Ukrainian drones strike Perm and Saratov; Russia reports 690 drones shot down
Back-to-back drone attacks on Russian cities kill one, injure ten, with claims of hits on oil infrastructure.
Part of a larger narrative
Ukraine's Escalating Drone War
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- Ukrainian drone strike sets Moscow's only oil refinery ablaze
What to know
- Ukrainian drones struck Perm on September 7 and Saratov on September 8, with claimed hits on oil refineries and military installations; at least one killed and ten injured in civilian areas.
- Russia reported shooting down 690 drones across both nights (306 on Sept 7, 384 on Sept 8), a significant attrition rate if confirmed.
- Ukrainian monitoring channels reported strikes on major oil infrastructure—Perm's Lukoil refinery and Saratov's oil refinery—part of a sustained campaign on Russian energy targets.
- Civilian casualty claims and infrastructure damage in Russian cities signal escalation of cross-border drone operations within the conflict.
“The Supernova+ channel claimed the strike also hit Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez, one of the country's largest oil refineries.”
Supernova+, Ukrainian monitoring channel · Meduza EN ↗
Dmitry Makhonin Perm GovernorRoman Busargin Saratov GovernorRussia's Defense Ministry Military authorityExilenova+ and Supernova+ Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels
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Russia reports 384 drones shot down overnight
Russia's Defense Ministry announced on the morning of September 8 that its forces had shot down 384 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian territory and occupied Crimea.
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first by Straits Times, 15d ago · also Al Jazeera, Anadolu Agency, Euronews, CBS News, Deutsche Welle EN, Japan Today +4
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- Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says Al Jazeera · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway's prime minister says Anadolu Agency · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says Euronews · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says CBS News · 15d ago
- Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone Deutsche Welle EN · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says Japan Today · 15d ago
- Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine FT · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone while traveling to funeral, Norway PM says Japan Times · 15d ago
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone as deadly strikes rock Moldovan border Independent UK · 15d ago
- Zelenskyy’s Plane Almost Struck by a Drone, Norwegian PM Says Bloomberg Politics · 14d ago
- Timeline: How a Russian drone nearly hit Zelenskyy's plane in Moldova Euronews · 14d ago
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first by Reuters, 16d ago · also The Hindu, Straits Times, RTE News, Meduza EN, Al Jazeera, France 24 EN +1
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- Russian drones kill, injure people at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing The Hindu · 16d ago
- Russian drones kill two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, authorities say Straits Times · 15d ago
- Russian strike on Ukraine-Moldova border kills two RTE News · 15d ago
- Russian drone strike hits Ukrainian checkpoint on border with Moldova, killing two Meduza EN · 15d ago
- Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing Al Jazeera · 15d ago
- Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal France 24 EN · 15d ago
- Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine, Border Crossing Near Moldova RFE/RL · 15d ago
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Overnight, Russian drones struck the Tudora–Starokazacie crossing point on our border with Ukraine. Two civilians were killed, three injured. The crossing is now closed.
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Reports are coming in of a Russian drone strike on a shopping mall in Sumy. Casualties have been reported, though exact numbers is unconfirmed.
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Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by a drone in Moldova as russian drones violate its airspace the same day. https:// united24media.com/war-in-ukrai ne/zelenskyys-plane-nearly-hit-by-drone-while-taking-off-from-moldova-norwegian-pm-says-22421
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Ukrainian channels claim hits on Saratov refinery and Engels airfield
Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels Exilenova+ and Supernova+ reported that drones struck the Saratov oil refinery, repeatedly targeted in the past, and a military airfield in Engels, Saratov region.
“Several buildings were damaged and 10 people were injured, including three children.”
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Zelensky said Russia struck the building of the We Are Ukraine TV channel, part of the United News telethon, with a drone while journalists were live on air. The studio was partially destroyed and five people were injured, with the toll potentially rising. Zelensky called the attack on the media "a new page of Russian degradation" and urged the…
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KYIV POST: Russian Strikes Kill 2 in Dnipropetrovsk, Wound Over a Dozen Across Kharkiv, Chernihiv Regions https://www. kyivpost.com/post/84058 Russian strikes killed two people and wounded 13 others across three regions on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Dnipropetrovsk region bore the brunt of the attack, having been hit nearly 50 times with drones…
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"Shaheds against media is a new page of Russian degradation" Zelenskyy said that after a drone hit the newsroom of two Kyiv channels while one was live on air. Five people are injured. 🔗 https:// euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/08 /a-russian-drone-hit-a-kyiv-television-newsroom-while-the-channel-was-live-on-air-in-the-middle-of-the-day/
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Saratov drone attack injures 10, damages homes — Ukrainian drones struck Saratov overnight on September 8. Governor Roman Busargin said several buildings were damaged and 10 people were injured, including three children; six were hospitalized. A temporary relocation center was opened for residents.
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Ukrainian drones strike Saratov region
Ukrainian military drones struck Saratov overnight on September 8, Saratov Governor Roman Busargin said, causing preliminary casualties and infrastructure damage.
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Russia reports 306 drones shot down overnight — Russia's Defense Ministry reported that 306 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. Drone danger alerts were declared in Bashkortostan, Udmurtia, and Tatarstan, while a cell tower was damaged in Chuvashia.
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Supernova+ claims Perm strike hit major oil refinery
Ukrainian monitoring channel Supernova+ claimed the Perm strike also hit Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez, one of Russia's largest oil refineries, though the claim has not been officially confirmed. Ukrainian drones have struck the refinery several times before, last on August 21.
