Stepan Haftko
Two Russian reconnaissance satellites, Luch-Olymp, are tracking spacecraft used by the German military. This indicates serious strategic threats in space, where Russia and China already hold important positions.
South Korea's Unification Minister said that North Korea possesses up to 2000 kg of highly enriched uranium, calling for a resumption of talks with the United States. Pyongyang is expanding its nuclear capabilities, and sanctions are not forcing it to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Russians shelled Chernihiv region. According to power engineers, they are already restoring electricity supply for tens of thousands of people.
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed regret that some EU countries continue to buy Russian oil and gas, financing the war. She agreed with Trump's criticism, who called on Europeans to abandon cooperation with Moscow in the energy sector.
Poland plans to change its legislation to allow its military to act independently against Russian drones over Ukraine, removing bureaucratic restrictions from 2022. A Ministry of Defense bill, submitted in June, would allow drones to be shot down without NATO and EU approval.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Ukraine has received approximately 3. 5 million large-caliber shells within the framework of the "artillery initiative." In 2025 alone, over 1.1 million shells have been delivered, which the Czech Republic purchases from third countries.
In Cherkasy region, a prosecutor and former members of the medical and social expert commission have been exposed, suspected of illegally processing disability and defrauding budget funds. The prosecutor, while a student, received a Group II disability without actual health impairments, which allowed him to receive a pension for five years.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
A fraudulent call center that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan out of over UAH 5. 3 million was exposed in Chernivtsi. The organizer and some participants have been detained, and an investigation is underway regarding 300 other victims for an amount exceeding UAH 70 million.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, together with HIMARS, destroyed an enemy artillery position, a truck, and an ammunition depot. This happened on one of the key sectors of the front after Russian convoy was detected by aerial reconnaissance.
The EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers plant temporarily suspended operations after a night drone attack on September 25. There were no casualties, the territory is being inspected, and 140 employees have been evacuated.
First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department Oleksiy Biloshytskyi explained how to check for fines and make payments online or offline. Fines can be paid at the scene of the violation, in the Diia application, in the "Electronic Driver's Office" or at any bank in Ukraine.
Occupiers in Donetsk region faced a critical water shortage, but the Kremlin's only plan was to wait for autumn and winter precipitation. Only 15% of water reserves remained in the Starokrymske reservoir, while other reservoirs and wells are drying up.
On September 25, an elderly man fell out of a bus on route No. 84 on Varshavska Street in Lviv, sustaining severe head injuries. The injured man was hospitalized in the intensive care unit of St. Panteleimon Hospital in critical condition.
In Ukraine, in October 2025, the average temperature is expected to be 7–13 °C, which is 1 degree above normal. Precipitation is forecast to be 31–77 mm, which corresponds to the climatic norm.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that the Russian government has approved a draft federal budget for 2026–2028 with a record deficit of $54. 6 billion. The Russian Ministry of Finance proposes to increase VAT to 22% and lower the threshold for the "simplified tax system" to cover the lack of resources.
On September 25, a verdict is expected in Paris in the case of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is accused of illegally financing his election campaign with funds from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He faces up to seven years in prison, and 11 other individuals, including former officials, are also involved.
Two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, accuse Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in childhood and are demanding $400 million in compensation from his estate. These claims became public after the singer's daughter, Paris Jackson, made an announcement.
The US Department of Defense is preparing to appeal to President Donald Trump to approve the execution of Nidal Hasan, who committed a shooting at Fort Hood in 2009. This could be the first execution of a US serviceman in over six decades.
Famous blogger and boxer Jake Paul challenged undisputed boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, and the Ukrainian agreed to fight Paul in a cage.
In the Kherson region, ten civilians, including medical workers, were injured as a result of Russian shelling on September 24. Residential and social facilities were damaged, and the prosecutor's office launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that the country will begin terminating contracts for the transit of Russian gas next year. By 2028, Russian gas will be completely excluded from the Bulgarian energy market.
The state mortgage program "eOselia" has crossed the mark of 20,000 issued loans, most of which were received by military personnel and law enforcement officers. The program is most actively used in Kyiv and the region, as well as in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
The SBI has completed the investigation against the former deputy commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation and four former employees of the Sevastopol "Berkut". They are accused of cruel treatment of prisoners of war, high treason, and attempts to change the state border of Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, highlighted key trends that will shape global security in the coming decades. These include the formation of a new axis of cooperation, the growing role of societal resilience, and radical changes in warfare due to technology.
On September 24, law enforcement officers in Kyiv received a series of reports about the mining of educational institutions, administrative buildings, and shopping malls. Similar reports were also recorded in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Ternopil.
A citizen of Azerbaijan, suspected of selling counterfeit US dollars, has been extradited from Moldova to Ukraine. The man was part of a criminal group that produced counterfeit banknotes in Turkey and supplied them to Ukraine.
The UN denied Trump's accusations regarding the escalator and teleprompter malfunction, explaining that the technical problems occurred due to his team's fault. A representative of the US delegation accidentally pressed the escalator's emergency button, and the equipment for the president is managed by the White House.
Over three years of the state program "eOselia", more than 20,000 families have purchased their own housing for almost UAH 35 billion. The program is most popular among military personnel and law enforcement officers, who make up 51% of participants.
A man in his 40s has been arrested in West Sussex on suspicion of involvement in a cyberattack that caused disruptions at Heathrow Airport and other European transport hubs. He has been released on bail, and the investigation is ongoing.