Ukraine-Russia War: Drone Near Zelensky Plane, Kyiv Strikes, Assassination Plots

Sep 10, 12:00 AM UTC — Sep 10, 06:00 AM UTC

New developments include the reported hack identifying 2,648 Russians, Norway's warning about a drone near Zelensky's plane, FSB claims about a planned attack on the British ambassador, and a Ukrainian strike on a naval base in Krasnodar. The prior window had Arctic energy strikes and a close call near Zelensky's plane in Moldova, but not these elements.

• Ukraine attacked a gas facility in Russia's Arctic.
• Ukraine struck a naval base in Krasnodar region.
• Ukraine's intelligence agency reported hacking a Moscow institute and identifying 2,648 Russians allegedly involved in killings.
• Norway reported a Russian drone came close to President Zelensky's plane.

Sep 09, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 10, 12:00 AM UTC

Compared to the prior window, this window adds Ukrainian strikes on Arctic energy facilities, a reported close call near Zelensky's plane, Europe's pledge of additional Patriots, and Ushakov's demand for the US to stop aiding Ukraine. The prior window included Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian naval base and peace talks collapsing, but not these new elements.

• Ukraine struck two gas condensate plants and an energy facility in Russia's Arctic.
• A Russian official said the US must stop helping Ukraine to end the war.
• Europe will send more Patriot systems and missiles to Ukraine for winter defense.
• A drone nearly hit President Zelensky's plane during takeoff from Moldova.

Sep 09, 12:00 PM UTC — Sep 09, 06:00 PM UTC

Compared to the prior window, this window adds Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian naval base and oil terminal in Novorossiisk, a Russian attack on Kherson with two deaths, and reports of peace talks collapsing. The prior window included Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia, but not the specific naval base strike or the collapse of peace talks.

• Russia attacked Kyiv on September 9, according to Ukraine's foreign minister.
• Ukraine struck a Russian naval base and oil terminal in Novorossiisk with drones.
• At least two people were killed in a Russian attack on Kherson.
• Peace talks reportedly collapsed before Russia's infrastructure attacks.

Sep 09, 06:00 AM UTC — Sep 09, 12:00 PM UTC

This window adds Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia with 596 drones claimed shot down, capture of Ozerne, and the attack on Novorossiysk oil terminal. The prior window had a Russian aerial attack on Kyiv with five deaths and drone attack near Moldova, but not the large-scale Ukrainian drone offensive on Russia or territorial gains.

• Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least five civilians and wounded 35.
• Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia, with Moscow claiming 596 drones shot down.
• Russian forces took control of Ozerne in Kharkiv region.
• Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk and Russia attacked a border point near Moldova.

Sep 09, 12:00 AM UTC — Sep 09, 06:00 AM UTC

This window adds a Russian aerial attack on Kyiv with at least five deaths, a drone strike on a TV building, a thermal power plant halt causing blackouts, and Ukrainian reports of a drone attack near Moldova. The prior window had a daytime Russian attack on Kyiv with five deaths, but the details of the TV building and power plant are new.

• Russian aerial attack on Kyiv killed at least five people.
• Drone strike hit TV building during live broadcast in Kyiv.
• Thermal power plant halted, causing blackouts.
• Ukraine reported drone attack near Starokozache border crossing with Moldova.

Sep 08, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 09, 12:00 AM UTC

This window added Putin-Trump talks described as 'extremely frank', a Russian daytime attack on Kyiv with five deaths, Germany's 'Dome over the City' air defense project, a Ukrainian claim about Russian missile tests, and Lavrov's statement on 1991 borders. The prior window had Putin-Trump talks on ending the war, Russian settlement claims, and German Patriot missiles.

• Putin and Trump discussed ending the war in an 'extremely frank' call, according to the Kremlin.
• Russia continued daytime attacks on Kyiv, killing five people.
• Germany announced a new air defense project called 'Dome over the City'.
• Ukraine's intelligence claimed Russia plans to test new 800 km-range ballistic missiles.

Sep 08, 12:00 PM UTC — Sep 08, 06:00 PM UTC

Compared to the prior window, this window added high-level Trump-Putin talks on ending the war, Russian claims of capturing settlements in Dnipro, additional German Patriot missiles, EU approval of missile supplies, and a Russian attack on a Kyiv TV station.

• Trump and Putin held a 'frank' call about ending the war, according to the Kremlin.
• Russia claimed control of two settlements in the Dnipro area.
• Germany announced additional Patriot missiles and urged European allies to follow suit.
• A Russian attack on a Kyiv TV station injured six people during a broadcast.

Sep 08, 06:00 AM UTC — Sep 08, 12:00 PM UTC

Compared to the prior window, this window shows a resumption of large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv after a truce, Ukrainian drone and shelling attacks on Russian territory, and Russian air defense interceptions. Prior window included Kyiv strikes during envoy visits and Ukrainian strikes on Sevastopol.

• Russia launched large attacks on Kyiv, reportedly killing at least two and later three people.
• Ukrainian drone attacks killed four in Russian regions and Crimea.
• Russian air defenses intercepted 384 drones overnight.
• Russia claimed advances in Kharkiv and arrested a suspect in a general's shooting.

Sep 08, 12:00 AM UTC — Sep 08, 06:00 AM UTC

Continued from prior window: new Kyiv strikes after truce, Ukrainian drone attacks on Saratov and Taganrog, Russian casualty figures, Ukrainian defensive shift on Dnipro, and Russia-Germany war accusation. Prior window included Kyiv attack during envoy visits, Ukrainian strike on Sevastopol, and Donbas deadline.

• Russia attacked Kyiv after truce ended, prompting Poland to scramble jets.
• Ukrainian drones targeted Saratov infrastructure and Taganrog airbase helicopters.
• Russia reported 46 killed and 266 wounded in a week from Ukrainian attacks.
• Ukraine shifted to defensive on Dnipro right bank.

Sep 07, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 08, 12:00 AM UTC

New reports include a Kyiv attack despite Putin's promise, a Ukrainian strike on a Russian aircraft in Crimea, civilian deaths in Sevastopol, and a reported new Kremlin deadline for Donbas. Prior analysis included a Kyiv region attack, Sweden's confirmation of ASC 890 combat, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft.

• Russia attacked Kyiv despite Putin's reported promise to US negotiators.
• Ukraine struck a Russian aircraft in Crimea; two civilians died in a Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol.
• Reports indicate a new Kremlin deadline for capturing Donbas, with one claiming Donetsk not captured until 2032.

Sep 07, 12:00 PM UTC — Sep 07, 06:00 PM UTC

New reports include a Kyiv region attack despite Putin's promise, Sweden's confirmation of ASC 890 combat involvement, Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft in Crimea, six civilian deaths from Ukrainian drones, and continued ground fighting. Prior analysis had a confirmed Crimean bridge strike and Russian Oreshnik deployment.

• Russia attacked Kyiv region, damaging property but causing no injuries.
• Sweden confirmed ASC 890 aircraft used in combat in Ukraine.
• Ukraine struck Russian aircraft and a Su-24 in Crimea.
• Ukrainian drone attack on Russia and Crimea killed at least six.