Two Italians have been convicted of trying to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects out of Sri Lanka's Yala National Park. They were handed a record fine of 60 million rupees ($200,000) for crimes against wildlife.
The occupiers shelled 18 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The enemy attacks killed 1 person and injured 10 others.
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Mariupol district at night. A warehouse with ammunition and missiles for air defense systems was confirmed to have been hit, the detonation lasted until the morning, and the issue of evacuating the village is being considered.
On the night of September 12, Mykolaiv was attacked by Shahed drones. The wreckage of a downed UAV caused a fire at a food processing plant. On the night of September 13, three more UAVs were destroyed in Mykolaiv region.
Light rain is expected in the west of Ukraine, with short-term showers and thunderstorms in the rest of the country. The temperature at night will be 10-19°, during the day 21-30°. Southeast wind, in some places strengthening to 15-20 m/s.
The NBU will apply a flexible inflation targeting regime to maintain price stability. The goal is to bring inflation to the 5% target within three years, with a flexible policy horizon.
The NBU will continue its policy of managed exchange rate flexibility to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market. This will help to control inflation and exchange rate expectations, as well as strengthen the role of the exchange rate as an absorber of shocks.
The mayor of Kharkiv reported two strikes on a densely populated area of the city. Information about the victims and the damage is being clarified, and the relevant services are arriving at the scene.
An explosive device was found and seized on the territory of a substation in Kyiv region. Energy infrastructure in six regions of Ukraine came under hostile fire, resulting in damage and blackouts.
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked Novodmitrivka again with a UAV. As a result of the drone's explosive drop, a 58-year-old woman sustained explosive trauma, contusion and shrapnel wounds and was hospitalized.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on Hasidim to refrain from going to Uman for Rosh Hashanah because of Russia's military aggression. In case of arrival, pilgrims should take into account the restrictions of martial law and possible complications of their stay.
A Russian missile hits a civilian ship carrying wheat for Egypt in the Black Sea. President Zelenskiy called on the world to respond, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's food exports to global security.
The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the Russian attack on the Red Cross humanitarian mission in the village of Viroliubivka. The attack killed three employees and injured two others.
The EU has received reliable information about the delivery of Iranian missiles to Russia. High Representative Borrell has already submitted proposals for targeted measures in response to these developments.
Ukraine is actively developing hemp cultivation for industrial purposes after the adoption of relevant laws. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy predicts an increase in hemp areas to 8 thousand hectares next year.
In Kharkiv region Russian troops shelled Borova village in Kharkiv region, killing 1 civilian, injuring 7 people, damaging houses and shops, the enemy used double-strike tactics.
In the Kherson region, the Russian army dropped explosives from a drone on Novodmitrivka. The 54-year-old man was seriously injured, including a traumatic amputation of his lower leg, and is in critical condition in the hospital.
Taylor Swift won 7 awards at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024, setting a record for the most solo wins. The ceremony included performances by stars including Eminem, Katy Perry, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Ukraine strongly condemns the launch of ballistic missiles by the DPRK on September 12, 2024. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for increased sanctions pressure on Pyongyang and countering its destructive actions in Asia and Europe.
During the night attack, a Russian Shahed UAV was spotted flying near the Khmelnytsky NPP. The drone was shot down by Ukraine's air defense forces, which underscores the importance of strengthening air defense.
The new online marriage service in Diia became the trend of the week. In 3 days, 416 thousand proposals were made, 1247 couples submitted applications, and 197 couples have already married. Digitalization simplifies life and helps create families.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, stated the need to contain the nuclear threat from the DPRK and Russia. The DPRK has launched ballistic missiles and is transferring them to Russia, which is using them against Ukraine.
From 13:00 to 00:00, there will be a single round of blackouts in 16 regions of Ukraine. The reason is a decrease in the efficiency of solar power plants due to cloudy weather and a drop in generation at thermal power plants.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced a missile threat in Sumy, Chernihiv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions. In Sumy, explosions were heard after 12 p.m.
In Stanislav, a 76-year-old woman sustained severe injuries. In Tomyna Balka, a 51-year-old man sustained explosive trauma and concussion as a result of artillery shelling.
Ukrenergo has instructed to apply a single phase of power outages in Kyiv and a number of regions from 13:00 to 23:00. This applies in particular to Kyiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Donetsk regions.
An explosion was heard in Odesa, and residents were called to take shelter due to the missile threat. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missiles from the south and possible air defense against a reconnaissance drone.
Tropical storm Frances caused flash flooding in southern Louisiana, USA. Hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power, roads were impassable, and people were evacuated from flooded areas.
Electricity consumption is growing in Ukraine, and NPC Ukrenergo is calling for frugality. Due to hostilities and bad weather, 640 settlements are without power, and electricity is imported from neighboring countries.
Alar Karis, President of Estonia, announced his arrival in Kyiv. He expressed his expectations for future meetings and discussions in the Ukrainian capital.
