Julia Shramko
Today at 9:00 AM, the capital's center paused for a minute of silence in memory of the victims of Russian aggression. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration thanked drivers, passers-by, and the NGO "Vshanuy" for their participation.
In August, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with over 7. 9 thousand electric vehicles. Lviv region, Kyiv, and Kyiv region became the leaders in registrations.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic missiles and 115 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 103 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine decreased by 20. 4% in a week, to 11,883. 19 deaths were registered.
The International Monetary Fund has convinced the Ukrainian government to significantly increase its forecast for additional financing that the country will need by the end of 2027, from $38 billion to $65 billion. This is due to Russia's protracted invasion and the need to finance military operations.
Tonight, air defense forces repelled an attack by enemy UAVs in Poltava Oblast. In Myrhorod district, debris fell on an open area without consequences, and in Poltava district, a hit caused a fire at an enterprise, which was extinguished without casualties.
As a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region, one woman was killed and three people were injured. A hotel, Ukrposhta, Ukrtelecom, a cultural center, and cars were damaged.
The main airports of Denmark and Norway, Copenhagen and Oslo, have resumed operations after a nearly four-hour closure due to the sighting of unknown drones. Danish police are investigating the incident, not ruling out a connection between the events.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 179 combat engagements over the past day, almost half of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched three missile strikes, 67 air strikes, and carried out 4,888 shellings, involving 6,222 kamikaze drones.
In August, the number of international students arriving in the US decreased by 19% compared to last year, reaching its lowest level since 2021. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline, which could lead to a loss of $7 billion for American universities.
The new BMW X5 crossover will feature five types of powertrains, including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, hydrogen, and battery-electric versions. The first hydrogen model, developed jointly with Toyota, will go into production in 2028, while the new X5 is expected to debut next year.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained control over 1. 3 km² in the Dobropillia direction, advancing up to 2.5 km in certain areas. In total, 164.5 km² have been liberated and 43 occupiers have been eliminated during the operation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the country would not hesitate to shoot down objects that violate its airspace and pose a threat. He also noted that Poland would exercise caution in less obvious situations to avoid escalating the conflict.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that regulates the transfer of training weapons from military units to Centers for training citizens for national resistance and educational institutions. This, among other things, will ensure the formation of a material and technical base for teaching the subject "Defense of Ukraine".
Property owners paid UAH 8. 7 billion in tax for January-August, which is 22% more than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions are leaders in payments.
Kyiv recorded a 17. 9% decrease in COVID-19 incidence over the week, with 1080 people infected. Hospitalizations also decreased to 89 people, but cases of the new Stratus (XFG) strain were recorded.
Russia's night drone attack on Kyiv region affected five districts, a communication tower was damaged. One person sustained a blind shrapnel wound to the shoulder.
Russia has developed a multi-pronged strategy to interfere in Moldova's September 28 elections, aimed at undermining the chances of President Maia Sandu's party and removing her from power. The plan includes voter recruitment, organizing protests, disinformation, and pressuring officials.
Anastasiia Bondarieva won third place at the Grand Prix of the international equestrian competition CSI 4★-W in Tetouan, Morocco. She cleared obstacles 155 cm high.
The US is trying to prevent Russian airlines from obtaining sanctioned spare parts.
Hurricane Gabrielle formed in the Atlantic southeast of Bermuda with wind speeds of 120 km/h. Tropical Storm Narda formed off Mexico's Pacific coast, moving at 65 km/h.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Russian S-400 "Triumf" air defense system in the Kaluga region. On the night of September 5, SOF attack drones hit one launcher and a radar station of the complex.
On September 22, at 09:00, smoke was observed in Kherson. SES specialists did not find any sources of ignition in the city and suburbs; the probable cause is the burning of reeds on the left bank of the Dnipro.
In Kyiv, a suspicion notice was served to the driver of a Mercedes-Benz who, on Friday, while intoxicated, crashed into a minibus on Kasiana Street. As a result of the accident, a 51-year-old passenger sustained a fractured collarbone and a closed head injury.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained two Russian agents in the Kyiv region who supplied Ukrainian SIM cards for enemy drones. These microchips improved the communication and navigation of Russian drones attacking Ukraine.
According to the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, 35,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman. It is expected that by the beginning of the celebration of the Jewish New Year, which will last from September 22 to 24, their number will increase to 38,000.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack on seven regions, including Zaporizhzhia, where three people died. He emphasized that this is the fourth time Russia has accompanied annual global diplomatic events with murders, calling for strong pressure on Russia.
The Russian army attacked Kharkiv region with drones, injuring two men. Over the past day, one person died and three more were injured as a result of enemy attacks.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the logistics point for drone distribution for the occupiers in Donetsk region on August 29, 2025, and the regimental ammunition depot of the enemy in Luhansk region on September 18, 2025. Thousands of UAVs, tens of thousands of mines, grenades, cartridges, and shells for tanks and artillery were destroyed.
As a result of the attack by Russian UAVs on Sumy on September 22, one person, a security guard of the enterprise, was injured. Hits were recorded on the territory of an educational institution and windows were blown out in high-rise buildings.