Elon Musk's company Neuralink plans to begin clinical trials in October of a technology that allows translating thoughts into text using brain implants. The US Food and Drug Administration has granted permission for these trials.
The US Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as the next US Ambassador to the UN, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's cabinet. The bipartisan vote followed procedural hurdles that sent his nomination back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops advanced 3-7 km deep into the enemy's defense, regaining control over seven settlements. In total, 160 km² of territory has been liberated, and another 171 km² has been cleared of sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, met with US President's Special Representative General Keith Kellogg. They discussed a large-scale drone deal proposed by Ukraine to the US, and preparations for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the establishment of the Office of the Military Ombudsman and appointed Olha Reshetylova (Kobylinska) as the first military ombudsman. This body will ensure civilian control over the observance of the rights of all Defense Forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, discussing regional security and common threats from Russia and Belarus after the drone attack on Poland. They also discussed strengthening sanctions, joint defense production, and supporting Ukraine on its path to the EU.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the incursion of three Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace a direct threat to transatlantic security. He emphasized the need to end Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's sense of impunity.
Operators of the 412th Nemesis Regiment of the Drone Systems Forces hit several tanks and howitzers, and also destroyed a crossing and a fuel and lubricants depot. This led to a decrease in the intensity of enemy attacks and an improvement in the tactical situation for the Defense Forces.
US President Donald Trump announced a visit to China early next year after a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The parties also agreed to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea.
A new model of the underwater drone TOLOKA was presented at the Defense Tech Valley investment summit in Lviv. This event brought together more than 5,000 participants from 40 countries to discuss and demonstrate defense innovations.
The Ministry of Defense has announced a new feature in the Reserve+ application: parents of children with disabilities will be able to apply for a deferral from mobilization online. To participate in the testing, you need to fill out a special form.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the interim chargé d'affaires of the Russian Federation to express a protest regarding the violation of airspace on September 19. Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets were in Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes without permission.
Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets illegally entered Estonian airspace, remaining there for 12 minutes.
The fuel shortage has affected at least 20 regions of Russia, including the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The price of AI-92 gasoline rose and exceeded 73.2 thousand rubles per ton, which became a historical maximum.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office terminated the lease agreement for two land plots totaling 40 hectares, valued at UAH 1. 7 billion. The company, associated with Viktor Medvedchuk, had not used the land or paid rent since 2006.
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. The occupiers launched six airstrikes, dropped 17 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 68 shellings.
In Kyiv region, a man planted a grenade in a garbage container, which led to the death of a woman and the injury of her husband. The perpetrator faces up to 15 years or life imprisonment for premeditated murder and illegal possession of weapons.
Traffic on the M-10 Lviv — Krakovets highway is blocked due to an accident with casualties. Law enforcement officers ask to take this information into account when planning a route.
In Kyiv, a 19-year-old ran on the balustrade between escalators at the Khreshchatyk metro station and damaged an advertising light. He faces up to five years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place at the front, the occupiers used 1566 kamikaze drones and carried out 3476 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 207 occupiers were neutralized, and two motorcycles were destroyed.
The 69th IAEA General Conference adopted a resolution calling on Russia for the immediate de-occupation and demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The document was supported by 62 member states, demanding the return of the ZNPP under full control of Ukraine.
A golden statue of Donald Trump holding Bitcoin has been erected near the US Capitol. This coincided with the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut the key interest rate by a quarter point, to 4.1%.
In the Kyiv region, a 60-year-old man was injured as a result of an enemy attack and falling debris from a downed drone. The victim is being hospitalized in a local hospital.
Donald Trump has stated his desire to keep Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which the US handed over to Afghan forces in July 2021. He considers the withdrawal of troops from the base a mistake by the Biden administration.
The first military equipment provided for by the agreement between the US and NATO under the PURL program has arrived in Ukraine. The Trump administration confirmed that Ukraine will soon receive assistance from NATO allies from US stockpiles.
Enemy UAVs have been detected in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working on targets. Citizens are urged to stay in shelters and observe information silence.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to finalize a deal with Xi on TikTok on Friday, emphasizing that America would receive a "huge commission plus. " He also noted that the US would receive a "commission plus" for mediating the sale of TikTok assets to an American buyer.
Vladimir Putin stated that there are 700,000 Russian troops on the front line in the "SVO" zone. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine can force Russia to peace if the army has sufficient strength and long-range capabilities.
Since the beginning of the day, 100 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, eight of them in the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions. In the Pokrovsk direction, 39 attacks were repelled, and in the Toretsk direction, the enemy carried out 12 assault operations.
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a new technology partnership agreement. Trump stated that the UK-US partnership would become "stronger and stronger."
