Injury toll following Russia’s strike on gas station in Poltava region rises to five
The number of people injured in Russia’s strike on a gas station in Poltava region has risen to five.
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Rare early printed books mentioning Ukraine to be displayed in Kyiv
An interactive exhibition of rare early printed works by European thinkers, scholars, and political figures that reference Ukraine will open at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Australia lowers Russian oil price cap, imposes sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The Australian government is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to USD 47.60 and imposing targeted sanctions on a further 95 vessels belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Volgograd Oil Refinery, Lukoil plant shuts down
On the night of September 18, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces carried out a strike on the Volgograd Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region.
Zelensky approves ratification of One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law ratifying the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Great Britain and thanked King Charles III of the United Kingdom for his support.
Russian troops strike rescuers in Nizhyn: one dead and two wounded
Russian troops attacked one of the State Emergency Service units in Nizhyn again yesterday, killing one rescuer and wounding two others.
One person killed and another injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Four settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian strikes yesterday; one person died, and the other was injured.
Polish Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, September 18, for a visit.
Air Defense Forces neutralize 48 of 75 Russian drones, hits reported in six locations
Air Defense Forces neutralized 48 of 75 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine last night.
Russian army strikes Sumy region 68 times in 24 hours
Between the morning of September 17 and the morning of September 18, Russian troops struck 29 settlements in 13 communities in the Sumy region 68 times.
Russians kill two residents of Donetsk region and wound 11 others
Russian invaders killed two residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, September 17.
War update: Half of 184 frontline clashes occur in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors
On the frontline over the past 24 hours, on September 17, 184 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Seven people injured in Russian strikes in Kherson region
Seven people were injured in Russian strikes in the Kherson region yesterday.
Russian troops lose 930 more invaders in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to September 18, 2025, amount to about 1,098,380 people, including 930 yesterday.
Railway sections in Poltava region lose power after Russian strike, trains delayed
As a result of night shelling of the Poltava region and temporary power outages in several sections of the region, reserve diesel locomotives were brought in. One person was injured.
Anti-aircraft systems shoot down enemy drones in Kyiv and surrounding region
Anti-aircraft systems were launched during an air raid alert in the capital and the Kyiv region.
128th Brigade opens Guardians of Galaxy drone school
The 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade has opened a school called “Guardians of the Galaxy,” where trainees learn to operate all types of drones.
Russia launches new wave of conscription in occupied Melitopol
Russia is initiating a new wave of mobilization in the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol as it prepares for the autumn 2025 draft.
Drone attacks cause fires in two districts of Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, Russian drones attacked and set fire to warehouses and a private house.
Zelenska, Metsola visit school cafeteria in Kyiv region renovated under Ukraine Facility
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visited a school in the Kyiv region to see the cafeteria and kitchen facilities that were refurbished with funding from the Ukraine Facility program.
Russian forces destroy 70% of Pokrovsk, 1,200 residents remain
Russian forces have destroyed 70% of the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, where around 1,200 residents still remain.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian shelter, antenna in Kursk sector
Fighters of the 15th Mobile Detachment "Steel Border" of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service used drones to destroy a Russian shelter and antenna in the Kursk sector.
Almost 8,000 Hasidim arrive in Uman
About 8,000 Hasidim have arrived in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Minister Grynchuk, international partners discuss situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP
On the sidelines of the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk met with the permanent representatives of EU countries to the IAEA.
Ministry of Defense procures 1,000 tactical mobility vehicles for AFU via Prozorro
The Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, at the request of the military, has made its first major procurement of 1,000 tactical mobility vehicles through the Prozorro system.
17 September 2025
Ukraine's capitulation will not bring peace, it will only encourage Putin to seek new target – Merz
Surrendering to dictator Vladimir Putin is not an acceptable scenario, as it would bring peace neither to Ukraine nor to Europe, and would only embolden him to further aggression.
Government, parliament working on additional support options for businesses in frontline communities – Svyrydenko
Real incentives are needed for entrepreneurs to develop businesses in frontline communities, and the Cabinet of Ministers, together with the parliament, continues to work on additional support measures.
MFA reminds Hasidic pilgrims heading to Uman of martial law in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Hasidic pilgrims planning to travel to Uman for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, to take into account that full security for foreign citizens in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed.
Zapad-2025 drills raise security concerns for EU – Kallas
Given the ongoing war and repeated violations of EU airspace by Russian drones, the Zapad-2025 military exercises are raising security concerns.