On the night of September 17, Kirovohrad region was attacked by drones; local channels report the flight of more than ten enemy UAVs. A series of explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, and the city of Smila in Cherkasy region was also under attack.
On Wednesday, September 17, Kyiv is expected to experience a cold snap down to +15+17 degrees and rains. Wet weather will also cover western regions, the north (except Sumy region), Vinnytsia region, Odesa region, and parts of Cherkasy and Kropyvnytskyi regions.
In Uman, security measures are being strengthened for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, with the police working in an enhanced mode. The sale of pyrotechnics, alcohol, and low-alcohol beverages is prohibited in pilgrimage sites.
In Khmelnytskyi region, two men are suspected of brutally raping a minor girl on the night of September 11-12. The court remanded the suspects in custody without the right to bail.
In the first half of 2025, the tourist tax brought UAH 142. 6 million to local budgets, which is 33% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv region, and Ivano-Frankivsk region provided 58% of all revenues.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and MHP company have launched the "PROgrowth" grant competition with a budget of UAH 4. 3 million. Residents of 17 communities can receive up to UAH 15,000 for professional development.
Russian occupiers attacked Izmail district of Odesa region on September 10. The strike hit warehouses and outbuildings, with no casualties.
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 September 10, Ukraine will be divided: western regions expect rain with thunderstorms, while the south and east will have mostly dry and warm weather. An anticyclone will provide stable conditions for most regions, and an atmospheric front in the west will bring precipitation.
In Kyiv, a 60-year-old native of Cherkasy Oblast was detained for attacking women throughout the summer. The man has been charged with rape and armed assault and has been taken into custody without bail.
The forum "Strong Communities – Sustainable Development" was held in Cherkasy region, organized by MHP and the MHP-Hromadi Foundation. The event united authorities, businesses, and communities to launch initiatives, including business support and programs for veterans.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which affected 14 regions of Ukraine. One person died in Zaporizhzhia, dozens were injured, including children.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 4. 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in Ukraine, which is 6.4% less than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Lviv Oblast are leading, while Odesa Oblast has shown more than a twofold increase in volumes.
A week before the start of the school year, Ukrainian schools did not receive about a quarter of the planned textbooks. As of August 25, 73.76% of the total number of textbooks had been delivered to educational institutions.
On August 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with short-term rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The air temperature will range from 15° to 26° Celsius.
On August 26, uncomfortable weather with a cold snap and gusty winds is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the daytime temperature will be +16 degrees, and in the Carpathians at night up to +4 degrees.
In Smila, a conscript jumped out of a car on the way from the TCR to a training center and sustained injuries. Two days later, he died in a medical facility.
After Independence Day, fresh air and comfortable daytime temperatures are expected in Ukraine. Meteorologist Natalia Didenko predicts warming next week.
The former director of the Cherkasy polyclinic has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 2. 5 million in budget funds. He concluded a contract for the purchase of medical equipment at inflated prices.
Due to worsening weather, 192 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working on restoration.
83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
Over eight months of 2025, natural disaster destroyed over 660 hectares of forests in Chernihiv region, damaging over 32 thousand cubic meters of timber. Foresters have begun eliminating the consequences to prevent the spread of pests.
In Cherkasy region, the head of the forestry department of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was detained for extorting bribes. The official received money from subordinate foresters for harvested timber.
Law enforcement officers neutralized a drug gang that produced and distributed mephedrone and amphetamine throughout Ukraine. They prevented over 8 million doses of drugs worth almost UAH 2 billion from entering the black market.
Vyacheslav Savytskyi, director of KP "Pleso", has been notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 1. 7 million in budget funds. The investigation established the embezzlement of funds allocated for environmental protection measures and official forgery.
A regional forum was held in Cherkasy region on August 15. They discussed community development and economic strengthening, regional recovery after the war, as well as how joint efforts of government, business, and communities can create new opportunities.
MHP has started the sowing campaign for the 2026 harvest in Lviv, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. The company increased the area under winter rapeseed to 42 thousand hectares and under winter wheat to 55 thousand hectares.
In Kyiv Oblast, a female deputy and five accomplices seized land plots totaling 92 hectares. The criminal group caused 12 million UAH in damages to the territorial community.
In Cherkasy region, prosecutors announced suspicions to 20 individuals, including heads of communal enterprises and officials. The damages are estimated at over 260 million hryvnias.
