Russian/Ukraine War Situation Report #107
- Global Crisis Management Report
- Sep 22
- 4 min read
Military and Diplomatic Highlights:
· The Ukrainian military reported the following Russian losses:
o 1,102,570 Soldiers (Wounded or Killed)
o 11,194 Tanks
o 23,282 Armored vehicles
o 32,999 Artillery systems
o 62,001 Drones
o 422 Aircraft
o 344 Helicopters
o 3,747 Cruise missiles
· On September 20th, Russia launched 579 drones, eight ballistic missiles and 32 cruise missiles at Ukraine:
o Ukrainian air defense shot down 552 drones, two ballistic missiles and 29 missiles.
· The Ukrainian military for the first time in history destroyed two Russian amphibious aircraft used for detecting and attacking submarines.
· The European Union on September 19th launched the 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation that covers energy, financial services and trade restrictions.
· Intrusion into NATO Airspace:
o On September 19th, three Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace.
o These aircraft were immediately intercepted by NATO Swedish fighter jets and they were escorted out of NATO airspace.
o Based on this incident and the Russian drone intrusion in Poland, NATO has established Eastern Sentry to prevent and respond to further intrusions.
War and Atrocity Crimes Investigations Highlights:
· As of September 10th, there has been a total of 47,695 civilian casualties recorded since February 2022. These casualties have been increasing in 2025, with some 2,737 and 4,017 civilian casualties reported in the first and second quarters of 2025 alone.
· A UN Logistics Cluster contracted truck was struck by a Russian drone on August 27th:
o The truck was in the process of delivering fuel briquettes to a medical facility in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region.
o The attack injured four people and damaged the truck.
o The commercial operator has suspended services indefinitely, and logistics operations in the area are under review with enhanced security protocols.
· The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that on August 30th, a WFP food distribution site was attacked by Russian drones:
o One civilian was injured.
o The incident prompted cooperating partner Angels of Salvation to suspend operations in the area, and disrupt assistance to vulnerable populations.
· The World Health Organization (WHO) as of September 10th has verified 382 attacks on healthcare facilities.
· The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) reported on September 16th that two staff members were injured when their URCS vehicle was attacked by a Russian drone in Kherson.
· On September 16th the Humanitarian Research Lab reported that Ukrainian children have been taken to at least 210 facilities within the Russian Federation and occupied territories of Ukraine:
o There are at least eight different types of facilities being used (summer camps, sanatoriums, military bases and monasteries).
o At these facilities, these children undergo in some cases forced militarization.
o The lab also has evidence of Russia's deliberate, large-scale, and systematic state policy of illegal and forced displacement, adoption, and identity change of Ukrainian children.
Humanitarian Impact and Response and Recovery Highlights:
· Ukraine in 2025 has been marked with an unprecedented surge in evacuations:
o The Pavlohrad Transit Centre in Dnipropetrovsk region is currently processing approximately 440 evacuees daily.
o To manage the growing displacement, government officials have opened two additional transit centers.
· The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) on September 16th reported that an aid convoy delivered hygiene kits, charging stations, torches, solar lamps, medicines, water, household items and other aid to a front-line community in the Kherson Region.
· The URCS on September 19th evacuated three children from Pokrovsk, including a 10-year-old who cared for his sick brothers for over a year under shelling. These children are now receiving vital support and rehabilitation.
· On September 19th, an inter-agency convoy delivered critical hygiene, medical and other supplies to the front-line Bilozerske Community in the Donetsk Region. The aid is a lifeline for 600 residents who remain in the community after escalating hostilities forced thousands to flee.
· Healthcare and Public Health Update:
o The target population for health interventions was reduced from 3.0 million to 2.2 million, despite 9.2 million people being identified as in need of humanitarian assistance:
ü This adjustment led to a revised budget request of $97.6 million.
ü The funding shortfall has significantly undermined the capacity of humanitarian partners to sustain essential health services, particularly for vulnerable groups such as older persons, individuals with disabilities, and those unable to self-evacuate from conflict-affected areas.
ü Demographic indicators further illustrate the war’s impact on population health.
o Immunization coverage for vaccine-preventable diseases continues to vary significantly across regions:
ü While some oblasts meet the ≥95% threshold required for herd immunity, others fall short due to access barriers and local perceptions.
ü The resurgence of measles (nearly ninefold in western oblasts) underscores the urgent need to strengthen vaccine delivery and public awareness to improve coverage.
o The burden of trauma and rehabilitation has also intensified:
ü By mid-2024, approximately 100,000 amputations had been recorded. Yet, in 2025, only 4% of hospitals offer inpatient rehabilitation, with even fewer providing prosthetic or orthotic services.
ü These gaps leave thousands without adequate recovery support, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
ü Mental health needs remain pervasive, affecting the population at large, with heightened impact in frontline oblasts and among specific subgroups.
o On September 12th a WHO emergency mission visited the City Hospital in the Mykolaiv Oblast:
ü This mission delivered trauma, burn care and medicines, equipment, and training, including CBRN preparedness.
ü A new modular clinic was also provided which provides services to 2,000 residents.
· The Winter Response Reserve Allocation from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund supports people at front line and collective sites ahead of cold season. Donations to this fund can be made here.
Cultural Heritage Protection Highlights:
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of September 22nd, verified damage to 509 cultural heritage sites. This includes:
· 152 Religious sites
· 268 Buildings of historical and/or artistic interest
· 34 Museums
· 33 Monuments
· 18 Libraries
· 1 Archive
· 3 Archaeological sites
Sources:
· Ukraine: Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) (August 2025)
· WFP Ukraine External Situation Report #64 (August 2025)
· Damaged cultural sites in Ukraine verified by UNESCO
· Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Twitter Page
· Ukraine Red Cross Twitter Page
· OCHA Ukraine Twitter Page
· WHO Ukraine Twitter Page
· NATO Twitter Page
· United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Twitter Page
· EU Commission President’s Twitter Page
· Humanitarian Research Lab Twitter Page
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