Electricity
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates over UAH 220 million to Dnipropetrovsk region for water supply and infrastructure restoration. Also, almost UAH 60 million has been allocated for the repair of the emergency section of the second Donetsk water pipeline.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has spent millions of dollars on the war against Ukraine, but has not seized any territory. He also expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that Russian invaders have lost about a million soldiers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed relevant bodies to prepare action plans for a stable heating season. In particular, the establishment of a moratorium on cutting off electricity and gas during martial law in frontline regions.
The German concern Bosch plans to cut an additional 13,000 jobs in Germany, which, together with previous cuts, amounts to 22,000 employees. The reasons are structural changes, fierce competition, and the transition to electric vehicles.
Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in Chernihiv, causing a fire and leaving 30,000 subscribers without power. Water supply disruptions are possible due to reduced pressure in the networks.
Zaporizhzhia NPP has been operating on diesel generators for the second day due to the loss of external power supply. This creates a critical situation that threatens the security of Ukraine and Europe.
Russians shelled Chernihiv region. According to power engineers, they are already restoring electricity supply for tens of thousands of people.
The government is considering a moratorium on disconnecting water and electricity supply in frontline communities due to debts for a stable heating season. A comprehensive solution is also being developed to compensate for the difference in heating tariffs.
As a result of the Russian shelling in Vinnytsia region, three enterprises were left without electricity. Damage to critical infrastructure facilities is significant due to direct hits, but train traffic has been restored.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump supported the idea of striking Russian targets in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The President of Ukraine also hinted at possible strikes on centers of Russian power, such as the Kremlin.
After Russia's night attack, which led to power outages and infrastructure damage, 15 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Two trains, Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kryvyi Rih, are delayed by more than 5 hours.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on energy facilities, consumers in Chernihiv and Mykolaiv regions have been de-energized. Electricity consumption shows a downward trend; it is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv Oblast with drones, hitting an infrastructure facility and causing power outages. There were also hits in Koriukivka and Chernihiv districts, and the enemy attacked more than 20 settlements in the region over 60 times.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 2. 5% due to the impact of Russian aggression and a poor harvest. At the same time, the forecast for 2026 remains at 5%.
Overnight, the Kirovohrad region was subjected to a drone attack on an infrastructure facility, resulting in damage to several residential buildings and partial power outages in three settlements. There are no casualties, and relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences.
During the night, shelling caused power outages on four railway sections and damaged infrastructure. Train delays were recorded, including three services from Odesa for more than 5 hours.
On the night of September 25, Russian troops attacked the village of Prykolotne in the Kharkiv region with a drone, which led to the death of a 59-year-old man. As a result of the shelling, the administrative building of the communal enterprise was destroyed and a fire broke out.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, at a high-level summit on climate change, identified a key goal: to halt the global temperature increase. He named five nuances affecting climate change, including the transition to clean energy and stopping deforestation.
A massive Russian attack damaged critical infrastructure in Vinnytsia, de-energizing part of the city and stopping train traffic. Power supply and train traffic have been restored, the fire has been extinguished, and there are no casualties.
On the night of September 25, Russia attacked the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region. Deputy Head of Vinnytsia OVA Natalia Zabolotna reported hits on energy facilities.
Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions experienced power outages in certain areas due to Russian shelling, which led to delays for a number of trains. Passengers and crews of the Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kharkiv trains are in shelters; there are no casualties.
Russia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran. This happened during a meeting between Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev and Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami in Moscow.
The Israeli city of Eilat was hit by a drone strike from Yemen, carried out by militants of the "Ansar Allah" group. As a result of the attack, over 20 people were injured, two of them in serious condition.
In the capital of Thailand, a 900 sq. m and 50-meter deep sinkhole formed near a central hospital due to ground subsidence. This paralyzed traffic and disrupted utility services, and the hospital is temporarily not admitting patients.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the risks of a radiation accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continue due to weak international institutions. Yesterday, another blackout occurred at the plant, and Russia does not stop shelling near it.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, highlighted key trends that will shape global security in the coming decades. These include the formation of a new axis of cooperation, the growing role of societal resilience, and radical changes in warfare due to technology.
A spokesman for the German government said that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric gives hope for a more intensive discussion of tougher sanctions against Moscow. This is in line with the German government's goals of increasing Western pressure on Russia.
Andriy Gerus, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, stated that Ukraine's energy system is in satisfactory condition, and underground gas storage facilities are 95% full. Without Russian attacks, the heating season will begin without power outages.
Ukraine is starting its fourth heating season under wartime conditions, with Rivne Oblast being the first to begin. Heating tariffs remain unchanged, and the country is preparing for possible Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.