Smolensk and occupied Kherson/Crimea are reportedly under threat from UAVs on September 11th, 2025, with drones allegedly moving towards the Arabat Spit and Dzhankoi. This follows reports of over 115 Ukrainian drones crossing into Russia's Bryansk region, predominantly moving east and north, with many targeting Smolensk. Sweden announced an $836 million military aid package for Ukraine on the same day. Russian monitoring channels indicated a UAV threat in occupied Kherson and Crimea, with drones reportedly heading towards the Arabat Spit and Dzhankoi. This follows earlier reports from Russian sources stating that over 115 Ukrainian drones had crossed the border into the Bryansk region, with many explosions heard in the Smolensk region. Sweden's announcement of significant military aid for Ukraine was made on September 11th, 2025, described as "Swedish-Ukrainian surprises" for the battlefield. These developments occur amidst escalating tensions and ongoing border activity. Poland has deployed 40,000 troops along its borders with Belarus and Russia in anticipation of the Zapad-2025 military drills, following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. France deployed three Rafale fighter jets to Poland, and NATO doubled its fighter presence over the country. Latvia also closed its airspace along its borders with Russia and Belarus as a precaution. Furthermore, a rocket fell on a residential building in Kopillia, Volyn region, Ukraine, on September 11th, 2025, causing destruction but no injuries. Explosions were also reported in Ukraine's Sumy region, and Russian forces reportedly captured Novomykolaivka in southern Dnepropetrovsk.
