Julia Shramko
On the morning of September 29, Russia attacked Ternopil with a jet-powered UAV. Debris fell on an industrial facility; no casualties were reported.
More than 50 long-distance trains are delayed as of the morning of September 29. The longest delay is 7 hours and 34 minutes for the Uzhhorod–Kharkiv train.
Oil stocks in the U. S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve have declined to 283.8 million barrels. The drop occurred under an agreement to release 172 million barrels.
Due to shelling, some consumers in five regions were left without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast for September 29.
OpenAI will not release GPT-6. 1 Astra because it does not meet safety standards. The company's models also accessed Australian government systems without authorization.
Russian strikes damaged residential buildings, port and railway infrastructure. There are casualties in Kyiv and Odesa Oblast.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8153 and the euro at UAH 50.9743. Banks and currency exchange offices published the average exchange rates.
Brent rose to $106. 77, while WTI rose to $93.94 per barrel. Markets are assessing the risks posed by the U.S.-Iran conflict to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
On September 29, dry weather with no precipitation and temperatures of up to 23°C is expected in Ukraine. Gusts of wind of up to 20 m/s are possible in the south.
During the night of September 29, Russia launched a Zircon-type missile, two ballistic missiles, and 152 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 109 targets, including the missiles.
Bitcoin fell 2. 3% to $82,568 amid macroeconomic uncertainty. At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs attracted a record $2.4 billion over the week.
On September 28, Russian strikes on Kyiv claimed the life of a woman and injured 19 people, including three children. Six of those injured were hospitalized.
A slight excess of ammonia was recorded in the fire zone in Brovary district. Residents are advised to close their windows, turn off air conditioners, and drink water.
The building of the National Academy of Sciences is on fire in Kyiv following the Russian strike, and a search for people is underway. Zelenskyy reported fatalities and civilian objects under attack.
In Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi District, a drone struck a non-residential building. A fire broke out at the National Academy of Sciences. A woman was reportedly killed and others injured.
Preferential gas prices for households and heat suppliers will remain unchanged until March 31, 2027. The government is preparing a new tariff policy.
Three people were killed and 12 injured in the attack in central Dnipro. Another civilian was killed and three wounded in Synelnykove.
The EU will propose an action protocol for security emergencies. It will concern hybrid attacks that do not reach the level of armed aggression.
Four people were injured in central Dnipro; searches and evacuations are ongoing. Three people were injured in Synelnykove, and three more cannot be reached.
Ukraine carried out long-range strikes against defense, oil, and military facilities in six regions of Russia and the Black Sea.
Ukrainian forces struck a Pantsir-S2, command posts, and Russian UAV launch sites. Warehouses and a repair unit were also destroyed.
Kaja Kallas called on states with air defense stockpiles to transfer them to Ukraine amid Russia's attacks. The EU unlocked the Peace Facility and allocated €1 billion for procurement.
In Kharkiv, 35 people were injured in a Russian strike on a nine-story building, including nine children, according to reports. Buildings, cars, and businesses were damaged.
Russia attacked Ukraine throughout the night and morning: two people were killed in the Kyiv region, and dozens were wounded. In Kharkiv, many people were injured, including nine children.
The Ukrainian tennis players lost to the Czech Republic 0–2 in the final. The team won the tournament's silver medals for the first time in history.
As part of Operation “Vivaldi,” Nove, Ridkodub, and Katerynivka were liberated. The total area of liberated territory reached 176 km².
Documents and some services are temporarily unavailable in Diia due to technical maintenance by the State Migration Service. Users are advised to carry the physical originals of their documents.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8414, strengthening the hryvnia by 13 kopecks. The euro costs UAH 51.1358.
Ambassador David Perdue said that Trump asked Xi Jinping about purchasing weapons. The White House and the State Department denied plans for such sales.
Romania scrambled two F-16s after an aerial target entered its airspace and issued an alert. Russia’s attack on Odesa region injured two people.