The latest Russian nighttime attack killed one and injured five

Russian forces conducted a significant nighttime aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions, including Donbas, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Kherson, and the Odessa region. According to reports from Ukrainian authorities and military analysts, the attack involved a combination of Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drones, MLRS (multiple launch rocket systems), and OTRK (operational-tactical missile systems), marking a continuation of intensified drone and missile campaigns that have escalated since early 2025. Explosions were reported starting around 00:10 near Kramatorsk in the Donbas, with strikes hitting civilian and infrastructure sites, underscoring Russia's strategy to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses through sheer volume—over 30 drones were confirmed in the initial wave alone. This barrage followed a pattern of nightly operations, with no immediate casualty figures released, but it disrupted power supplies and emergency services in affected areas, exacerbating the humanitarian strain amid the ongoing conflict.

The assault highlighted the evolving tactics of Russian strikes, focusing on decoy drones like Gerberas to deplete Ukraine's interceptor missiles while precision-guided munitions targeted key locations such as energy facilities and transport hubs. In Zaporizhia, footage showed the aftermath of Geran strikes on industrial sites, causing fires that required hours to contain, while in Kherson, MLRS fire damaged residential neighborhoods. Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by Western-supplied systems, intercepted a substantial portion of the incoming threats, but the sheer scale—estimated at dozens of projectiles—allowed some to penetrate, leading to localized blackouts and evacuations.

This attack came amid broader Russian escalation, with production of Shahed-type drones ramping up to 170 per day in facilities like Tatarstan, as noted by intelligence reports, reflecting Moscow's aim to sustain pressure without committing to ground offensives.

Poland downs Russian drones amid mass attack on Ukraine 

During the overnight attack on Ukraine, Russian Shahed-type drones violated Polish airspace for the first time in a significant incursion, entering from Ukraine. Polish and NATO forces scrambled jets, including F-16s and F-35s from allies like the Netherlands and Germany, to intercept the threats, successfully shooting down at least three to four drones while neutralizing others that posed direct risks.

The incursion, which began around 1:13 a.m. local time, led to the temporary closure of major airports, including Warsaw Chopin, Rzeszów-Jasionka, and Lublin, with debris from downed drones striking a residential building in Wyryki without causing casualties.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the event as a "large-scale provocation" and an "act of aggression," warning that Poland was closer to open conflict than at any time since World War II, prompting the invocation of NATO's Article 4 for consultations on territorial integrity.

Seven drones and wreckage from a missile have been found in Poland.

NATO is not treating the Russian drone incursion into Poland as an attack on the Alliance 

NATO is not treating the overnight incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory on Sept. 9–10 as an attack on a member state, despite evidence that it was deliberate, according to Reuters and Polish outlet Onet.

A NATO official told Reuters that preliminary data suggests Russian drones intentionally crossed into Poland. Still, the Alliance has stopped short of labeling it an attack under Article 5, which would trigger collective defense obligations.

The incident highlights a growing gray zone in Russia’s tactics — testing NATO’s resolve without crossing the threshold that could spark direct confrontation.

Trump is not interested in isolating Russia - Vice President Vance

U.S. President Donald Trump does not believe Russia should be cut off from the global economy beyond the war in Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance said on Sept. 10. He noted that Russia’s oil, gas, and mineral wealth make it a critical player in global markets.

Vance suggested that once a settlement is reached, the U.S. could pursue “a very productive economic relationship” with both Kyiv and Moscow. The idea has raised concerns in Ukraine and Europe, where officials fear Trump’s peace plan — reportedly tied to lifting sanctions — could weaken Western leverage over the Kremlin.

So far, Washington has imposed only limited penalties, including tariffs on Indian oil imports. European leaders are preparing new joint sanctions, while U.S. officials signal they may expand secondary tariffs, but broader action has yet to be taken.