Julia Shramko
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.
European traders have begun hedging risks for the next gas storage season, forecasting a price increase to 50 euros per megawatt-hour by the summer of 2026. This is 60% higher than current figures, despite the expected increase in supplies in the coming years.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the 8-N LPDS in the Bryansk region and the Samara LPDS in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. Two aircraft were also hit at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea.
A cold snap is coming to Ukraine from the northwest of Europe, with frosts in some places, but today is still an almost summer-like warm day. The air temperature will drop to +12...+16 degrees, and on the night of September 26-27, frosts are possible in the north, west, center, and east.
French President Emmanuel Macron was blocked by American police after speaking at the UN due to the passage of Donald Trump's motorcade. He called his American counterpart to resolve the situation, and then continued the conversation with him in the middle of the street.
As a result of Russia's night attack and damage to infrastructure, 14 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Among them, train No. 749/750 Kyiv-Pas.-Vienna Main is delayed by more than 5 hours, and train No. 9/10 Budapest-Keleti-Kyiv-Pas. - by more than an hour.
As a result of a missile strike on the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, a 60-year-old woman was killed, and two men were injured. In Tatarbunary, 800 subscribers were left without electricity, and utility workers are eliminating the consequences.
Ukraine's external budget financing needs for 2025 amount to $39. 3 billion, of which $30.6 billion has already been received. Another $8.7 billion, for which agreements have been reached, are expected from partners, covering current needs.
The Reserve+ application is experiencing temporary difficulties with data exchange with the register of conscripts. This makes it impossible to update documents and send requests, but all previously issued documents remain valid.
Danish police said that drones that closed the country's main airport were operated by a "competent operator," but the suspects have not been identified. Copenhagen and Oslo airports were closed for several hours, causing delays and cancellations for tens of thousands of passengers.
The Ministry of Social Policy proposes to extend the identification period for recipients of certain types of state aid until November 1, 2025. The draft resolution provides for the postponement of identification deadlines for several categories of social payments.