Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Warehouse premises have been damaged in the Boryspil district.

Firefighters are putting out the fire.

A warehouse building and a house have been damaged in the Brovary district."

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Source: Koretskyi at the annual YES (Yalta European Strategy) meeting in Kyiv on 12 September, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine

Quote: "The energy sector is constantly under fire, and it's clear that it's impossible to protect everything fully. However, we are significantly better prepared for these attacks than we were last winter…

It's been said a hundred times over, through every channel, that the winter is going to be hard – I have nothing new to add there. But we have no plan other than to get through this winter and to get through it with dignity."

Details: In Koretskyi's view, Russia sees the current period and the coming winter as a kind of "blitzkrieg", but the government, through joint efforts and with partner support, is determined to get through this difficult period while solving tactical tasks and developing the state strategically.

Koretskyi stressed that lessons have been learned from last winter, including the preparation of decentralised means of delivering essential services to regions, cities and oblasts, which he said is the main task.

He said the government is drawing up both a Plan B and a Plan C, and possibly "the worst of all possible scenarios".

Koretskyi noted that Russian strikes and the resulting destruction have multiplied several times over in the past two months, so the economy is already in an extremely difficult state, but he said "there is enough optimism, enough strength and enough will in the team and everyone to overcome these difficulties".

The prime minister is also operating on the assumption that the war could go on for a long time and that even if there were a ceasefire, it could be broken – and he advises assessing the current situation with that in mind.

Quite: "We all want peace. Everyone wants peace to be achieved. But no one knows how long the war will last. So, firstly, with that in mind, we need to prepare for the long haul – both physically and mentally...

Even if a ceasefire is achieved, no one knows how long it will last: history repeats itself, and the enemy isn't going anywhere. So we need to lay foundations so that businesses can survive in the long term and learn from the mistakes or lessons the war is giving us."

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Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "The air attack on Rivne Oblast is continuing.

Unfortunately, one of the businesses in the Sarny district was destroyed."

Details: Early reports indicate no one was injured in the attack.

Background: Koval earlier reported that as a result of Russian attacks on 12 September, part of the city of Dubno in Rivne Oblast was left without power, and outages were also reported in the Rivne district.

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Source: Budanov, speaking to Interfax-Ukraine on the sidelines of the YES (Yalta European Strategy) meeting in Kyiv, and speaking at the meeting itself, as quoted by European Pravda

Details: "We are preparing. For October," Budanov said when asked whether preparations are underway for the next round of peace talks.

Budanov also confirmed that the trilateral format is being discussed. However, he declined to comment on potential venues for the talks.

In his remarks at the meeting, Budanov noted that Ukraine seeks to offer protection to countries that have supported it during the war, but in practice the final decision will depend on the security architecture in Europe.

At the end of a discussion panel in which Budanov took part, he chose to comment on a topic that had not come up in the questions.

"Let's put it this way – will Ukraine help other countries if necessary?" Budanov added, rephrasing a discussion that had focused on another topic.

Budanov stated that Ukraine "will definitely repay everyone who helped it, so in principle it is beneficial to have Ukraine as a friend and not something else". He stressed, however, that this also depends on the configuration of "Europe's new security architecture".

Separately, Budanov emphasised that European partners need to determine not only the security architecture but also "Ukraine's mission and role in this security architecture". He stressed that "Ukraine is definitely ready to take an active part in this and offers this openly".

Budanov, who headed Defence Intelligence of Ukraine prior to his appointment to the President's Office, also warned partners not to delay in deciding on their answer to this question.

"They say that Europe needs to wake up, to get ready. But have you ever thought that it might happen that there just won't be time for that? And reality won't knock on your door – it will kick the door down with a 'boot'. That happens too," he explained.

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Source: European Pravda correspondent, citing French diplomatic sources

Details: France is one of the countries most actively involved in putting pressure on Russia, but Paris's call for Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the sanctions list is linked to a specific national security issue.

"France is one of the countries most actively involved in increasing pressure on the Russian war machine by all possible means," a source told European Pravda.

One of the diplomats said that France is equally actively involved in supporting Ukraine.

"We have a separate issue related to national security, and we would like to respond positively to our international partners who have approached us regarding Mr Usmanov," the diplomat explained.

Background:

• On 11 September, EU ambassadors once again failed to agree on extending individual sanctions over Russia's aggression because of demands from Slovakia and France to make changes to the lists of sanctioned individuals.
• The deadline for extending these sanctions is 15 September.
• The restrictive measures targeting individuals were last extended on 14 March. On that occasion Slovakia also pushed until the last minute for the Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the list.

