Smolensk, Russia, is currently experiencing a massive UAV attack with reports of explosions and fires, including at a Lukoil facility, according to online accounts verified by NOELreports. The attacks come amid a record number of Ukrainian drones heading towards the Russian Federation, as reported by Russian monitors and shared by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This activity coincides with Poland deploying 40,000 troops to its border with Belarus and Russia in response to Russian drone attacks and the ongoing Zapad-2025 military drills. France and the UK are prepared to send Rafale and Eurofighter jets, respectively, while the Netherlands will provide two Patriot air defense systems to bolster regional security. The Ukrainian Air Force also noted a threat of ballistic weapons from the north. These developments follow Sweden's announcement of an $836 million military aid package for Ukraine, described by officials as "Swedish-Ukrainian surprises" for the battlefield. Earlier reports indicated over 115 Ukrainian drones crossed into Russia's Bryansk region, with many targeting Smolensk, and significant air defense activity was noted in response. In related security measures, Poland announced a border closure with Belarus overnight from September 11-12. Earlier on September 11th, at least five Russian drones entered Polish airspace, with two intercepted and three crashing. France deployed three Rafale fighter jets to Poland, and NATO doubled its fighter presence over the country, while Latvia closed its airspace along its borders with Russia and Belarus as a precaution. A rocket also fell on a residential building in Kopillia, Volyn region, Ukraine, causing destruction but no injuries.
