Ukraine has successfully returned 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a girl whose parents were convicted by the occupiers, and children who lost their homes or lived in fear.
Colonel General of the Russian Guard Vladimir Spiridonov was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison. He commanded the dispersal of peaceful protests and repressions against members of the resistance movement in occupied Kherson.
Law enforcement officers exposed VVK officials in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast who, for bribes ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 dollars, transferred military personnel from combat units to the rear. A female VVK member was detained in Kharkiv, and later the head of the VVK, and they were notified of suspicion.
During the day, 148 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy carried out 3308 shellings and used 2113 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers lost 177 people killed and wounded.
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, aggravated firearms use, and obstruction of justice. The Utah County Attorney will seek the death penalty for 22-year-old Robinson.
US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanking him for his support in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Modi confirmed his support for US initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
A fire broke out on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia on September 16, engulfing the forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs. Rescuers localized the fire over an area of about 4.5 hectares, with 40 personnel and 9 units of equipment involved in extinguishing it.
The Czech Republic has successfully delivered over a million artillery shells to Ukraine, but the populist ANO party criticizes this initiative. Its leader, Andrej Babiš, promises to stop supplies if he comes to power, considering the costs too high for taxpayers.
Donald Trump's administration has approved the first packages of US aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons supplies. This is the first application of a new mechanism developed by the US and its allies to supply Ukraine with weapons from American stockpiles using funds from NATO countries.
In Pavlohrad, a 101-year-old woman applied to the Migration Service to obtain a foreign passport. She plans to go to Germany to visit her relatives, and her neighbors helped her with the process.
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato rejected a US call to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing higher tariffs on Russian oil imports for China and India. Japan cites WTO obligations that do not allow tariffs to be applied beyond established limits.
In Kyiv, a 13-year-old boy fell from a freight train at the "Kyiv-Volynskyi" station while it was moving. As a result of the incident, the teenager suffered a traumatic amputation of his left leg below the knee.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 85 times, actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian military repelled numerous attacks, but fighting continues in several directions.
A fire broke out in a ward on the fifth floor of Uzhhorod City Hospital, killing a 74-year-old patient. Hospital staff evacuated 69 people before rescuers arrived.
173 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy launched one missile and 42 air strikes. The occupiers used 1846 kamikaze drones and carried out 3450 shellings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need for 100% fulfillment of agreements on the supply of air defense systems, missiles for them, and procurement contracts before the winter period. He also announced plans for foreign policy activity in September-October with an emphasis on air defense and the implementation of Ramstein decisions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an active week of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly. He emphasized the importance of coordinated work with European leaders to pressure Russia.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna began her work as Ukraine's ambassador to the USA. She held a moment of silence, honoring the memory of those who died for Ukraine's independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
In Odesa, a 52-year-old man died as a result of a grenade explosion in an apartment. His wife and an acquaintance, who were also in the dwelling, were not injured.
Ukraine rescued 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children spent years under pressure from the occupation authorities, experiencing fear and humiliation.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which envisages expenditures of UAH 4. 8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion. The budget deficit is projected at 18.4% of GDP, and the need for external financing is UAH 2.079 trillion.
The General Staff confirmed the clearing of the settlement of Pankivka in Donetsk region. The operation was carried out by the 225th separate assault regiment.
Russian troops shelled a State Emergency Service fire truck that was responding to a call in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The vehicle was damaged, but the personnel were unharmed.
A delegation with American partners visited Kirovohrad region, inspecting the Byrzulivka Mining and Processing Plant and the Likarivka deposit. These facilities are being considered as initial projects for the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, where titanium ores are extracted and zirconium ores are planned to be extracted.
In Vinnytsia region, a man stole an electric wheelchair from a 74-year-old disabled pensioner while he was fishing. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
In Kyiv, a Lexus driver collided with a Kia training car that was changing lanes, causing the Lexus to overturn. The injured Lexus driver was hospitalized, while the instructor and student of the training car were not injured.
China accused Nvidia, a key AI chip supplier, of antitrust violations amid trade talks with the US.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over 100 tank battalions are operating in Ukrainian combat brigades. He emphasized that tank troops are one of the strongest elements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
