September 9 marks Rescue Service Day and World Agriculture Day. Teddy Bear Day, World Electric Vehicle Day, and Hug Your Boss Day are also celebrated.
The Accounting Chamber has begun an audit of the development of innovations and technologies for defense needs during martial law. Auditors will assess the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Innovation Development Fund, the report is expected in December 2025.
On the evening of August 8, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, causing a fire in a private house. At least two strikes were recorded, with no casualties.
Finland is convening a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on September 9 at the request of Ukraine. This is a response to Russia's massive attacks and an attempt to increase international pressure.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Shmyhal. They discussed the "Ramstein" meeting and defined priorities for 2026, including strengthening air defense.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, focusing on technological issues, particularly the availability of air defense systems and energy protection. Issues of drone production and supply, including long-range weapons, were also discussed.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council advises Ukrainians and businesses to prepare for possible power outages in the autumn. It is recommended to stock up on power banks, flashlights, and check backup power.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova visited the Cabinet of Ministers building after the Russian Iskander-K missile strike. She saw significant missile fragments and the consequences of the hit.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi reported on 217 Agency missions in Ukraine involving 176 employees, covering all nuclear power plants, including Chernobyl. The IAEA almost daily informs about the situation at the occupied ZNPP, where its launch after de-occupation may take years.
Heavy rain caused flooding of Kyiv streets, residents are moving through water. Kyiv City State Administration urged caution and provided contacts for emergency services.
Rescuers organized a temporary crossing over the Dnipro after the bridge was damaged by a drone attack. They help local residents get to the other bank, including a woman with a child who needed medical attention.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi stated that no ZNPP reactor can be safely launched due to the unstable situation and threat to the seven pillars. The water level in the cooling pond is approaching critical, and military activity near the plant increases the risks.
The Ukrainian community united in the Croatian capital to celebrate the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The cultural event had a humanitarian purpose — to help Ukrainians living in wartime conditions.
The European Union is considering a 19th round of sanctions that could affect Russian banks, energy companies, and oil trade. Restrictions may affect payment systems, cryptocurrency exchanges, and oil traders from third countries.
On the morning of September 8, Russian occupiers struck DTEK's enrichment plant in Donetsk region. The information was confirmed by company representatives.
Due to the Russian attack on Kyiv region, gas supply will be absent in Obukhiv district on September 8 and 9. The service will be gradually restored for 8093 subscribers.
The occupiers plan to build a military facility on the territory of the destroyed Azovstal in Mariupol. To do this, they are connecting the plant to the power grid of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
China is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG, having made its first export from the Arctic LNG 2 project and designated the Beihai terminal to receive supplies from the Russian Federation. Purchases are made through a little-known company to conceal the end consumer.
As a result of a Russian drone attack in Kyiv region, a store, a fitness club, and an industrial enterprise were damaged. There are no casualties, and electricity supply has been restored.
Russian troops attacked a thermal power generation facility in Kyiv Oblast on the night of September 8. This led to problems with electricity supply.
Two-day parliamentary elections have started in Norway, where the left-wing bloc led by the Labour Party is competing with the right-wing bloc represented by the Conservative Party. The election results will affect the country's social welfare system and energy policy.
Russian media actively cover trips to the temporarily occupied territories (TOT), focusing on the opening of new facilities and meetings with local residents. The purpose of the visit is to conceal real problems and the humanitarian crisis in the TOT.
A pilot project for creating a modern solid waste management system is starting in Kyiv Oblast. It involves sorting, recycling waste, and generating energy from waste.
Germany plans to change the procedure for forming state food reserves, creating strategic stockpiles of canned goods. This is due to the threat of a possible attack from Russia and other crisis situations.
In the occupied territories of Kherson region, thousands of people remain without electricity due to network overload and a shortage of power engineers. In the east of the country, residents are experiencing problems with water supply due to destroyed infrastructure.
As a result of the shelling of Semenivka in Chernihiv region on September 7, 20 settlements were left without electricity. Water supply and the hospital operate on generators.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.
Germany plans to invest 10 billion euros in modernizing civil defense systems by 2029. The program includes installing new sirens, creating shelters, and training rescue services.
On September 7, Russia attacked Ukraine using over 800 drones, including 400 "Shaheds," as well as missiles and ballistic weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down over 150 targets, but hits and destruction were recorded in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, and Odesa.
In Kremenchuk and the district, electricity supply and road traffic across the Dnipro bridge have been restored after the Russian strike. Energy workers and railway workers promptly restored the infrastructure.
