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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Russian fake: Alleged remains of Ukrainian drone found in Lithuania
The Kremlin has once again used TikTok as a propaganda tool.
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.
Ukraine brings back 1,625 children from Russia, occupied territories
Ukraine has already returned 1,625 children home from Russia and the temporarily occupied territories, working in partnership with NGOs and with the help of mediator countries.
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.
Metsola says Russia’s exit from Convention for Prevention of Torture worrying
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the European Parliament has not yet determined its response to Russia’s withdrawal from the Convention for the Prevention of Torture, but condemned any abandonment of international obligations.
Metsola announces Head of European Parliament Office in Ukraine
The European Parliament Office in Ukraine will be headed by Maximilian Shroeder, whose main role will be to facilitate the European Parliament’s ongoing support for Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada.
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.
Zelensky, Metsola discuss EU membership talks, sanctions, and civilian safety
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The key topics of discussion included Ukraine’s EU membership, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the construction of shelters.
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.
Sixteen more Ukrainian children returned from Russian-occupied territories
Sixteen Ukrainian children have been brought back from Russian-occupied territories as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Ukraine ready to assist Moldova amid Russian interference in elections – MFA
Kyiv is prepared to provide assistance to Chisinau to prevent destabilization in Moldova amid Russia's attempts to interfere in the country's parliamentary elections.
Kremlin still seeks to use Zaporizhzhia NPP to power southern Russia – expert
Russia continues its attempts to restart the power units of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and use its capacity to supply electricity to Russia's southern 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.
Ukrainian Parliament ratifies agreement on 100-year partnership with United Kingdom
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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.
Parliament adopts law on Military Ombudsman
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted, in its second reading, the law on the establishment of a Military Ombudsman.
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.
New shelling and black smoke reported near Zaporizhzhia NPP — IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on Tuesday that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations.
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.