On the night of September 16, a series of loud explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia amid an announced air raid alert due to ballistic missiles. There is no official information from the authorities yet, and the threat remains.
Russian authorities reported a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on Kursk on the night of September 16. Local residents reported loud explosions, and the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of 24 aircraft-type UAVs.
Oleksandr Usyk played 17 minutes on the field in the match of Portugal's legends against the World Legends team, replacing Henrik Larsson. The boxer did not score any points, and the organizers of the match plan to raise more than 1 million euros for charity.
The occupiers tried to infiltrate Yampil, disguised as civilians and using local residents as a "human shield. " Units of the Defense Forces detected, blocked, and neutralized the enemy; Yampil remains under the full control of Ukrainian troops.
India has sent 65 servicemen to participate in the Russia-led 'Zapad' military exercises, which practice war scenarios with NATO countries. The maneuvers, involving 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops, include ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Odesa with Lord Ashcroft. People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko said that Johnson liked the city.
Over the past day, 183 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 3 missile and 81 air strikes, used six missiles and dropped 140 guided bombs. The enemy carried out 5206 shellings, involving 6070 kamikaze drones.
On September 12, the Russian army lost 950 servicemen, 39 artillery systems, and 4 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.09.25 amount to 1,093,730 personnel.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a new strategy for the parallel development of nuclear and conventional armed forces. It will be presented at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party, aimed at strengthening national defense and modernizing the army.
Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim Prime Minister of Nepal on September 12 after the government resigned and parliament was dissolved. Her appointment was a response to mass youth protests against corruption and social media bans, which led to the deaths of 21 people.
On September 13, variable cloudiness and scattered rain are forecast in western Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the country. Temperatures in the east will be 5-10°C, rising to 18-23°C during the day, up to 26°C in Zakarpattia and Odesa regions, and 21-23°C in Kyiv.
On September 12, the Swiss Federal Council approved Ukraine's accession to the CV90 club, which unites countries operating the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Kyiv joined the group with observer status in March 2024.
Russia has launched a new series of propaganda classes called "courage lessons" in schools in the occupied territories, where it justifies armed aggression. The identities of the pseudo-teachers have already been established.
The European Commission is preparing new recommendations for member states on stricter restrictions on issuing visas to Russians. The document provides for stricter criteria but will not be mandatory, leaving the decision to national governments.
The "Shkval" battalion of the "Skelya" regiment conducted a successful offensive operation on the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. The fighters eliminated the occupiers' strongholds and regained control over the village of Filiia, where the Ukrainian flag now flies.
Lithuania's designated Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has stated Vilnius' unwavering stance on sanctions against Belarus. This comes after Belarus released 52 political prisoners and the US lifted sanctions on Belavia airline, which sparked discussions about possible pressure from Washington.
In Zaporizhzhia district, an enemy FPV drone attacked a car, injuring a 38-year-old woman in the village of Malokaterynivka. The victim received medical assistance, the car was damaged.
Russian occupiers involve former Olympians in propaganda in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, giving lectures to young people. At the same time, the path to international competitions for young residents of the TOT is blocked due to the non-recognition of their Ukrainian citizenship.
A bill has been registered in the US Congress to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not return illegally deported Ukrainian children. The initiators of the document were Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Amy Klobuchar, and Katie Britt.
Odesa Oblast police are searching for nine-month-old Margarita Hasan, who disappeared after her mother handed her over to a 35-year-old friend. The mother and child lived in a center for social and psychological assistance for internally displaced persons.
British Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, visited Kyiv and familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian shelling. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported that 137 Kyiv residents, including 12 children, died as a result of Russian terror.
Russian propaganda resources are spreading disinformation, accusing Ukraine of a drone attack on Poland. The CPD emphasized that in fact, it is a targeted attack by the Russian Federation on the territory of Poland, which is confirmed by official statements from Warsaw.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that Russia is not interested in further escalation of tensions with Warsaw. He also accused the European 'war party' of trying to disrupt the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
Over the past day, September 11, the Russian army lost at least 890 servicemen and 40 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.09.25 amount to 1,092,780 personnel.
On the night of September 12, the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation suffered one of the largest drone attacks, with over 30 UAVs destroyed. At least 36 flights were delayed at Pulkovo Airport.
DTEK and American Fluence completed the construction of the largest energy storage system (BESS) in Eastern Europe. The project will ensure stable electricity supply to Ukrainians, despite Russian attacks.
On September 12, Ukraine is forecast to have variable cloudiness and moderate rain in places. Significant precipitation is expected in Rivne and Khmelnytsky regions, while Kyiv will be without rain.
A meeting was held in Kyiv with the Special Representative of the US President, Keith Kellogg. Security guarantees were discussed, as well as the PURL initiative for financing arms procurement.
Russia is preparing to hold "gubernatorial elections" in occupied Sevastopol, bringing in extras to simulate turnout. Voting will last from September 12 to 14 to conceal low activity.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will arrive in Kyiv for her first foreign visit. She will meet with Zelenskyy and announce a £142 million aid package.
