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.
Two FPV drones attacked a DTEK energy facility in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, personnel were not injured. Later, another drone damaged a service vehicle of the repair crew.
A new analysis has shown that CO₂ emissions from plug-in hybrid cars are almost five times higher than official figures. This corresponds to the emission level of a mid-range gasoline car.
In Kyiv, an 18-year-old guy without a driver's license, while intoxicated (0. 98 ppm), crashed a BMW into an electric pole. There were no casualties, administrative materials were drawn up.
Russia is deliberately destroying Ukraine's industrial infrastructure. However, Ukrainian business demonstrates resilience and ability to recover, as exemplified by the company "Kaskad Medical Regions", which resumed operations after its warehouse was destroyed.
Home appliance manufacturer Dreame Technology has announced its first ultra-luxury electric car, which is set to compete with Bugatti. The model will be unveiled at CES in the USA at the end of 2025, with mass production planned for 2027.
The Czech-Ukrainian company RSE, founded by Ukrainian engineers in 2023, is increasing its production capacity and has already reached a pace of producing 24–30 cogeneration modules monthly.
On the night of September 10, Lviv was subjected to a massive attack by missiles and drones. There are no dead or injured, and life support systems are operating normally.
In Cherkasy region, a power line and buildings were damaged as a result of a missile attack. In Zolotonosha district, a barn was destroyed, and two cows died.
On Monday, September 8, due to thunderstorms and strong winds in the Kyiv region, over 50,000 households were left without electricity. Energy workers have restored power for most families, and work continues.
Zakarpattia prosecutors reported suspicions to 31 individuals for crimes in the areas of budget abuse, medicine, education, ecology, and smuggling. The total damages from these actions exceed 86 million hryvnias.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the IMF mission and submitted a request for a new cooperation program. Ukraine has passed 8 reviews under the current program, and the 2026 state budget was formed taking into account the prolonged war.
The investigation into "Poltavaoblenergo" officials, who organized fictitious deals to evade taxes amounting to over UAH 49 million, has been completed. The case is being prepared for transfer to court, and three individuals have been notified of suspicion.
Decentralized gas distribution capacities are being actively implemented in Ukraine, with 152 megawatts already connected. However, real results are not expected earlier than in 2-3 years due to the need for funds and equipment.
President Zelenskyy commented on the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, stating that he was not present and does not consider the topics discussed there to be a priority. He emphasized that the summit was purely bilateral, and Ukraine was not involved, which gave Putin an advantage.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers the introduction of duties against countries doing business with Russia to be a fair decision. He noted that only time will show the effectiveness of these sanctions.
Five Ukrainian cities, including Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa, remain at risk of heating season disruption due to the consequences of missile attacks. In Kryvyi Rih, over 450 buildings may remain without heating for the second year in a row.
President Zelenskyy calls for a complete rejection of Russian energy carriers as the only way to stop Russia's aggression. He emphasizes that Putin only understands force, and the war has dragged on due to insufficient economic pressure.
In August 2025, over 7,900 electric vehicles were added in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July. Passenger cars predominated, a significant portion of which were used.
