On September 24, 2025, Ukrainian drone attacks struck the Salavat petrochemical complex in Bashkortostan and military facilities in Bryansk and Samara, escalating the conflict. In response, Russia claimed to have targeted Ukrainian special forces bases. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant faced power loss for the tenth time, raising safety concerns. At the UN General Assembly, US President Trump shifted his stance, asserting that Ukraine could reclaim lost territory and pledging continued military support. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed this change, viewing it as a potential game-changer. NATO warned Russia against airspace violations, reaffirming its commitment to mutual defense under Article 5. EU officials echoed the need for countries to defend their airspace rights.