Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and BO Team attacked the Russian federal identity center “Osnovanie”. Terabytes of data were destroyed and a database of 1.5 million electronic digital signatures was obtained.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States is likely to reduce financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025. The White House discusses options for supporting Kyiv, given limited resources and political uncertainty.
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reached 1 billion followers on social media. He thanked his fans for their support and called them a part of his life.
The Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee supported a bill to increase defense spending by UAH 500 billion. The document envisages a UAH 137 billion cut in other expenditures, including UAH 115 billion in debt savings.
The Lithuanian and German defense ministers signed an agreement on the permanent basing of German troops in Lithuania. The document regulates the legal status of the military, the use of infrastructure and the provision of services.
A 30-year-old woman was injured in Kupyansk as a result of a Russian FPV drone attack. She sustained an explosive injury and a shrapnel wound, and was treated by medics on the spot.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. They discussed US military and financial support, as well as Ukraine's need for long-range weapons.
The President of Ukraine thanked the former British Prime Minister for his support in securing international assistance. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the Yalta European Strategy.
President Zelenskyy met with Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Ischinger. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula and preparations for the Second Peace Summit, emphasizing the importance of international support for Ukraine.
The 29-year-old woman raised money allegedly for the Armed Forces on behalf of a charity fund, but spent it on her own needs. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article on fraud.
The Kremlin spokesman said that Putin's warning about the consequences of allowing the West to strike Russia is clear and unambiguous. This concerns Ukraine's possible use of long-range missiles.
The Kremlin spokesman said that Russia and Turkey will remain friends despite their differences over Crimea. peskov is confident that over time, Ankara will “understand” Moscow's position.
The military and political leadership of Belarus does not want to take part in hostilities against Ukraine. Belarusian security officials recognize the army's inability to resist Ukrainian forces due to a lack of resources and experience.
Ukrainian guerrillas report strengthening the coast guard in the occupied Crimea. Military boats are patrolling around the clock, and mobile radar stations are being installed on ships.
The head of the military medical commission was detained for organizing the sale of documents on unfitness for service. Over six months, the scheme brought the dealers more than a million hryvnias from conscripts.
Ukraine has conducted another prisoner exchange with Russia. 49 Ukrainians, including military and civilians, have returned home, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
In Odesa region, 4 people were detained for setting fire to vehicles of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the instructions of Russian special services. Three of the detainees are minors and face 8 to 10 years in prison.
On September 12, Russian troops carried out an air strike on the Shostka community in Sumy region. Five private houses, infrastructure and agricultural enterprises were damaged, and the damage is being investigated.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Karim Khan the responsibility of the Russian Federation for crimes and the situation with prisoners of war. Ukraine is waiting for new ICC warrants on the ill-treatment of prisoners and the use of chemical weapons.
December wheat futures hit a 2-month high after Russia attacked a grain carrier in the Black Sea. Prices rose by 2.2% to $5.9175 per bushel amid low harvests and expected supply cuts.
The US plans to allow Ukraine to use British and French Storm Shadow missiles to strike deep into Russia. However, the White House will not authorize such strikes using American ATACMS missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will chair the Munich Security Conference after its congress in February 2025. He will leave his post at NATO in October and will be replaced by former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Seven people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured in the air strikes on Kharkiv and its suburbs. From the recovered wreckage, law enforcement officers have preliminarily established that the enemy used a FAB-250 with UMPK.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi is in favor of abolishing the dress code in schools, considering it a step towards a free society. He noted that free choice of clothing will make students more motivated and productive.
On September 12, a funicular was suspended in Kyiv due to a power outage. “Kyivpastrans announced a temporary suspension of the funicular due to a power outage.
A number of leading IT companies have announced that they will leave the Russian market or introduce new restrictions starting September 12. Google, Microsoft, Atlassian, Notion, Miro, and other services are limiting or suspending operations in Russia.
The ICRC responded to the deaths of three staff members during shelling in Donetsk region. The organization emphasizes that the attack on the humanitarian mission is a violation of international law.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, more than 15 private houses were damaged by FAB-250 bombs. Four people were treated for acute stress reactions, and two women and a child were rescued from the rubble.
In Beryslav, Kherson region, a 67-year-old local resident exploded on a Russian mine. The head of the Kherson RMA, Oleksandr Prokudin, said that the man had suffered injuries incompatible with life and urged not to visit dangerous areas.
NPC Ukrenergo has reported that no stabilization blackouts are planned for September 13 in Ukraine. The company calls for economical consumption, especially during peak periods.