The first snowfall of the season has been reported in several regions of Russia, including Yakutia, the Republic of Tuva, and Krasnoyarsk Krai, as of September 14th, 2025. Mountainous regions of Tuva have experienced the most significant snowfall, with preparations underway for winter tires. This weather development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and military activities. Previously, French Rafale jets were deployed to Poland on combat alert as part of NATO's Operation "Eastern Sentinel" to defend Polish airspace from potential Russian drone intrusion. Earlier on September 14th, Ukraine's Air Force reported repeated launches of Shahed-136/131 shock UAVs from Russian territories. Satellite images of a dome radar near Volgograd in the Rostov region, taken on September 4th, were also shared. In unrelated military messaging, Russian soldiers were reported to have inscribed "In memory of Charlie Kirk. Fuck the Democrat ideology." on an artillery shell. Finnish President stated on September 14th that the world is experiencing a significant shift, comparing the current geopolitical climate to pivotal historical moments.
