September 2025 Archive – MotoSport Action UK
When you explore September 2025 archive, a curated collection of MotoSport Action UK posts from September 2025. Also known as Sept‑2025 roundup, it brings together the most talked‑about events of the month.
Key stories that shaped the month
The first major story features Ukrainian intelligence, the secret service that carried out a high‑profile drone strike on Russian aircraft. On 21 September 2025, kamikaze drones took down two Russian Be‑12 amphibious planes and a Mi‑8 helicopter at the Kacha airbase in Crimea. This was the first combat loss of a Be‑12 ever recorded, a rare Soviet‑era seaplane that underpinned Russia’s Black Sea anti‑submarine efforts. The strike likely halved Russia’s operational Be‑12 fleet, dealing a heavy blow to its naval air power. September 2025 archive captures the strategic impact of that hit and how it reshapes the regional balance.
Switching gears, the month also celebrated community spirit through the Best Rural Pub, an award that recognises the top countryside drinking establishment in the UK. The Plough in Wigglesworth earned the title in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2025, beating dozens of contenders across North Yorkshire. While the Black Swan in Ripon claimed the overall Best Pub, the Plough’s win highlighted the role of rural pubs as social hubs and local employers. The award feed underscored how these venues knit together towns like Skipton and Ripon, offering a slice of daily life that’s just as thrilling as any race weekend.
Both stories illustrate the breadth of the September 2025 archive: from high‑stakes military actions that alter geopolitical calculations to hometown celebrations that keep community bonds strong. Readers will find detailed angles on the drone strike’s tactical significance, the historical rarity of a Be‑12 loss, and the human side of pub culture in Yorkshire. The collection gives you a quick way to catch up on the month’s most compelling narratives without hunting through individual posts.
Below you’ll see the full list of posts from September 2025, each offering a deeper dive into the events and themes we’ve just outlined. Whether you’re tracking the latest in defense news or looking for the next great place to enjoy a pint, the archive has you covered.
Ukrainian Intelligence Scores First‑Ever Kill of Russian Be‑12 Seaplanes
On 21 September 2025 Ukraine’s intelligence troops used kamikaze drones to blow up two Russian Be‑12 amphibious aircraft and a Mi‑8 helicopter at the Kacha airbase in Crimea. The strike marks the first combat loss of a Be‑12 ever recorded. These rare Soviet‑era seaplanes were a key part of Russia’s anti‑submarine effort in the Black Sea. Their loss could cut Russia’s operational Be‑12 fleet in half, dealing a heavy blow to its naval air power.
Best Rural Pub: The Plough in Wigglesworth leads Julian Smith’s Local Pub Awards 2025
The Plough in Wigglesworth has been named Best Rural Pub in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2025 after public nominations and voting. The Black Swan in Ripon took Best Pub overall, with other winners including the Woolly Sheep Inn in Skipton and Sera from The Albion, Skipton. The awards spotlight local pubs as community hubs and employers across Skipton and Ripon.