On September 21, 2025, the special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" destroyed two Russian Be-12 "Chaika" anti-submarine amphibious aircraft in occupied Crimea. This is the first time a Be-12 has been hit in history, and a Mi-8 helicopter was also hit.
Actor Tom Holland was hospitalized after a failed stunt on the set of "Spider-Man: A Brand New Day," sustaining a concussion. Filming has been suspended for several weeks while the actor recovers.
Over the past day, 156 combat engagements took place, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 94 airstrikes, 5469 shellings, and used 6470 kamikaze drones.
Three people were killed and two more injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers found the body of a 75-year-old woman under the rubble of a destroyed building, extinguished the fire in the building and five cars.
European airports have faced difficulties after a hacker attack on automated check-in systems. Brussels Airport is asking airlines to cancel half of their flights on Monday due to ongoing problems.
A key US vaccine advisory committee has voted to stop recommending annual COVID-19 vaccination for adults. This decision means that vaccination will no longer be officially approved for most Americans.
Italian design house Italdesign announced a tribute project to the Honda NSX, posting an image of the Honda and NSX logos alongside its own. The company is known for reworks of existing designs, such as the Nissan GT-R50 and the Giugiaro Mustang.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund a 'reparations loan' for Ukraine. This move could provide billions of pounds to support Ukraine's war effort.
The Trump administration has intensified its campaign against Harvard University, imposing new restrictions on federal student aid funds. The U.S. Department of Education has placed Harvard under enhanced monitoring for funds and is demanding the opening of a $36 million letter of credit.
In Boston, the historic 112-year-old Church of the Blessed Sacrament, which has been vacant for 20 years, will be converted into 55 affordable housing units. All units are intended for people with incomes below the area's average, and six of them are reserved for the homeless.
Border guards of the Chop detachment and customs officers discovered 29 "Apple 17 Pro Max" mobile phones in two cars heading to Ukraine through the Uzhhorod checkpoint. The drivers and passengers, residents of Zakarpattia, claimed they were transporting the gadgets for personal use.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Khmelnytskyi region, a power transmission line was damaged, and three settlements were de-energized. A man born in 1979 died, 2 houses were destroyed, and about 20 residential buildings were damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the meeting is to persuade the US administration to join the security guarantee system and discuss sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to discuss security guarantees and sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with Putin and called for joint decisions on shooting down drones.
The Trump administration expects to receive a multi-billion dollar commission from investors for control of TikTok in the US. This deal, approved by Trump and Xi Jinping, is part of complex negotiations and could amount to billions of dollars.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Dnipro, the number of victims has increased to 30 people. Of these, 12 have been hospitalized.
On September 19, a chlorine leak from a 50-liter cylinder occurred in the village of Hoshcha, Rivne district. Rescuers localized the dangerous substance, and three people refused hospitalization.
On the night of September 20, Chernihiv region was hit by Russian drones. A 62-year-old woman was killed, and six people were injured, including an ambulance driver and two medics.
A large-scale cyberattack disrupted check-in and boarding systems at airports in London, Brussels, and Berlin. This led to delays and flight cancellations as airports switched to manual procedures.
The enemy attacked non-residential buildings in the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy, preliminarily without casualties. MLRS strikes damaged power lines, which caused a power outage in part of the district and changes in trolleybus traffic.
In Dnipro, 26 people were injured as a result of a massive night attack by the Russian Federation, 14 were hospitalized. A 55-year-old man with 70% body burns is in serious condition, and one person has died.
The head of the Military Administration, Shanko, reported partial power outages in Kherson. The causes of the incident are currently being investigated.
In Odesa region, Russian troops attacked Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at night. The strike caused a fire in the warehouses of a farm and destroyed a building with agricultural machinery.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Saratov Oil Refinery, the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, and the Samara oil depot on the night of September 20, 2025. These facilities provide a significant part of Russia's oil refining and oil exports.
Russia launched 40 missiles and 579 drones at Ukraine overnight, using a simultaneous strike tactic. Ukrainian air defense, including F-16s, neutralized 31 missiles and 552 drones.
Overnight, Ukraine suffered a massive Russian attack involving 40 missiles and 580 drones. Three people were killed, dozens were injured, and infrastructure and residential areas were targeted.
As a result of an enemy attack on Khmelnytskyi region, a man born in 1979 was killed, and two others sought medical assistance. 2 houses were destroyed and about 20 residential buildings were damaged in the Dunaivtsi community.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated ground-based air defense systems in response to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. These actions were preventive in nature, aimed at ensuring air space security.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xiaomi is recalling 116,877 SU7 cars produced from February 6, 2024, to August 30, 2025, due to software errors in the driver assistance system. The company will fix the problems with an over-the-air update.
The European Commission plans to unfreeze approximately €550 million in EU funds for Hungary. This comes amid attempts to overcome Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto on imposing additional sanctions against Russia.
