War update: 160 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors most intense
160 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the frontline yesterday, September 24.
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25 September 2025
Russian troops shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with Grad MLRS and drones, causing casualties
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and large-calibre artillery.
Air Defense Forces destroy 150 of 176 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 150 of the 176 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of September 24.
Russians kill five and injure 17 residents of Donetsk region
Russian troops killed five residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, September 24.
Russian drone strike on utility facility in Kupiansk district leaves one dead
In the Kharkiv region, a Russian drone strike on the night of September 25 killed one person.
Russian army loses another 940 troops in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to September 25, 2025—amount to approximately 1,105,490 personnel, including 940 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Three settlements in Kirovohrad region partially without power after drone attack
Three settlements in the Kirovohrad region were partially left without electricity following a Russian drone strike.
Ukrainian president meets with King of Sweden
During his visit to New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Zelensky meets with OAS secretary general
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Su-34 in Zaporizhzhia sector
On the morning of September 25, the Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Paths to peace, pressure on Russia: Zelensky meets with Lula
At a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia, while noting the aggressor's unwillingness to engage constructively, and called for stronger international pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukrainian, Panamanian presidents discuss sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino the importance of sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
Ukraine and Syria agree to restore diplomatic relations
Ukraine and Syria signed a Joint Communiqué on the restoration of diplomatic relations.
Zelensky discusses expansion of PURL program with Rutte
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the effectiveness and further expansion of the PURL initiative.
Zelensky and Sánchez discuss peace process and Ukraine’s EU integration
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met to discuss the current state of the peace process and Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership.
Zelensky and Macron discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, use of frozen Russian assets
At Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
One killed, three injured as Russian forces launch 582 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, occupying Russian forces carried out 582 strikes across 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and two others injured as a result of attacks on the Vasylivka and Polohy districts.
Zelensky and Macron discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, use of frozen Russian assets
At Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukrainian president meets with King of Sweden
During his visit to New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Zelensky and Sánchez discuss peace process and Ukraine’s EU integration
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met to discuss the current state of the peace process and Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership.
Ukraine and Syria agree to restore diplomatic relations
Ukraine and Syria signed a Joint Communiqué on the restoration of diplomatic relations.
Zelensky discusses expansion of PURL program with Rutte
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the effectiveness and further expansion of the PURL initiative.
Russian forces target energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia region
Critical infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region was struck during attacks carried out by Russian forces.
Ukrainian, Panamanian presidents discuss sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino the importance of sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
China cancels unofficial subsidies for copper and nickel imports from Russia — intelligence
In September, the Chinese government canceled unofficial subsidies that helped state-owned companies import copper and nickel from Russia. Previously, these benefits, in the form of discounts or fixed payments, compensated for logistics costs and provided competitive advantages to Russian suppliers.
Exhibition “Indomitable Ukraine” opens in London
The Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom invites you to a unique exhibition, “Indomitable Ukraine,” which will be held in London from September 24 to 29.
Ukrainian veterans represent country for the first time at international sailing competition
For the first time in history, a team from the Kyiv City Cruising Yacht Club represented Ukraine at an international competition in the 2.4mR class, held on Lake Mácha in the Czech Republic from September 19 to 22.
80% of war-damaged sites restored in Kyiv region
More than 24,000 damaged or destroyed sites have been restored in the Kyiv region, accounting for 80% of the total affected by the war.
24 September 2025
Paths to peace, pressure on Russia: Zelensky meets with Lula
At a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia, while noting the aggressor's unwillingness to engage constructively, and called for stronger international pressure on the Kremlin.
Rubio to Lavrov: Russia must stop killings and agree to peace in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York, once again called for an end to the killings and for meaningful steps toward a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.