denmark’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, to discuss the continuation of defense assistance for Ukraine and joint weapons production.
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.
Shmyhal and Sikorski discuss cooperation on intercepting aerial targets
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a delegation led by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski to discuss potential cooperation in intercepting aerial threats.