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.
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17 September 2025
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.
US makes first contribution to fund created under minerals agreement – Svyrydenko
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed an investment of $75 million to the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, while Ukraine will double this contribution.
Military aid under PURL: Ukraine awaits official US confirmation on first packages
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the allocation of the first packages of military aid under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
Ukraine’s draft state budget for 2026: NBU comments on forecast of record profit transfer
In accordance with the law, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) only informs the leadership of the state, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Cabinet of Ministers about the approximate forecast of a portion of profits that will be transferred to the state budget.
Allies hope King Charles III can persuade Trump to put more pressure on Putin – Politico
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III during Trump's visit to the United Kingdom could lay the groundwork for convincing the American leader of the need to exert greater pressure on Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
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.
Metsola hands Stefanchuk Protocol on opening of European Parliament Office in Kyiv
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has received from European Parliament President Roberta Metsola the protocol on the opening of the Permanent Representation Office of the European Parliament in Kyiv.
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.
Metsola: We are opening permanent representation of European Parliament in Kyiv
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will open a permanent representation of this institution in Kyiv.
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.
European Parliament President Metsola to visit Kyiv
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced on Wednesday that she would visit the Ukrainian capital.
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
War update: 183 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector sees heaviest assaults
On September 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces were involved in 183 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the heaviest assaults and offensive actions occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia region 590 times in 24 hours: one dead, 22 wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 590 attacks across 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district, one person was killed and 22 were injured, including four children.
Russian drones hit Kirovohrad region: blackouts and train disruptions reported
Part of Kropyvnytskyi and 44 other settlements in Kirovohrad region were left without power following a massive Russian drone attack.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian bomber, Mavic in Kupiansk sector
Drone pilots from the Phoenix Unmanned Systems Unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a heavy bomber, a Mavic UAV, and electronic equipment belonging to Russian invaders in the Kupiansk sector.
General Staff reports 1,020 Russian troops lost over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to September 17, 2025, amount to about 1,097,450 personnel, including 1,020 in the past 24 hours.
EU 19th sanctions package to target Russia’s crypto, banks, energy, von der Leyen says
The European Commission will propose speeding up the phase-out of Russian fossil imports, while the next package of European sanctions will target, in particular, Russian crypto assets, banks, and energy.