Latest news in Ukraine? September 13th, 2026

Casualties and Attacks: Russian attacks on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region killed 3 people and injured 11 others. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 409 out of 453 Russian drones over the previous 24 hours.Long-Range & Cross-Border Activity: Ukrainian forces continued long-range drone strikes hitting industrial and logistics targets inside Russia (such as the Tolyattikauchuk plant in the Samara region), while Russian strikes continue targeting urban centers, logistics, and power/supply infrastructure ahead of winter.Diplomacy & Military Support: Ukrainian defense leadership met with U.S. senators in Washington to present updated air defense requirements and operational needs, emphasizing enhanced cooperation and long-term counter-threat strategies.Frontline & Equipment Estimates: Heavy fighting persists across key frontline sectors with Russian tactical pushes largely repelled or stalled without major confirmed strategic breakthroughs, and cumulative Russian personnel losses reported by Ukraine surpassing 1.5 million estimated total casualties since the invasion began, with daily attrition including hundreds to over a thousand personnel and mass UAV/artillery losses.