Slovakia will join the EU-initiated meeting on the "drone wall" on September 26, chaired by European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. The European Commission expects concrete results and firm commitments from member states regarding this initiative.
On September 23, 2025, a road accident involving a BMW car and four pedestrians occurred in the village of Kamianechche, Holovanivsk district. Two minors, aged 14 and 16, died, and two adults sustained bodily injuries.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed hits on targets in the Russian Federation, including the Gazprom Neftekhim-Salavat oil refinery and oil pumping stations in the Volgograd region. A UAV production facility in the Belgorod region and the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant were also hit.
The cold atmospheric front that entered Ukraine will shift south on September 25, bringing rain and wind. By September 26, cool but sunny weather will set in, and night frosts are expected on the ground.
In the morning, Russian troops dropped three aerial bombs on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, killing two men aged 42 and 69, and injuring eight people, one of whom is in serious condition. 16 private houses, 3 apartment buildings, and a car were damaged.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that Europe should step up support for Ukraine. This came after comments by US President Donald Trump in support of Kyiv in regaining territories.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the country will not stop buying Russian oil due to geographical limitations. This came after Donald Trump expressed his intention to ask Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to stop the purchases.
A Spanish Air Force A330 aircraft with Defense Minister Margarita Robles on board encountered an attempt to jam GPS over Kaliningrad. The incident had no consequences, as the aircraft receives information from a military satellite.
The former acting chairman of the board of a bankrupt Kharkiv bank has been notified of suspicion of organizing asset embezzlement. Billion-dollar assets of a company linked to a Russian bookmaker have been nationalized.
In July, single-family home rents in the US increased by 2. 3% year-over-year, which is lower than the average growth of 3.1% a year earlier. Chicago led with a 5.1% increase, and New York came in second with 3.7%.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of approximately 200 million euros to provide school meals for Ukrainian children. This took place at a conference in New York, where support for the return of abducted children and sanctions against those involved in crimes were also discussed.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the EU could significantly improve drone detection within a year, but creating a full-fledged network for tracking and destroying targets would take much longer. He noted that Europe needs to follow the example of the Ukrainian military, which has deployed acoustic sensors to detect unmanned aerial vehicles.
The World Health Organization has stated that there is no scientific evidence of a link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy. This contradicts claims made by US President Donald Trump.
Volvo plans to release a new large SUV with an extended range (EREV), developed specifically for the American market. market. The model will be produced at the Ridgeville plant in South Carolina by the end of the decade.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported shooting down 126 out of 152 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs launched by Russia on the night of September 24. 26 drones hit 7 locations, and debris fell in 2 locations.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced the creation of five new artificial intelligence data centers in the US as part of the Stargate project. The project involves investments of over $400 billion over three years and the creation of 25,000 jobs.
Local residents of Bashkortostan report loud noises, indicating a probable repeat attack on the petrochemical complex "Gazprom neftekhim Salavat". This enterprise, part of PJSC "Gazprom", was already attacked by drones on September 18.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth condemned Russia's invasion of NATO airspace, declaring US solidarity with Estonia. Three Russian MiG-31s violated Estonian airspace on September 19.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, carried out shelling, and used kamikaze drones.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out special operations in the rear of the Russian Federation. One of the results was a successful ambush on enemy mobile transport and its crew.
Brent crude futures rose to $67. 82 a barrel, while WTI rose to $63.62. The price increase is due to a decrease in oil inventories in the US and the cessation of exports from Iraqi Kurdistan.
In August, producer prices for industrial products increased by 7. 3% year-on-year. The main factor of growth in monthly terms was the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning.
The former estate of American television legend Johnny Carson in Malibu, which he purchased in the 1980s for $9. 5 million, is now for sale for $110 million. The 715 sq. m mansion on a 1.6-hectare plot features a swimming pool, tennis court, and a guesthouse.
More than a third of the 98 battles on the front occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also pressed more actively in the Novopavlivka direction, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US is refraining from tough sanctions against Russia to preserve the possibility of being a mediator in achieving peace. He criticized European countries for continuing to buy Russian fossil fuels.
The US Secret Service discovered and dismantled a large network of over 300 SIM servers in the New York tri-state area. This network could disable cell towers and disrupt emergency services.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the drone incident near Copenhagen airport with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen. She emphasized that Europe's critical infrastructure is under threat, and Europe will respond decisively.
As a result of an enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia, two people were injured, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration. Explosions occurred amid an air raid alert, with a threat of enemy drones and ballistic missiles.
In Zaporizhzhia region, particularly in Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard amid an air raid alert. The head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported three explosions in one district of the city and the threat of enemy drones and ballistic missiles.
The government submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the Program of Activities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which contains 12 priorities. The document covers national security, integration into the EU, the fight against corruption, and other important areas.
