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Ukraine Invasion Day 1,300: wayward RU drones/decoys [1]

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Date: 2025-09-13

Russian forces conducted a series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine on the night of September 12 and 13.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched one Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile and 90 Shahed and 74 Gerbera and other unspecified drones from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, and Oryol cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai.[79] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defenses downed and suppressed 137 drones and that 27 drones and one missile struck nine locations in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian drones damaged civilian and critical infrastructure in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.[80] Ukraine’s air defense downed or suppressed 137 out of 164 Russian drones launched overnight, Russia also launched an Iskander-M/KN-23 missile. Most drones were Shaheds. Despite interceptions, a missile and 27 drones hit nine locations, with debris falling in three more. Ukrainian forces continue their long-range strike campaign against Russian oil and gas infrastructure. A Ukrainian military observer stated on September 13 that photos and videos indicate that Ukrainian drones struck the Bashneft-Novoil Oil Refinery in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, and that there is a fire at the processing unit that may disrupt operations.[16] Geolocated footage published on September 13 shows a fire at the refinery.[17] Republic of Bashkortostan Head Radiy Khabirov claimed the fire was caused by falling drone debris, not a direct strike, and called the strike a terrorist act.[18] x x YouTube Video

x x YouTube Video x x YouTube Video Key Takeaways Russian forces recently attempted to advance behind Ukrainian positions in Kupyansk via an underground gas pipeline – the third time Russian forces have used this tactic so far in the war. Russia’s repeated use of this tactic further indicates that Russian forces are improving their ability to disseminate tactical lessons between various sectors of the front line.

The international community continues to condemn the recent Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace.

Russian and Belarusian officials continue to deflect responsibility for Russia’s recent drone incursion into Polish airspace.

Additional information about the Russian drone incursion undermines Nebenzya’s and Tozik’s statements, however.

Russian forces recently advanced near Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Velykomykhailivka and in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. https://t.co/MAJZDfYPu2 x x YouTube Video

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