Ukraine hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet communication hub in occupied #Crimea

#Ukrainian #Navy attacked #communications hub of #Russia's #BlackSeaFleet in occupied #Sevastopol earlier this week, the Navy reported

According to the statement, the communications center, responsible for coordinating operations of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet units, was located at the site of the 184th Research and Testing Facility.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hits-russias-black-sea-fleet-communication-hub-in-occupied-crimea-navy-says/

#UkrainianDrones strike major Russian #oil #refinery in #Leningrad Oblast, governor says

The Kirishi refinery is one of the largest in Russia and has a processing capacity of over 17 million tons of oil per year.

Video footage and photos from local residents published by the Russian opposition news channel Astra appear to show a large blast and flames rising from the #Kirishi refinery after the attack.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-strike-major-russian-oil-refinery-in-leningrad-oblast-governor-says/

#UkrainianDrones hits chemical plant in Russia’s Perm Krai 1,800 km from border, media reports

A Ukrainian drone struck the #Metafrax #Chemicals plant in Russia’s #Perm Krai the evening of Sept. 13, the Russian opposition news channel Astra reported, citing footage from local residents.

Perm Krai lies over 1,800 kilometers (1,118 miles) from the Russian-Ukrainian border.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-hits-chemical-plant-in-russias-perm-krai-1-800-km-from-border-media-reports/

#Ukrainian troops regain control of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village

Ukrainian forces have regained control of the #Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village of #Filia, briefly occupied by #Russian troops during their incursion into the region, #Dnipro Operational Strategic Group Spokesperson Oleksii Bielskyi said on Sept. 13.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-troops-regain-control-of-dnipropetrovsk-oblast-village-military-says/

https://www.europesays.com/2407590/ War with Russia weighs heavily on Ukrainian medal hope Doroshchuk #CentralUkraine #Conflicts #OlehDoroshchuk #Russia #RussiaInvadedUkraine #war #WorldChampionship #WorldChampionships

#Russia came under a large-scale overnight #drone attack on Sept. 12, with #Moscow & #Leningrad Oblast among areas targeted, according to Russian officials & media reports.

Attack caused #fires on a vessel in the #Primorsk Port and at a #Lukoil facility in #Smolensk. Residents of Leningrad Oblast said the attack was one of the most massive strikes on the region since the start of the full-scale war in 2022.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-shot-down-while-approaching-moscow-mayor-says/

Thursday, September 11, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/thursday-september-11-2025/

#Skyranger mobile air defense systems heading to Ukraine; here’s what they can do

The system, which can be mounted on Leopard #tanks, can secure a 4-by-4 kilometer area (2.5 by 2.5 miles), providing full protection against drone threats, the head of the German defense industry giant said.

The contract, set to be signed in London on Sept. 10, will see the first units delivered to #Ukraine by the end of the year.

https://kyivindependent.com/rheinmetall-to-supply-ukraine-with-skyranger-systems-to-counter-drones/

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, *the only language Russia understands is force*. People who have spent the past couple of years "de-escalating" or nuclear scaremongering, you have, inadvertently or not, been encouraging Russia to keep pressing further.

#Ukraine recaptures another village in Donetsk Oblast

#Ukrainian forces have liberated the village of #Zarichne in #Donetsk Oblast and raised the national flag there, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Sept. 8.

According to Ukrainian battlefield monitoring group DeepState, most of the village is under Ukrainian control, with #Russian troops pushed to the outskirts.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-troops-recapture-village-in-donetsk-oblast-from-russian-forces/

Ukraine hits strategically important oil infrastructure in Russia

#Ukrainian forces struck #Ilsky #oil #refinery in #Russia's #Krasnodar Krai & 8-N oil #pipeline control station near village of #Naitopovichi in #Bryansk Oblast

Both are involved in supplying #fuel to #RussianTroops invading #Ukraine

8-N control station sustained multiple strikes, with fire near its pumping station & tank farm

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-russias-ilsky-oil-refinery-media-reports/

“Responsibility is inevitable,” the signs reads also feature prominent #HUR logo

The agency established Sept. 7, 1992, just over 1 year after #Ukraine declared its independence from Soviet Union. HUR honored its 33rd anniversary by sending a message to the #Russian capital

HUR’s so-called “greeting cards” were displayed in multiple districts of Moscow, decorating the city’s fences, parks, public transport stops, poles, and walls

https://kyivindependent.com/responsibility-is-inevitable-ukraines-military-intelligence-honors-anniversary-by-plastering-moscow-with-greeting-cards/

#UkrainianDrones yet again struck a major oil refinery in the #Russian region of #Krasnodar Krai overnight on Sept. 7, Russian Telegram channels reported.

