5 briefings

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01

Russian strikes disrupt power around Kyiv as winter approaches

A large Russian missile-and-drone attack on September 29–30 targeted Ukrainian energy and other critical infrastructure, prompting emergency electricity restrictions in Kyiv and three surrounding regions.

02

Russian long-range strikes continue as limited de-escalation proposals remain unimplemented

Russia’s drone and missile campaign against Ukraine continued through 25 September, while proposed pauses in energy strikes, a reopening of the Black Sea grain corridor and trilateral talks had not been accepted or implemented.

03

Moldova relocates joint-border staff after attacks near Ukraine frontier

Moldova has moved its officials at three joint crossings with Ukraine back onto Moldovan territory for 90 days from 08:00 on 12 September, keeping the crossings operational while reducing staff exposure after repeated attacks on nearby Ukrainian border infrastructure.

04

Poland warns of further threats to Ukraine’s European-border crossings

Poland said on September 11 that recent incidents near Ukraine’s borders with Moldova and Poland point to a risk of further Russian provocations, although the broader assessment of Russian intent has not been publicly substantiated.

05

Russia’s air attack disrupts Ukrainian logistics and damages port and energy-linked infrastructure

Ukraine is assessing damage and transport disruption after Russia’s 26–27 August air attack struck infrastructure linked to ports, grain storage, energy, industry and distribution, while drones also entered Moldovan airspace.