Antonina Tumanova
An 800-year-old stone sculpture of a Polovtsian warrior weighing half a ton has been evacuated from the frontline area of Pokrovsk district to Dnipro. The statue will be preserved and stored in a museum until the security situation improves.
The head of Dnipropetrovs'k regional council reported the successful destruction of an enemy drone by air defense forces. The servicemen of the Vostok military industrial complex were thanked for their effective work in defending the region's skies.
The NABU exposed a deputy prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region on receiving a $40,000 bribe. The official demanded money for changing the jurisdiction, canceling the seizure of property and avoiding criminal liability.
A 57-year-old man was injured in Kherson as a result of an enemy drone attack. The victim sustained mine-blast and craniocerebral injuries, traumatic amputation of the right forearm and traumatic shock.
Ukrenergo informs that no restrictions on electricity consumption are planned for September 24. Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly from 16:00 to 22:00 and to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
The Russian army struck a forest belt on the outskirts of Kharkiv. According to the head of the Kharkiv RMA, Oleg Sinegubov, there were no casualties, and the type of weapon used is being established.
Russian occupants attacked a nearby suburb of Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov urged residents to be careful and stay in shelters because of the possibility of repeated attacks.
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov reported explosions in the city. The Air Force warned of the launch of guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region.
Explosions have been reported in Zaporizhzhia and the region. Local authorities urge residents to stay in safe places. The Air Force warned of enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov.
Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the Kyiv RMA, handed over 30 DJI Mavic 3T quadcopters to the Bureviy Brigade. The drones were purchased at the expense of the regional budget and will be sent to the eastern front to fight the occupiers.
Two 16-year-old teenagers set fire to an Mi-8 helicopter at an air base in Omsk for the promised $20,000. They received the task via Telegram, but never received the money.
In Sumy region, explosives experts neutralized an enemy Shahed drone shot down by air defense forces. The drone was discovered by local residents in a corn field near one of the villages in the region.
In the first half of 2024, the number of cyberattacks on government organizations, the energy and security sectors of Ukraine increased significantly. The main goals are to steal information, destabilize infrastructure, and undermine trust in government agencies.
The President of Ukraine said that the actual number of casualties is much lower than the one published by The Wall Street Journal.
The President of Ukraine said that the determination of partners should match the courage of Ukrainians. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the meeting with the US President for Ukraine's victory in the war.
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.