Civilian killed by Russian drone in Zaporizhzhia region
In Stepnohirsk community of Zaporizhzhia region, a civilian was killed in an attack by a Russian FPV drone.
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19 September 2025
Ukraine’s air defenses down 71 of 86 Russian drones overnight, hits recorded at six locations
Overnight, Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed 71 Russian drones in the skies above the country, while strikes were recorded at six locations.
Night raid on Tendrivska Spit: Ukrainian recon sets mines, Russian ‘Vityaz’ falls into trap
Fighters of the Viking Maritime Operations Center, part of the Department of Active Measures of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, carried out another night landing on Tendrivska Spit, where they set up minefields.
Civilian infrastructure damaged as Russia attacks Sumy region
In the past 24 hours, Russian forces attacked 23 settlements in Sumy region, damaging a civilian infrastructure facility.
War update: 223 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector sees fiercest fighting again
In the past 24 hours, there were 223 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian occupiers, the largest number taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian army loses 1,150 soldiers 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 19, 2025, amount to approximately 1,099,530 people, including 1,150 people over the past day.
Enemy strikes Pavlohrad with drones at night, causing fires
Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, causing several fires, which were localized by rescue workers.
Special operations forces hit Russian Marine Corps logistics hub in Kursk region
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the logistics hub of the Russian Federation's 810th Separate Marine Brigade in the Kursk region.
Canadian military personnel demonstrate how they train Ukrainian sappers
The Canadian Armed Forces have demonstrated how their military personnel are improving the demining skills of Ukrainian sappers.
Russians struck Zaporizhzhia region 376 times in 24 hours, four wounded
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have carried out 376 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Four women were injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Polohivskyi district.
Drone attack: debris damaged trolleybus network in capital
During the attack by enemy drones in Kyiv, debris was reported to have fallen in several locations.
Drone operators strike checkpoint in Russian rear in Orikhiv direction
In Zaporizhzhia, drone operators from the 210th Separate Assault Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces struck a checkpoint in the rear of the Russian invaders.
Russia protects Crimea with air defense better than its oil refineries – Ukrainian Navy spox
Russia is strengthening its air defenses in the temporarily occupied Crimea due to intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian military targets on the peninsula.
18 September 2025
Ireland donates 34 vehicles, three demining robots to Ukraine
Two convoys carrying vehicles and equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces have arrived in Poland from Ireland, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Simon Harris said.
Injury toll from Russian airstrike on Vozdvyzhivka rises to four
The number of people injured in a Russian airstrike on Vozdvyzhivka, Zaporizhzhia region, has risen to four.
Ukraine reports over 307,000 Russian troops neutralized this year
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian forces have neutralized over 307,000 Russian military personnel.
Civilians injured as Russians drop bombs on village in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces dropped at least three aerial bombs on the village of Vozdvyzhivka in Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day, causing damage
Russian forces carried out strikes throughout the day on Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in damage to civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian volunteer downs Russian missile with ‘Maxim’ machine gun
During the morning attack on the capital on September 7, Russian forces launched several missiles: one struck the Cabinet of Ministers building, while another was heading toward residential neighborhoods. It was stopped by a volunteer with the callsign Hrek, who opened fire with a Maxim machine gun.
Ukraine to deploy 1,000 interceptor drones daily to counter Russian strikes — Shmyhal
Ukraine will soon be able to produce and deploy 1,000 interceptor drones per day.
Zelensky visits Air Assault Forces command post in Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the command post of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces thwart Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, Dobropillia – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's Armed Forces have thwarted a planned Russian offensive near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia in the Donetsk region.
Five killed as Russian army drops bomb on Kostiantynivka
In the Donetsk region, the Russian army dropped an aerial bomb on the city of Kostiantynivka, killing five people.
Counter-sabotage operation underway in Kupiansk, Russian prisoners captured – military administration
Ukrainian forces are conducting a counter-sabotage operation in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, with Russian sabotage group members already taken prisoner. For civilians who remain in the city, the situation is critical, though evacuations continue despite the risks.
Zelensky meets soldiers taking part in Dobropillia counteroffensive in Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Ukrainian soldiers who took part in the Dobropillia counteroffensive operation in the Donetsk region.
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.
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.
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.
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.