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Source: Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "A large-scale drone attack on the oblast has been ongoing for over four hours.

More than 10 enemy assets entered the oblast's airspace during the air-raid warning. Most of them attacked the Kovel hromada. As of now, five people [are known to] have been injured here. All of them received medical assistance. No one was killed.

Drone debris has been recorded as having hit a passenger train in Lutsk. No one was killed or injured – people were evacuated before the impact."

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Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Part of Dubno has been left without electricity as a result of the enemy's aerial attack. There are also power outages in the Rivne district.

Energy workers are already working to restore the electricity supply."

Details: No casualties were reported as a result of the attacks.

An air-raid warning is ongoing in three districts of the oblast.

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Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Quote: "During the day on 12 September (from 06:30 to 18:00), the enemy attacked Ukraine with 410 attack UAVs (37 of them jet-powered).

Early reports indicate that during this period, air defences shot down or jammed 336 attack UAVs (23 of them jet-powered).

Hits by 21 enemy attack UAVs were recorded."

Details: The Air Force reported that as of 18:00, around 55 attack drones were still being tracked in Ukrainian airspace. New groups of UAVs were also entering Ukrainian airspace.

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Source: Ukrainian Navy

Details: The Russian USV was detected in the Black Sea by units of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military deployed a Sargan 3000 naval drone equipped with a 12.7mm Protector RWS automatic turret.

Quote from the Navy: "A Ukrainian Sargan has destroyed a Russian unmanned surface vessel. The Ukrainian Navy, in cooperation with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, conducted a successful operation in the Black Sea and destroyed the Russian unmanned surface vessel. This is the first-ever naval battle between drones."

Ukraine's defence forces have used the Sargan 3000 naval drone in operations in the Black Sea before. In July, Ukrainian sailors used one to sink a Russian 2nd-rank border patrol vessel near Novorossiysk.

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Source: Romanian Ministry of National Defence, as reported by European Pravda citing Digi24

Details: The drone's impact with the ground caused a small fire and left a crater approximately one metre in diameter.

Earlier, the authorities sent an RO-Alert message to Suceava County after Ukraine and Moldova reported the presence of a drone.

"On Saturday, 12 September, the Air Operations Control Centres of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova informed the Ministry of National Defence that a drone had crossed the airspace of both countries, heading towards north-eastern Romania. Two Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft took off from the 86th Air Base in Borcea to monitor the situation," the Romanian Ministry of National Defence said.

The National Military Command Centre informed the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations that public warning measures were being introduced in Botoșani County, sending an RO-Alert message at 16:20. At the same time, the 112 emergency service received a report of a drone over the village of Știubieni in Botoșani County.

"Following reconnaissance conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, an aircraft that had crashed was found in a cornfield in the Botoșenița Mare area of Suceava County. The impact caused a small fire and left a crater approximately one metre in diameter and 30 cm deep. No casualties were reported. A pyrotechnics team from the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) is heading to the scene to assess the situation," the Ministry of Defence said.

Background:

• In Romania, debris from numerous UAVs was found throughout 11 September, with some of the drones carrying warheads.
• On 10 September, drone wreckage was also found on a beach in Romania.
• On the morning of 11 September, Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to monitor aerial assets near the border with Ukraine.

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Source: Kramatorsk City Council

Quote: "During the first half of the day alone, three strikes on civilian cars were recorded in the city centre. Two of them hit vehicles that were moving, while another strike hit cars parked near a shop.

At 11:10, a Russian drone struck a civilian car. A man born in 1980 was killed. A woman born in 1983 was injured.

At 12:15, parked cars near a shop came under attack. A man born in 1941 was killed. A woman born in 1965 and a man born in 1985 were injured. It was another FPV drone.

At 12:30, the Russians carried out another drone strike almost at the same spot as the first one. A woman born in 1979 was killed. A man born in 1974 was injured."

Details: The City Council stressed that on a weekend, the targets were not military objectives but ordinary civilian cars.

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Source: Vitalii Bunechko, Head of Zhytomyr Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Overnight, a foreign investment business was hit. This morning, a petrol station in Zviahel was struck. In addition, two petrol stations in Korosten. There were no casualties in these cases.

About an hour ago, a grocery shop was hit, also in Zviahel, killing two people."

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Source: Lavrov in a comment to Russia's Vesti news agency, as reported by Kremlin-aligned news agency Interfax

Details: Asked to comment on Zelenskyy's proposal to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the US, Lavrov said: "Dmitry Peskov has already spoken about this, I believe. An invitation has been sent to this person. If he wants to meet, let him come."

