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.
A 73-year-old man from Ashkelon is accused of conspiring with Iran to assassinate the prime minister, defense minister, or head of the Shin Bet. The suspect illegally traveled to Iran twice and received money for completing tasks.
Kyivstar has announced that it has restored communication and the network is operating normally. The operator posted information about the elimination of technical problems on its official account in the social network X.
A second wave of explosions occurred in Lebanon, this time at Hezbollah radio stations. At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 injured. Israel does not comment on the accusations of involvement in the attacks.
An accident occurred on Naberezhne Highway in Kyiv, which hampered traffic from the Pedestrian Bridge to the Paton Bridge. The patrol police urged drivers to take this information into account when planning their route.
Putin is under pressure to recruit more troops for the war.
Kyivstar has experienced a technical failure that affected the operation of some services. The specialists have identified the problem and are working to fix it, and the connection is expected to be restored within 30 minutes.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation warned of Russia's possible readiness to strike the Baltics by 2030, given the current situation and the growth of Russia's cooperation with China, Iran and the DPRK.
A forest fire near Balakliya in Kharkiv region has been extinguished for two days. The firefighting is complicated by forest mines and wind. 85 rescuers and 24 vehicles are involved.
Three pensioners were killed and one wounded as a result of artillery shelling of the Krasnopil community in Sumy district. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.
Iranian hackers stole information from Trump's campaign and sent it to Biden's, US intelligence agencies said. Biden's staff did not respond to the letters.
In the Podil district of Kyiv, two young men beat a gas station employee after he refused to sell them alcohol at night. The attackers are 21 and 24 years old and face up to 7 years in prison for hooliganism.
Two women were wounded during a nighttime shelling of Zaporizhzhya district. The victims are in hospital in moderate condition, their lives are not in danger.
Two NATO headquarters are planned to be located in Finland: the Land Forces Northern Europe and the Forward Land Forces. The exact location of the headquarters has not yet been approved, but the cities of Mikkeli, Sodankylä, and Rovaniemi are being considered.
At night, an enemy drone was shot down in Cherkasy region. An educational institution in Zvenyhorod district was damaged during a military operation against another target, and a fire broke out on the roof. There were no casualties.
U. S. President Joe Biden will address the 79th session of the UN General Assembly next week. He will speak about the war in Ukraine and other global issues, reaffirming America's leadership on the world stage.
Occupants shelled 11 settlements in Kherson region. Residential buildings, a milk tank, a car shop and a company car were damaged. Six people were wounded as a result of the attacks.
On the night of September 19, 18 Shahed UAVs were destroyed in Mykolaiv region. On September 18, the enemy attacked the Kutsurubska community with FPV drones, damaging a medical center and a car in Dniprovske village. There were no casualties.
At night, air defense was operating in Dnipropetrovs'k region. As a result, an enemy missile was successfully shot down.
The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the losses of the Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. During the day, 1130 soldiers were killed, 14 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.
On the night of September 19, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack. All 42 launched Shahed drones and an X-59/69 guided missile were shot down. The enemy also launched S-300/S-400 missiles at Kharkiv region.
On September 19, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the southwest and Crimea. The temperature will be 21-26°C during the day and 9-14°C at night. In the south and east, wind gusts up to 15-20 m/s.
In the Dnipropetrovs'k region, the enemy attacked Nikopol district several times with heavy artillery, Grad multiple rocket launchers and kamikaze drones. Nikopol, Marhanetska and Chervonohryhorivska communities were damaged, but no people were injured.
US Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. Zelenskyy is expected to present his “victory plan” and discuss NATO and EU membership, economic and security agreements.
In Rivne region, Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down an enemy air target. No one was injured, and the relevant services are working at the scene.
A parliamentary committee has recommended draft law No. 11431 to ensure the operation of mobile operators during blackouts. The draft law provides for increased inspections and fines for operators that do not ensure sufficient autonomy of equipment.
