War in Ukraine
As a result of the overnight Russian attack, supermarket warehouses in Odesa region caught fire; the blaze was extinguished. There were no casualties.
On the night of September 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 172 drones from various directions. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 147 UAVs and one "Bandеrol".
Russian drones attacked four communities in Sumy Oblast. Two people were killed and three wounded, including a 14-year-old girl.
Russia is carrying out an average of 32 attacks per day near Dobropillia but is not advancing. Ukrainian drones are destroying assault groups and complicating logistics.
russia may have reduced ballistic missile launches, stockpiling them for winter strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks missiles for Patriot.
A Russian drone attack damaged homes, a university and a shopping centre. Five people were injured, and a fire broke out in a high-rise building.
Russia lost approximately 1,660 military personnel, 75 artillery systems, and 1,728 drones. Russia’s total personnel losses reached 1,519,650.
On September 21, the International Day of Peace, World Alzheimer's Day, and World Gratitude Day are observed. Armenia and Malta celebrate their independence.
The attacks have reduced grain supplies from Ukraine and Russia, pushing wheat prices to a three-year high. The EU warns of a global crisis.
Ukraine has announced the production of about 2,000 “Bars” missiles per month and 200 long-range missions. The warhead is planned to be increased to 60 kg.
Following the drone strikes, the number of lawsuits against Wildberries and Ozon surged. Sellers' losses are estimated at 600–800 billion rubles.
Specialized sources reported the possible loss of Russian air defense systems near Taganrog. Information about the destruction of S-300s, S-400s and "Pantsirs" has not been officially confirmed.
Russian drones damaged two buildings, a university building and a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia. At least one person was injured.
Radosław Sikorski said that Ukraine had destroyed 30–40% of Russia’s oil-refining capacity. He also threatened Moscow with a response involving NATO aircraft.
European intelligence agencies are warning of possible provocations, acts of sabotage, or a limited Russian incursion into NATO countries. The Baltic states do not see an imminent attack.
Rustem Umerov said there had been significant progress in talks with the United States. The number of disagreements has been reduced to 1–2 key issues.
After 23. 39% of the protocols were counted, "United Russia" received 57.02%. Reports from the election included ballot stuffing and pressure on observers.
During a conversation with Zelenskyy, Trump asked him not to attack Russian oil refineries because of shortages and rising diesel fuel prices. Zelenskyy explains the strikes as necessary to reduce supplies to Russian forces.
Russian drones and aircraft attacked Sumy: a woman was killed and a man injured. An educational institution and a car were damaged.
Nearly 130 leaders will discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the risks of artificial intelligence. Trump will return to the UN podium.
Zelenskyy and Trump discussed the peace track, de-escalation, and security. The presidents agreed to meet in New York.
In the village of Shchaslyve, a Russian UAV struck an "Eco-Market" warehouse. A fire broke out at the attack site, and photos of the aftermath have emerged.
Mykola Karpiuk was killed at the age of 62 in a Russian drone strike. He was a co-founder of UNA-UNSO and returned from Russian captivity in 2019.
Naftogaz and Hungary’s MOL have agreed to build petroleum product storage facilities near the border with Ukraine. The facilities will supply the Ukrainian market.
The UN documented almost 900 acts of sexual violence by Russian military personnel against Ukrainians, including 16 children. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs demands that those responsible be punished.
The Third Army Corps announced the liberation of 125 km² in two phases of Operation "Vivaldi. " Russian losses exceeded 3,000 military personnel.
In Moscow, the operation of four airports was restricted due to an attack by Ukrainian drones. More than 400 flights were delayed, canceled, or diverted.
In Kramatorsk, an aerial bomb hit an evacuation point where people and staff were present. An artillery attack on the city also claimed the life of a woman, and one person was injured.
Ukraine’s three main steel mills have shut down following Russian strikes. The plants accounted for about 90% of steel production.
At a church in Lviv, a man attempted to disrupt a religious service and attacked a priest. He was detained and taken to a specialized facility.