War in Ukraine
The NBU raised the key policy rate by 0. 5 percentage points to 16% due to persistent price pressures and war-related risks. Inflation reached 8.1% in August.
Dmitry Peskov called the US law on "hellish sanctions" an unfriendly step. Russia said that the sanctions would complicate a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
A Russian attack drone struck a shopping center in Kharkiv. A 65-year-old employee suffered an acute stress reaction; the prosecutor's office is investigating the attack.
A vessel flying the Tanzanian flag was heading to a Ukrainian port when it was attacked by a Russian UAV. The captain was killed, and three crew members were injured.
The Ukrainian military struck two S-400 launchers in Russia’s Bryansk region. UAV facilities, warehouses, and areas where forces were concentrated were also damaged.
The bodies of 252 fallen defenders have been repatriated to Ukraine. Law enforcement officers will conduct examinations and identify the deceased.
Zelenskyy said that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia and working with drones. Pyongyang denies this.
The lawmakers failed to secure the 226 votes needed to appeal to Zelenskyy regarding the removal of Potap’s title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. A total of 198 parliamentarians voted in favor of the proposal.
Following shelling of energy facilities, consumers in seven regions remain without electricity. No restrictions are forecast; restoration work is ongoing.
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are transferring approximately 25% of Chelsea to Clearlake for £950 million. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
On Rescuer’s Day, 130 emergency responders who died after the start of the full-scale invasion were honored. Nearly 1,000 rescuers received awards.
Zelenskyy reported the striking of the Yaroslavl oil refinery and six aircraft at a military airfield in Rostov. The operation was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service.
The Taxpayers Association called on the Ministry of Finance to unify the taxation of aviation leasing payments to non-residents as soon as possible. The uncertainty has led to criminal cases and risks for the industry.
Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.
Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.
The number of people injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack has risen to 18. A lyceum and the facade of a building were damaged in the Dniprovskyi district.
A day of mourning has been declared in Nikopol district for the five people killed in a Russian drone strike on a scheduled bus.
Russia's nighttime missile and drone attack on Kyiv injured 16 people, including two children. Residential buildings, facilities, and infrastructure were damaged.
Russia struck Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles and 157 drones. Air defenses neutralized 131 targets; strikes were recorded at 36 locations.
In Odesa, six people, including two children, were injured in Russia's overnight attack. Residential buildings, outbuildings, and infrastructure were damaged.
In Ukraine, Rescuer's Day and Adoption Day are observed, while around the world, Patient Safety Day and U. S. Constitution Day are observed. The church calendar commemorates Saints Faith, Hope, Love, and Sophia.
A fire at the ZVS Holding plant in Snina halted production. The employees were evacuated, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.
A fire broke out at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery after a drone attack, OSINT analyst ASTRA claims. The plant processes 15 million tonnes of oil annually.
The US launched approximately 82 Patriot and THAAD missiles, intercepting 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is forced to conserve PAC-3s.
Twelve people were injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia’s overnight attack, including two children aged 10 and 12. Nine were hospitalized.
During Exercise Thunderstruck 3. 0, U.S. troops equipped HMMWV and HEMTT vehicles with metal anti-drone structures. The protection replicates Ukrainian solutions.
In occupied Donetsk region, early voting for the State Duma of the Russian Federation is being held in the streets under the watch of armed people. The elections are scheduled to conclude on September 20.
Four people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, as a result of Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv. Buildings were damaged in three districts of the capital.
A fire broke out overnight at the territory of the “Rostov-on-Don — Central” military airfield. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.
On the night of September 17, Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles; monitors counted at least 12 launches. Water supply problems arose on the Left Bank.