The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree to increase the number of personnel in the armed forces to 1. 5 million. The decree will come into force on December 1, 2024, and the total number of the Russian Armed Forces will be 2.39 million.
Russia considers Kyiv's invitation of the UN and the Red Cross to the Kursk region a provocation. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said that such a reaction shows Russia's disregard for its own people and fear of international observers.
The Danish Defense Minister confirmed that the next delivery of F-16s to Ukraine will take place by the end of 2024. The exact number and date of delivery are not disclosed for security reasons.
The Italian Foreign Minister announced plans to provide Ukraine with a second Samp-T air defense battery. Tajani also expressed hope that a peace conference on Ukraine will be held by the end of the year.
The United Kingdom will not allow Ukraine to use the long-range missiles it has provided against targets in Russia without the consent of the United States. The government expects a green light from the US at the UN General Assembly.
Unknown persons burned a vehicle of the Transcarpathian Red Cross Society in Uzhhorod. The acting head of the Transcarpathian RMA instructed law enforcement to investigate the incident and find the perpetrators.
Russian troops attacked a medical facility in the Kherson region. Over the past day, the enemy shelled 10 localities in the region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings, and wounded 6 people.
President Zelensky said that in September, Russia launched more than 640 “Shaheds” at Ukraine. Most of the drones were shot down.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee has approved a draft law on reforming the Accounting Chamber. It envisages expanding the mandate to cover all public finances, strengthening independence, and a transparent competition for members with the voice of international experts.
The SBI has completed an investigation into high treason by members of a criminal organization that included MPs and a former prosecutor. The suspects are accused of discrediting Ukraine in the international arena at the behest of Russian intelligence services.
The Verkhovna Rada's Tax Committee has passed the government's draft law on tax increases for a second first reading. It proposes to increase military duty, taxes for individual entrepreneurs and banks, and introduce advance payments at gas stations.
Russia's foreign intelligence service announced Ukraine's alleged plans to “stage” a Russian missile attack on a children's institution.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on the UN to join the humanitarian response in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukraine emphasizes the observance of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilian rights.
Russian troops fired 21 times at settlements in Donetsk region on September 15. The attacks killed 1 person, wounded 7, and damaged dozens of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities.
Russian troops fired 13 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 25 explosions were recorded in 6 communities, including air strikes, artillery shelling and FPV drone attacks.
Over the past week, the enemy fired 131 times at Chernihiv region, and 359 explosions were recorded. Power lines, buildings and residential houses were damaged, and forest areas were burning.
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the transfer of CVR(T) armored tracked reconnaissance vehicles purchased from the United Kingdom to Ukraine. The number of vehicles is not disclosed for security reasons.
As a result of Russian air strikes in Konotop district of Sumy region, a private house, outbuildings and agricultural machinery caught fire. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service extinguished the large-scale fire despite repeated shelling.
As a result of hostile shelling in the Kharkiv region, 47 people were injured and one was killed over the past day. In Kharkiv, 22 apartment buildings were damaged by an unexploded ordnance, and 43 people were injured.
Air defense forces shot down 6 “shaheds” in Dnipropetrovs'k region on the night of September 16. The invaders shelled Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and heavy artillery, no casualties were reported.
In another prisoner exchange, Ukraine returned 103 defenders, including 51 from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Most of those released are defenders of Mariupol and Azovstal, as well as defenders of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and other hotspots.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the Alliance could provide Ukraine with more military equipment to prevent a Russian invasion. He also emphasized that ending the war is possible only at the negotiating table.
Ukraine conducted the 57th exchange of prisoners, releasing 103 more servicemen. Most of them have been held since the first days of the war and need rehabilitation. A total of 3,672 Ukrainians were returned.
Ukraine has returned 103 prisoners, including 31 Azovstal employees. The exchange took place with the assistance of the UAE, and most of the released prisoners need medical care due to injuries and illnesses.
Ukraine successfully conducted a prisoner exchange with Russia. As a result, 103 Ukrainian servicemen were released from Russian captivity and returned home.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has registered the draft law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025” in the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law has registration number 12000.
Occupation forces attacked civilians in Kherson region with drones. Two civilians were injured in Beryslav and Stanislav as a result of the attacks.
At night, a kamikaze drone “Shahed” crossed the border of Belarus and spent about 30 minutes there. During this time, a fighter jet was on duty over Gomel region.
The leader of the SPD faction in the Bundestag has proposed the creation of an international contact group for a “peace initiative” on the war in Ukraine. He believes that Russia should be present at the peace summit, while China, India, Turkey and Brazil could become members of the group.
The Netherlands will not be able to supply Ukraine with the Patriot air defense system because an unnamed ally refused to participate in the deal. Earlier, it was planned to transfer a radar and at least three launchers.
