President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack on seven regions, including Zaporizhzhia, where three people died. He emphasized that this is the fourth time Russia has accompanied annual global diplomatic events with murders, calling for strong pressure on Russia.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the logistics point for drone distribution for the occupiers in Donetsk region on August 29, 2025, and the regimental ammunition depot of the enemy in Luhansk region on September 18, 2025. Thousands of UAVs, tens of thousands of mines, grenades, cartridges, and shells for tanks and artillery were destroyed.
On September 21, Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, using barrel artillery and an FPV drone. As a result of the attack, one civilian was killed, three more were wounded, and infrastructure was damaged.
Oleksandr Lapin, former commander of the "Center" and "North" groups, was dismissed from the Russian army. He will become an assistant to the head of Tatarstan.
Spokesman for the 'Dnipro' Joint Forces Operation Group Viktor Tregubov reported that Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region are frequent, mostly across the border of Donetsk region. The occupiers are trying to infiltrate through open terrain, using weather conditions.
Ukrainian ATESH agents within the Russian forces provided data on the position of a Grad MLRS in Donetsk Oblast. Thanks to this information, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the enemy installation, reducing the possibility of shelling peaceful settlements.
In Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops advanced 3-7 km deep into the enemy's defense, regaining control over seven settlements. In total, 160 km² of territory has been liberated, and another 171 km² has been cleared of sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
The politician stated that Ukraine will likely have to recognize the Russian occupation of part of its territory now, but will be able to return them in the future. He emphasized that Ukraine should look at the situation in the long term, as de facto does not mean de jure.
In August 2025, the highest demand for apartments was recorded in the western regions, while houses were most actively bought in the central regions. Chernivtsi, Volyn, and Zhytomyr regions lead in the number of responses to apartment sale advertisements.
Captured Russian occupiers testify that the command ordered them to shoot civilian Ukrainian men and use children and women as "human shields. "
The SBU neutralized an FSB agent network in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, detaining four individuals. They were transmitting information about the location of the Defense Forces for Russian shelling.
Russia launched an attack on Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine, using almost 90 attack drones, most of which were neutralized. President Zelenskyy called for intensified strengthening of Ukraine and pointed to large-scale agreements on drones and weapons proposed to America.
In the Kupyansk direction, the situation remains tense, the enemy's main goal is to seize the city of Kupyansk. The 10th Army Corps reports dynamic combat operations and enemy attempts to cross the Oskil River.
Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive operation in the Donetsk direction, liberating 7 settlements and clearing 9 more of Russian presence. During the operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 160 square kilometers of territory, destroying over 2,500 occupiers.
President Zelenskyy met with servicemen participating in the Dobropillia counteroffensive operation. 160 square kilometers and seven settlements have been liberated, and almost a hundred occupiers have been captured.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the possible inaction of social services, due to which three children from the Pokrovsky district were left without proper care for over a year. A 10-year-old boy independently cared for two brothers with a severe genetic disease, who were bedridden.
Sky News analysts report on the exhaustion of Pokrovsk's defense in Donetsk region, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been defending for over a year. Experts note that the situation is critical due to Russian control over key supply routes and the creation of a "kill zone" by drones.
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov announced the advance of Russian troops in all directions, including Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. These claims contradict Ukrainian reports, which may indicate a distortion of the real situation on the front.
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the experimental project for distributing liquefied gas as humanitarian aid until May 1, 2026. Zaporizhzhia Oblast was also included in the project.
Russia has redeployed marines from the Kursk and Sumy directions, also capturing part of the Serebryansky forest.
Since the beginning of 2025, 8,345 Ukrainian companies have changed their legal addresses, which is almost equal to last year's figure and 10% less than in 2021.
A drone attacked a fire station in Druzhkivka, knocking out the gate and damaging the facade, but rescuers managed to take cover. No one was injured, and the equipment remained intact.
As of September 1, 2025, 328 Ukrainian companies out of 2,242 sanctioned legal entities generated UAH 240 billion in revenue. Most of these companies are registered in Kyiv, Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions.
The SBI has completed its investigation into a law enforcement officer and a former employee of the Donetsk region TCC who helped men avoid mobilization for $20,000. They forged documents of unsuitability for service and entered false data into the register.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv, Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Kherson. He emphasized that the only reason Russia can afford to do this is because it does not feel sufficiently heavy losses.
The majority of Ukrainians (76%) believe that Ukraine can win the war if there is sufficient weapons, financial, and sanctions support from the West. Only 15% do not believe in victory even under such conditions, according to a survey by the Razumkov Centre.
Since the beginning of September, over 3,500 drones and almost 190 missiles have been launched at Ukraine. Zelenskyy called for joint protection of the European sky.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on Russian troops' command posts in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on September 8. Enemy personnel, including command, were hit after the visit of the Russian Minister of Defense.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi dismissed the commanders of the 17th and 20th corps, Volodymyr Silenko and Maksym Kituhin, due to shortcomings in troop management. This led to personnel and territorial losses in the Zaporizhzhia and Novopavlivka directions.
