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Russian forces claim overnight strikes on Ukrainian military-linked sites and vessels
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces hit several Ukrainian facilities and ships it linked to the military during overnight and Thursday attacks.
The ministry reported that overnight raids targeted Kyiv-based drone factories, two military telecom centres, and logistics hubs at Odesa port, as well as an oil tanker bound for Chornomorsk. Later on Thursday, additional strikes were said to have hit an Odesa logistics centre, a drone storage warehouse in Novi Biliari, and a cargo vessel heading to Odesa. The claims have not been independently verified.
Why it matters
The strikes illustrate the ongoing military pressure Russia is applying to Ukraine's defence infrastructure.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 Ukraine reports heavy Russian personnel and equipment losses in ongoing war
- Sep 11 Ukrainian intelligence now reports that daily Russian casualties regularly exceed recruitment capacity.
- Sep 16 The House passed a fresh sanctions package targeting Russia with a 262-159 vote, now awaiting President Trump's signature.
- Sep 17 The Senate approved the bill with an 86‑11 vote last month.
- Sep 17 The European Commission will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missile and drone purchases, announced by Ursula von der Leyen following a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Sep 19 President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
- Sep 22 EU announced a €3.3 billion release for Ukrainian missile and drone purchases.
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