Quote: "And this is a huge gesture of goodwill on our part, because he still hasn't cancelled his decree banning contact with Putin and his team. So we're not short of goodwill, but he, as I understand it, is short of good character."

More details: Lavrov also claimed that Russia remains open to talks with Ukraine, but said it would not halt the fighting for the duration of such talks.

Earlier on 12 September, Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press secretary, said that if Zelenskyy genuinely wants to meet with Putin, he can come to Moscow.

Meanwhile, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said the question of whether the Russian leader will attend the G20 summit has not yet been discussed.

For reference: In recent years, Ukraine has repeatedly proposed that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin meet in person on neutral territory to hold talks on ending the war Russia unleashed against Ukraine. However, Russia has consistently turned these proposals down, offering to meet only in Moscow.

Background: Zelenskyy has said he would travel to Miami for the December G20 summit and meet Putin there if the Russian leader were to attend.

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Source: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), the state-run railway operator; Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The enemy is once again attacking the railway. As of now, there have been strikes in Lutsk and Fastiv. No one has been injured, thanks to the prompt detection of the threat by Ukrainian Railways' monitoring team and the timely evacuation of passengers."

Details: Ukrainian Railways said the attack is still under way, with swarms of Shahed-type drones in Ukrainian airspace.

Changes to train schedules are possible.

At 15:31, Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration, warned of a massive drone attack on the oblast.

"Residents of Volyn Oblast, I urge you to stay in shelters and safe places. A massive drone attack is under way. Many enemy targets are heading towards the oblast," the post read.

Update: According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, train carriages caught fire in Lutsk as a result of a Russian strike.

The fire has been contained. No casualties have been reported to the rescue service so far.

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Source: European Pravda, citing German media outlet Welt am Sonntag

Details: Welt am Sonntag gained access in recent weeks to classified, previously unknown investigation materials and spoke to senior security officials.

The editorial team knows the suspects' full names, as well as details of their entry into Germany and departure from the country. This evidence formed the basis for Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to accuse Russia of carrying out the attack at a joint press conference a week and a half ago. Russia has denied any involvement.

Leipzig/Halle Airport was attacked with an explosive drone on the evening of 4 August. The device was found near a Ukrainian transport aircraft and defused. Investigators found the remains of two more drones near the airport. Security sources said the two main suspects are Belarusian citizen Andrei Ka. and Russian citizen Oleg Le. German security services believe Le. was responsible for planning and logistics for the attack. He is believed to have links to Russian military intelligence.

Investigators say Le. entered Germany via Türkiye through Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). He later left through the same airport for Serbia. Le. is now in Russia. Welt am Sonntag reported that investigators already knew when he arrived that the Russian citizen is linked to Russia's military intelligence. However, he was not placed under surveillance after entering Germany.

Two of the three drones used in the attack were reportedly destroyed during take-off. The reason for this remains unclear. The third drone reached the Antonov aircraft but failed to explode. Investigators say the plan was to use a total of around 1.8 kg of Semtex explosive. The Antonov aircraft targeted in the attack was carrying about 25,000 litres of kerosene. Investigators believe that had the explosive charge detonated, it would have caused a powerful blast and destroyed part of the airport.

Previously unreleased surveillance footage obtained by Welt am Sonntag shows a drone lying directly next to the Antonov aircraft. Investigators say the explosive device had been hidden in a vegetable tin. The explosion was avoided because the detonator broke off.

The outlet's investigation reveals how investigators tracked down the suspect. Forensic experts found fragments of a glove with traces of DNA on the structure of an antenna which law enforcement officials believe was used to control the drone. These DNA traces had previously been registered in Finland and Lithuania, where Ka. has convictions for ordinary criminal offences. In Finland, he has also been charged with theft, among other offences.

Polish authorities have also linked Ka. to a fire at a DIY store in the city of Łódź, Poland, in the summer of 2024, which prosecutors in Łódź are also treating as sabotage. Polish investigators say the trail in that case also leads to Russia. Ka.'s emergence in connection with the Leipzig attack is seen as further evidence of Russian supervision.

The authorities believe the explosives used in the Leipzig attack probably entered Germany via Bulgaria and Serbia. Investigators believe they were transported in hidden compartments in lorries and later concealed in underground caches. Police found several potential hiding places near Leipzig airport after analysing data from a rented car used by the suspects.

