Electricity
In Sumy, enemy drones attacked a warehouse building, causing a fire, and hit an object, leaving part of the Zarichny district without electricity. One of the city's water intakes was also de-energized, and relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences.
A 61-year-old man was killed in Kupiansk as a result of Russian shelling. In the village of Borova, an FPV drone hit a civilian car, wounding a 71-year-old man and his 40-year-old son.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, cars, buildings, and infrastructure were damaged. The number of wounded increased to 5 people after a hit on a private residential area.
The Cabinet of Ministers, in the draft budget for 2026, has allocated 878 million hryvnias for the activities of the President and the Office of the President. This is 12.2% or 95.6 million hryvnias more than in the current year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
Russia has sent more than 34,000 drones and decoys to attack Ukraine this year, nine times more than last year. Moscow has established large-scale production, manufacturing up to 6,000 devices monthly.
In Vinnytsia region, a man stole an electric wheelchair from a 74-year-old disabled pensioner while he was fishing. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Hyundai reported a 12% increase in sales in August, selling over 88,000 units. Sales of electric vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, increased by 61%.
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns of intensified Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, attempting to use cold and darkness. Despite the threats, the system is working, and international partners are providing support.
Due to the night shelling by Russian troops, part of the Zaporizhzhia district, including Balabyne and Kushuhum, was left without electricity, affecting almost 4,900 subscribers. Energy workers are working on restoration, planning to complete the work by the end of the day.
A hybrid solar power plant with a capacity of 30 kW has been installed in the Tarashcha community of Kyiv Oblast. It provides uninterrupted water supply for 35,000 people during power outages.
On the night of September 15, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia and the region. One community is without electricity, private houses are on fire, and there are no casualties reported so far.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Andriy Besedin, head of the Kupyansk Military Administration, denied the presence of Russians in Kupyansk, stating that fighting continues on the outskirts. He emphasized that the Armed Forces of Ukraine fully control the territory, despite critical infrastructure damage and enemy attempts to break through.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Two men were wounded, a church and residential buildings were damaged.
The European Commission is allocating 40 million euros in humanitarian aid to prepare Ukraine for winter. The funds will provide materials for shelters, housing repairs, access to water, sanitation, and heating.
In Ukraine, electricity consumption increased by 5. 4% compared to the previous day. The reason is cloudy weather, which reduces the efficiency of solar power plants.
The Kharkiv laboratory, containing extremely dangerous materials, including uranium, has been damaged 74 times. Potential radioactive contamination threatens 640,000 Ukrainians.
SBU counterintelligence detained the abbot of a temple of the Sumy Eparchy of the UOC MP, who collaborated with the Russian military intelligence. He transmitted data to the occupiers about Ukrainian military positions, which could have contributed to the invasion of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Japan has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 47 companies and 9 individuals. Exports to 11 organizations have also been banned, and the price cap on Russian oil imports has been lowered.
DTEK and American Fluence completed the construction of the largest energy storage system (BESS) in Eastern Europe. The project will ensure stable electricity supply to Ukrainians, despite Russian attacks.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will arrive in Kyiv for her first foreign visit. She will meet with Zelenskyy and announce a £142 million aid package.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing the war in Ukraine and bilateral cooperation. Szijjártó noted Trump's peace efforts and a new phase of friendship between the countries.
Ukrainian infrastructure is over 80% ready for the heating season, including 115,000 buildings and 22,000 social infrastructure facilities. The government has allowed local budgets to use subsidies for critical infrastructure protection.
Massive Russian attacks not only along the front line, but also deep into the country, purposefully strike civilian objects, businesses, and infrastructure. This is part of a well-thought-out strategy aimed at paralyzing the economy and undermining the psychological state of society.
In the Indonesian island of Bali, 14 people died as a result of the worst floods in 10 years. The provincial government declared a state of emergency for a week, rescuers are searching for the missing.
New restrictions will affect the banking sector, shadow fleet, and critical goods.
IAEA teams recorded explosions and drone flights near Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs. This creates a serious danger, as any hostilities near nuclear facilities violate key safety principles.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained an spotter who provided Russians with coordinates of energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions. He collected information about the location of Ukrainian air defense and mobile fire groups.
Ukraine synchronized sanctions with Great Britain, imposing restrictions against 46 individuals and 79 legal entities that assist the military-industrial complex, shadow fleet, and energy sector of the Russian Federation. Also, 37 individuals and 35 legal entities of the Russian Federation, related to IT solutions and equipment supply for the military-industrial complex, fell under sanctions.