Sep 13, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, according to local emergency services. The shelling resulted in at least five deaths and left 16 people injured.

The highest casualty numbers were recorded in the Kamianske district, where three people died and five sustained injuries. In Pavlohrad, two individuals were killed and seven others were wounded. Additional casualties and infrastructure damage were reported in the Nikopol district.

Local emergency crews responded to multiple sites across the region to extinguish fires caused by the strikes, rescue trapped residents, and clear debris from impacted areas.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Following intensive Russian ballistic missile strikes, Ukraine is accelerating efforts to develop domestic weaponry and mitigate critical defense shortages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged that establishing domestic production of U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems under licensing agreements could take from 12 months to several years due to bureaucratic hurdles and licensing requirements.

To address immediate defense gaps, Kyiv is prioritizing local technological adaptations. Defense manufacturer DG Industry and military tech incubator Brave1 completed testing on the "Equalizer" guidance kit, which converts unguided aerial bombs into long-range precision-guided munitions compatible with Ukrainian aircraft. Concurrently, two Ukrainian companies are developing domestic ballistic missiles to strike Russian rear positions, though technical challenges delay immediate mass production.

Sources: NEXTA, NV, Point, The Insider, Українська правда.

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian logistics networks and civilian areas, setting fire to major facilities belonging to e-commerce firms Wildberries in Leningrad Oblast and Ozon in Dagestan. Ozon shares dropped nearly 30% following attacks on six facilities over three days.

Russian regional authorities reported casualties across several locations. Five people were killed and 10 injured in Moscow Oblast, while a drone crash on a beach in Krasnodar Krai left seven dead and around 40 injured. Concurrently, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 33.

On the front lines, Russian forces achieved a tactical breakthrough near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops advanced near Velyka Novosilka. Additionally, Belarus announced the creation of a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Russian plans to set up unauthorized polling stations in the breakaway Transnistria region for Moscow's upcoming September legislative elections, describing the uncoordinated decision as "inacceptable" and a direct breach of Moldovan sovereignty.

Domestically, Moldovan law enforcement intercepted an illicit trade network in the north of the country, seizing nearly 1.9 million contraband cigarettes following searches at the residences of two suspects.

Concurrently, health and education authorities have alerted parents to the dangers of nicotine pouches targeting youth. The warning comes as tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris introduced the product shortly before a scheduled legal ban, citing its own legal interpretation to argue that sales remain permissible through June 2027.

Sources: HotNews, Moldova1, Point, Ziarul de Gardă.

Advisers to US President Donald Trump are encouraging military restraint toward Iran ahead of the November midterm elections, aiming to protect the Republican Party's congressional majorities. White House aides reportedly worry that escalating Middle East conflict could alienate voters and trigger a defeat at the polls.

Losing control of either the House of Representatives or the Senate would restrict the administration's ability to advance its domestic agenda and manage foreign affairs. Analysts emphasize that the legislative balance in Washington carries significant weight for international partners, including Ukraine, whose military assistance and legislative backing rely heavily on congressional approval. Maintaining stability in the region is viewed as crucial for sustaining political momentum leading into the vote.

Sources: NV, Українська правда.