Key developments on day 1,311 of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Date: September 27, 2025
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Hostilities
- A missile strike by Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kherson area resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman and injuries to two others, according to Regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin’s Telegram update. The assault caused damage to approximately 70 residences and a local government building.
- Ukraine’s General Staff announced a successful attack on Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery, confirming a fire broke out. The extent of the destruction is currently under assessment.
- The Russian Ministry of Defence, as reported by TASS, claimed control over the Ukrainian village of Yunakivka in the Sumy region.
Diplomatic and Political Developments
- Russia condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for issuing what it described as “reckless” warnings after Zelenskyy suggested that Kremlin officials should verify the locations of bomb shelters if Moscow continues its military campaign.
- In a recent interview with Axios, Zelenskyy emphasized that Russian leaders “must be aware of their bomb shelter locations,” warning that continued aggression would make such precautions necessary.
- According to the Wall Street Journal, during a meeting on Tuesday, former US President Donald Trump expressed openness to easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American long-range weaponry to target deep within Russian territory, though he stopped short of a firm commitment.
- Axios also reported that Zelenskyy requested Tomahawk missiles from Trump, citing anonymous sources.
Security in the Region
- Zelenskyy reported recent incursions into Ukrainian airspace by reconnaissance drones suspected to be Hungarian, near the border. He described these as “unusual events” and called for comprehensive investigations during his nightly address.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto dismissed these claims on X, accusing Zelenskyy of an “anti-Hungarian fixation” and seeing threats where none exist.
- Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a ban on entry for three senior Hungarian military officials, a retaliatory move following Hungary’s restrictions on Ukrainian military personnel.
- European Union Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius revealed that EU defense ministers have agreed to establish a “drone barrier” along borders with Russia and Ukraine, responding to increased Russian airspace violations.
- Moldova’s electoral commission disqualified two pro-Russian parties from participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a critical vote clouded by allegations of Russian meddling.
- Serbian authorities detained two individuals accused of conducting “combat-tactical training” for protesters ahead of Moldova’s elections, intensifying concerns over regional stability.
- These arrests followed Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s accusations that Russia is financing “hundreds of operatives” to destabilize the country before the vote.
Energy Sector Updates
- During a Kremlin meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed expanding the nation’s sole nuclear power plant or constructing a new facility to supply electricity to Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine, according to RIA Novosti.
- Lukashenko also announced a five-year agreement for Russia to supply natural gas to Belarus.
- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of Belarus’s opposition in exile, warned the plan endangers all of Europe and reaffirmed Lukashenko’s role in supporting Russian aggression.
