General Staff confirms strikes on Russian command in Donetsk region
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck Russian personnel, including command staff, in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region on September 8.
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16 September 2025
General Staff: 208 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On September 15, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 208 combat clashes with Russian troops.
Enemy launches repeat strike on site where rescuers were working in Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, Russian forces attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a fire caused by drone strikes.
Two killed, six injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and six others injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Enemy launches repeat strike on site where rescuers were working in Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, Russian forces attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a fire caused by drone strikes.
One killed, nine injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
One person was killed and nine others, including a child, were injured in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia.
One killed, nine injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
One person was killed and nine others, including a child, were injured in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 910 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,096,430 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and September 16, 2025, with 910 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Number of those injured in overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 13, including two children
The number of people injured in the overnight Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 13, including two children.
Stefanishyna presents copies of credentials, officially begins mission as Ukraine's ambassador to US
On Monday, Olga Stefanishyna presented copies of her credentials in Washington, formally beginning her mission as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.
SBU detains Russian agent who directed strikes on Odesa
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was adjusting strikes on Odesa and gathering intelligence on Ukrainian troops.
Government proposes UAH 191B for Program of Medical Guarantees in 2026 – Liashko
In the draft state budget for next year, the Cabinet of Ministers has proposed allocating UAH 258 billion for the healthcare system, including UAH 191 billion for the Program of Medical Guarantees.
One killed, nine injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
One person was killed and nine others, including a child, were injured in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine records world's highest number of cluster munition casualties over past year – rights activists
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, more than 1,200 Ukrainian civilians have been killed or injured by Russian cluster munitions.
Australia awards Order of St. Panteleimon for first time for aid to Ukraine
Australia hosted its first awards ceremony for the Order of St. Panteleimon public initiative, honoring Australians and organizations for their significant contributions to humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine.
Denmark allocates $375M for Ukraine’s recovery efforts, with almost 60% – for Mykolaiv region
Denmark is allocating USD 375 million for Ukraine’s recovery efforts, and almost 60% of this sum will be transferred to the city of Mykolaiv and the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine approves three fiber-optic FPV drone systems for military use
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified three fiber-optic FPV systems produced by the JSC Ukroboronprom enterprises.
SSU exposes alleged FSB agent inside Ukrainian army UAV unit
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), with the assistance of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, has exposed an FSB agent within a UAV unit.
Russians remove military equipment from Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement Atesh carried out reconnaissance of the 758th Logistics Support Center of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
15 September 2025
War update: 173 clashes on frontline, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
There were 173 combat clashes along the frontline, with the heaviest enemy attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russian forces lost nearly 160 troops.
Sikorski in favor of imposing no-fly zone over Ukraine
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has proposed that NATO countries consider imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the Alliance’s territory and citizens from Russian drones.
Rubio comments on potential Russia sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration fully understands which sanctions could be imposed on Russia. However, he noted that the final decision would be made directly by President Trump.
Drone neutralized over government buildings in Warsaw
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that security officers neutralized a drone over government buildings in central Warsaw on Monday. Two Belarusian citizens were detained.
Casualties reported as Russians attack Kharkiv region throughout day
On September 15, Russian forces attacked four settlements in Kharkiv region, killing one civilian and injuring four others.
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from fighting shadow economy
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from the “de-shadowing” of the economy – UAH 60 billion from excess aggregate customs revenues.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget allocates UAH 1.9B for U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
The draft state budget for 2026 includes UAH 1.9 billion for the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the creation of the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget sets aside UAH 200B “defense reserve” for battlefield needs
The draft state budget for 2026 provides for the creation of a “defense reserve” of 200 billion hryvnias — a key innovation among defense expenditures.
Russian Kirishi oil refinery shuts down key unit after Ukrainian strike – Reuters
The Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region has shut down a key processing unit following a Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend.
All agreements on air defense systems must be implemented ahead of winter – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need to fully implement every agreement on the supply of air defense systems and missiles before the winter season.
Two killed in apartment explosion in Kyiv – police
In Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district, an explosion in an apartment, likely caused by a grenade, left two people dead and one injured.