Russian forces conducted a series of drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of September 23 to 24.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 152 Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, and other types of drones—of which about 80 were Shahed-type drones—from the directions of Kursk and Oryol cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; Shatalovo, Smolensk Oblast; Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai; and occupied Hvardiiske, Crimea.[104] Ukrainian officials reported that Russian drones struck energy and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv City, causing a power outage affecting at least 80,000 energy customers in Kharkiv City.[105]
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The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 152 Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, and other types of drones
Ukrainian forces recently conducted a series of aerial and naval drone strikes against Russia and occupied Crimea, including against Russian oil infrastructure and drone production facilities. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim-Salavat petrochemical plant in Salavat, Republic of Bashkortostan on the night of September 23 to 24, hitting the primary oil processing unit and starting a fire.[31] The enterprise reportedly processes up to 10 million tons of oil per year and is a key producer of liquid rocket fuel in Russia. The Ukrainian General Staff also reported that Ukrainian forces struck two oil pumping stations in Volgograd Oblast: Kuzmychi-1 oil pumping station, which transports crude oil to southern Russia, and Zenzevatka oil pumping station, which transports oil through the Kuibyshev-Tikhoretsk main oil pipeline that Russia uses for oil exports through the port of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai.
Geolocated footage published on September 24 shows a likely Ukrainian naval drone exploding at the port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai (southeast of Novorossiysk).[32] Additional geolocated footage published on September 24 shows a smoke plume in central Novorossiysk.[33] Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev claimed that Ukrainian drones hit central Novorossiysk on the afternoon of September 24.[34] The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) confirmed on September 24 that a Ukrainian drone strike damaged a CPC office in central Novorossiysk, temporarily suspending operations.[35] Bloomberg reported on September 24, citing an unnamed source, that the Sheskharis oil port facility in Novorossiysk also stopped operations.[36] Bloomberg noted that Sheskharis and CPC together export over two million barrels a day of Russian and Kazakh oil to global markets. The Kazakhstan Energy Ministry reported that oil shipments and transportation through Novorossiysk are proceeding as usual.[37]
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) reported that USF elements conducted a drone strike against drone production facilities near the railway station in Valuyki, Belgorod Oblast on the evening of September 23, causing a large fire.[38] NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) data shows heat anomalies at Valuyki.[39] A Russian source also claimed that there was an explosion near Belbek and Kacha air bases in occupied Crimea on the morning of September 24, likely due to a Ukrainian drone strike.[40] Sevastopol occupation governor Mikhail Razvozhaev claimed on September 24 that Russian air defenses and elements of the Black Sea Fleet shot down 16 Ukrainian drones targeting occupied Sevastopol.[41]
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During the 1905 Revolution in the Russian Empire, students from the newly founded Kyiv Polytechnic Institute joined local workers to declare the short-lived “Shuliavka Republic”. Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s troops crushed it within days, but the episode became a lasting symbol of Kyiv’s resistance.
Shuliavka also saw heavy fighting in February 2022, at the very beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, particularly near the Kyiv Zoo. None of Russia’s attempts to take a foothold succeeded. Since then, the district—like much of Kyiv—has often been targeted by Shahed attack drones and missiles. And the intensity is growing. In the summer of 2025 alone, Russia attacked Ukraine with 10,425 Shahed-type long-range drones and hundreds of missiles.
He immediately asked me not to reveal his identity. “Russians have easy access to company status and revenue registries in Ukraine,” he said. “Firms linked to the war effort that make around $200,000 a year become targets for drones. Those making more than $5 million a year face cruise and ballistic missiles. Staying anonymous brings its own challenges, but I don’t want to take risks right now.”
So far, Ukraine has relied on voluntary enlistment contracts for 18–24-year-olds. In parallel, units such as Khartia, Azov, and the 3rd Assault Brigade have courted the country’s youth. Too young to enlist, Yurii turned to a defense tech incubator, where he first pitched quieter FPV drone propellers. The idea failed, so he pivoted to anti-drone munitions.
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- The Kremlin is using nuclear threats to influence US President Donald Trump to stop his efforts to secure peace in Ukraine.
- Russia launched a multipronged informational campaign intended to mask Russia’s economic weakness that US President Donald Trump recently correctly identified.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his commitment to engaging in peace negotiations and holding elections in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution and Ukrainian law.
- Former Ukrainian Command-in-Chief and current Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom General Valerii Zaluzhnyi assessed on September 24 that Russian forces are adapting technological innovations and ground tactics in an attempt to restore maneuver to the battlefield.
- Russian jamming originating from Kaliningrad Oblast likely disrupted the GPS on Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles’ plane flying to Lithuania on September 24.
- Ukrainian forces recently conducted a series of aerial and naval drone strikes against Russia and occupied Crimea, including against Russian oil infrastructure and drone production facilities.
- Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Lyman and Pokrovsk and in the Dobropillya tactical area. Russian forces recently advanced near Siversk and Pokrovsk, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
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General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Operational information as of 22:00 on September 24, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion
In total, there have been 122 combat engagements since the beginning of this day.
The invaders launched four missile and 45 air strikes, using six missiles and dropping 87 guided bombs. In addition, the Russians used 2,435 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,593 shelling attacks on the positions of our troops and populated areas.
- In the North Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, Ukrainian soldiers have repelled four assaults by the occupiers since the beginning of the day, with one battle still ongoing. The enemy also carried out eight air strikes, dropping 17 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 153 shelling attacks, eight of which were from multiple launch rocket systems.
- In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy twice attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders near Vovchansk.
- In the Kupiansk direction, enemy units carried out six assaults, trying to break through to the positions of our defenders in the areas of Kotlyarivka, Lozova, and towards Pishchane and Kolisnykivka. One attack is currently ongoing.
- In the Lyman direction, since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have attacked Ukrainian positions 24 times near the settlements of Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodyazi, Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Derylove, and Zarichne.
- In the Siverskyi direction, the enemy attempted seven times to break through in the areas of Serebryanka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and towards Dronivka and Yampil.
- Four combat clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction, with enemy units attempting to advance in the areas of Chasovy Yar, Novomarkove, and towards Stupochky.
- In the Toretsk direction, the Russians attacked the positions of the Defense Forces ten times. The occupiers concentrated their offensive efforts in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbinivka, Pleshchiivka, and Yablunivka.
- - Since the beginning of the day, Russian units have attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 47 times in the areas of Poltavka, Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Horikove. In some locations, the fighting continues.
- Defense forces are holding back enemy assaults, and the enemy is suffering significant losses — today, 164 occupiers were neutralized in this direction, 111 of whom were killed. Our defenders destroyed a vehicle, 18 unmanned aerial vehicles, and an artillery system. Three artillery systems and three vehicles were also significantly damaged. In addition, Ukrainian defenders hit two UAV control points and eight personnel shelters.
- - In the Novopavlivka direction, Ukrainian units stopped 12 enemy attacks on the positions of our troops near the settlements of Voskresenka, Sichneve, Vorone, Ternove, and Novohryhorivka, with two more combat clashes continuing to this day.
- - In the Huliaipole direction, our defenders repelled four attempts by enemy units to advance in the Olgivskyi area.
- - In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders made one attempt to advance towards Novoandriivka.
- - In the Dnipro direction, the enemy made three unsuccessful attempts to advance and suffered losses.
**Today, we would like to commend the soldiers of the 121st Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, who are effectively countering the enemy.**
Glory to Ukraine!
Support the Ukrainian army!
Together we will win!
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