Category: World

The variety of folks injured within the 17 September Russian strike on a petroleum station in Ukraine’s Poltava Oblast has risen to 5.

Supply: Yevhen Rohachov, chief of the Nationwide Police in Poltava Oblast

Quote: "The enemy carried out one other UAV assault on Poltava Oblast. Early experiences point out that 5 folks have been injured because of the 17 September strike.

Aftermath of the Russian assault on Poltava Oblast. Photograph: Nationwide Police

Among the many injured are a feminine petrol station operator, 34, and 4 lorry drivers, two aged 50, one 36 and one 30, whose civilian freight automobiles have been parked close to the place of the explosion. The entire injured have been taken to hospital."

Particulars: Another lorry driver was examined by medics however didn’t require hospitalisation.

Police, bomb disposal specialists, the Safety Service of Ukraine, rescue staff, medics, native utility providers, volunteers and different legislation enforcement businesses have been concerned in coping with the aftermath of the strike.

The aftermath of the assault is being documented by police and Safety Service investigators below the procedural steering of prosecutors. The collected proof will likely be utilized in worldwide courts.

Background: On 17 September, the Russians attacked a petroleum station in Poltava Oblast with a drone. Preliminary experiences spoke of 4 folks injured.

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Ukraine’s parliament has supported an enchantment to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to posthumously award former MP and parliamentary chairman Andrii Parubii the title of Hero of Ukraine.

Supply: MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak

Particulars: In response to Zheleznyak, 230 MPs voted in favor of the petition, 1 in opposition to, and 55 lawmakers current abstained.

The petition to grant Parubii the title of Hero of Ukraine was registered on 2 September by Dmytro Lavraniuk.

The enchantment acknowledged that the previous chairman had devoted his life to serving Ukraine, defending its sovereignty, independence and democratic values.

"He made a major contribution to the event of Ukrainian parliamentarianism and performed a key function in guaranteeing the security of the Maidan through the occasions of 2013-2014. His constant pro-Ukraine stance, dedication to nationwide pursuits, and contribution to strengthening nationwide safety and European integration advantage the best state honor – the title of Hero of Ukraine," the petition reads.

The petition reached the required 25,000 signatures on 10 September for presidential consideration.

Background:

• On 30 August, Andrii Parubii was shot useless in Lviv. The attacker fired a number of photographs at him earlier than fleeing. The previous Verkhovna Rada speaker died on the scene. He was buried on 2 September at Lychakiv Cemetery.
• The suspect, Mykhailo Stselnikov, was detained in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Throughout early interrogations, he confessed and admitted to having contacts with Russian representatives.
• Stselnikov’s son, who served within the 93rd Mechanized Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, was killed in Might 2023 in Bakhmut. Formally, he has been listed as lacking in motion since 20 Might 2023, as his physique was by no means recovered.
• In courtroom, Stselnikov claimed he killed Parubii as "private revenge in opposition to the Ukrainian authorities". He stated he needed to be exchanged and despatched to Russia to "seek for his son’s physique".
• Nevertheless, his ex-wife acknowledged their son had been estranged from his father.
• The weapon used to kill Parubii has not but been discovered.

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In Russia, wholesale gasoline gross sales have fallen to a two-year low, costs are breaking information, and the scarcity is worsening within the areas of the Russian Federation as a result of excessive demand amongst farmers and the shutdown of refineries after assaults by Ukrainian drones.

Supply: Russian newspaper Kommersant

Particulars: Gross sales of A-92 petrol on the St Petersburg Change fell by 21.7% to fifteen,600 tonnes on 16 September, the bottom stage since 2023. In the meantime, gross sales of A-95 fell by 15.5% to 12,060 tonnes in comparison with the day prior to this. Whole gasoline gross sales on the alternate fell by 19.1% to 27,700 tonnes.

The report notes that the decline in gasoline gross sales on the alternate is straight associated to unscheduled shutdowns at some massive Russian refineries. Nevertheless, the report doesn’t point out the explanation for the shutdown, which is prone to be assaults by Ukrainian drones.

In accordance with the Russian newspaper Kommersant, refineries within the Russian Federation are declaring drive majeure and are usually not transport petrol, leading to fast depletion of native shares.

