Kharkiv Oblast
Four hospital patients were injured as a result of Russia's nighttime attack on Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi district. Six buildings of the medical complex, a hotel, a university and other civilian objects were damaged.
The Ministry of Energy reported a stable situation in the energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.
Four people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured as a result of rocket attacks on Kharkiv. The medical facility near where the attack took place continues to operate, and no significant damage was reported.
The Russian military struck Kharkiv with FAB-250 guided missiles. Three men were injured, a business and an administrative building in two districts of the city were damaged.
Russian troops shelled three settlements in Shostka district of Sumy region, causing fires. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service extinguished the fire and saved 8 houses and 7 outbuildings.
Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.
The General Staff reports 95 combat engagements per day. The enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where Ukrainian defenders are holding back the attack and inflicting losses on the occupiers.
Parliament passed a resolution to rename 327 settlements with Russian and Soviet names. The names of 10 cities, numerous towns and villages in different regions of Ukraine were changed.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a resolution to rename 327 settlements in Ukraine. Among the changes: Druzhba became Khutir-Mykhailivskyi, Novomoskovsk became Samar, and Chervonohrad became Sheptytskyi.
A forest fire near Balakliya in Kharkiv region has been extinguished for two days. The firefighting is complicated by forest mines and wind. 85 rescuers and 24 vehicles are involved.
On September 19, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, seven regions, including Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk, suffered power cuts due to enemy shelling.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.
Russian troops are using drones to drop cans of incendiary mixture on the forests of Sumy region. This leads to frequent fires that quickly escalate into forest fires, according to the Northern Forestry Office of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.
Firefighting continues in the Liman region, where 550 hectares of forest have been destroyed. 111 rescuers and 26 vehicles from four regions are involved in extinguishing the fire, which is spreading rapidly due to wind and drought.
Over the past day, hostile shelling damaged civilian energy infrastructure in 8 regions of Ukraine. Blackouts and fires were reported, and some of the damage has been repaired.
Fraudsters are sending fake messages on behalf of Oleg Sinegubov, asking for financial assistance for his defense lawyers. The RMA urges you to be vigilant and check the information to avoid falling for the manipulations of criminals.
The Ministry of Energy reported that power outage schedules will not be applied. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 499 settlements remain without electricity, and energy workers have restored power for 40,120 consumers.
Over the past day, 318 ecosystem fires occurred in Ukraine, destroying more than 233 hectares. Dnipropetrovska, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were the most affected. The SES urges everyone to follow fire safety rules.
President Zelenskyy stated the importance of destroying the Russian military presence in the border areas. He emphasized the need for united action and full use of Ukraine's achievements.
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, where the enemy made 26 and 13 attacks respectively. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding back the onslaught and repelling most of the attacks.
As a result of hostile shelling, more than 21,000 subscribers in five regions of Ukraine were cut off from electricity. The outages were recorded in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.
In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.
As of 16:00, 56 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The hottest fighting continues in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors, where Ukrainian troops are holding back enemy attempts to break through the defense.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains high, but no blackouts are expected. Due to the hostilities and technical reasons, 487 settlements in different regions are without electricity.
A 63-year-old woman was evacuated from Nevskoye, and two houses burned down there. In the occupied territories, starting January 1, 2025, those without a Russian passport are threatened with a ban on medical care and higher taxes.
The reintegration mine helped return the girl's mother and brother from the temporarily occupied Luhansk region to the territory controlled by Ukraine. The family was reunited after two years of separation thanks to the cooperation of the ministry and public organizations.
In the Kharkiv region, the air defense forces are working on a detected reconnaissance drone.
In the Baryshivska community of Kyiv region, a tractor hit an RGO hand grenade while mowing grass. The driver was not injured, but the equipment sustained mechanical damage. The police opened a criminal investigation.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at the level of Friday. Due to hostilities and other reasons, 492 settlements are without power, but no massive outages are expected.
The fighting caused power outages in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. Power companies have restored power to 3,277 consumers, but 484 settlements remain without electricity.