Representatives of the Russian Federation will not participate in the “peace summit” on Ukraine, even if they are invited. Russia is ready to negotiate only with regard to the “situation on the ground” and its interests.
In Nikopol, the occupiers attacked a car with a kamikaze drone. A 12-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman were killed, and a 4-year-old child and a 25-year-old man were injured. The victims are being provided with medical aid.
An increase in the concentration of suspended particles in the air has been recorded in Kyiv. The cause of the air deterioration is believed to be fires in the ecosystem of the Kyiv region, and residents are advised to take precautionary measures.
The President of Ukraine praised the military for destroying Russian weapons depots. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of being able to “bring the war home” and the need for more support from partners.
US President Joe Biden is determined to support Ukraine and strengthen its position by the end of his term. Zelenskiy is traveling to the US with a “victory plan” to meet with Biden on September 26.
At least four explosions were heard in occupied Simferopol. Russian air defense systems were operating in Sevastopol and Bakhchisaray, and a missile alert was briefly declared on the peninsula. There were no casualties or damage.
In the Polish city of Brzeziny, the body of a newborn baby was found in a trash can. An 18-year-old Ukrainian woman was charged with infanticide, and she claims that she did not know she was pregnant.
Ukraine has called on the IAEA to speed up the deployment of monitoring missions to critical nuclear power plants. This is due to the threat of Russian attacks on nuclear facilities on the eve of winter, which could lead to radiation hazards.
“Ukrenergo informs that there are no plans to restrict electricity consumption in Ukraine on September 22. Additional information will be provided if the situation changes.
President Zelenskyy called for a minute of silence to honor the fallen defenders of Ukraine on October 1 at 9:00 am. On this day, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Defenders of Ukraine.
There were 81 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy is most active in the Liman, Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Ukrainian forces are steadfastly holding the line and inflicting losses on the enemy.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to open new consular offices in Slovakia and Romania. This is part of a strategy to deepen cooperation with European neighbors and ensure the protection of Ukrainians' rights in these countries.
Russian troops carried out an air strike on Sumy, using anti-aircraft missiles. One person was injured, dry vegetation caught fire, and private houses were destroyed and damaged.
In Molkino, Russia, administrative buildings, including the headquarters of the former Wagner PMC base, caught fire. The cause of the fire is unknown; the base was closed after Prigozhin's mutiny and occupied by the African Corps.
Satellite images of the aftermath of a nighttime strike on Russian warehouses with North Korean ammunition in Krasnodar Krai are released. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms the destruction of over 2,000 tons of ammunition.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with Chief of the Joint Staff of the French Armed Forces Burkar. They discussed Ukraine's needs for critical weapons and France's military support.
Iran has not delivered launchers with Fath-360 missiles, raising questions about when and if the weapons will be put into service. The reasons are unclear, raising questions about the possible use of these weapons against Ukraine.
Ukrainian defense forces struck two Russian military arsenals. The facilities in Krasnodar Krai and Tver Oblast were attacked, and fires and ammunition detonations were recorded.
Andriy Sybiga held conversations with the foreign ministers of South Africa and Brazil. They discussed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and Zelenskyy's Peace Formula as a way to a just and lasting peace.
In the Donetsk region, Russian troops attacked rescuers returning from a fire with a drone. The attack damaged a fire truck.
The GUR reports on the successful evacuation of four Ukrainian citizens from Syria. Among the evacuees are three women and one child, who are now returning home.
The Russian military struck Kharkiv with FAB-250 guided missiles. Three men were injured, a business and an administrative building in two districts of the city were damaged.
A Ukrainian citizen tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max without declaring them. Customs officers drew up a report on the violation and seized the gadgets worth over UAH 160 thousand.
President Zelenskyy announces preparations for talks in the United States with Biden and presidential candidates. He will present a concrete plan to strengthen Ukraine to bring about a just peace and victory.
The Israeli army carried out an air strike on Beirut, killing Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Akil. The attack killed 8 people and injured 59.
A bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs has been submitted to President Zelensky for his signature. The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on September 18, increasing total spending to UAH 3.73 trillion.
Over the last day, 123 combat engagements took place, 40 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in various parts of the frontline, Ukrainian troops repelled most of the attacks, and the situation remains under control.
The Ministry of Defense has opened a recruitment center in Cherkasy. More than 10,000 vacancies are available in various law enforcement agencies, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Security Service and State Border Guard Service. Issuance of summonses is prohibited at the Center.
The National Cashback program is gaining popularity among businesses and consumers in Kyiv region. 86 local enterprises have already become participants, producing a variety of goods and contributing to the development of the regional economy.
In the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians are shooting stray dogs under the pretext of “preventing rabies. ” The Center for National Resistance calls for reporting enemy positions to speed up the liberation of the region.