The Parliament adopted bill No. 12010, which simplifies the import of vehicles and equipment as humanitarian aid. This will allow the use of vehicles for transporting people, providing medical assistance and supporting critical infrastructure, as well as strengthening defense capabilities.
In Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, Russian troops attacked a State Emergency Service unit, killing a 45-year-old rescuer and injuring two others. The enemy launched several UAV strikes on the unit's territory, and then repeatedly directed a drone at a fire truck.
Two aircraft-type drones attacked the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat enterprise in Bashkortostan. There were no fatalities or injuries, and a fire broke out, which is being extinguished.
Australia has lowered the price cap on Russian oil to US$47. 60 per barrel and imposed sanctions against 95 vessels of Russia's 'shadow fleet'. These measures are aimed at reducing Russia's revenues and have been taken jointly with international partners.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Volgograd oil refinery on September 18, 2025. This refinery is the largest producer of fuels and lubricants in the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation, and its operation has been stopped.
Rower Liudmyla Luzan has been recognized as the best athlete of August 2025. She won four gold medals at the World Championships in Milan.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the request to the President regarding the posthumous awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy. A petition for this gained more than 25,000 votes after former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv on August 30, 2025.
Frost has been recorded in the Carpathian highlands, on Mount Pip Ivan in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The air temperature is -2°C, wind is north-westerly, 8 m/s.
As a result of the Russian military attack on a gas station in Poltava region on September 17, 6 people were injured, including five drivers and a gas station employee who is in serious condition. The Russian Armed Forces attacked the Poltava district with attack drones.
Oil prices fell for a second trading session after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Traders focused on concerns about the US economy and oversupply.
During the night, Ukraine repelled an attack of 75 enemy drones, 48 of which were neutralized. 26 UAVs were hit at 6 locations.
Google-owned YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, surpassing Disney in revenue and leading the US media market. The platform is actively implementing AI to expand content creators' capabilities.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv as part of a delegation. He will discuss military cooperation and further support for Ukraine.
As a result of a night attack by Russian troops on railway infrastructure in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region, one person was injured. The fires that broke out were localized, passenger train traffic was delayed but has now been restored.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed a working group led by Andriy Yermak to prepare a draft annual address to the Verkhovna Rada on the internal and external situation of Ukraine. The document must be submitted for consideration by December 1, 2025.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 184 combat engagements over the past day, with over a third occurring on the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also active on the Novopavlivka and Lyman directions, launching missile and air strikes.
The European Commission plans to present a new package of sanctions against Russia on September 19, which aims to accelerate the rejection of Russian energy carriers. Under pressure from the United States, the EU is also considering sanctions against banks and oil refineries in India and China that trade in Russian oil.
A Ukrainian citizen has been accused of violating Polish aviation law for flying a drone over government buildings in Warsaw. He will be deported from Poland with a 5-year ban on entering the Schengen area.
European governments and G7 allies are seeking to expand the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. This comes amid pressure from Donald Trump and a change in Germany's position, which now supports maximizing the profitability of the funds.
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft's main engine shut down earlier than expected during two burns needed to raise the spacecraft's orbit. This will prevent it from delivering approximately 5,000 kg of cargo and experimental materials to the International Space Station as planned.
A 14-year-old Kharkiv resident, driving a family car, lost control and collided with another vehicle. A report has been filed against the mother, and information about malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties has been entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations.
The European Commission is developing plans to use frozen Russian assets to provide €170 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine. These plans involve transferring Russian cash to Ukraine without formally seizing the assets.
As a result of MLRS shelling in the village of Slatyne, a 73-year-old man who was in his garage was killed. A 70-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction and was provided with assistance on the spot.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has determined that the detained 17-year-old Belarusian woman and 21-year-old Ukrainian man, who launched a drone over government buildings in Warsaw, were not acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services. The Ukrainian faces up to five years in prison for violating Polish aviation law, while the Belarusian woman is only a witness in the case, media reports.
The Drone Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of three Russian air defense systems worth $80-90 million. Operators of the 412th Nemesis regiment destroyed two Tor-M2 air defense systems, a Buk-M3 air defense system launcher, and a radar from a Buk-M2 air defense system.
As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.
Russian troops attacked the Derhachi community in Kharkiv region, causing a fire in the village of Slatyne. Over the past day, 6 people were injured in Kharkiv and Kupyansk as a result of shelling.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on a century-long partnership with Great Britain, with 295 deputies voting in favor. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
The draft State Budget for 2026, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers with a deficit of 18. 4% of GDP, will be presented to the Verkhovna Rada on Friday. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion, with an increase in defense expenditures to UAH 2.8 trillion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe not to let Russia dictate the terms of a peace agreement in Ukraine, warning of further aggressive actions by Putin. He emphasized that Germany is strengthening its resilience and defense capabilities to prevent the destabilization of society.
