Emergency rescue operations in Kyiv after the Russian attack have been completed. Four people, including a child, were killed, and 13 people were injured. SES psychologists provided assistance to 25 victims.
On September 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, moderate rains in the west and north, and wet snow in the Carpathians. The temperature at night will be 4-9°C, and during the day 9-18°C.
In the Derhachiv community of Kharkiv region, Russian occupiers attacked a civilian car with a drone. A 44-year-old man died, a 41-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl sustained injuries and acute stress reaction.
The names of 13 Russian commanders have been released, under whose leadership Russian army units committed mass crimes against civilians in Bucha. Eight have already received suspicions from Ukrainian prosecutors, five have been identified but suspicions have not yet been brought.
In Ternopil, the driver of a Daewoo Lanos car ran over two servicemen who were checking his military registration documents. The victims were taken to the hospital, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has refused bilateral and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow must face the reality on the battlefield.
A Russian missile hit the Polish embassy during a night attack on Kyiv, piercing the roof and hitting the kitchen area of the consular section. No one was injured, the damage was minor, and the embassy will continue to operate as usual.
Dodon is confident in the opposition's victory and calls on supporters to attend a "peaceful rally" on September 29 to confirm the election results.
In the village of Krushelnytsia, Stryi district, Lviv region, the body of a man was found who did not return from the forest after going mushroom picking. The search operation covered over 12 hectares, involving rescuers, ATVs, UAVs, and a service dog.
President Zelenskyy announced active work on an agreement with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons worth $90 billion. Ukrainian delegations will visit the US for technical negotiations and discussions on drone production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his support and informed him about the Russian attack. The leaders discussed the PURL program for purchasing weapons that save Ukrainian lives.
The Danish government will temporarily ban the use of civilian drones from September 29 to October 3. This decision was made due to a series of drone incidents at European airports and recent flights over Danish military facilities.
As of 4:00 PM on September 28, 44 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire front line. The most intense battles are ongoing in the east and south, where the occupiers are trying to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense.
International sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine have significantly weakened Moscow's position in Latin America. Military-technical cooperation has sharply declined, while Iran and China have intensified their influence in the region.
Moldova's CEC announced that the snap parliamentary elections have been declared valid, as voter turnout exceeded 33. 33%. Over 1.1 million citizens, or 37.5%, participated in the voting.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that as of today, it has not received any official materials from the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo regarding personnel changes in the company.
President Zelenskyy thanked Norway for its assistance after the massive shelling. The leaders discussed the growing number of drone incidents in Europe.
Israeli armored units have deepened their incursion into areas of Gaza, placing hundreds of thousands of civilians in a critically dangerous situation. Dozens of wounded remain without assistance due to blocked humanitarian corridors.
Ukrainian law enforcement, in cooperation with their American counterparts, exposed a Ukrainian national for laundering millions of US dollars from state institutions. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to 500,000 dollars.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is discussing the possibility of leading an interim administration in the Gaza Strip to oversee post-conflict reconstruction. This plan is supported by the White House, but Blair's appointment could cause controversy due to his past involvement in the Iraq War.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office will appeal the decision of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to close the case regarding the embezzlement of almost UAH 12 million at JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia". The court closed the proceedings due to the expiration of the pre-trial investigation period, which drew criticism from law enforcement.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund is launching the Startup EDGE grant program, which will allocate up to €40,000 for innovative early-stage projects. The program will help bring Ukrainian technologies to the international market and is aimed at startups in the Deep Tech, Green Tech, and EdTech sectors.
In Kyiv region, an assailant stabbed a man in the chest after the latter defended a girl whom the attacker was harassing.
The former head of the Department of Education and Science of the Volyn Regional State Administration has been charged with embezzling over UAH 7. 5 million in budget funds. She organized the purchase of equipment for shelters in schools at inflated prices in November-December 2022.
Russia is transferring technology, combat experience, and military equipment for airborne units to China. This could enhance Beijing's ability to launch a rapid assault on Taiwan, according to documents analyzed by The Washington Post.
Three officials of the Kyiv Aviation Institute have been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 16. 6 million in budget funds. They organized a scheme involving the fictitious employment of 89 individuals who were paid salaries but performed no duties.
Google DeepMind unveiled new Gemini Robotics 1. 5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 models, enabling robots to perform multi-step tasks. The robots can sort laundry and recycle waste, as well as adapt to new conditions.
In Ukraine, legislative changes simplify the conditions for exemption from paying a single social contribution for individual entrepreneurs and self-employed persons. From October 1, 2025, two requirements for exemption from additional payment of the contribution will apply.
In Sumy, a young man was detained who extorted a significant amount of money from a man, allegedly for the purchase of bitcoins.
Billy Wigar, 21, a former Arsenal academy player, died on September 25 from a head injury sustained during a match for Chichester City. The footballer hit a concrete wall while trying to stop the ball and died after surgery and an induced coma.
