In the Kupyansk direction, the situation remains tense, the enemy's main goal is to seize the city of Kupyansk. The 10th Army Corps reports dynamic combat operations and enemy attempts to cross the Oskil River.
Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration, Mona Keijzer, suggests that Ukrainian men with jobs should arrange their own housing. This is due to overcrowded shelters and an increasing number of refugees.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2488/USD, which caused the hryvnia to devalue by five kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.78/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.46/PLN.
Over 211,000 crimes related to Russian aggression have been recorded in Ukraine, of which over 180,000 are war crimes. The prosecution uses digital solutions for investigations, including evidence from open sources.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Putin is escalating attacks and violating NATO airspace. Starmer discussed with Trump how to increase pressure on Putin for a peace agreement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed increasing pressure on Putin for a peace deal. They also discussed boosting defense and supporting Ukraine.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation refutes information about a leak of Ukrainians' personal data during the testing of the "e-Notary" system. Testing takes place in a separate environment, not connected to industrial registers, and notarial records remain only in the training environment.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine can force Russia to peace if its army is strong enough and has long-range capabilities. He emphasized that the world can help with this through strong sanctions.
The Central Election Commission recognized Tetiana Chornovol as an elected People's Deputy of Ukraine. This happened instead of Andriy Parubiy, whose powers were terminated prematurely.
Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive operation in the Donetsk direction, liberating 7 settlements and clearing 9 more of Russian presence. During the operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 160 square kilometers of territory, destroying over 2,500 occupiers.
The eyeWitness to Atrocities app, launched by the International Bar Association in 2017, has collected over 55,000 photos of war crimes committed by Russians against Ukraine. These materials are authentic and legally significant, and are used by law enforcement agencies and the International Criminal Court.
Long-range SBU drones hit the ELOU-AVT-4 unit of the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan. This led to a fire and a black column of smoke rising over the territory of one of Russia's largest petrochemical plants.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the possible inaction of social services, due to which three children from the Pokrovsky district were left without proper care for over a year. A 10-year-old boy independently cared for two brothers with a severe genetic disease, who were bedridden.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on the ratification of the agreement on a century-long partnership between Ukraine and Great Britain. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and cooperation in seven key areas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law on the military ombudsman. This was reported on the website of the Verkhovna Rada.
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia's population could decrease by 25% over 50 years due to the war. Russia's losses in the war amount to over a million soldiers killed and wounded, predominantly men aged 20-35.
NABU has declared former MP from the Party of Regions Yuriy Ivanyushchenko wanted. He is suspected of legalizing 18 hectares of state land worth over 160 million hryvnias.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reported that there are no Russian occupiers in the center of Kupyansk. Heavy fighting for the city continues; earlier, the enemy advanced near Holubivka and Novoivanivka.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1941/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by two kopecks. Different exchange rates were recorded in banks, exchange offices, and on the interbank market.
September 18 marks International Equal Pay Day, established by the UN in 2019 at the initiative of Ukraine and Georgia, to draw attention to the gender pay gap. Also celebrated today are International E-Book Reading Day, established in 2014, World Bamboo Day, and World Corporate Culture Day.
Kyiv expects the Reconstruction Investment Fund to have $150 million by the end of 2024, and the volume could grow to $200 million by the end of 2028. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced a $75 million contribution to the fund, with Ukraine also contributing $75 million.
American partners are considering all territories controlled by Ukraine for mineral extraction within the framework of the Ukraine and US Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The geography of interests covers the entire country, including Kirovohrad and Zhytomyr regions.
The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $75 million in the Reconstruction Investment Fund. Ukraine will double this contribution, forming the fund's initial capital of $150 million.
The United States of America announced the allocation of $75 million to the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. These funds are aimed at supporting the country's economic recovery.
As a result of a massive drone attack on Ukrzaliznytsia substations, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour. The enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1752/USD, strengthening it by 6 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.65/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.45/PLN.
US President Donald Trump went to Great Britain on his second state visit, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. He noted that the meeting with King Charles will take place at Windsor Castle, not Buckingham Palace.
Donald Trump said that EU and NATO countries should immediately stop buying Russian oil, as it is "unfair" to the United States. He also claims that the US has spent $350 billion on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and that he has stopped seven wars.
Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to make a deal to end the Russian invasion. He also noted that Europe must stop buying oil from Russia.
In Lviv region, police are investigating a 29-year-old woman who committed domestic violence against three children during a live TikTok broadcast. She had previously been held accountable for domestic violence and failure to fulfill parental duties.
