Vadim Khlyudzinsky
US Central Command reported the elimination of Omar Abdul Kader, a high-ranking ISIS militant who posed a direct threat to the US. His elimination disrupts the terrorist organization's ability to plan new terrorist attacks.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, believes that Moscow's reaction to the downing of its aircraft over NATO territory will be minimal. This assumption was made after two Russian fighter jets violated the security zone of the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic Sea.
Russian militants conducted shooting and drill training for children in grades 5-7 in schools in the Kherson region. This took place as part of the campaign for "cadet classes," encouraging children to join militarized movements.
The US State Department has approved the sale of Javelin missile systems to Poland, including 2,506 FGM-148F missiles and 253 launchers, for $780 million. This deal will strengthen Poland's defense capabilities and "support the security of a NATO ally."
On September 18, Russian troops lost 1150 soldiers and 17 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.09.25 amount to over one million personnel.
The thawing of permafrost and extreme weather events will cost the Russian economy trillions of rubles; up to 60% of buildings in the Arctic have already been affected. The total damage to infrastructure will exceed $100 billion, and the total losses for the Russian economy are estimated at least at 5 trillion rubles by 2050.
On September 19, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation, with the exception of light rain in some western regions. Air temperature will range from 18-23° in the south to 9-14° in the Carpathians, in Kyiv – 19-21°.
The Russian military command continues to signal its commitment to Putin's theory of victory, according to which Russia can win a war of attrition against Ukraine. Putin's and Gerasimov's statements are consistent with this theory, which assumes that Russia has the resources for gradual advancement and victory.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki may hold talks with the presidents of the United States and Ukraine during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Polish president's advisor confirmed the possibility of direct contact with Donald Trump and called a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky obvious.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with the Head of the NATO Representation Patrick Turner. Security guarantees for Ukraine and the implementation of the PURL program, which allows financing the purchase of American weapons, were discussed.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended unmanned drone tests and approved a plan to further enhance their capabilities using artificial intelligence. He also inspected the construction of a large greenhouse farm on the border with China.
US President Donald Trump said that the US will help ensure peace after the war in Ukraine ends. He expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that stopping the purchase of Russian oil could contribute to resolving the "conflict."
EU defense ministers will discuss next week the creation of a "drone wall" along the eastern border after Russian drones invaded Poland. The project involves combining sensors, weapons, and electronic warfare systems to detect and neutralize drones.
Yanina Sokolova commented on Valeriy Kharchyshyn's statement about their relationship, noting that she rarely makes mistakes about people, but this time her trust was betrayed by a man. She reflects on what drives people when they betray the trust of those they loved.
The United States of America vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The US explained its position by stating that the resolution did not condemn Hamas harshly enough.
Fragments of an enemy UAV that attacked Kyiv on September 19 fell in several locations of the capital. The trolleybus network was damaged, and there are no preliminary reports of casualties.
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, despite political differences, have formed a strong personal relationship. This unexpected duo offers hope for progress on complex issues, including cooperation on Ukraine.
On the night of September 19, Kyiv was attacked by enemy drones, explosions were heard in the Shevchenkivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. The head of the OMA, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed the attack and the air defense system's operation.
The European Union is discussing using frozen Russian assets for a "reparation loan" to Ukraine to avoid a Hungarian veto. This would allow Kyiv to receive compensation for war damages.
Donald Trump stated that the Russian drones that flew into Poland were likely disabled. He suggested that the drones fell on Polish territory due to a malfunction.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin dismissed Dmytro Kozak from the post of deputy head of the Russian presidential administration. Kozak was the only participant in the meeting of the Russian Security Council on February 21, 2022, who opposed the start of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
South Korea has received intelligence about the possible acquisition of a nuclear reactor by North Korea from Russia, which could have significant implications for global security. The reactor modules were likely taken from decommissioned Russian submarines.
The head of the Polish Ministry of Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, stated the need to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine, as Poland's security line runs along the front line between Ukraine and Russia. The defense ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum on the creation of a joint operational group for unmanned aerial systems.
A tsunami threat has been declared in Kamchatka after a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. The regional governor stated that all services have been put on high alert.
US President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, nearly collided with a Spirit Airlines plane over New York while flying to London. An air traffic controller noticed similar altitudes and flight paths, leading to an urgent warning to Spirit pilots.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, an increase in the rate of issuing summonses to the Russian armed forces at checkpoints is being recorded. In Zaporizhzhia, men aged 18-30 are massively handed summonses, forcing them to undergo medical examinations.
On September 17, Russian troops lost 930 soldiers and 33 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.09.25 amount to 1,098,380 personnel.
Due to the night shelling of Poltava region and power outages in several sections, passenger train traffic was delayed. The damage has now been localized, power has been supplied, and trains will move on their own.
On September 18, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Significant rains and thunderstorms will occur in Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif signed a mutual defense agreement. The document stipulates that aggression against one country will be considered aggression against both.