An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles. This information was confirmed by the Kyiv City State Administration.
On September 21, an explosion occurred in the village of Zymna Voda, Lviv district, as a result of which windows of residential buildings, cars, and fences were damaged. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties, and the circumstances of the incident are being established.
In occupied Crimea, three people were killed and 16 were injured as a result of a drone attack in the area of the village of Foros. The school building was damaged, and the assembly hall and library were destroyed.
Since the beginning of the day, 123 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy launched 46 air strikes and used 2480 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, including the Northern Slobozhansky, Southern Slobozhansky and Kupyansk directions.
An 81-year-old woman from Ternopil transferred 100,000 hryvnias to a fraudster who threatened her with criminal proceedings. The perpetrator introduced himself as a special service officer and demanded money to avoid prison.
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is taking place at a crucial moment for Ukraine and the world. President Zelenskyy's speech, the International Crimea Platform summit, and a Security Council meeting on Ukraine are scheduled.
Ukrainian flags are appearing in the village of Oleksiivka, Sumy region, as Russian troops retreat. The remaining Russian soldiers are dug in without water or food.
Russian troops shelled Sadove, destroying an administrative building. Firefighters extinguished the fire, no one was injured.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin plans to distribute two-hectare plots of Ukrainian land to militants. This confirms the colonial nature of the war, as the occupiers are seizing territories from Ukrainians.
In occupied Crimea, drones attacked the "Foros" sanatorium and a school, causing damage. According to preliminary data, about 15 people were injured, and there are fatalities.
The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with over 200,000 subscribers, has become unavailable. This happened amid escalating relations between Venezuela and the United States.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an extremely busy diplomatic week, including the UN General Assembly and a summit on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Nearly two dozen meetings are planned with leaders of various countries, including US President Donald Trump.
The Russian army shelled Nikopol, Synelnykove, Dnipro, and Pavlohrad districts, wounding two people. Residential buildings, infrastructure, a kindergarten, and cars were damaged.
Ukrainian ATESH agents within the Russian forces provided data on the position of a Grad MLRS in Donetsk Oblast. Thanks to this information, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the enemy installation, reducing the possibility of shelling peaceful settlements.
Over the past day, 165 combat engagements were recorded. The invaders launched two missile strikes and 78 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs.
Mykolaiv Oblast suffered massive attacks on September 19, including ballistic missiles, kamikaze drones, and FPV drones. Fires broke out in Mykolaiv and Bashtanka district, houses and cars were damaged, but there were no casualties.
Kyiv Oblast suffered a massive drone and missile attack on the night of September 20, with destruction and fires recorded in Bucha, Boryspil, and Obukhiv districts. Garages, a private house, and five cars were damaged.
On the night of September 20, Dnipro was subjected to an enemy attack, a Russian missile hit a residential high-rise building. 1 person was killed, 13 were wounded, buildings and enterprises were damaged.
On the night of September 20, explosions, likely from unknown drones, were heard in Novokuibyshevsk, Samara region. Residents report loud noises near the industrial zone, where, according to preliminary information, an oil refinery was hit.
A team of archaeologists led by Kathleen Martinez and Bob Ballard found an ancient port near the Temple of Taposiris Magna. The discovery confirms that Taposiris Magna was a trading center and may help unravel the burial place of Cleopatra.
During the night of September 20, explosions were heard in Mykolaiv; preliminarily, the enemy launched ballistic missile strikes. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported the threat, and information regarding damage is being clarified.
On the night of September 20, air defense is operating in the Kyiv region against enemy drones. Explosions are heard in Dnipro and Pavlohrad, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
A series of unknown drone attacks has been recorded in Russia's Saratov region, with local residents reporting at least 11 explosions. Governor Roman Busargin announced a UAV threat, and an oil refinery is likely under attack.
Russian troops in Kozacha Lopan are using "decoy firewood" - logs with mines inside, posing a deadly threat to local residents. The occupiers are also mining the territory with MLRS and "Petal" mines, making transport and evacuation impossible.
US President Donald Trump commented on the invasion of Estonian airspace by three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, stating that he does not like it and it could become a big problem. He also announced negotiations on regaining control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for increased political and economic pressure on Moscow. This followed the incursion of three Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace, which is seen as an escalation of the conflict and a threat to transatlantic security.
Russia plans to establish a "lawyers' association" in the temporarily occupied territories, which will provide free legal aid. These specialists will be controlled by the FSB and used to legalize seized property and participate in sham trials.
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered Estonian airspace, to which NATO forces reacted. The Estonian government decided to appeal to NATO for consultations under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
On the night of September 17, Russian troops attacked Kropyvnytskyi district of Kirovohrad region with drones. As a result of the strike, fires broke out at three infrastructure facilities; no information about deaths or injuries has been reported.
Over the past day, Russian troops launched 590 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed and 22 were wounded, including four children.
