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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-09-30

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5 updates Last updated 06:16 UTC
06:16 UTC Breaking

Overnight Russian strikes hit Kyiv-area power infrastructure

Intel Slava reported overnight ballistic missile and Geran-5 drone strikes on multiple Ukrainian power stations, with visible surges near Kyiv CHP-5 and outages in parts of the capital. Separate Military Summary posts described continued Geran activity against Kyiv data centers and debris falling on the Southern Bridge during air defense work. Ukrainian official casualty figures for this overnight wave were not yet confirmed in wire copy checked for this run.
Intel Slava / Military Summary
06:16 UTC

Russia plans 17.1 trillion ruble defense budget for 2027

Military Summary, citing Reuters, said Russia plans a record defense budget of 17.1 trillion rubles (about $203 billion) for 2027, roughly 27% above the previous plan. With security spending included, the military-security sector would make up 43.9% of the federal budget, pointing to high-intensity war planning through 2029.
Reuters via Military Summary
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Bloomberg: Russia posts record weekly oil export revenue

Bloomberg reported that for the week ending September 27 Russia exported an average of 3.99 million barrels of oil per day, generating about $2.75 billion. Intel Slava said higher Brent prices tied to Middle East tensions and stronger crude exports after refining and diesel constraints drove the jump.
Bloomberg via Intel Slava
06:16 UTC

Russian MoD claims capture of Vesele Pole and Kreidianka

The Russian Ministry of Defense said its forces took control of the settlements of Vesele Pole and Kreidianka. The claim was carried by Military Summary and has not been independently confirmed by Ukrainian officials in open reporting reviewed for this update.
Military Summary / Russian MoD
06:16 UTC

Estonia blames Russia for arson at Milrem Robotics

Estonian officials said Russian special services ordered an August arson attack on Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, a company that supplies unmanned military vehicles to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said perpetrators were arrested and that the attack fits a wider sabotage campaign across Europe. Moscow denied the accusation. NATO and EU officials said the incident would not stop support for Ukraine.
BBC