The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the legislation on military service of foreigners in the Armed Forces. The draft law allows foreigners to hold officer positions and establishes the procedure for entry and exit from Ukraine for military personnel.
The Government dismissed deputy ministers appointed to new positions by the Verkhovna Rada. It also approved the dismissal of the head of the Transcarpathian RMA and the appointment of new heads in Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions.
In the occupied Kherson region, collaborators with the Russian military checked families with children before the school year. They threatened to deprive them of parental rights if the children did not attend schools with the Russian curriculum.
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs long-range weapons to strike Russian territory to force it to seek peace. He criticizes the restrictions of partners on the use of such weapons.
President Zelenskyy called for the rapid delivery of weapons to Ukraine, especially for the Donetsk region. He emphasized the importance of air defense systems and increasing the number of F-16s to counter Russian aggression.
The director of the Shalimov Surgery Center said that Ukraine has a unique experience in military medicine. The center has reorganized its departments to treat the effects of military trauma and polytrauma.
President Zelenskyy said that Putin does not seek peace, but only territorial gains in Ukraine. Zelensky called for forcing Russia to seek peace and maintain morale for the sake of common values.
The President of Ukraine called on partners to finance the production of weapons to put pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness to produce its own weapons and cooperate in joint production.
During the month of operations in russia's kursk region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of 1300 square kilometers with more than 100 settlements. russia lost about 6,000 military personnel killed and wounded in the region.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine together with the VO Team hit the network infrastructure of the Russian Federation, destroying 18 servers. The websites of Lukoil, the State Traffic Police, Bank of Russia and others were attacked, disrupting the Internet for 13,000 users.
The mayor of Lviv reported that 188 facilities, including schools and hospitals, were damaged by Russian attacks. 20 buildings in critical condition require complete reconstruction.
The SBI denied rumors of the death of MP Shufrych, a suspect in high treason. His case was transferred to court, where he became a defendant. Shufrich is charged with financing actions against the constitutional order.
As a result of the Russian attack on Lviv on September 4, 64 people sought medical care, 25 remain hospitalized. 188 buildings were damaged, including educational institutions, medical facilities, and a church.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that no unusual situations or provocations have been recorded on the border with Belarus. Ukraine continues to reinforce the border, although it has not observed any troop movements from Belarus.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said that the mobilized soldiers undergo a shorter training period due to the requirements of the frontline. Recruits receive a month of basic and up to a month of specialized training before being sent to the front.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces commander-in-chief acknowledged Russia's superiority in weapons and numbers, but emphasized that this has forced Ukraine to become more effective. Syrskyi emphasized the use of drones and high-tech weapons to compensate.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi spoke about a successful operation in Kursk region that reduced the threat of a Russian offensive in Sumy region. Ukraine moved the fighting to enemy territory, achieving key goals.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the enemy has not advanced in the Pokrovsk sector over the past 6 days. Ukraine's strategy is working, depriving Russia of the ability to maneuver and weakening it in other areas.
The NATO Secretary General noted Ukraine's success in the offensive against the Kursk region of Russia, but emphasized the difficulty of predicting further developments. He reaffirmed Ukraine's right to self-defense, including strikes on military targets in Russia.
Dmytro Lubinets called for an immediate investigation into the death of a man after he was detained by TCC employees in Zakarpattia. The Ombudsman has sent a request to the Prosecutor General and will demand punishment for those responsible, regardless of their positions.
The SAPO has completed the investigation into the embezzlement of UAH 88 million of budget funds during the reconstruction of the State Migration Service office in Kyiv. The businessman, in collusion with the management of the SMS, organized a scheme to misappropriate funds through fictitious works.
Russia is reinforcing air defense on the Kerch Bridge, even using exhibition models. Construction has begun on a “mysterious structure” at the Kerch crossing that could be an additional defense against drones.
The SNRIU chairman said that RBMK reactors at the Kursk NPP pose a threat due to the lack of containment and other shortcomings. Daily radioactive emissions are 100 times higher than at Ukrainian NPPs.
The Deputy Minister of Energy reported on the difficulties of preparing for the heating season in the frontline regions due to shelling. Particular attention is being paid to Kharkiv region and Kharkiv city, where separate plans are being developed.
The IAEA will expand its presence in Ukraine to include monitoring of power substations important for the safety of nuclear power plants. The mission's first visit to the damaged substation will take place next week.
A pumping unit at South Ukraine NPP was shut down due to increased vibration, which led to a 66% reduction in power output at Unit 2. “Energoatom plans to restore the unit and return it to its rated capacity.
The court ordered the release of Volodymyr Maibozhenko, a suspect in a car accident with four victims, from custody on his own recognizance. Maybozhenko pleaded guilty and partially compensated the victims for their medical treatment.
The President of Ukraine said that only the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany are capable of providing Ukraine with long-range weapons to drive out Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for permission from these countries to use them.
President Zelenskyi said that it is too early to discuss a new position for Dmytro Kuleba after his possible dismissal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Verkhovna The Council postponed the consideration of Kuleba's dismissal.
President Zelenskyy commented on the resignations and new appointments in the government. He said that these steps are related to strengthening the state in various areas, including international politics and diplomacy.
