RUSSIAS WAR AGAINST UKRAINE
Russian troops use African mercenaries as bait for Ukrainian drones
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released an intercepted conversation in which a Russian commander orders his subordinate to direct Ukrainian drones at African mercenaries. By doing so, Russian troops are attempting to safeguard their own…
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Russian Battalion Commander Notified of Suspicion for Using Prisoners as Human Shield
Investigators from the National Police in the Sumy region notified Russian battalion commander Vitaly Golovenkov of suspicion on September 18, 2026. He is accused of using Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians as a human shield to protect…
Oil Refinery Catches Fire in Moscow Following Drone Attack
The Gazpromneft Moscow Oil Refinery caught fire following a nighttime drone strike in Moscow. The enterprise processes 11 million tons of oil annually.
$10 million lost by Russia as Osa air defence system destroyed in Donetsk region
Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Osa anti-aircraft missile system in Donetsk Region. The estimated value of the lost enemy equipment is 10 million US dollars.
25,361 combat armored vehicles destroyed since the start of the war — enemy combat losses as of September 20, 2026
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has lost 12,356 tanks and 50,067 artillery systems in Ukraine. Also, 1,517,990 enemy personnel have been eliminated.
Ukrainian Defence Forces launch massive drone attack on 12 regions of the Russian Federation
Ukrainian military forces deployed hundreds of attack drones against targets across the Russian Federation throughout September 19. The operation struck 12 Russian regions and occupied Crimea.
