Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stark warning to Russian officials on September 25th, stating they would need bomb shelters if the war does not cease, adding that Ukraine does not bomb civilians. The President's remarks were made during an interview with Axios. In occupied Crimea, residents are experiencing severe fuel shortages, with long queues forming at gas stations for even small deliveries, according to reports. This comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated his warning about the need for Russian officials to prepare bomb shelters, emphasizing their necessity should the conflict continue. In related military developments, Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's railway company, is equipping its diesel locomotives with anti-drone protection. Previous reports from September 25th indicated that Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber near Zaporizhzhia around 04:00 on September 25th, a claim corroborated by a Russian milblogger. Overnight, Ukrainian forces also targeted two An-26 aircraft and radar systems at Kacha airbase in Crimea, destroying at least one aircraft. Finnish President Alexander Stubb also called for UN Security Council reform on September 25th, suggesting that member states violating the UN Charter should have their voting rights suspended. Separately, a statement from USNATO on September 25th asserted that cutting off revenues funding Russia's war effort is crucial for economic pressure. Reports from September 25th also detailed a Russian Lada Largus vehicle lacking basic features being sold for 1.8 million rubles. Polish defense laws are reportedly being revised to allow forces to intercept Russian objects over Ukraine without prior NATO or EU approval. President Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation in Kyiv on September 25th to discuss weapon needs and the war effort. He also addressed the importance of air defense and strengthened sanctions against Russia. Chinese drone experts have reportedly traveled to Russia for military drone development, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered a positive gesture when asked about his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that American troops would not be deployed to Ukraine, and Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler reaffirmed Turkey's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
