On the 1,295th day of Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine, here’s the latest as of September 11, 2025:
Fighting:
- Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy reported on X that Russian forces executed a large-scale assault, employing 415 drones and 40 cruise / ballistic missiles.
- Ukrainian air defenses successfully brought down more than 380 Russian drones, including at least 250 Shahed models, as per Zelenskyy’s subsequent message.
- According to Ruslan Khomenko, head of Kherson region’s Aleshkinsky district, a man injured by a Ukrainian drone while driving succumbed to his injuries.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have neutralized 225 Ukrainian drones and one guided missile within a 24-hour span, according to TASS.
Regional Security:
- Poland’s PAP news agency found remnants of a third drone in Swietokrzyskie province, following the shooting down of suspected Russian drones that infiltrated Polish airspace.
- U.S. President Donald Trump responded to the Russian drone incursions into Poland, commenting on the potential implications and expressing his support for Poland.
- Polished President Karol Nawrocki and Trump discussed the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.
- US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker confirmed U.S. solidarity with NATO allies and a commitment to the defense of NATO territory.
- The Russian Foreign and Defense Ministries countered Polish accusations, stating there were no intentions to target Poland with drones.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk received assurances of support for Poland’s air defense from various international leaders.
- French President Emmanuel Macron considered the drone incursion into Poland as evidence of Russia’s aggressive stance.
- Macron discussed “distressing developments” related to Russia’s actions with Trump on the phone.
Military Aid:
- Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, announced the delivery of eight Armored Combat Support Vehicles to Poland for transit to Ukraine.
- The UK plans to manufacture Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones for countermeasures against Russian missile and one-way attack drone threats.
Sanctions:
- President Zelenskyy communicated that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is collaborating with the U.S. to enhance sanctions against Russia.
- U.S. Republican Congressman Joe Wilson submitted a bill to restore Soviet-era trade restrictions on Russia following the attack on Poland.
- The European Commission is reviewing potential sanctions that may include independent Chinese oil refineries in its future measures against Russia.
