On September 17, cloudy weather with clearings, significant rains, and thunderstorms in places are expected in Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
ATESH agents reported damage to relay equipment on the railway near Yekaterinburg. This caused disruptions in the movement of echelons with ammunition, armored vehicles, fuel, and personnel in strategic directions.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the country is not equipped to repel a potential military attack due to decades of underinvestment in defense. Italy plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, but the creation of an autonomous air defense system is not possible before 2031.
The Czech Republic, which coordinates the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine, has faced criticism from the ANO party, which considers the program too expensive. The party leader promises to cancel it if he returns to power, despite the initiative's success in reducing Russia's advantage in ammunition.
A 22-year-old resident of Sevastopol was detained by FSB officers due to his activity on social networks and Telegram. He is accused of "extremism" for subscribing to pro-Ukrainian channels and commenting in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Mykolaiv region, the SBI, together with the SBU, detained a law enforcement officer who, for 2,000 dollars, "released" conscripts from territorial recruitment centers. The suspect has been notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and the issue of choosing a pre-trial measure and suspension from office is being decided.
Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.
On the night of September 17, Kirovohrad region was attacked by drones; local channels report the flight of more than ten enemy UAVs. A series of explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, and the city of Smila in Cherkasy region was also under attack.
The head of the occupation administration, Denis Pushilin, met with foreign journalists and politicians from various countries. The Center for Countering Disinformation notes that these are marginal figures, and Russian propaganda uses such events to spread fabrications.
The European Commission will soon present a new package of sanctions against Russia, covering cryptocurrencies, the banking sector, and energy. This will increase economic pressure on the Kremlin in coordination with the United States, accelerating the rejection of fossil fuel imports from the Russian Federation.
Chrystia Freeland is leaving her position in the Canadian government but may become Canada's special representative for Ukraine's reconstruction. Her experience as Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs makes her a unique candidate for this mission.
In the Kharkiv region, two men aged 63 and 82 were wounded as a result of FPV drone strikes. Damage to residential buildings and infrastructure was also recorded in the Kupyansk and Bohodukhiv districts.
A voter bribery scheme, organized through the TAITO app and financed by Russian structures of oligarch Ilan Shor, has been exposed in Moldova. People were promised large payments for participating in rallies and distributing anti-European materials, but they did not receive the money.
On September 15, Russian troops lost 910 soldiers and 26 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.09.25 amount to 1,096,430 personnel.
On the night of September 16, an enemy UAV attack caused a fire in a shopping center parking lot in the Kyiv region. During the extinguishing, the aggressor struck again, damaging two fire and rescue vehicles.
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. A key unit, which provides up to 40% of the plant's capacity, was damaged. The plant will operate at only 75% of its nominal capacity.
On September 16, short-term rains and fog are forecast in western Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory. Daytime temperatures will be 22-27°, in the west 16-21°.
September 16 marks World Barber's Day, established in 2017 by the McAlister brothers from Ireland. Barbershops raise money for charity, supporting UNICEF.
Apple has announced that iPhone users who have updated their devices to iOS 26 may experience reduced battery life. This is due to background processing and new features that require significant resources.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced a 2. 4 billion euro increase in defense spending, the largest increase since the Cold War. The additional funds will be used to purchase equipment and facilities, including air defense systems and combat vehicles.
In Sumy, enemy drones attacked a warehouse building, causing a fire, and hit an object, leaving part of the Zarichny district without electricity. One of the city's water intakes was also de-energized, and relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences.
A 61-year-old man was killed in Kupiansk as a result of Russian shelling. In the village of Borova, an FPV drone hit a civilian car, wounding a 71-year-old man and his 40-year-old son.
Russian media are spreading false information about the alleged use of civilians by the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a "human shield" in Sosnivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these statements, emphasizing the lack of evidence and the unidentified nature of the "eyewitnesses."
Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive on Gaza City with the aim of destroying Hamas, a new escalation of the conflict. The operation began after Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who supported a swift end to the offensive.
A man was killed as a result of a Russian strike on a farm in the Chornomorska community of Mykolaiv Oblast. The head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, reported that the attack was deliberately aimed at civilians.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the massive flight of Russian drones over Polish territory is not accidental. He noted that this incident should be a signal for the EU and NATO regarding the creation of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and seven were injured, including a child. Medics are working at the impact sites, providing assistance to the victims.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Lukashenka's meeting with the representative of the occupation administration of Kherson region a gross violation of international law. Ukraine reserves the right to an adequate response, including strengthening sanctions.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, cars, buildings, and infrastructure were damaged. The number of wounded increased to 5 people after a hit on a private residential area.
The movement of enemy drones has been detected in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not to record the work of the defenders.
