A large-scale cyberattack disrupted check-in and boarding systems at airports in London, Brussels, and Berlin. This led to delays and flight cancellations as airports switched to manual procedures.
The enemy attacked non-residential buildings in the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy, preliminarily without casualties. MLRS strikes damaged power lines, which caused a power outage in part of the district and changes in trolleybus traffic.
In Dnipro, 26 people were injured as a result of a massive night attack by the Russian Federation, 14 were hospitalized. A 55-year-old man with 70% body burns is in serious condition, and one person has died.
The head of the Military Administration, Shanko, reported partial power outages in Kherson. The causes of the incident are currently being investigated.
In Odesa region, Russian troops attacked Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at night. The strike caused a fire in the warehouses of a farm and destroyed a building with agricultural machinery.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Saratov Oil Refinery, the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, and the Samara oil depot on the night of September 20, 2025. These facilities provide a significant part of Russia's oil refining and oil exports.
Russia launched 40 missiles and 579 drones at Ukraine overnight, using a simultaneous strike tactic. Ukrainian air defense, including F-16s, neutralized 31 missiles and 552 drones.
Overnight, Ukraine suffered a massive Russian attack involving 40 missiles and 580 drones. Three people were killed, dozens were injured, and infrastructure and residential areas were targeted.
As a result of an enemy attack on Khmelnytskyi region, a man born in 1979 was killed, and two others sought medical assistance. 2 houses were destroyed and about 20 residential buildings were damaged in the Dunaivtsi community.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated ground-based air defense systems in response to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. These actions were preventive in nature, aimed at ensuring air space security.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xiaomi is recalling 116,877 SU7 cars produced from February 6, 2024, to August 30, 2025, due to software errors in the driver assistance system. The company will fix the problems with an over-the-air update.
The European Commission plans to unfreeze approximately €550 million in EU funds for Hungary. This comes amid attempts to overcome Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto on imposing additional sanctions against Russia.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are likely to reach an agreement on TikTok, which will allow the app to remain in the US.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas presented a new package of sanctions against Russia, covering energy, financial services, and trade restrictions. The import of Russian LNG is prohibited, and sanctions are also imposed against 118 shadow fleet vessels and large energy companies.
On September 18, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine considered the issue of electing a Chairman at a special plenary session. The consideration of this issue will be continued at one of the next sessions.
Singer Adele has received an offer to perform at the halftime show of the Super Bowl 2026 final game, but her participation has not yet been confirmed. Other candidates for the performance include Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Kyiv remains strong, free, and resilient. He emphasized that Ukrainians do not give up despite the aggression, and their courage protects all of Europe.
The European Commission has confirmed the adoption of a new package of sanctions against Russia. It will be presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas this afternoon.
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has confirmed a multi-year partnership with Jim Beam, making the bourbon producer its official spirits partner. This strengthens Cadillac's identity as an American entrant and expands Jim Beam's presence in international markets.
Comfortable weather with temperatures up to +28 degrees on Sunday is expected in Ukraine on September 20-21. A cold snap will come from the middle of next week, according to the forecast of meteorologist Natalka Didenko.
Sixteen US states and the District of Columbia offer property tax relief for seniors. Another 18 states provide tax credits, five have implemented tax freezes, and six offer deferral programs.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a night landing on Tendrivska Spit and laid minefields. A DT-10 Vityaz multi-purpose tractor, used for delivering personnel and weapons, fell into the trap.
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces attacked a 74-year-old man with an FPV drone in the Stepnohirsk community; the man died.
In Zhytomyr, law enforcement officers are identifying witnesses to a fatal road accident that occurred on September 18 on Chudnivska Street. As a result of a 23-year-old Volkswagen CC driver hitting a 51-year-old pedestrian, the latter sustained injuries and died overnight in the hospital.
An explosion occurred in Chernihiv, the circumstances of which are currently being investigated. Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, urged residents to remain in safe places.
New iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models went on sale on September 19, along with Apple Watch SE, Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. Demand for Pro models is high, while the iPhone Air may not become a sales leader due to its shortcomings.
Overnight, Russia launched 86 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types against Ukraine, of which 71 were shot down or suppressed. Hits by 15 drones and debris falling in several locations were recorded.
Missile debris, likely used to shoot down a drone, has been found in the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland. Military police are conducting an operation in Choiny, and a thorough inspection of the scene is scheduled for September 19.
Over the past day, 223 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 87 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched 71 air strikes and used 4,672 kamikaze drones.
Oil prices fell on Friday as concerns about US fuel demand outweighed expectations of a Fed interest rate cut. Brent futures fell to $67.29 a barrel, and WTI to $63.34.
