Antonina Tumanova
On September 10, traffic will be temporarily restricted in the central part of Kyiv. This is likely due to the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, which will last two days.
Law enforcement identified 20 dead as a result of the air strike on Yarova in Donetsk region, data on four more people are being clarified. Among the victims are 15 women and 9 men, 19 wounded have mine-explosive injuries.
On September 5, 2025, a round table "Identification of Veterans in the Justice System: Challenges and Opportunities for Ukraine" was held. The event was organized to discuss the consideration of veterans' status in criminal proceedings and the protection of their rights.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the successful election results. The head of the Norwegian government expressed condolences to Zelenskyy over Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the IMF mission and submitted a request for a new cooperation program. Ukraine has passed 8 reviews under the current program, and the 2026 state budget was formed taking into account the prolonged war.
The General Staff reported 69 combat engagements at the front, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Siversk, and Lyman directions. The invaders carried out 126 shellings and dropped eight guided aerial bombs.
British production designer Stuart Craig, known for the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 83. He was a three-time Oscar winner for his other works.
France and Germany propose that the EU target Lukoil and other players who help Russia sell oil. This is part of the 19th sanctions package, which aims to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
Khmelnytskyi police are investigating a grenade explosion on Zarichanska Street. A 45-year-old man suffered an amputation of his arm, and another passerby was injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers has resumed the operation of the electronic register of participants in the selection and executors of state contracts of the Ministry of Defense. The register did not work after the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries, now its owner and administrator is the Ministry of Defense.
Local residents of Donetsk, Yenakiieve, and Makiivka report numerous explosions and hits. The Topaz plant in Donetsk, which produces radio engineering systems, was likely attacked.
At Ukrainian Fashion Week, the Andreas Moskin show took place in partnership with the "Live Towards" platform. It featured veterans, military personnel, and civilians with disabilities, symbolizing unity and dignity.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported the first attack on the building of the Government of Ukraine. The strike was carried out with an Iskander missile.
In Bila Tserkva, a guy inflicted bodily harm on two men. The police are identifying the victims, circumstances, and witnesses of the incident.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Security guarantees, defense support for Ukraine, and strengthening sanctions against Russia were discussed.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, focusing on technological issues, particularly the availability of air defense systems and energy protection. Issues of drone production and supply, including long-range weapons, were also discussed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin's imperialistic plans will not be limited to Ukraine. He called on European allies to seek new partnerships due to changing relations with the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will arrive in Budapest for talks with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. The discussions will concern bilateral relations and the restoration of the rights of the Hungarian minority.
The new Banksy mural depicts a judge striking a protester. It appeared two days after a protest against the ban on a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
77 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, almost half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian forces are repelling attacks and have achieved success in certain areas.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the United Kingdom on September 9 to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He will hold a series of bilateral meetings.
Blogger Dasha Kvitkova is getting married for the second time. Her chosen one, FC Dynamo footballer Volodymyr Brazhko, proposed to her.
On the evening of September 6, Zaporizhzhia was attacked by drones. One person was rescued from under the rubble, and two more were injured.
The Unmanned Systems Forces released a report on August strikes against Russian oil refining facilities. 11 operations resulted in the downtime of 6.4 million tons of crude oil.
A former top official of the tax service has been remanded in custody. He is suspected of organizing a conversion center and evading taxes totaling over UAH 1.5 billion.
As a result of the attack on Zaporizhzhia, 6 multi-story and 4 private houses were damaged. A woman sustained a shrapnel wound to the head.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the results of the "Coalition of the Willing". The leaders share a determination to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with at least seven drones, causing several fires. As a result of the attack, a kindergarten, a residential building, and an enterprise were damaged.
Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense is working on enemy targets. Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported the downing of enemy targets.