Because of the gasoline scarcity on the alternate, impartial petrol station chains are shedding out to massive chains, that are the suppliers' precedence.

On 16 September, two impartial chains (about 20 petrol stations every) in Russia’s areas suspended retail gross sales and are actually solely promoting petrol beneath long-term contracts.

The refinery shutdowns additionally coincided with elevated demand. The decline in gross sales is especially linked to excessive demand from Russian farmers through the busy harvest season in September-October.

"Market members worry that gasoline provides in September could also be delayed as a result of unscheduled repairs at refineries, and that its vital gross sales within the final week of August are ‘not backed up by precise sources’," Kommersant notes.

Background:

• On the evening of 15-16 September, items of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Particular Operations Forces struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia.
• On the evening of 13-14 September, Particular Operations Forces and Unmanned Methods Forces struck one in every of Russia's largest oil refineries, the Kirishi oil refinery, in Leningrad Oblast.
• On 13 September, in Ufa, the capital of the Russian republic of Bashkortostan, drones of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked the Bashneft-Novoyil oil refinery, inflicting a fireplace.

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Russia has misplaced 930 troopers killed and wounded and greater than 500 weapons and items of army gear over the previous day.

Supply: Normal Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Fb

Particulars: The entire fight losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 18 September 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

• roughly 1,098,380 (+930) army personnel
• 11,191 (+2) tanks
• 23,277 (+0) armoured fight autos
• 32,879 (+33) artillery methods
• 1,491 (+1) multiple-launch rocket methods
• 1,217 (+0) air defence methods
• 422 (+0) fixed-wing plane
• 341 (+0) helicopters
• 60,469 (+390) operational-tactical UAVs
• 3,718 (+0) cruise missiles
• 28 (+0) ships/boats
• 1 (+0) submarine
• 62,000 (+122) autos and gas tankers
• 3,965 (+0) particular autos and different gear.

The data is being confirmed.

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Polish Power Minister Miłosz Motyka has urged the European Union to cease imports of Russian oil by the tip of 2026 "to stop financing Russia’s warfare machine".

Supply: The Guardian, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: In a letter to different EU power ministers, despatched days after Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace, Motyka argued that "the present worldwide circumstances, mixed with the necessity to strengthen the resilience of European economies, require a typical response".

He stated that committing to the 2026 deadline would "set up a transparent timeline, and show our resolve to attain independence from oil provides burdened with political and strategic dangers".

Motyka additionally known as for "coordinated … compensatory mechanisms" to help in "a good and orderly transition" for probably the most affected nations, together with measures on "safeguarding entry to different oil sources within the occasion of disruptions".

Background:

• At current, the Druzhba pipeline continues to ship Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, which have saved buying power from Russia regardless of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• The letter adopted a press release from European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen, who stated she would suggest accelerating the phase-out of Russian fossil gasoline imports after a name with US President Donald Trump.
• The EU had beforehand deliberate to cease shopping for Russian oil and gasoline by 2028.
• Trump has repeatedly urged EU and NATO nations to cease buying Russian oil, which seems to have develop into a situation for future US sanctions towards Moscow.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that the 2 army support packages beneath the Prioritised Ukraine Necessities Record (PURL) mechanism will embody missiles for the Patriot and Himars air defence techniques.

Supply: Zelenskyy at a press convention following his assembly with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine had obtained US$2 billion particularly for the PURL mechanism.

"We’ll obtain extra funds in October. I believe we could have about US$3-3.5 billion. The primary two packages are value US$500 million every," he said.

In response to a clarifying query about what might be included in these packages, Zelenskyy mentioned they may comprise air defence missiles.

"These packages, I cannot go into all the small print, will certainly embody missiles for Patriot and Himars," the Ukrainian president mentioned.

Background:

• Reuters reported that US President Donald Trump’s administration accepted the primary army support packages for Ukraine beneath a brand new mechanism by way of which US weapons are paid for by NATO members.
• It’s not but identified what particular kinds of weapons are concerned. Ukraine’s everlasting precedence stays interceptor missiles for air defence techniques, notably the American Patriot.
• European nations have pledged round US$2 billion to the mechanism. NATO allies hope to supply Ukraine with US$10 billion value of weapons by way of this strategy.
• On 17 September, Ukraine’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs confirmed that Washington had accepted the primary batch of American weapons for Ukraine.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that the nation should spend US$120 billion on the warfare in 2026.

