US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress will not consider new sanctions against Russia without President Trump's approval. Johnson emphasized that sanctions are long overdue, but Congress cannot act on its own initiative.
A Czech helicopter unit consisting of three Mi-171Sh and up to 150 soldiers will arrive in Poland on September 14 to strengthen NATO's eastern flank. The mission will last up to three months, according to a mandate valid until 2026.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that Russia does not have sufficient capabilities for a repeated invasion from Belarus. However, provocations are possible, so it is necessary to be ready to "react in time" to such enemy actions.
The Ukrainian Navy reported striking a communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet at the 184th Research and Experimental Base in Sevastopol. This hub provided control for Russian Black Sea Fleet units.
On September 13, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 89 air strikes, dropping 163 guided bombs. The Defense Forces hit five areas of concentration of personnel and equipment, four artillery pieces, and one important object of the occupiers.
As a result of the enemy strike on September 13 in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, 4 people were killed and 14 more were injured. An administrative building and residential buildings were damaged, and the shelling of the city continues almost non-stop.
On September 13, Russian troops lost 880 soldiers and 42 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.09.25 amount to 1,094,610 personnel.
Three drones were shot down in the Kirishi area, their debris caused a fire on the territory of the local oil refinery. According to officials, the fire has been extinguished, and there are no casualties.
On September 14, variable cloudiness is forecast for most of Ukraine, with short-term rains and occasional thunderstorms in the far west during the day. The daytime temperature will be 20-25°.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace unacceptable. He noted that it is still unclear whether the drones were intentionally aimed at Poland.
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of significant train disruptions on September 14 due to damage to railway infrastructure in the Fastiv district. A number of suburban trains have been canceled, and long-distance trains will run on a detour.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that some allies have shown readiness to send a contingent to Ukraine, realizing that stopping Russia there is cheaper than at the EU's doorstep. She compared the situation to 1938 and emphasized that if Ukraine loses, Europe's security will be at risk.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hamas leaders in Qatar are obstructing a ceasefire. Their elimination would remove the main obstacle to the release of hostages and the end of the war in Gaza.
During the Russian-Belarusian exercises 'Zapad-2025', the dictators of the Russian Federation and Belarus are practicing three war strategies with the West, including the use of nuclear weapons and an attack on the Suwalki Corridor. These maneuvers, despite the small number of participants, are aimed at intimidating neighbors and repressing critics of the regime.
Dynamo head coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi criticized fans for their reaction to the debut of Romanian Vladislav Blanuta. Fans unfurled a banner "Blanuta is a devil" and threw cotton wool at the player's seat on the bench.
Ukraine's campaign of attacks on Russian oil refineries does not have Western support. Kyiv's allies have long avoided actions that could disrupt oil supplies.
Ukraine intends to create drone lines up to 30 km deep on the front line, a so-called Kill Zone, to prevent future aggression. This was announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, emphasizing the need for partners' support in providing Ukraine with FPV drones, robotic systems, and long-range missiles.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with French Minister-Delegate Benjamin Haddad. The parties discussed security challenges, Russia's escalatory actions, and Ukraine's accession to the EU as a guarantee of peace.
A number of trains passing through Boiarka station will run on a changed route due to an emergency near Kyiv. Explosions in the Kyiv region, presumably, occurred at an oil depot and are not related to an air attack.
Unknown individuals damaged the roof and cut off the cross from the main dome of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Legnica. Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar sent a note to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanding punishment for those responsible.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Western partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia to force it to peace. He, in particular, emphasized the need to impose strong sanctions against terminals that ship and receive oil from Russia.
Since the beginning of September 13, 158 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy launched 63 air strikes, dropped 106 KABs, and used 1950 kamikaze drones.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a Russian attack and reconnaissance drone "Orion", the cost of which exceeds 5 million dollars. The operation was carried out by the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems, known as "Birds of Magyar".
Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, along with security advisors from Germany, Britain, France, and Italy, honored the memory of 22 victims, including 4 children, of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. Tkachenko emphasized that Western partners must see what kind of terrorists Ukraine is confronting.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions pressure against Russia, especially regarding oil and energy trade. He noted that Europe has already reduced its dependence on Russian energy carriers and called on the United States for a strong sanctions and tariff policy.
At the Grand Prix stage in Brno, Czech Republic, Ukrainian gymnasts Taisiia Onofriichuk and Polina Karika won awards in the all-around. Onofriichuk won, and Karika took third place.
A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Kharkiv on suspicion of premeditated murder of a 39-year-old man. The conflict arose from religious differences.
The "Army+" application has added the course "SEDO: Digital Document Management in the Military" with 10 modules for military personnel. It teaches how to work with documents in a single digital space, including correspondence registration and reporting.
Ukraine seeks the accession of Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Presidential Advisor Daria Herasymchuk invited experts from these countries to join the work of the International Expert Group Bring Kids Back UA.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said Elon Musk was wrong to focus on laying off people instead of cutting government spending. Lutnick emphasized that DOGE cuts would target spending, not headcount.
