Julia Shramko
The military government of Myanmar reported 113 deaths as a result of floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. More than 320,000 people have been displaced, 64 are missing, and infrastructure and homes have been damaged.
For the first time, contract students will receive tuition grants through Diia. The amount of the grant depends on the NMT score and specialty, and confirmation of receipt is required by November 5.
The Ministry of Environment reports that the water quality in Kyiv's water intakes is within normal limits. Kyivvodokanal is ready to intensify water treatment in case of a deterioration in the situation, and has prepared 120 tons of activated carbon.
27 Ukrainian children-winners of Olympiads cannot return from Austria due to weather conditions. The Embassy of Ukraine is monitoring the situation, has provided food and accommodation for the children, and is working on their safe return.
The President of Ukraine said he was glad to learn that Trump was safe after the assassination attempt. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the inadmissibility of political violence.
In Sumy region, border guards shot down a Shahed attack UAV using small arms. The drone fell and did not detonate; it was discovered after daylight.
Visibility is limited on 50 km of the M-01 Kyiv-Chernihiv highway due to strong side winds and dust from the fields. The Patrol Police urges drivers to be careful, choose a safe speed and distance.
In Kharkiv's Saltiv district, a man threw an RGD-5 grenade from a balcony during a verbal conflict. The 34-year-old victim received shrapnel wounds, and the 43-year-old attacker was detained.
Two Ukrzaliznytsia security guards were removed from a Cherkasy-Ivano-Frankivsk train after a “shameful incident. ” Ukrzaliznytsia is investigating and promises to fire those involved in the incident.
Rescuers in Lviv have freed an 11-year-old girl who got stuck in a swing in the shape of a car tire at a playground. Using a special tool, the tire was carefully cut open, and the child was not injured.
In Vinnytsia region, a 27-year-old driver of an Opel Zafira collided with an electric pole. A 3-year-old girl died on the spot, her 5-year-old sister was hospitalized. The driver faces up to 8 years in prison.
Russian troops attacked villages in three border communities in Chernihiv Oblast. The attacks were carried out with mortars, artillery and drones, 20 explosions were recorded, and there were no casualties among the local population.
The Strategic Investment Council has approved the Unified Portfolio of Public Investment Projects consisting of 750 concepts. More than 100 projects in key areas have been recommended for inclusion in the State Budget 2025.
No power cuts are planned in Ukraine today, but there are calls to save energy from 16:00 to 22:00. Due to the shelling and bad weather, 664 settlements in different regions are without electricity.
Typhoon Bebinka hit Shanghai, causing mass evacuations and disrupting transportation. It is the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit the city in more than 70 years, with wind speeds of 151 km/h.
A 13-year-old student of a correctional school in Chelyabinsk attacked his classmates with a hammer. One girl is in critical condition in intensive care, and a teacher was lightly injured while trying to stop the attacker.
On Monday morning, an explosion occurred near the Vanity Club in the center of Cologne. One person was slightly injured. The police are investigating.
During an air alert in the Kirovohrad region, the defenders of the sky performed effectively. According to preliminary data, there were no consequences.
A man suspected of preparing an assassination attempt on Trump has been detained in the US. Russia is using this incident against Ukraine in the information field.
Some international trains have been rerouted due to the storm in Central Europe. Flights to Vienna have been limited to Budapest, and bus services have been organized on the flooded section between the Czech Republic and Poland.
On September 16, the occupiers attacked Kyiv region. Five private houses and five cars were damaged, one local resident was injured and hospitalized, and a grass floor caught fire.
The Ukrainian Navy neutralized another sea mine laid on the coast of Odesa region. The munition was destroyed with a machine gun burst in compliance with all safety measures.
A forest litter fire is being extinguished in Verguny, Cherkasy region, over an area of 20 hectares. The fire was caused by careless handling of fire, which is subject to administrative and criminal liability.
Cherkasy region was on air alert for almost 8 hours due to enemy UAVs. The defense shot down 9 drones, and there was no information about casualties or damage to infrastructure.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense destroyed the targets, but the debris injured a woman, damaged 5 cars and 5 houses, and started fires.
Over the last day, 173 combat engagements took place, almost a quarter of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 77 air strikes and fired 3,888 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
Occupants shelled 10 settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and private property were damaged, and 6 people were injured.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported repelling a large-scale Russian drone attack on the night of September 16. 53 out of 56 enemy Shahed UAVs were shot down over various regions of Ukraine.
Rains are expected in the western and southern regions, and no precipitation in the rest of the country. The temperature at night will be 10-19°, during the day 19-28°. East wind, in some places with gusts up to 15-20 m/s.
Difficult weather conditions did not have a significant impact on crop yields and prices in Ukraine this year. However, the effects could be felt in 2025, especially for winter crops.