Supply: Zelenskyy throughout a press convention with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola

Quote: "The price of this warfare as of now’s a problem for us. The value of 1 12 months is [USD] 120 billion. Sixty billion comes from the Ukrainian funds. And I would like to seek out 60 [billion] for subsequent 12 months."

Particulars: Zelenskyy added that ending the warfare stays Ukraine’s prime precedence.

Quote: "In any case, plan A is to finish the warfare, plan B is 120 billion. It is a massive problem. I’m not saying that we’ll want [so much money] throughout peacetime – a ceasefire or below safety ensures – that we’ll want such giant sums of cash throughout 10 years. However both manner you have to perceive the size of this situation."

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The Polish Senate has adopted a brand new legislation on foreigners and help for Ukrainian refugees, ready after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed one other legislative initiative on the standing of Ukrainians in Poland.

Supply: Polskie Radio, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The legislation on foreigners and help for Ukrainian refugees was supported by 57 senators, 32 voted in opposition to, and nobody abstained.

The Senate didn’t introduce any amendments to the draft legislation handed by the Sejm final week, so it has been lastly adopted by parliament and now awaits Nawrocki’s signature.

Amongst different provisions, the legislation extends the authorized keep of Ukrainians who fled the battle till 4 March 2026 – the validity interval of the related choice of the Council of the EU.

It additionally strengthens management over entry to social advantages for foreigners, specifically the 800+ programme. Eligibility will likely be linked to skilled exercise and youngsters’s education in Poland, with exceptions, for instance, for fogeys of kids with disabilities.

The legislation additionally introduces restrictions on using sure medical companies by grownup Ukrainian refugees, together with medical and pharmaceutical programmes, rehabilitation therapy and dental care.

Background:

• Present guidelines guarantee momentary safety for Ukrainians in Poland till the top of September 2025. After this date they may face issues, together with with authorized employment.
• The earlier legislation on help for Ukrainians was vetoed by the Polish president, citing what he known as an unfairly excessive degree of social help offered to Ukrainian refugees.

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Russian troops attacked a petroleum station in Poltava Oblast with a drone on 17 September, injuring one particular person.

Supply: Volodymyr Kohut, Head of Poltava Oblast Army Administration

Quote: "A Russian UAV struck a petroleum station within the Poltava district. A hearth broke out. Early studies point out one particular person was injured. All related providers are working on the scene."

The destroyed petrol station. Picture: Volodymyr Kohut

Background:

• On the evening of 16-17 September, fires broke out at industrial enterprise premises and an infrastructure facility in Poltava and Kirovohrad oblasts following a Russian drone assault. In Kirovohrad Oblast, 45 settlements have been minimize off from the facility grid.
• A hearth broke out in an open space at a enterprise within the Poltava district as a result of fall of particles from a Russian UAV.

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A high-level Polish delegation is predicted to reach in Ukraine this week to be taught extra in regards to the nation’s expertise in countering Russian drones, stated Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s Ministry of International Affairs.

Supply: Tykhyi at a briefing on Wednesday 17 September, as cited by Interfax-Ukraine and reported by European Pravda

Quote from Tykhyi: "The minister [Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha – ed.] introduced final week, throughout a go to by his Polish counterpart, Radosław Sikorski, {that a} Polish delegation would come to review our expertise. As of now, the delegation's go to date and particulars have been set, however since we don't announce such visits for safety causes, I can't go into element."

Particulars: Tykhyi famous that the delegation will probably be held on the excessive stage. "I believe you will notice additional particulars from the Ministry of Defence and its minister," he added.

Background:

• On 10 September, round two dozen Russian drones entered Polish airspace. A few of them flew nearly 300 km deep from the jap border. The seek for wreckage continues; 18 drones have been discovered to date, most of them in Lublin Voivodeship.
• Following the incident, discussions intensified in regards to the want for Poland to undertake the expertise of the Ukrainian forces in countering this menace.
• This week, a public outrage erupted in Poland after media reviews advised that the one home broken through the assault in Lublin Voivodeship could have been destroyed not by a downed UAV, however by a defective missile from a fighter jet.

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