Background:

• It was reported earlier that German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is planning a package of measures covering protection against drones and sabotage targeting critical infrastructure and cyberattacks, as well as the detection of spies and potential terrorists.
• On 1 September, Germany directly accused Russia of a hybrid attack at Leipzig airport in early August and announced countermeasures.

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Source: Heorhii Reshetilov, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "This afternoon, an anti-landing mine exploded in the Black Sea waters off Kobleve.

Sadly, a married couple was killed in the explosion: a 43-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman.

Their 16-year-old daughter was injured and received medical assistance. She will continue treatment as an outpatient.

A 40-year-old woman was also injured and has been hospitalised in a serious condition."

Details: Reshetilov said the section of coastline where the tragedy occurred has been closed, fenced off and marked with warnings about the mine danger. However, people crossed the barrier.

Quote: "I understand people's desire to have access to the sea and the demand for the coastline in Kobleve to be reopened. But today's tragedy proves once again that no decision to reopen beaches can be made until experts confirm that it is safe to be there. The price of hasty decisions can be too high and it may have to be paid in human lives."

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Source: European Pravda, citing ERR, an Estonian public broadcasting network

Details: In an interview with daily morning radio programme Vikerhommik, given before news of his possible appointment as defence minister emerged, Herem said arms procurement for Ukraine in a critical situation requires difficult choices and involves risks.

"The only way not to fail is not to buy shells," Herem said, pointing out that refusing to help Ukraine would seem criminal to him.

He said rapid procurement and a willingness to take certain risks can sometimes lead to failures. However, that does not mean decisions should not be made.

Quote: "It seems the only way never to make mistakes is to do nothing. In reality, that would put us on a path of even faster decline. I do not know in detail all the risks that existed there, but I know that the Estonian state and the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK) acted out of a desire to help Ukraine quickly."

More details: Herem said that Estonia had acted quickly in helping Ukraine and had not fallen behind other countries. However, such a policy inevitably created situations in which risks materialised.

Speaking about responsibility for failed decisions, Herem mentioned Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, who on 2 September announced his resignation, saying there was a need to take political responsibility for the National Audit Office's remarks on the activities of the Defence Forces and the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK).

Background: On 9 September, Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal proposed Herem for the post of defence minister. Herem accepted the offer.

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Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Details: Zelenskyy said the chemical facilities were hit in Russia's Perm and Samara Oblasts.

In Taganrog, the Security Service of Ukraine attacked FPV drone production facilities, a reservoir containing petroleum products, a radar station and a Pantsir-S2 system.

Zelenskyy also reported that a target was hit in the Black Sea, without providing further details.

Separately, he said the results of other strikes over recent days have been confirmed: a Su-33 aircraft and 2 Mi-8 helicopters were destroyed in Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast, and an oil facility was hit in Perm.

Background: On the night of 11-12 September, Ukraine's defence forces attacked the Tolyattikauchuk plant in Russia's Samara Oblast.

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Source: Metinvest, an international mining and steel group headquartered in Ukraine

Details: Four missiles hit a production site at the plant, damaging main and auxiliary equipment at the blast-furnace and open-hearth shops, the power system, utility networks and logistics infrastructure.

Three employees were taken to hospital with moderate injuries. Another refused to go to hospital after receiving medical treatment and stayed to help deal with the aftermath of the strike.

Photo: Metinvest

Oleksandr Myronenko, Chief Operating Officer at the Metinvest Group, said: "It is not yet possible to fully assess the scale of the destruction, but our early assessment is that the damage is critical."

Since the plant had not been operating after previous attacks, there is no risk of an industrial accident. The number of employees on site had already been significantly reduced.

Background:

• It was recently reported that Zaporizhstal had suspended operations completely following a Russian ballistic missile strike in which seven employees were killed and 21 people injured.
• Later, Russian forces carried out fresh strikes on Zaporizhstal, hitting the same location where plant workers had been killed in the previous Russian attack on 11 August.
• In December 2025, a Russian attack on energy infrastructure completely cut power to Zaporizhstal, forcing an emergency shutdown of production. In January, the plant once again halted all production processes after losing its external power supply following a Russian attack.

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Source: Chernihiv Oblast police

Details: Houses, service buildings and local residents' cars also sustained damage.

There are no reports of any casualties.

Police officers are documenting the consequences of the attack and gathering evidence of war crimes.

Earlier, Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration and Ukraine's Air Force reported dozens of strike drones over the oblast and said air defence was responding.

Background: As of 11:00 on 12 September, the number of people injured in the latest Russian attack on Odesa Oblast has risen to 35, including a five-month-old baby. Two other people remain unaccounted for.

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