The Economist reports that Zelenskiy is considering calling presidential elections in 2025 due to his falling ratings. Confidence in the president has dropped from 80% to 45%, according to the American National Democratic Institute.
The Bundestag approved a €400 million increase in funding for military support for Ukraine. The funds will be used to purchase air defense equipment, tanks, drones and ammunition, and €70 million has been allocated for energy restoration.
During the massive attack on Ukraine, several Russian Shahed drones flew into Belarusian airspace. Belarusian fighter jets took to the air to stand guard over the southeast of the country.
The SBU neutralized an FSB agent group operating in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Chernihiv. Three agents were detained who were reconnoitering the locations of the Defense Forces and passing information to a Russian curator.
In Zakarpattia, a 21-year-old migrant who set fire to the vehicles of the Armed Forces and the Red Cross on the instructions of Russian special services was detained. The offender faces up to 10 years in prison for intentional damage to property and obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.
On the night of September 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a large-scale air attack. They shot down 66 of 78 Shahed attack UAVs and 4 of 6 enemy missiles, and lost 8 UAVs in the area.
There were 189 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile and 75 air strikes, firing over 4,600 times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled dozens of attacks in various frontline areas.
There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 53.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister announces Serbia's plans to reopen its embassy in Kyiv by the end of the year. Serbia supports Ukraine's sovereignty and participates in the Peace Formula.
Ukraine's defense forces destroyed a Russian Shahed-136 drone equipped with Starlink satellite communications. This can allow the drone to fly up to 2,000 kilometers and have a powerful communication channel for transmitting intelligence.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to Lviv blogger Ostap Stakhiv for disseminating information about the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He is also charged with fraud for organizing fictitious journalism courses.
The Land Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has clarified some issues regarding the mobilization of certain categories of citizens. The decision was made to reduce social tension, but details are not disclosed for security reasons.
A Russian intelligence agent who collected data on the location of Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk was detained in Donetsk region. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Air defense forces destroyed 7 enemy “shaheds” over Sumy region on the night of September 25. In total, 88 enemy air targets were shot down in the region in September.
There were 154 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy's most active attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, Ukrainian troops are steadfastly holding back the attack and inflicting maximum losses.
As of September 25, there is one Russian ship in the Black Sea that is not a cruise missile carrier. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr carrier in the Mediterranean.
Over the last day, 137 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. Russian invaders launched 1 missile attack, 57 air strikes and fired over 3600 rounds at Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and populated areas.
The occupiers are massing troops and equipment in the Vuhledar direction, conducting constant assaults. The enemy is trying to surround the city and take control of an important road, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the attacks.
According to the General Staff, 83 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 27 attacks.
DIU units completely liberated the territory of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, destroying the occupiers in all 30 buildings. The operation was successfully completed despite the enemy's fierce resistance and the use of heavy equipment.
On Tuesday, an unidentified airborne target crossed the border of Ukraine from Belarus in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and the region, and the State Border Guard Service has not recorded any movement of equipment at the border.
A Russian agent who was planning to adjust a strike on a unit of his Ukrainian Armed Forces brigade was detained in Kharkiv. The 45-year-old man was recruited by Russian intelligence and was preparing to flee to Russia, where he planned to fight against Ukraine.
Over the last day, 143 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 72 air strikes and made 5,097 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks in various sectors.
In the Black Sea, there is one enemy ship on combat duty that is not a Kalibr carrier. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr cruise missile carrier in the Mediterranean.
The Ukrainian president called on allies to strengthen the Ukrainian army, believing that the war is nearing its end. Zelenskyy also noted that Putin is afraid of the Ukrainian army's Kursk offensive.
The President of Ukraine met with a delegation from the US Congress on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy spoke about the situation at the front and presented the Victory Plan, which does not depend on Putin's decisions.
There were 125 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Pokrovsk sector, where it launched 30 attacks, losing over 220 troops, 4 tanks and other equipment.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has developed the Avengers AI platform, which automatically detects 12,000 pieces of enemy equipment every week. The system analyzes video from drones and cameras, is integrated into DELTA, and continues to be improved.
Russian troops continue their offensive in various parts of the frontline. Ukrainian defenders repelled 89 enemy attacks, but fighting is still ongoing in the Liman, Toretsk and other areas.
NAVI wins the anniversary world CS2 tournament.