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13.09.2025

13.09.2025The day Russian drones crossed NATO borders

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 13.09.2025.

It displays 63 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.09.2025The day Russian drones crossed NATO borders
Ukrainian media prominently featured continued international focus on Russian drone incursions into NATO territory. Early reports highlighted a UN Security Council meeting, where allies pledged to defend NATO's borders after drones crossed into Poland. Throughout the day, the situation in Kupyansk received attention, with initial reports of Russian advancements via a pipeline, later clarified by the General Staff to be under Ukrainian control with ongoing counter-sabotage operations. Later, concerns intensified as Russian drones again entered Romanian and Polish airspace, prompting air raid sirens and fighter jet scrambles, with President Zelensky confirming a drone's 50-minute flight over Romania. Separately, drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in Ufa were reported. The prospect of U.S. sanctions against Russia was discussed, with Trump outlining conditions, while his reaction to the Polish drone incident raised European apprehension.
13.09.2025
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04:22

04:31UN Security Council Convenes on Russian Drone Incursion into Poland

Ukrainian media reports intense international focus on Russia's drone incursion into Poland, with the UN Security Council convening an emergency session where allies like the US promised to defend every inch of NATO territory (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). Ukraine's envoy warned Russia will not stop at Poland. Separately, an Austrian official suggested China pressure Putin for peace talks (Liga.net), while on the front, Russians are reportedly advancing into Kupyansk via a gas pipeline (Pravda).
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09:28Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet, Belarus Hosts Iskanders

Ukrainian media reports continued focus on military actions, including a drone attack that hit two "shadow fleet" tankers in Russia's Primorsk oil port (Pravda). The presence of "Iskander" missiles at a secret military base in Belarus is also highlighted (Radio Svoboda). Meanwhile, the front lines remain active, with 183 combat clashes, predominantly in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA), and the US plans sanctions against companies supplying goods to Russia (UNIAN).
10:34
11:34

13:51Kupyansk Pipeline Secured, Trump's Sanction Conditions

Ukrainian media reports that the General Staff confirms the situation in Kupyansk and the pipeline used by Russians to advance are under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with counter-sabotage operations ongoing (Liga.net, Pravda). Meanwhile, Donald Trump has stated his readiness to impose "serious" sanctions against Russia, contingent on two conditions (UNIAN). Sikorsky also highlighted Russia's confused statements regarding drone attacks (Glavcom). Frontline combat continues across six directions, with 80 clashes recorded since the start of the day (Ukrinform UA).
15:58

18:18Russian Drone Incursions Over NATO Territory

Ukrainian media reports continued concern over Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace, with air raid sirens sounding in Poland and Romania (Glavcom, Pravda, UNIAN). President Zelensky noted a Russian drone flew for 50 minutes over Romanian territory (Pravda). This comes as Ukraine launched drone attacks on oil refineries in Ufa (Ukrinform UA) and fighting continues across six frontline sectors (Ukrinform). There is also a discussion about the end of Russia's energy empire (Radio Svoboda).
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