#Russia

Enterprise Destroyed in Sarny District Following Russian Attack in Rivne Oblast

Incidents 09/12/2026, 21:32

As a result of an aerial attack by Russian forces on September 12, an enterprise in Sarny District of Rivne Oblast was destroyed. Preliminary data indicates no casualties.

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HUR: Under Russia's plans, its defense industry must produce at least 100 ballistic missiles by September 2026 — Ukraine builds a four-step response

Politics 09/12/2026, 20:32

HUR representative Vadym Skybitskyi stated that, according to Russia's plans, the Russian defense industry must produce at least 100 ballistic missiles by September 2026. Ukraine is building a response with its partners and is requesting the supply of missiles for Patriot systems.

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Second in a month: fire breaks out at EMCO warehouse in Bulgaria, company blames sabotage

Incidents 09/12/2026, 18:43

In Bulgaria, near the village of Tsareva Livada, an EMCO ammunition warehouse caught fire overnight; no casualties were reported. The company declared it sabotage; this is the second such incident in a month, following the explosion near Belitsa on August 10.

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SBU and Defense Forces strike FPV drone factory and UAV warehouses near Taganrog

Politics 09/12/2026, 16:24

The SBU and the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck an FPV drone production plant and UAV warehouses near Taganrog. The operation was a response to massive drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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"Myar" wraps up Operation "MoloChka": over 10 weeks, UAS forces struck 285 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet

Politics 09/12/2026, 13:39

USF Commander "Myar" reported on ten weeks of Operation "MoloChka": according to his data, forces struck 285 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Meanwhile, the "Crimean Switch Off" campaign continues.

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Ukrainian drones strike the Tolyatti Kaucchuk plant in Samara Oblast: fire breaks out at the facility

Politics 09/12/2026, 12:57

On the night of September 12, Ukrainian drones struck the Tolyatti Kaucchuk plant in Russia's Samara Oblast, where a fire broke out on the facility's territory. Kyiv considers the strike part of the systematic work targeting facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex.

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Ukrainian Drone Operators Wage a Covert War Against Russia in the Deserts of Mali

Politics 09/12/2026, 12:35

CNN revealed details of secret missions by Ukrainian drone operators in Mali: around 15 specialists are helping Tuareg rebels fight Russian forces in the conditions of the Sahel desert.

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Russia Has Deployed 1,796 Nuclear Warheads: SIPRI Records a Nine-Year High and Fourth Consecutive Increase

Politics 09/12/2026, 10:59

According to SIPRI, as of January 2026 Russia has deployed 1,796 nuclear warheads — a nine-year high and the fourth consecutive increase. Experts warn of a possible acceleration in the buildup.

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Nighttime Mass Attack: Ukraine's Air Defense Neutralized 110 Targets, Strikes Recorded at 20 Locations

Incidents 09/12/2026, 09:15

On the night of September 12, Russia delivered a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine. Air defense, according to preliminary data, neutralized 110 targets, however strikes were recorded at 20 locations.

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"The dragons have returned, and the snakes have not gone away": MI5 chief warns of a dual threat to Britain from terrorism and great powers

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:35

MI5 chief Ken McCallum stated that Britain faces a dual threat: terrorism coexists with strategic pressure from Russia and China, which he called the "dragons."

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Berlin ready to restrict AfD access to military secrets after victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:16

Berlin is considering restricting the future government of Saxony-Anhalt's access to a secret military plan and intelligence service data following the AfD's victory in the state elections.

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Putin: Deployment of European Troops in Ukraine Would Mean War with Russia

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:09

Putin stated that the deployment of European troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia. The statement came after the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris, where 26 countries agreed to security guarantees.

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"What are we waiting for?" Zelensky urges US to immediately impose sanctions on Russia

Politics 09/12/2026, 02:23

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the US to immediately impose economic and energy sanctions on Russia and to support Senator Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill in Congress.

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Zelensky: Russia's blackouts will get a 'dignified response' — Kyiv proposes a phased path to peace

Politics 09/12/2026, 02:08

Zelensky stated Ukraine's readiness to respond proportionally to Russian strikes on the power grid and proposed a phased negotiation path toward a cessation of hostilities.

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EU Fails to Extend Sanctions Against Russia: Meeting Postponed to September 14 Over Slovakia and France

Politics 09/12/2026, 01:54

EU ambassadors failed to reach consensus on extending sanctions against Russia, postponing the meeting to September 14 — one day before the September 15 deadline. Slovakia's and France's demands to lift restrictions on certain businessmen put the extension at risk.

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“Wonder Weapon” Didn’t Fly: Russia Cancels Planned Launch of the “Avangard” Hypersonic Missile

Politics 09/12/2026, 00:22

Russia did not carry out the launch of the UR-100N UTTKh missile with the “Avangard” block from the Dombarovsky range, which was planned for 3–5 September 2026. A SIPRI expert believes the test was cancelled rather than failed — Moscow has not disclosed the reason.

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IEA: Russian Oil Refining Down 30% — Drone Strikes Are Crippling Refineries

Economy 09/11/2026, 21:52

The IEA cut its forecast for Russian oil refining to 4 million barrels per day — 30% below the pre-war level. The cause was record-intensity Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and sanctions limiting repairs.

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EU launches 'audit' of Ukraine's fiscal needs ahead of new round of debate on frozen Russian assets

Economy 09/11/2026, 20:29

The European Commission has begun assessing Ukraine's funding shortfall against the backdrop of a renewed debate on frozen Russian assets. Brussels calls the €90 billion loan its priority, but work on the assets continues.

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