Oleksandra Vasylenko
In September, educators’ salaries and student scholarships are increasing, while military personnel are receiving payments under a new system. Gas prices and excise taxes remain unchanged.
After air raid alerts, teachers are advised to begin the day with words of support. Stress can impair children's concentration, memory, and ability to learn.
On September 1, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern regions, with daytime temperatures reaching 28°C. September is forecast to be close to the climatic norm.
The Kyiv Defense Council proposes easing the curfew and restrictions on movement across bridges during alerts. They also plan to change the operation of the metro.
The National Security and Defense Council obliged the regions to strengthen infrastructure protection, increase backup power capacity by 20%, and create a two-week fuel reserve.
Ankara has proposed a mechanism for the safe export of grain through the Black Sea and is discussing it with Kyiv and Moscow. The parties have not yet reached an agreement.
On August 31, the government will consider more flexible operating procedures for transport, businesses, and institutions during prolonged alerts. The changes will be coordinated with the military.
The New Moon will occur on September 11 at 06:27 Kyiv time. Folk rituals symbolize a new beginning but have no scientifically proven effect.
russia has attacked DTEK facilities in Dnipropetrovsk region three times in recent days. 30,000 households remain without electricity, and a miner was injured.
Tim Cook will become Apple’s executive chairman, and engineer John Ternus will become CEO on September 1. Under Cook, the company’s market capitalization grew to $4 trillion.
In Russia, marketplace commissions and logistics costs have exceeded 40% of the product price. Sellers’ profitability has fallen to 5–8%.
The Server Killers group attacked Norway’s government services and caused a leak of budget data. The hackers linked the attack to support for Ukraine.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
In the German city of Dortmund, a 15-year-old teenager is in custody on suspicion of killing his 49-year-old father. Investigators are examining a family conflict and possible radicalization.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
In Odesa region, food warehouses burned down, and three people were injured. In Mykolaiv region, a food-processing enterprise, port and energy infrastructure were damaged.
Companies supplying weapons and drones to Ukraine have been informed about the risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage. Some have already tightened security.
Following the Russian strike and the detonation of warehouses in Miliya, 38 people were killed, 20 were injured, and four went missing. Rescuers and bomb disposal experts continue their work.
Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko named August 30–September 3 a tense period for Ukraine. She advises not to rush into decisions and to monitor official warnings.
Iranian authorities are divided over a deal with the United States: pragmatists are calling for negotiations, while the hardline faction wants to continue the confrontation.
On August 30, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern regions, while it will be dry in the south and east. In Kyiv, temperatures will reach 26°C.
Kyrylo Budanov predicts imminent technical contacts between Ukraine and Russia. He considers ending the hostilities by winter unrealistic.
ATB introduced limits on certain products due to purchases for resale, but assured that there is no shortage. There are no restrictions at "Silpo."
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that universities condense the academic schedule due to the risk of energy disruptions. Institutions will make their own decisions regarding Saturdays and schedules.
In 2026, the state will allocate UAH 100 million for joint science-and-business developments. The co-financing share will be 50–65%, and the projects will run for up to 18 months.
In Lviv, an object resembling a hand-held smoke grenade was discovered near a shopping center. Explosives experts removed it and sent it for examination.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with around 140 drones, directing most of them at Kyiv. Air defense destroyed or suppressed around 120 UAVs.
Until the morning of August 28, paid waiting lounges at railway stations are free of charge due to delays affecting a number of trains. Passengers have access to tea, water, and “Points of Invincibility.”
In the 2026/2027 academic year, 11,941 schools are planned to operate in Ukraine, 8,424 of them in person. In Kyiv, no general shortage of places has been confirmed, but individual schools may be overcrowded.
In autumn, trees are pruned after the leaves have fallen, mainly for sanitary purposes and moderately. Crown shaping and heavy rejuvenation are best postponed until the end of winter.