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.
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18 September 2025
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.
Banking expert predicts no exchange rate ‘surprises’ in late Sept 2025
In the last week of September 2025, there will be no particular threats to the exchange rate stability.
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.
Bodies of 1,000 fallen defenders bodies returned to Ukraine
As part of repatriation efforts, 1,000 bodies — which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen — have been returned to Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence refutes false reports of tensions with President’s Office
Anonymous Telegram channels have been spreading false information aimed at discrediting Ukrainian intelligence services and destabilizing the situation inside Ukraine.
Ukraine, Poland to create joint drone operational group – DM Shmyhal
Ukraine and Poland have agreed to establish a joint operational group for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Ukraine’s Parliament passes law on Unified Social Services Information System
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law establishing a Unified Information System for the Social Sphere, aimed at automating social support processes and strengthening the protection of citizens’ personal data.
Russian recon ships and drones spy on subsea cables, pipelines in Europe
British media report that Russian reconnaissance ships and drones are actively collecting data on subsea cables and pipelines in Europe.
International military exercise 'Lightning' kicks off in Estonia
On Thursday, September 18, the two-week international military exercise Pikne (Lightning) began in Estonia.
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.
Rare early printed books mentioning Ukraine to be displayed in Kyiv
An interactive exhibition of rare early printed works by European thinkers, scholars, and political figures that reference Ukraine will open at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Rare early printed books mentioning Ukraine to be displayed in Kyiv
An interactive exhibition of rare early printed works by European thinkers, scholars, and political figures that reference Ukraine will open at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Australia lowers Russian oil price cap, imposes sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The Australian government is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to USD 47.60 and imposing targeted sanctions on a further 95 vessels belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
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.
Zelensky approves ratification of One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law ratifying the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Great Britain and thanked King Charles III of the United Kingdom for his support.
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.
Polish Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, September 18, for a visit.
Polish Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, September 18, for a visit.
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.
Russian army strikes Sumy region 68 times in 24 hours
Between the morning of September 17 and the morning of September 18, Russian troops struck 29 settlements in 13 communities in the Sumy region 68 times.
Russians kill two residents of Donetsk region and wound 11 others
Russian invaders killed two residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, September 17.
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.
Railway sections in Poltava region lose power after Russian strike, trains delayed
As a result of night shelling of the Poltava region and temporary power outages in several sections of the region, reserve diesel locomotives were brought in. One person was injured.
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.