Conflict & Security
Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile strikes as Black Sea war debris count doubles
September 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM · Updated 35d ago
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5 reports · 3 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 7 hours
Ukrainian attacks hit Belgorod, Russian strikes hit Kyiv, and a maritime report found war debris in the Black Sea doubled.
- Ukrainian forces carried out 178 attacks on Russia's Belgorod province in the past day, killing four civilians and wounding 16, acting governor Alexander Shuvaiev said.
- The Russian Defense Ministry announced air defenses destroyed 777 Ukrainian drones overnight over several Russian regions.
- Russian strikes on Kyiv over the past two days killed five people, according to local authorities.
- Maritime risk firm Ambrey reported the count of war-era objects in the Black Sea doubled to 56 in six months, a third containing active explosive charges.
Latest developments
- Sep 11 — Russian drones struck roadside fuel stations in Kyiv for a second consecutive day, wounding five, Ukrainian officials said, calling the attacks an attempt to spread panic among civilians.
- Sep 11 — Two people have been killed in Russia's Tula region during the overnight drone interceptions.
- Sep 11 — Ukraine has struck a Siberian oil refinery, contributing to record-low Russian fuel exports and reported fuel shortages.




