Ukrainian forces liberated the settlement of Pankivka and its surrounding areas in the Dobropillia axis, as confirmed by the 1st Azov Corps this morning, September 15th, 2025. In response to this advance, Russia has redeployed four infantry brigades and one marine regiment as reserves to the area. New footage also confirms Ukrainian forces are advancing west of Volodymyrivka on the Dobropillia axis, with Russian units potentially at risk of encirclement. Lithuania is 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. Former Speaker Saulius Skvernelis accused the ministry of pressuring the military to withhold data, calling the alleged action a threat to national security. This incident reportedly coincided with mass drone violations over Poland. Simultaneously, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its Baltic Fleet conducted exercises where ship commanders and security personnel practiced repelling sea drone attacks. This comes amid ongoing tensions and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's continued calls for NATO to intercept Russian drones over Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, had previously warned that such NATO action would signify a war between the alliance and Russia. 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. He called for more robust sanctions against Russia, stating, "Right now, they talk but don’t act. We don’t buy Russian oil. They shouldn’t either." Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also 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."
