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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 13 people and wounded 48, according to local officials. Ukraine's military said it struck the Taneco oil refinery, part of a campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says funds the war effort.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that North Korea plans to deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, but Pyongyang dismissed the estimate as 'groundless.' South Korean intelligence reports no signs of imminent additional deployment, though preparations may continue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised his estimate of North Korean troops that could be deployed to support Russia, now predicting 50,000. Russia’s presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Zelenskyy’s comments, stating it is not for Ukraine to discuss Russia’s plans. Meanwhile, North Korean combat engineers are already involved in mine-clearing operations in the Kursk Region, following a strategic partnership deal between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops for its war in Ukraine, according to Yonhap. He also noted Pyongyang plans to send more missile launchers and that North Korea will gain modern warfare experience. Zelenskyy urged South Korea to cooperate more closely with Ukraine on air defense and drones.
According to German newspaper Bild, Ukraine is increasingly concerned about the deteriorating situation near Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, where Russian forces are applying pressure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged difficulties near Slavyansk after a briefing with Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapaty, as Russian troops continue advancing in the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia for his first official visit, holding talks with President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing Russian attacks on Kyiv. Serbia, a traditional Russian ally, has so far refused to impose sanctions on Moscow, balancing its EU aspirations against historical ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly supplies of interceptor missiles, while acknowledging the current stockpile is smaller than last year. Separately, he discussed missile production cooperation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Lublin.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Belgrade will do everything to help Ukraine join the European Union quickly, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Belgrade. The two leaders also witnessed the signing of a cooperation memorandum on animal health and food safety.
The US Senate has passed a broad sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia and its energy buyers, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes sanctions on Russian leaders and institutions, and allows tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs up to 100% on countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, but critics warn it grants the president excessive tariff powers.
Russian State Duma deputy Adalbi Shkhagoshev has drawn a parallel between the Kiev regime and terrorist groups that operated in the Caucasus in the late 1990s, calling the current Ukrainian government a 'tool of the West.' Meanwhile, another lawmaker commented on Ukraine's new foreign intelligence chief, suggesting the appointment is a 'desperate attempt' to win support from Islamic countries.
One hundred Serbian public activists signed an open letter protesting Vladimir Zelensky's visit to Belgrade, warning it could damage Serbia-Russia relations. The opposition parliamentary group 'Serbia's We – Power of the People' also criticized the visit, citing Zelensky's expired term and Serbia's reliance on Russian gas. The visit is expected to include meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
TASS quoted Russian officials stating that Ukraine lost about 40 settlements and suffered military and economic losses during what they described as Zelensky's 40-day plan. The reports also criticized Ukraine's leadership and corruption.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
President Trump took to Truth Social to express his full support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing a Washington Post report of a heated confrontation over munitions shortages as 'treasonous' and 'fake.' The White House press secretary also rejected the story, while officials confirmed Trump had been aware of munitions concerns for months.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have authorized searches linked to former ambassador Olga Stefanishina, who was dismissed in early August. Authorities suspect illegal enrichment exceeding $300,000 and have ordered bail of about $134,000, which she says she lacks.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions killed at least six people overnight, while Moscow reported intercepting 605 Ukrainian drones. Rescuers cleared debris in Balakliya, and strikes also damaged vessels near Odesa and wounded dozens across multiple regions.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
Italian opposition leaders, including Five Star Movement chief Giuseppe Conte and European Parliament member Danilo Della Valle, have voiced strong opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine, citing the burden on Italian citizens and the risk of escalating conflict. A recent poll suggests a majority of Italians share this view, while the government reportedly prepares new military aid packages.