Drivers are urged to avoid the M-03 Izium – Sloviansk highway section due to intensified hostilities and widespread use of FPV attack drones. The Service for Reconstruction and Infrastructure Development in Kharkiv Oblast recommends using alternative routes.
The Kherson City Court заочно (in absentia) found the former head of the Henichesk District Court guilty of treason and collaboration. She was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
A 66-year-old woman was injured as a result of enemy shelling in Zaporizhzhia. Medics are providing her with emergency care.
The minority coalition led by Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre wins the parliamentary elections in Norway. Labour received almost 28% of the votes, securing support for 89 seats.
The Accounting Chamber has begun an audit of the development of innovations and technologies for defense needs during martial law. Auditors will assess the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Innovation Development Fund, the report is expected in December 2025.
The number of asylum applications from Ukrainians in the EU and Switzerland increased by 29% in the first half of 2025, reaching 16,000. France leads in the number of applications, as asylum seeker status allows for a long stay in the country.
On the evening of August 8, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, causing a fire in a private house. At least two strikes were recorded, with no casualties.
Donald Trump blames the Democratic Party for the murder of Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska. He used the tragedy for political campaigning, urging people to vote for Republicans.
The Trump administration unilaterally terminated memoranda of understanding, ending cooperation with European countries in combating disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran. This decision has been called "unilateral disarmament" in the information war.
The German concern Rheinmetall will expand military aid to Ukraine by supplying the Armed Forces with Skyranger anti-drone systems. The contract is expected to be signed on September 10 at the DSEI exhibition in London.
On Monday, September 8, the Russian army attacked Sumy region, as a result of which two SES rescuers were injured. A fire truck was also damaged after a repeated strike on the same location.
Polish President Karol Navrotskyi in Vilnius expressed disagreements with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda regarding Ukraine's integration into the EU. Navrotskyi holds a moderate position and previously blocked a bill on the rights of Ukrainian refugees.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the village of Zarichne in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region. The settlement was taken under control by forces of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelya".
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has updated the procedure for paying one-time assistance to families of fallen soldiers. The total amount of assistance remains UAH 15 million, but UAH 12 million will be paid in stages over 80 months.
On the morning of September 8, 2025, the Russian army attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with drones. A 30-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and concussion and was taken to the hospital.
The company "Ukrspecsystems" will build a drone factory in Great Britain with investments of 200 million pounds, with production scheduled to start in early 2026. The project will create up to 500 jobs and provide access to modern technologies for the British Armed Forces.
Two-day parliamentary elections have started in Norway, where the left-wing bloc led by the Labour Party is competing with the right-wing bloc represented by the Conservative Party. The election results will affect the country's social welfare system and energy policy.
The US has introduced new rules for non-immigrant visas, now documents can only be submitted in the country of citizenship or permanent residence. For Ukrainians, two application points have been designated – Krakow and Warsaw, Kyiv is not included.
The cost of access to open state data in Russia, including real estate registry extracts and subscriptions to analytical systems, has increased tenfold. This creates a significant financial burden on small businesses, pushing them out of the market and limiting access to information.
Donald Trump plans to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The American leader is confident that he can resolve the situation, citing his experience of ending seven conflicts.
A pilot project for creating a modern solid waste management system is starting in Kyiv Oblast. It involves sorting, recycling waste, and generating energy from waste.
Germany plans to change the procedure for forming state food reserves, creating strategic stockpiles of canned goods. This is due to the threat of a possible attack from Russia and other crisis situations.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced that a Technological Staff meeting will be held in the near future. The main goal of the meeting will be to strengthen Ukraine's long-range capabilities and protect the population.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that Russia's night attacks on the government building in Kyiv indicate a transition to a new level of terror. She called on Europe to give a decisive response and strengthen support for Ukraine.
At least 92 US citizens have given their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression. The American charitable foundation R.T. Weatherman Foundation provides assistance to volunteers.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he does not consider himself anti-Ukrainian and seeks a future for Ukraine. He emphasized that the collapse of the neighboring country is not in Budapest's interests.
During the search of the suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, ammunition, Soviet awards, and badges were found. Notebooks with handwritten notes, flash drives, and mobile phones were also discovered.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Volodymyrivka and pushed back the enemy near Razino, Zoloty Kolodyaz, and in Novotoretske. At the same time, the occupiers advanced in the Serebryanske forestry in Luhansk region.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.
A small private plane crashed in a wooded area in Prague, killing a man born in 1979 and a woman born in 1953. The pilot noticed technical problems shortly after takeoff.