Russian Telegram media channel #Exilenova+, citing resident accounts, reported a large blaze emanating from the #Ilsky #OilRefinery, around 2:15 a.m.

#Photos and #videos circulating on social media appeared to show a large fire rising from the #refinery.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-russias-ilsky-oil-refinery-media-reports/

Russia preparing decisive breakthrough near Pokrovsk

#Ukraine said #Russia deployed experienced marine units to #Pokrovsk area. #Russian forces shifted tactics, sending small groups to infiltrate deep into city & avoiding direct clashes with #Ukrainian forces

Russia’s main objective is to approach Ukrainian #drone, #mortar positions, disperse defense forces, entrench new positions, expanding gray zone

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-preparing-decisive-breakthrough-near-pokrovsk-ukrainian-military-says/

Over 125,000 #RussianSoldiers #killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

The journalists note that the actual figures are likely significantly higher, as their verified information comes from public sources such as obituaries, posts by relatives, memorial community tree-plantings, regional media reports, statements from local authorities, among other sources.

https://kyivindependent.com/over-125-000-russian-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-identified-by-media-investigation/

Amid #Russian #economy warnings, Putin admits Central Bank ‘struggling’ to cut interest rates

The Central Bank is struggling to combat this #inflation and aims to return to desirable indicators

German Gref, head of #Russia's biggest bank, #Sberbank, said on Sept. 4 that the country has entered technical stagnation, warning that the current 18% interest rate must fall closer to 12% to spark recovery

https://kyivindependent.com/putin-admits-russias-central-bank-struggles-to-cut-rates-warns-prices-would-rise/

#UkrainianDrones strike Russia’s largest Rosneft refinery in Ryazan, oil depot in occupied Luhansk

#Ukrainian #drones struck multiple #Russian #oil facilities overnight on Sept. 5, including Russia’s largest #Rosneft refinery in #Ryazan & #oil #depot in occupied #Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine’s top drone #warfare commander Robert #Madyar Brovdi reported

#Gasoline in Russia is becoming scarce, while gas and oil are quickly running out

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-oil-facilities-in-russias-ryazan-oblast-occupied-luhansk-oblast/

#Ukrainian forces cleared out #Russian troops from the #Donetsk Oblast #village of #Udachne

Udachne lies around 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of #Pokrovsk, a strategic town that has become one of the fiercest front-line areas in Ukraine’s east.

The announcement comes only a day after the Ukrainian military reported the liberation of the nearby village of #Novoekonomichne.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-liberates-village-near-pokrovsk-in-donetsk-oblast-military-says/

#Ukraine liberated village of #Novoekonomichne in #Donetsk Oblast and raised the national flag, the General Staff announced on Sept. 1.

Novoekonomichne, with a pre-war population of nearly 2,800 people, is located about 14 kilometers (8 miles) northwest of the embattled city of #Pokrovsk.

#Ukrainian assault groups spent two weeks fighting to #liberate the settlement, raising the national flag in the village center on Aug. 31,

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-liberates-village-of-novoekonomichne-in-donetsk-oblast-general-staff-says/

3,350 ERAM missiles heading to Ukraine; here’s how they can be used

Up to 3,350 #ERAM #missiles and 3,350 navigation modules to counter spoofing will be procured

The new #long-range capabilities could “help #Ukraine offensively,” Whitaker said, adding: "They’ve already taken about 20% of Russia’s oil refining capacity last month."

https://kyivindependent.com/3-350-eram-missiles-are-heading-to-ukraine-heres-how-they-can-be-used-against-russia/