Black Sea
Ukraine carried out long-range strikes against defense, oil, and military facilities in six regions of Russia and the Black Sea.
Overnight on September 26, the Defense Forces struck a number of Russian facilities, including the Ilsky Oil Refinery.
On September 23, significant rainfall, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected on the left bank. Temperatures will be seasonal.
The attacks have reduced grain supplies from Ukraine and Russia, pushing wheat prices to a three-year high. The EU warns of a global crisis.
The Defense Forces struck the oil refinery in Syzran, the drone plant in Taganrog, and a drone launch site in Oryol Oblast. Zelenskyy also noted the U.S. decision regarding VTB.
As part of Operation “MoLoChKa,” the Unmanned Systems Forces hit 285 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Movement in the region has been significantly hindered.
Fragments of four UAVs were discovered in Constanța, Tulcea and the Black Sea in Romania. Some of the drones carried explosive charges; all the fragments were neutralized.
Zelenskyy reported strikes on an enterprise and an oil facility in the Saratov and Volgograd regions. Targets in six regions of the Russian Federation and the Black Sea were also attacked.
Systematic strikes complicated logistics, weakened air defenses, and caused disruptions to energy and fuel supplies in Crimea. The 2026 holiday season has effectively been ruined.
During the night, Russia launched 174 drones and four missiles at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 141 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 16 locations, including missile strikes.
Russia launched 218 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, including ballistic missiles and "Zircon" missiles. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 199 targets.
Grain that cannot be exported has accumulated in Rostov Oblast due to the shutdown of ports. Wheat exports have fallen to their lowest level in 16 years.
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the refinery in the Yaroslavl region and the Tu-95MS missile carrier in Engels. Responses in the\r\nBlack Sea were also reported.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukrainian experts advise striking back at oil refineries, oil logistics, and Russia’s export terminals.
Satellites have detected new fuel oil slicks near the sunken tankers. The fuel pumping operations may have been suspended due to technical difficulties.
Two drones washed ashore near Varna, bringing the number found on Bulgaria’s coast to four in 24 hours. The type and purpose of the aircraft are being established.
Robert Brovdi reported that 66 targets in the Russian rear were hit during the night of August 24. They included a MiG-29, four radar stations, energy facilities, and vessels.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had proposed a grain truce and grain supply options to Russia. He called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.
Since July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 267 energy hubs, including in Crimea. In the "MoLoChKa" operation against Russia's shadow fleet, 242 targets were hit.
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, munitions, and 217 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 191 targets; hits were recorded at 41 locations.
Zelenskyy reported the striking of the oil refinery in Perm, the Marinovka airfield, and targets in the Black Sea. A Su-34 and a drone base were also damaged.
Romanian F-16s struck a maritime drone near the Neptun Alpha platform in the Black Sea. The European Commission called the incident hybrid warfare.
During the night of August 16, a Spanish F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone that had entered Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova. The debris fell in an uninhabited area of Galați County.
Fragments of a military drone were found on the beach at the Romanian resort of Saturn, after which the area was cordoned off and tourists were evacuated. An operation to retrieve the wreckage from the waters of the Black Sea is underway.
In the Lymanska community on the Black Sea coast, a 14-year-old boy went missing while swimming. The search is ongoing; police and rescuers are working at the scene.
Russian forces attacked Odesa, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.
On the night of August 12, Russia launched missiles and 138 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 UAVs; hits were recorded at 16 locations.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
Record-low water levels on the Danube are limiting grain flows through Romania, while Russian strikes are diverting Ukrainian exports from Odesa. This is increasing costs and delays, threatening global food supplies.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck an S-400 air defense missile system position in Gelendzhik, four air defense elements, and three vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi confirmed the operation, noting that "the air defense downfall" will continue.