Ukraine records world's highest number of cluster munition casualties over past year – rights activists
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, more than 1,200 Ukrainian civilians have been killed or injured by Russian cluster munitions.
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One person was killed and nine others, including a child, were injured in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia.
Australia awards Order of St. Panteleimon for first time for aid to Ukraine
Australia hosted its first awards ceremony for the Order of St. Panteleimon public initiative, honoring Australians and organizations for their significant contributions to humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine.
Denmark allocates $375M for Ukraine’s recovery efforts, with almost 60% – for Mykolaiv region
Denmark is allocating USD 375 million for Ukraine’s recovery efforts, and almost 60% of this sum will be transferred to the city of Mykolaiv and the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine approves three fiber-optic FPV drone systems for military use
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified three fiber-optic FPV systems produced by the JSC Ukroboronprom enterprises.
SSU exposes alleged FSB agent inside Ukrainian army UAV unit
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), with the assistance of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, has exposed an FSB agent within a UAV unit.
Russians remove military equipment from Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement Atesh carried out reconnaissance of the 758th Logistics Support Center of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
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War update: 173 clashes on frontline, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
There were 173 combat clashes along the frontline, with the heaviest enemy attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russian forces lost nearly 160 troops.
Sikorski in favor of imposing no-fly zone over Ukraine
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has proposed that NATO countries consider imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the Alliance’s territory and citizens from Russian drones.
Rubio comments on potential Russia sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration fully understands which sanctions could be imposed on Russia. However, he noted that the final decision would be made directly by President Trump.
Drone neutralized over government buildings in Warsaw
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that security officers neutralized a drone over government buildings in central Warsaw on Monday. Two Belarusian citizens were detained.
Casualties reported as Russians attack Kharkiv region throughout day
On September 15, Russian forces attacked four settlements in Kharkiv region, killing one civilian and injuring four others.
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from fighting shadow economy
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from the “de-shadowing” of the economy – UAH 60 billion from excess aggregate customs revenues.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget allocates UAH 1.9B for U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
The draft state budget for 2026 includes UAH 1.9 billion for the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the creation of the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget sets aside UAH 200B “defense reserve” for battlefield needs
The draft state budget for 2026 provides for the creation of a “defense reserve” of 200 billion hryvnias — a key innovation among defense expenditures.
Russian Kirishi oil refinery shuts down key unit after Ukrainian strike – Reuters
The Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region has shut down a key processing unit following a Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend.
All agreements on air defense systems must be implemented ahead of winter – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need to fully implement every agreement on the supply of air defense systems and missiles before the winter season.
Two killed in apartment explosion in Kyiv – police
In Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district, an explosion in an apartment, likely caused by a grenade, left two people dead and one injured.
Stefanishyna assumes duties as Ukraine's ambassador to US
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, began her diplomatic mission in Washington on Monday, September 15, with a moment of silence in honor of the defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine's independence and freedom.
Umerov, Kubilius discuss Ukraine's integration into EU defense industry
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov held a meeting with EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius and his team.
Government approves draft state budget for 2026
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft law on Ukraine's state budget for 2026.
Enemy has used chemical weapons 11,000 times, 3,000 troops affected – Ukrainian Armed Forces
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 11,000 cases of chemical agents being used by the enemy have been recorded, resulting in 3,000 cases of exposure among Ukrainian servicemen.
Two civilians killed in Russian attacks on Kherson region
Russian forces shelled the village of Mykilske with artillery and dropped explosives on the village of Bilozerka, killing two civilians.
Ukraine, EU complete screening of final cluster on accession negotiations
The Ukrainian delegation, together with the European Commission, has concluded screening meetings in Brussels on Negotiation Chapter 11, "Agriculture and Rural Development."
Grenade explosion in Odesa apartment building kills man
A grenade exploded in an apartment in Odesa's Khadzhybeiskyi district on the afternoon of September 15, killing a 52-year-old man.
Kubilius says EU must boost efforts against fake news, notes new ideas emerging
European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius considers the fight against disinformation to be an important element of defense.
Kubilius proposes unconventional EU defense approach: calls for “Big Bang” strategy
Given the serious security threat to the European continent posed by Russia, the standard step-by-step approach to increasing defense production and other elements of strengthening EU security is not appropriate.
“Drone wall” for EU should be built together with Ukraine - Kubilius
The European Union plans to actively involve Ukraine in creating a “wall against drones” on the eastern borders of the bloc, given Ukraine's extensive experience in shooting down Russian drones.
Five civilians injured today in Russian attacks on Sumy region
Five civilians were injured today in Sumy region as a result of attacks by the Russian Federation.
Zelensky honors tank soldiers with state awards
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to the best tank soldiers.