Journalists injured as car hits mine near Pokrovsk
A 5 Kanal vehicle struck a magnetic mine near Pokrovsk, leaving journalists concussed and the driver with leg injuries.
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Russian troops attack Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles and drones in early morning hours
In the early hours of September 20, Russian invaders launched a massive strike on Mykolaiv using ballistic missiles and Shahed-type drones.
Russian army lost another 1,070 invaders in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to September 20, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,100,600 people, including 1,070 people over the past day.
International businesses to invest $100M in Ukraine’s defense tech industry
The Defense Tech Valley Summit 2025 has taken place in the city of Lviv. Following the event, Ukrainian defense industry companies managed to attract USD 100 million in development investments.
Resistance movement ATESH guides strike on Russian ‘Buk’ missile system
Ukrainian fighters have destroyed a Russian medium-range surface-to-air missile system 'Buk' after an agent of the ATESH resistance movement, who is serving in the Russian military, passed along photos and coordinates of the system’s deployment.
19 September 2025
War update: 124 clashes on frontline, 44 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On September 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 124 clashes with Russian forces, with 44 enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk sector alone.
Journalists injured as car hits mine near Pokrovsk
A 5 Kanal vehicle struck a magnetic mine near Pokrovsk, leaving journalists concussed and the driver with leg injuries.
Ukrainian forces push 3–7 km into Russian defenses in Donetsk region – Syrskyi
Ukrainian forces have advanced 3 to 7 kilometers into Russian defensive lines in the Dobropillia direction of Donetsk region.
Zelensky: new EU sanctions will cripple Russia’s war machine
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the European Union’s move toward adopting its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which he said will intensify pressure on Moscow’s war machine.
Sybiha on violation of Estonia’s airspace: “Time to end Putin’s impunity”
The incursion of three Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace on Friday, September 19, is another escalation by Russia.
Zelensky held meeting on Ukrainian weapons production
Ukraine plans to cover the deficit in defense production financing, in particular, through controlled exports of certain types of Ukrainian weapons. Three new export platforms designed for the US, EU, and other countries will be presented within two weeks.
Trump confirms he spoke with Xi about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, discussing a range of issues, including ending the Russian war in Ukraine.
Operators of unmanned systems destroy crossing and enemy fuel warehouse
Operators of the 412th Nemesis Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a crossing, a fuel and lubricants warehouse, and several pieces of equipment in one of the key areas of the front line.
Two men injured in Chernihiv region by Russian attack
On September 19, Russian troops attacked one of the villages in the Semenivka community of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district in the Chernihiv region with drones.
War update: 63 clashes on frontline, most of battles in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 63 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the invaders attacking most actively in the Pokrovsk sector, where 25 battles have been observed.
SSU foils Russian spy ring collecting information on defense system in Donetsk region
The SSU's counterintelligence unit neutralized a group of Russian agents who were spying on the locations of the Defense Forces in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Shepherd killed by mine explosion in Kherson region
An elderly man who was grazing cattle was killed by a mine explosion near the village of Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.
EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia
On Friday, the European Commission approved a new, 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Fighting for Kupiansk: Ukrainian forces conduct counter-sabotage operations
In the city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukrainian defenders are carrying out counter-sabotage operations, blocking and eliminating Russian invaders in forests, private residential areas, and on the outskirts.
Estonia to keep Narva bridge closed for vehicles until Russia’s war against Ukraine ends
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has stated that the reopening of the bridge at the Narva-1 crossing point for vehicular traffic is not linked to repairs on the Russian side but will depend on the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Yermak: Ukraine should join drone wall project, EU talks next week
Ukraine should participate in the creation of a “drone wall” along the eastern border to protect against Russian attacks.
Ukraine proposes major drone and weapons deals to U.S. – Zelensky
Ukraine has proposed to the United States the conclusion of major agreements on drones and weapons procurement.
Kremlin attempting to manipulate Trump administration – ISW
The Kremlin is attempting to manipulate the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in order to normalize bilateral relations between the United States and Russia without ending the war in Ukraine — contrary to Trump’s stated plan to work on relations only after peace in Ukraine is achieved.
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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian writer Zhadan: “Once war ends, it will continue in culture”
No matter when the Russia–Ukraine war ends, it will continue in the humanitarian and cultural spheres.
No preconditions for holding elections next year – Ukraine’s Election Commission
Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Serhii Dubovyk stated that there are no preconditions — neither legislative nor financial — for holding elections in Ukraine next year.
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.