Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1925 kamikaze drones and carried out 3176 shelling attacks. On the Pokrovsk direction, 105 occupiers were eliminated and 67 were wounded.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine is capable of winning and regaining all territories with the support of the European Union. Ukrainian defenders have de-occupied 360 square kilometers of territory and captured about a thousand prisoners.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country would not yield to pressure on uranium enrichment, stressing that Tehran does not need nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump had previously offered cooperation in exchange for suspending Iran's nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She stated that Europe plans to completely stop purchasing Russian energy by 2027.
A large-scale fire broke out in Novosibirsk, Russia, on the territory of a zoo, engulfing two buildings. Llamas and alpacas were killed, but firefighters managed to save a bull, a camel, and three goats.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 15 people sought medical attention. Six refused hospitalization after receiving assistance.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting is taking place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, discussing diplomatic efforts to achieve peace and Switzerland's readiness to host a meeting of leaders with Russia. The parties also noted the expansion of Russian aggression and discussed a cultural project and food security.
US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet next week with Brazil's leader, Lula da Silva, after a brief conversation at the UN General Assembly. This agreement came despite Trump's previous imposition of an additional 40% tariffs on Brazil and da Silva's criticism of his policies.
The Ministry of Defense announced the restoration of Rezerv+. The application's interaction with the registry is functioning normally, and all services are available.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the opening of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. He stated that the voice of Ukraine would sound particularly strong for the return of children, security guarantees, and increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP experienced its tenth blackout since the beginning of the occupation, disconnecting from the Ukrainian energy system. The plant switched to power from diesel generators, which is a violation of operating conditions.
US President Donald Trump began his speech at the UN General Assembly with a joke about a malfunctioning teleprompter. He also noted that he had ended a number of wars without the help of the UN.
As a result of five strikes on Zaporizhzhia, warehouses and vehicles were damaged. One person was killed, two were injured, one of whom is in serious condition.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York with the First Lady and his team. He will take part in the UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children, and the Crimea Platform, and will also hold almost two dozen meetings.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the UN General Assembly that France officially recognizes the state of Palestine. This decision was made to preserve the possibility of resolving the conflict based on the two-state solution.
Over the past day, 143 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and carried out 3,454 shellings, involving 2,185 kamikaze drones.
On September 22, 2025, a group of unknown individuals attacked the Kalush District TCC and SP. As a result of the attack, three conscripts fled the territory.
Explosions are heard in occupied Crimea. The occupiers report an ongoing drone attack and a threat to the Balaklava TPP.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported a ballistic threat and explosions in the city. He urged Odesa residents to remain in safe places.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a US Congressional delegation. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, the PURL mechanism, and preparations for signing an agreement on the production and sale of drones.
The capital of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones, Russian air defense is working. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that seven UAVs were shot down, with no damage or casualties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the illegal visit of the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to occupied Crimea on September 18-20. These actions are regarded as a blatant violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
Two 18-year-old teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They refused to enroll in Russian universities and received draft notices for the Russian army.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz addressed the Security Council for the first time, assuring that the United States and its allies would defend every inch of NATO territory. This happened at an emergency meeting due to Russia's violation of Estonian airspace by three MiG-31 fighter jets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the implementation of the PURL program, particularly concerning air defense. The discussion took place on the eve of the General Assembly in New York, where Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real protection against Russian strikes.
In Lubny, minors bullied a 12-year-old boy. The police have already identified all participants in the incident and launched a pre-trial investigation.
Former UDO employee Kosov was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Maksym Materukhin and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prosecutor General Kravchenko emphasized that this verdict restores trust in justice and the inevitability of punishment for crimes against children.
Russian government officials plan to legally limit the export of gold from the country to 100 grams in an attempt to cut off the channel for capital outflow. This comes against the backdrop of a 60% increase in gold purchases by Russians since the beginning of the full-scale aggression.
Since the beginning of the day, 83 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with the occupiers actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, and the enemy launched air strikes and carried out artillery shelling.
