Ukrainian forces have eliminated a Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk, with clearing operations underway, according to deputy commander of the 4th brigade of operational purpose “Rubezh” General Andrii Kryshchenko, confirmed by the 1st Azov Corps. The "sharp phase is over," Kryshchenko stated, adding that "Now it's steady work to destroy the enemy." The 1st Azov Corps confirmed that Ukrainian forces have cleared Pankivka and surrounding areas on the Dobropillia axis. In parallel developments reported between 8:17 PM UTC and 8:47 PM UTC on September 15th, 2025, the Air Force of Ukraine reported UAV activity in the Zaporozhye region, as well as along the border of Odessa and Mykolaiv regions, with a Northwestern course. Additional reports indicated UAVs in the Chernihiv region, specifically the Koryukivskyi district, also with a Southwestern course. Russian soldiers suffering from HIV and hepatitis are reportedly being returned to front lines without treatment and sent on "suicidal assaults" as punishment, according to a source citing ChrisO_wiki. Meanwhile, VTB received preemptive bids for its shares as part of an SPO, falling short of its target range, according to Interfax. Previously, on September 15th, 2025, Polish security forces neutralized a drone over government buildings and the Belweder Palace in Warsaw, detaining two Belarusian nationals, a situation confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Separately, a Soviet-era "Fagot" anti-tank missile system was discovered in a forest near Józefów.
