Ukrainian drones struck two Bashneft refineries in Ufa, Russia, on September 13th, hitting the "Noyvil" and "UNPZ" facilities, according to ASTRA. One drone impacted the AVT-1 unit at Noyvil, causing a fire after damaging a gas pipeline and flare system, while another struck the AVT-6 unit at UNPZ, damaging water and nitrogen lines. Over 350 workers were evacuated or sheltered during the incidents. Separately, a residential building in Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, was hit by a Russian Geran-3 drone last night, resulting in one injury. The geolocation provided places the incident at 48.60151, 37.53624. These developments follow ongoing military actions, with Ukrainian forces having liberated Pankivka and its surrounding areas in the Dobropillia axis on the morning of September 15th. Russia has responded by redeploying four infantry brigades and one marine regiment to the area. Footage confirms Ukrainian forces are advancing west of Volodymyrivka, potentially threatening Russian units with encirclement. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, issued a warning on X at 8:46 AM UTC on September 15th, stating that NATO intercepting Russian drones over Ukraine would constitute a war between the alliance and Russia. This statement comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's repeated calls for NATO intervention, including a plea on X at 7:24 AM UTC urging NATO to "intercept Russian drones above Ukraine today - rather than above us tomorrow!" These calls follow overnight Russian attacks that included 84 drones and three ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian forces neutralizing 59 drones and all missiles. Four emergency workers were injured in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region during these attacks. President Donald Trump reiterated his stance this morning, urging NATO and European nations to increase their support for Ukraine and criticizing their continued purchase of Russian oil, stating, "Right now, they talk but don’t act. We don’t buy Russian oil. They shouldn’t either." Lithuanian authorities are expected to launch an official inquiry into allegations that the Defense Ministry may have suppressed information regarding a possible Russian drone incursion on September 10th, with former Speaker Saulius Skvernelis accusing the ministry of pressuring the military to withhold data. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson commented this morning, denouncing unspecified allegations and criticizing a figure he claimed is dismantling the rule of law in his own country. He expressed deep concern over reports of criminal networks exploiting Swedish children, stating that Sweden is "collapsing."
