On the night of September 27, Russia attacked Ukraine with 115 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down/suppressed 97 enemy drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country.
The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. This happened after his participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York, where he called for the creation of international armed forces to liberate Palestinians.
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have been recorded, 31 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also active in the Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Lyman directions.
On September 26, in the Kharkiv region, police officers came under enemy FPV drone fire during evacuation measures. Four law enforcement officers were wounded and hospitalized.
As of September 26, 2025, Ukraine has harvested 30. 4 million tons of grain crops from 63% of the sown areas. The harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed.
EU ambassadors today discussed the package of sanctions against Russia for the first time. Slovakia is currently blocking the decision, preventing its approval before the summits in Copenhagen.
The head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, Viacheslav Chaus, reported on the continued attacks by Russian troops on energy facilities in the Chernihiv region. Hits were recorded, causing power outages in Chernihiv and the district.
The European Union is developing a scheme to provide Ukraine with new loans totaling 140 billion euros, using frozen assets of the Russian central bank. The bloc hopes to conclude a loan agreement by the end of the year to start disbursing funds to Ukraine in 2026.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai on the night of September 26. The plant produces gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, processing 6.25 million tons of oil annually.
As a result of the morning attack by Russian troops on Kherson, a 74-year-old woman was killed, and eight more people were injured. The city was subjected to a massive air raid and artillery shelling, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
The Slovak Parliament approved a bill enshrining two genders – male and female – in the Constitution, and guaranteeing equal pay. 90 out of 99 present deputies voted in favor.
Ukraine has imposed an entry ban on three high-ranking Hungarian military officials. This is a mirror response to Hungary's previous unfounded ban on the entry of Ukrainian military personnel, including Robert Brovdi.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh has been included in the top 10 nominees for the title of best European athlete of 2025. The winners will be announced on October 25 in Batumi, Georgia.
The European Commission proposes that EU member states use sanctioned Russian funds to finance a new €140 billion loan for Ukraine. This loan will be issued in tranches and used for defense cooperation and to support Ukraine's budgetary needs.
In Lviv region, on September 25, the female driver of an Audi veered into a ditch while overtaking a truck. As a result of the accident, three children were injured: a newborn, a five-year-old girl, and a seven-year-old boy.
After the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, there is a significant increase in passenger traffic leaving Ukraine. Over the past day, about 5,000 pilgrims crossed the border, which led to a load on the checkpoints in the Lviv region.
Meteorological autumn in Kyiv began on September 24, a week later than the climatic norm. It is characterized by a stable transition of the average daily air temperature below +15 degrees. This year's meteorological summer lasted 126 days.
In Russia, 2. 6% of gas stations, or 360 facilities, closed in two months. Independent gas stations and the Southern Federal District, as well as temporarily occupied Crimea, were most affected.
Russian troops have been shelling Kherson intensely since the morning. The enemy launched about 15 aerial bombs, deploying 6 aircraft, and struck with artillery, hitting a minibus, which resulted in one person killed and three wounded.
The government has instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas to life-support enterprises in frontline regions, despite debts. Action plans are also being prepared for the stable functioning of the energy sector during the 2025/2026 heating season.
Mercedes-Benz has showcased the upcoming VLE electric van, built on a new modular platform that can accommodate up to eight people. The vehicle covered 1,100 km from Stuttgart to Rome with two 15-minute charging stops.
The airspace over Aalborg Airport in Denmark reopened on Friday after an overnight closure due to suspected drone activity. This marks the second such incident in a few days, raising security concerns.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
During the night, the Odesa region was attacked by Russian drones, damaging transformers at a transport infrastructure facility. The fire was promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
Oil prices rose, reaching their highest weekly gain since June, due to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which led to a reduction in fuel exports and a decrease in oil production. Brent futures rose to $69.55 per barrel, and WTI to $62.22 per barrel.
Odesa Railway is temporarily canceling suburban train services No. 6208, No. 6207, No. 6254, No. 6256 and changing the route of train No. 6255 from September 26. This is due to damage to energy infrastructure as a result of hostilities, which has led to delays in other services.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 200 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy carried out 59 airstrikes, dropped 109 guided aerial bombs, and used 4,774 kamikaze drones.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 154 drones, 128 of which were shot down or suppressed. Hits by 26 attack UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.
Kyiv police brought to justice a 43-year-old man who beat his dog on the territory of a residential complex in the Dniprovskyi district. He explained his actions as disciplinary measures because the dog relieved itself on the lawn.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported Donald Trump's statement that NATO member countries should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they enter their airspace, if such a step is necessary. NATO military personnel are trained to assess such threats and determine further actions.
