Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since the beginning of summer, Russia has switched to the tactic of "thousand cuts", using small assault groups. They penetrate Ukrainian territory, attack AFU facilities, and paralyze logistics.
OSCE experts, in their report, revealed widespread and systematic use of torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russia, which led to the death of at least 169 people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for consolidating efforts to exchange prisoners on an "all for all" basis.
On September 25, the Russian army lost 940 servicemen, 14 artillery systems, and 2 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.09.25 amount to 1,106,430 personnel.
The SBU detained a 23-year-old resident of Kharkiv region who was spying on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Izyum direction. She collected data for the enemy, and faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
On September 25, 157 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The occupiers launched 38 air strikes, dropping 71 guided aerial bombs, and used 1,440 kamikaze drones.
The Drone Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine damaged three gas distribution stations in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. These are the Shchastia GDS, Sievierodonetsk GDS, and Novopskov GDS, which are critical for the region.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Ukraine has received approximately 3. 5 million large-caliber shells within the framework of the "artillery initiative." In 2025 alone, over 1.1 million shells have been delivered, which the Czech Republic purchases from third countries.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, together with HIMARS, destroyed an enemy artillery position, a truck, and an ammunition depot. This happened on one of the key sectors of the front after Russian convoy was detected by aerial reconnaissance.
On September 24, 2025, naval drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked ports in Novorossiysk and Tuapse. As a result of the operation, the work of Transneft's oil loading complex and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal was paralyzed.
On the night of September 25, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 176 attack UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera. 150 drones were neutralized, 13 hits and debris falls were recorded.
On September 24, the Russian army lost 940 servicemen, an aircraft, 38 artillery systems, and 2 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.09.25 amounted to about 1,105,490 personnel.
The SBU detained the head of the housing and maintenance service of one of the brigades of the Air Force of Ukraine, who was preparing coordinates for a missile and drone attack. The court sentenced him to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason and illegal handling of weapons.
On September 24, Russian troops struck a training unit of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with two Iskander ballistic missiles. As a result of the attack, there are casualties among personnel, and the wounded are receiving medical assistance.
Over the past day, September 23, the Russian army lost 970 servicemen, two tanks, two planes and other equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.09.25 amount to 1,104,550 personnel.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the 8-N LPDS in the Bryansk region and the Samara LPDS in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. Two aircraft were also hit at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea.
An indictment has been sent to court against a 43-year-old Kharkiv resident who shot and beat a Ukrainian Armed Forces veteran who lost a leg. The man faces 3 to 7 years in prison for hooliganism with the use of weapons.
Over the past day, September 22, the Russian army lost 1010 servicemen, two planes, a helicopter and five tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.09.25 amounted to approximately 1,103,580 personnel.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghiță Vlad the current situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also talked about joint counteraction to threats related to Russian air attack means crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.
President Zelenskyy has submitted a bill on sending Ukrainian Navy units to Turkey and Great Britain. This includes the corvette "Hetman Ivan Mazepa" and a number of mine countermeasures vessels, which will cost UAH 135 million in 2025.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained control over 1. 3 km² in the Dobropillia direction, advancing up to 2.5 km in certain areas. In total, 164.5 km² have been liberated and 43 occupiers have been eliminated during the operation.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the launch of the digital system "Impulse" for accounting for military personnel. It will replace paper accounting, allowing for quick data retrieval and report generation.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the logistics point for drone distribution for the occupiers in Donetsk region on August 29, 2025, and the regimental ammunition depot of the enemy in Luhansk region on September 18, 2025. Thousands of UAVs, tens of thousands of mines, grenades, cartridges, and shells for tanks and artillery were destroyed.
In the Sumy direction, the activity of Russian infantry groups has significantly decreased. The enemy uses small assault groups only on a small section of the border, without using equipment.
Russian occupiers constantly try to penetrate Kupyansk in small groups of 5-7 people, using their numbers and disguising themselves. Ukrainian soldiers repel these attempts, as well as UAV and artillery attacks, holding the city's defense.
The Ukrainian Karate Federation has launched a fundraising campaign for scholarships for child athletes whose parents serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The initiative was started by American singer Kelsy Kimberlin, and the face of the campaign is karateka Mariia Hnes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that recognizes the special merits of soldiers awarded the "Cross of Military Merit" to Ukraine. Those awarded will receive the right to free burial and a monthly payment of one and a half minimum wages.
Ukrainian ATESH agents within the Russian forces provided data on the position of a Grad MLRS in Donetsk Oblast. Thanks to this information, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the enemy installation, reducing the possibility of shelling peaceful settlements.
In Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops advanced 3-7 km deep into the enemy's defense, regaining control over seven settlements. In total, 160 km² of territory has been liberated, and another 171 km² has been cleared of sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction send wounded soldiers to identify the positions of the Defense Forces. They are threatened with execution for refusal, and there is no evacuation from the battlefield.
A new model of the underwater drone TOLOKA was presented at the Defense Tech Valley investment summit in Lviv. This event brought together more than 5,000 participants from 40 countries to discuss and demonstrate defense innovations.