“Ukrainian drones struck Perm on the morning of September 7, with one of them hitting a multistory apartment building.”
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Ukrainian drones attacked Perm this morning. One of the drones struck an apartment building. https:// meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/07/u krainian-drones-strike-russia-s-perm-killing-one
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Ukrainian drones strike Perm apartment building, killing one
Ukrainian drones struck Perm on the morning of September 7, with at least one hitting a multistory apartment building. Perm Governor Dmitry Makhonin confirmed the attack killed one person and wounded at least four others. Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels Exilenova+ and Supernova+ published witness video.
“One of them hitting a multistory apartment building.”
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❗️7 injured in central Kyiv as a result of Russian drone attack, - Klitschko
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Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast right now. Russia launched a drone strike on the town center. According to the mayor, a child was killed in the attack. #Ukraine #Ukrainianview
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Ukraine says air defenses downed or suppressed 71 of 92 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, Parodiya decoys and S8000 Banderol systems. Hits were recorded at 12 locations, with debris falling at one. As of 09:00, Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace. # Ukraine
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first by NBC News, 15d ago · also NYT, BBC, Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says NYT · 14d ago
- Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight BBC · 14d ago
- Zelenskyy's flight to Norway this week was delayed in Moldova over a drone incursion, officials say Philadelphia Inquirer · 14d ago
- Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight from Moldova Mastodon · 13d ago
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first by Kyiv Independent, 15d ago · also Meduza EN
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- Russia targets gas stations in Kyiv as part of its campaign to intimidate civilians Globe and Mail · 13d ago
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- Ukraine Arctic Drone Attacks Reveal New Risks for Gas Market Bloomberg Markets · 14d ago
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2 outlets Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Arctic gas heartland as Trump pushes Putin toward peace
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2 outlets Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says
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- Woman killed in drone strike in Dniprovsky district, one injured – Kyiv military administration Interfax-Ukraine · 15d ago
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- Number injured in Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district rises to 12, two in serious condition – Klitschko Interfax-Ukraine · 20d ago
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🔴 BREAKING Russia Targets Kyiv Petrol Stations with Jet-Powered Drones Russian forces struck three petrol stations in Kyiv using jet-powered drones, marking an escalation in the bombardment of Ukraine's capital. The attacks resulted in at least two fatalities and six injuries, signaling a new phase of intensity in the ongoing conflict. 📰…
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⚡ NEWS Russian Drone Incursion Delays Zelensky Flight in Moldova A Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace, causing the delay of President Volodymyr Zelensky's flight. The unmanned aircraft approached the runway as the plane was preparing for departure, highlighting escalating security risks and airspace violations in the region amid ongoing…
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🔴 BREAKING Ukraine War: Zelensky's Plane Nearly Hit by Russian Drone Near Moldovan Border A Russian drone exploded approximately 160km from Moldova's main airport, forcing the country to shut its airspace. The incident occurred while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was traveling, with reports indicating his plane was... 📰 https://www…
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Per what I’ve read it flew over Moldovan and Romanian airspace for over an hour before eventually crashing in Moldova?
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Officials downplay claims that a drone nearly struck President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane. https:// english.mathrubhumi.com/news/w orld/ukraine-moldova-downplay-zelensky-plane-drone-norway-pm-g48p20l0?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon # VolodymyrZelensky # Ukraine # Moldova # Norway # Geopolitics
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A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was nearly hit this week by a drone in Moldova, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told Norway’s public broadcaster.
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you tell me. Where was it taking off from? Was there a drone next to Chishinau airport?
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'"His plane was almost hit by a drone as it was about to take off from Moldova,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told NRK on Wednesday, without elaborating. - @cnn.com reporting'
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⚡ NEWS Ukrainian Presidential Plane Nearly Hit by Drone Near Moldova Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store reported that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly struck by a drone during takeoff from Moldova en route to Oslo. The incident highlights escalating security risks and airspace threats surrounding... 📰 https://www…
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BREAKING: 🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly hit by a drone while taking off from Moldova on Tuesday, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Zelenskyy reportedly told Norwegian officials that there
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❗️ The plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Oslo for the funeral of the king of Norway was "almost hit" by a drone when taking off from Moldova on Tuesday, Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK on Wednesday. https://www. reuters.com/world/europe/zelen…
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🟠 UPDATE Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Two, Zelenskyy Criticizes International Response Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that 17 drones hit Moldovan territory in August. The article also notes Ukraine is targeting oil terminals. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/europe/2026090…
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Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.
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NEW: 🇺🇦🇲🇩 Russian drones struck the Tudora–Starokazacie border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova overnight, killing two civilians and injuring three others, including a Moldovan citizen. The crossing has been damaged and is now closed.
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🟠 UPDATE Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Two, Zelenskyy Criticizes International Response Strike occurred at Odesa region border crossing, injuring three civilians in addition to the two fatalities. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/ru ssian-drone-attack-kills-two-at-ukraine-moldova-border-crossing?traffic_source=rss # Russia # Military…
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🟠 UPDATE Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Two, Zelenskyy Criticizes International Response A Ukrainian attack on a Russian Black Sea port killed at least 4 people and injured 29. Additionally, Russian drones struck a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, killing two people. 📰 https://www. dw.com/en/ukraine-russia-trade…
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian drones hit a border crossing between # Ukraine and # Moldova in the southern region of Odesa, killing two people, and attacked the country's capital Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday. https://www. reuters.com/world/europe/russi an-drones-kill-injure-people-ukraine-moldova-border-crossing-2026-09-09/ # russia


