The Russian dictator, who will turn 73, keeps old officials and military personnel in their positions, which indicates the regime's drift towards gerontocracy. The head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, who turned 70, has remained in office for 13 years due to his loyalty to Putin.
From September 15 to October 3, traffic on Brovarskyi Avenue in Kyiv will be restricted. Utility workers will be repairing the top layer of the asphalt concrete pavement.
The President thanked the soldiers for the significant losses inflicted on Russia at the front and in the rear. He emphasized the effectiveness of strikes on Russian oil facilities, which limits the financing of the war.
Rail service on the Vasylkiv-1 - Boiarka section has been restored in the shortest possible time. Passenger trains are returning to their routes but will be pulled by diesel locomotives, as the restoration of the overhead contact line is ongoing.
A 46-year-old man attacked a serviceman. He used a gas canister and inflicted a stab wound during a document check.
An Enter Air plane skidded off the runway during landing at Poland's Krakow-Balice airport.
A cow bone whistle, over 3,300 years old, has been found among the remains of the ancient Egyptian capital of Akhetaten. This unique artifact was likely used by a "policeman" to guard the royal tomb.
The event concluded the 2025 World Meeting on Human Fraternity and included unusual drone choreography depicting the face of Pope Francis.
Estonia will continue to provide aid to Ukraine at 0. 25% of its GDP, which amounts to over 100 million euros. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the support, including training and IT solutions in the defense sector.
Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin confirmed a UAV attack on an industrial enterprise in Gubakha. There were no casualties, and the plant is operating normally.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made a working trip to the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. He discussed the operational situation and gave instructions regarding the provision of units.
The Frankivsk District Prosecutor's Office of Lviv has initiated two criminal proceedings regarding the shooting at a car service in the Lviv region. The proceedings were opened on the facts of intentional murder and suicide.
In 2025, 12,714 court orders for alimony collection were issued in Ukraine, which is 6% less than in 2024. Over the past 5 years, Ukrainian courts have issued at least 99,000 such orders.
The European Union extended sanctions against Russia on September 12. Work on the 19th package of sanctions is also nearing completion.
The developers of the game S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, together with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, have created a special project to warn about mine danger. Approximately 23% of Ukraine's territory remains potentially dangerous due to mining.
Bitcoin rose 1. 2% to $115,604.3 on September 12, showing a 4.9% increase for the week. Other cryptocurrencies, including Ether and XRP, also showed significant growth.
An indictment has been sent to court against six employees of the Poltava Penitentiary Institution, who are accused of torturing a prisoner. Among the defendants are the head of the department and a junior inspector, who face a long prison sentence.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and other officials stated that the Russian drone attack on Poland was not a mistake. This was a response to Donald Trump's assumption about the "mistake" of the invasion.
Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv by train to see the destruction from the Russian invasion. He will announce new initiatives to support the wounded.
On September 12, Brent crude futures fell to $65. 88 per barrel, and WTI to $61.86. The decline was caused by concerns about demand in the US and oversupply.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a village in the Bytytskyi district of the Sumy community on September 12, there are dead and destruction. Also, the body of a security guard was found in Sumy after enemy UAVs hit.
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine.
On the evening of September 11, a car accident involving a NABU detective on a business trip occurred in Ivano-Frankivsk region. The drivers of both vehicles were hospitalized, the detective was sober.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a man tried to steal money from a minor, threatening her with a metal object. He was detained and remanded in custody without the right to bail.
Over the past day, 195 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy carried out 82 airstrikes, dropping 147 guided bombs. Also, 4919 shellings were carried out, involving 5960 kamikaze drones.
Belarus released over 50 foreign prisoners, including citizens of six countries. Negotiations for their release were conducted with the participation of a US delegation.
Ukraine is preparing to host the Crimean Platform summit and a summit on the return of Ukrainian children on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meetings will take place at the end of September.
A bill on taxes from citizens who sell goods or provide services through online platforms has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. It aims to harmonize Ukraine's tax legislation with EU and OECD law.
Andriy Leshchenko emphasized the need to restore the system of military justice in Ukraine. This will help to more effectively investigate war crimes and ensure the rights of military personnel.
A 15-year-old boy who was injured in the Russian shelling on August 10 in Kupyansk district died in a Kharkiv hospital. Doctors fought for his life for a month, but the injuries were incompatible with life.
