War in Ukraine
Power outages were recorded in eight regions due to shelling and bad weather. No electricity consumption restrictions are forecast for today.
On the morning of September 15, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, injuring six people. The strikes caused smoke at a gas station and damaged a non-residential area.
Several fire sites were recorded in the industrial zone of the Syzran oil refinery after a UAV attack. Preliminary reports indicate that storage tanks caught fire.
Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air Defense destroyed or suppressed 187 of them; hits were recorded at seven locations.
The bill provides for tariffs of up to 500% on goods from Russia and its energy partners. The measure could be brought to a vote as early as this week.
The drone strike damaged key facilities of Metafrax Chemicals in Perm Krai. The enterprise has likely come to a complete standstill.
During the night of September 15, drones struck a gas station in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi District and a warehouse in Obolonskyi District. A man was seriously injured.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces neutralized 1,400 Russian troops and destroyed 1,839 UAVs. Russia's total losses reached 1.51 million personnel.
The Russian "Orlan-10" remains airborne for up to 16 hours and conducts reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and fire adjustment. It is difficult to detect and shoot down.
Authorities in Taganrog reported a massive missile attack. An Ozon warehouse, enterprises, homes, a store and a gas pipeline were damaged; the fires are being contained.
The North Korean leader spoke of deepening cooperation with Russia and its victory in the war against Ukraine. Pyongyang has already sent troops to its side.
The Russian city of Taganrog, home to important defense-industry enterprises and a military airfield, has effectively been left without air defenses. The Russian Federation is concentrating its systems near Moscow and the residences of the leadership.
Russian citizens abroad are unable to authenticate in online voting systems. Voting for the State Duma is scheduled to begin on September 18.
Russia has shown the S-71K and S-71M for the first time for the Su-57. They have already been used against Ukraine, in particular to strike stationary and moving targets.
The “Ark” organization received nearly eight times more inquiries in August than in May. There is no mass exodus like in 2022 so far.
NATO allies are considering a response to sabotage, cyberattacks, and strikes by the Russian Federation. There is currently no consensus on invoking Article 5.
In 2001–2025, capital outflows from the Russian economy reached 130% of GDP. The total amount of funds moved out could have exceeded $1 trillion.
Putin is in no hurry to stop strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure before winter, hoping to increase pressure on Kyiv. Moscow did not confirm Trump's statement.
Wildberries plans to purchase 478,000 sq. m of metal mesh to protect warehouses in eight Russian regions. The decision was made after attacks on 22 facilities.
Zelenskyy said that sanctions against Russia must not be eased, and called for restricting its finances and ballistic missile production. The war requires this.
Russian forces launched 225 attacks, carried out 55 airstrikes, and used more than 6,000 drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 62 occupiers were destroyed.
Zelenskyy discussed budgets and the deficit with the prime minister and the finance minister. He urged parliament to adopt the necessary laws and inspect the Tax Service.
Kostiantyn Humeniuk replaced Anatolii Kazmirchuk as commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Previously, he was the chief surgeon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Serhii Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. The government is asking the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the necessary bills by October 15.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure if Moscow mutually refrains from attacks. Zelenskyy expects specifics from the partners.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that schools determine in-person, blended, and remote learning scenarios depending on the security situation. The transition between formats should be planned in advance.
Finland has joined France’s initiative to expand nuclear deterrence through cooperation with European partners. It has already been supported by Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Trump said that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack each other’s energy facilities. He also urged Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russia’s diesel fuel reserves.
The Russian missile attack on September 13 destroyed an EVA sorting center in Odesa. It supplied stores in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions.
Kaja Kallas said that Russia is restoring military bases and conducting missile drills in the Arctic. She also identified China’s activities and Russia’s shadow fleet as threats.