Russians kill two residents of Donetsk region and wound 11 others
Russian invaders killed two residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, September 17.
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NATO should act proactively, not reactively in response to Russian drone incursions into Poland, Romania
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.
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.
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.
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Canadian military demonstrate training of AFU soldiers
The Canadian Armed Forces have showcased how they train Ukrainian defenders in modern combat skills.
Drone hits gas station in Poltava region, civilian injured
In the Poltava region, a Russian drone struck a gas station, causing a fire and injuring one person.
Kherson region hit by Russian strikes: homes damaged, seven hurt, including minor
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked Kherson region using aviation, artillery, and drones, leaving seven people injured, including a child.
War spending tops USD 120B annually, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the budget for one year of the war amounts to USD 120 billion.
Zelensky: PURL fund could grow to USD 3.5–3.6B in October
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the PURL initiative fund may increase to USD 3.5–3.6 billion in October.
92nd Assault Brigade fighters recount 12 days in encirclement: 'Everyone thought we were missing'
The Pokrovsk sector became a true trial for soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade: a group of Ukrainian troops found themselves fully surrounded by the enemy — cut off from communications, wounded, and under constant shelling. Despite this, they held out for 12 days and managed to break free.
Russia intensifies drone attacks on border areas of Sumy, Kharkiv regions – SBGS spokesperson
The Russian army continues to shell border districts in three Ukrainian regions daily, actively deploying various types of drones, with the heaviest strikes occurring in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
No provocations or threats: Russian troops leave Belarus after Zapad-2025 drills
During the active phase of the joint Zapad-2025 military exercises between Russia and Belarus, held from September 12 to 16, no threatening activity or unusual incidents were recorded directly along the Ukrainian border.
Russian troops strike Slatyne in Kharkiv region, killing one man
A man was killed as a result of a Russian strike on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region.
Four drones in one house: Russian troops attack village in Kherson region
Russian troops destroyed a residential building in the village of Dudchany, Beryslav district, Kherson region, with four UAVs.
Russians attack fire station in Druzhkivka with drone
Russian invaders struck a fire and rescue station in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, with a drone.
Invaders shell 16 settlements in Chernihiv region in 24 hours
Russian troops carried out 49 strikes on 16 settlements in the Chernihiv region over the past day, injuring a civilian and causing extensive damage.
Air Defense Forces destroy 136 Russian drones, hits reported in 13 locations
Air Defense Forces destroyed 136 of the 172 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine on the evening of September 16.
Six people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Yesterday, Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian strikes, and six people were injured.
Russian troops strike hotel in Kramatorsk with drones
On Wednesday night, September 17, Russian invaders struck a hotel in Kramatorsk with two drones.
Russians attack Ingulets in Kherson region with guided aerial bomb, injuring three women and child
On the morning of September 17, Russian invaders attacked Ingulets in the Kherson region with a guided aerial bomb, injuring three adults and a child.
One person killed and 11 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian strikes
One person was killed and 11 others were wounded in the Kherson region over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Oleh Apostol, Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Commander of the Airborne Assault Force
For me, victory is in preserving the nation, preserving our statehood and achieving a diplomatic settlement on our terms