Armed Forces of Ukraine
On September 5, there were 209 combat engagements at the front. Russia carried out 55 airstrikes, used 187 KAB guided aerial bombs and 5,403 kamikaze drones.
Mykhailo Drapatyi introduced Brigadier General Sviatoslav Zaiets to the personnel. The priorities include people, training, and leadership.
Ukraine proposed a ceasefire to Russia, but Moscow did not respond. During the night of September 5, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine.
Following Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy announced adjustments to the operation in the airspace of the Russian Federation. He assured that this does not threaten diplomacy.
The 17th Army Corps refuted Russian claims about the occupation of Novodanylivka. On September 4, the Defense Forces stopped three attacks in 24 hours on the Orikhiv direction.
The Defense Forces destroyed 1,260 Russian military personnel and equipment. The total losses of the Russian army reached approximately 1,495,050 people.
Ukrainian units received an order for a “silence regime” from September 5 to 8. This coincides with the expected negotiations on ending the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers is reallocating UAH 33. 6 billion for payments to military personnel and their families. UAH 25.9 billion will go toward provisions in September, and UAH 7.7 billion toward assistance.
Systematic strikes complicated logistics, weakened air defenses, and caused disruptions to energy and fuel supplies in Crimea. The 2026 holiday season has effectively been ruined.
As a result of Russia’s nighttime attack, Odesa, the Kyiv region, and the Khmelnytskyi region were among those affected. The number of injured is approaching two dozen, including three children.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,320 servicemen, 69 artillery systems, and 1,875 UAVs. Russia's total losses reached 1,492,350 personnel.
Ukrainian forces struck the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga complex, with a capacity of more than 6 million tonnes per year. The facility meets the needs of the Russian army.
President Zelenskyy appointed Brigadier General Sviatoslav Zaiets Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces by a decree dated September 2, 2026. Previously, he headed the 20th Army Corps.
Ukraine’s long-range drones are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, while the development of DeepStrike is opening up new targets deep inside Russia for Ukraine.
Over the past day, Russia lost 1,390 military personnel, 4 tanks, 62 artillery systems and 1,969 UAVs. The enemy’s total losses reached 1,491,030 personnel.
In August, Ukrainian military personnel eliminated 42,020 occupiers. Over the three summer months, losses of the Russian army reached 124,170 personnel.
On September 1, a new school year begins in Ukraine. We рассказываємо about the history of the date, modern traditions, and school customs around the world.
Over the past day, Russia lost approximately 1,600 military personnel, 5 tanks, 50 artillery systems and 2,055 drones. Russia’s total personnel losses reached 1,488,200.
In the German city of Dortmund, a 15-year-old teenager is in custody on suspicion of killing his 49-year-old father. Investigators are examining a family conflict and possible radicalization.
Ukrainian military personnel struck a Russian «Pantsir-S1» with an FP-1 drone in the village of Kletnya. The system was covering an «Iskander» operational-tactical missile system.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,420 Russian servicemen, 3 tanks, 1,360 drones, and 318 vehicles. Russia's total losses reached 1,485,200 personnel.
Ukrainian drone strikes damaged substations in the occupied Kherson region. The timeframe for restoring electricity is unknown.
The Government approved a draft law on the protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The period of stay after the end of their contract will be extended to six months.
The SBU detained a group for embezzling funds during the procurement of 580 FPV drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles intended for the military on the Kharkiv front were not handed over.
The Ukrainian military eliminated 1,630 Russian servicemen and destroyed 1,657 UAVs, 493 vehicles, and dozens of artillery systems. Russia’s total losses reached 1,483,780 personnel.
The head of a district court in the Kyiv region and an intermediary were served with notices of suspicion in a draft evasion scheme. More than 100 similar decisions will be examined.
Russia’s losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1,482,150 military personnel. Over the past day, 1,400 occupiers and hundreds of pieces of equipment were eliminated.
Zelenskyy held a meeting in the Zaporizhzhia region and instructed officials to strengthen the protection of the city, the region, and important areas. For the defense of Donetsk region it was proposed to create two groupings.
Zelenskyy and Drapatyi met with soldiers of the 80th Brigade in the Oleksandrivka direction. The President discussed the unit’s needs and presented awards.
Pysarivka in Sumy region remains under Ukrainian control; fighting continues. The Defense Forces noted that the Russians are not lying about the capture of Pysarivka for the first time.