Air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated amid shifting winds and fires in peat bogs and open areas in three regions. Rescuers are extinguishing 21 large-scale fires in Ukraine, covering a total area of about 2,200 hectares.
Six UAVs were shot down in Mykolaiv region. Air defense forces destroyed a total of 15 kamikaze drones in southern Ukraine overnight.
The Vostok Air Command destroyed a Shahed missile and drone in the Dnipro region.
Ivano-Frankivsk region came under enemy attack at night. The air defense forces responded during an air raid alert, which helped avoid casualties.
In Zaporizhzhia, the SBU detained a 22-year-old demobilized conscript of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recruited by Russian intelligence. He was collecting data on Ukrainian troops on the southern front to prepare enemy attacks.
On the night of September 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 70 Shahed drones. The defense forces shot down 61 UAVs and an X-59 missile, and air defense was operating in 13 regions.
During the night attack, a Russian Shahed UAV was spotted flying near the KhNPP. Ukraine calls on partners to provide modern air defense systems to protect against Russian nuclear blackmail.
There is one smoldering fire in the Vyshgorod district of Kyiv region with an area of up to 2 hectares. The State Emergency Service warns of an increased risk of fires on weekends, which are statistically the peak of fires.
As of 9:30 a. m. on Friday, Kyiv was ranked first in the global ranking of cities with the dirtiest air by IQAir. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting time outside, and drinking plenty of water.
Unmanned aerial vehicles are spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working on targets. People are urged to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.
In Lviv region, rescuers extinguished a fire caused by the fall of the wreckage of an enemy drone. The incident occurred in one of the villages of Lviv district, with no casualties.
In Kyiv, an increase in the concentration of suspended particles was recorded due to fires in the Kyiv region and unfavorable weather conditions. The KCMA advises to limit outdoor activities and drink more water.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures of 4-17° at night and 20-26° during the day. Northeast wind of 5-10 m/s is expected. In Kyiv, the temperature will be around 10° at night and 22-24° during the day.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the targets, preventing any hits to the objects. The only damage was caused by the burning of grass in two districts.
Security measures have been tightened at the German Oktoberfest festival due to recent acts of violence. For the first time in 189 years, metal detectors will be installed and knives and backpacks will be banned.
At night, 13 enemy drones were destroyed over Cherkasy region. The falling wreckage caused two fires in the forest, which have been extinguished. There were no casualties among the population.
Myanmar reported 293 dead and 89 missing as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The disaster flooded 270,000 hectares of crops and killed more than 100,000 farm animals. The authorities appealed for international assistance.
As of 8:00 a. m. on Friday, Kyiv ranks 3rd in the global ranking of cities with the dirtiest air, according to IQAir. The capital's air quality index is 162 US AQI, which is classified as an unhealthy level of pollution.
The President of the European Commission arrives in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine. The visit covers winterization, defense, EU accession, and progress on G7 loans.
At night, air defense forces successfully shot down an enemy air target in Rivne region. The incident caused no damage to infrastructure and no casualties.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India responded to reports of the diversion of Indian defense exports to Ukraine by stating that it was in perfect compliance with international obligations to export military goods.
In Kherson, a 58-year-old woman was injured by a Russian drone strike, sustaining blast trauma and a jaw injury. Earlier, a medical worker was reported injured in the same attack.
Ukrzaliznytsia is resuming ticket sales for the Warsaw-Lviv train via Rava-Ruska after a short break. This became possible due to the renewal of agreements with the Polish carrier SKPL, and the schedule remains unchanged.
The General Staff reports 95 combat engagements per day. The enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where Ukrainian defenders are holding back the attack and inflicting losses on the occupiers.
AMG Lithium has opened a plant to produce lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries. The plant will produce 20,000 tons per year, enough for half a million electric cars.
The EU will provide Ukraine with an additional 160 million euros for energy security this winter. 100 million euros will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets in the EU for repairs and renewable energy.
Visual signs of pollution in the Desna River in Kyiv Oblast have decreased. The water has brightened, there is no odor, no fish freeze, but organic pollution of the Seim River in Sumy region is recorded.
The European Parliament proposes to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. The resolution calls on EU countries to allow Ukraine to strike legitimate targets in Russia.
At least 24 people have been killed by Storm Boris in Central and Eastern Europe. Poland, Romania, and Italy are taking measures to protect against flooding, and the head of the European Commission will visit the affected regions.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU's readiness to step up support for Ukraine before the start of the heating season. She is traveling to Kyiv to discuss these issues with President Zelenskyy.
