Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.
Water utility workers discovered a 5-month-old fetus in a sewage collector on Volodymyr Velykyi Square in Kryvyi Rih. The Dnipropetrovsk Oblast police are conducting an investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the incident and identify those involved.
A comprehensive system for combating UAVs, including electronic warfare, has been deployed in Ukraine. Local communities are also involved in countering drones.
DTEK and American Fluence completed the construction of the largest energy storage system (BESS) in Eastern Europe. The project will ensure stable electricity supply to Ukrainians, despite Russian attacks.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained an spotter who provided Russians with coordinates of energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions. He collected information about the location of Ukrainian air defense and mobile fire groups.
Decentralized gas distribution capacities are being actively implemented in Ukraine, with 152 megawatts already connected. However, real results are not expected earlier than in 2-3 years due to the need for funds and equipment.
Five Ukrainian cities, including Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa, remain at risk of heating season disruption due to the consequences of missile attacks. In Kryvyi Rih, over 450 buildings may remain without heating for the second year in a row.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
An operative of the criminal police committed suicide in a service car. An official investigation has been launched into the incident.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.
On September 7, Russia attacked Ukraine using over 800 drones, including 400 "Shaheds," as well as missiles and ballistic weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down over 150 targets, but hits and destruction were recorded in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, and Odesa.
In Kryvyi Rih, a court sentenced a 16-year-old boy to 10 years in prison for the murder of his 82-year-old grandmother. He hit her with an axe and a dumbbell, then set fire to the apartment and tried to set fire to an educational institution.
The elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes continues in Ukraine, with over 800 drones and 13 missiles recorded. In Kyiv, two people died, including a child, and the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.
During the night, Dnipropetrovsk region was subjected to drone and missile attacks, resulting in two deaths and five injuries. Enterprises, residential buildings, and cars were damaged.
Ukrainian air defense shot down 747 "Shaheds" and 4 "Iskander-K" cruise missiles during the massive attack. Hits were recorded at 37 locations and debris falling at 8.
Due to damage to a section in the Kremenchuk district, trains No. 59 Odesa — Kharkiv and No. 8 Kharkiv — Odesa will follow a changed route. Passengers will be transported to Kremenchuk by buses, the detour will continue.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed damage to the Ukrainian government building as a result of the night attack. She called on partners to strengthen sanctions against Russian oil and gas and provide Ukraine with more weapons.
Russia attacked the Orikhiv community with guided aerial bombs, killing a woman. Houses in Novopavlivka were destroyed, the fate of a man is unknown.
In Kryvyi Rih, three people sustained injuries of moderate severity as a result of an enemy attack, which caused a large-scale fire. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing, and public transport is operating as usual.
In Odesa, as a result of the night attack by Russian UAVs, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged. Several fires broke out in the city, including in multi-story buildings.
On the night of September 7, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih with drones and missiles. Hits were recorded on transport and urban infrastructure, as well as the private sector.
The National Police are strengthening control over weapons circulation, especially grenades, through patrols and checkpoints. Weapons legalization has been introduced, which has allowed for the seizure of over 11,000 units.
Counterintelligence detained two Russian agents in Dnipropetrovsk region: a 48-year-old confectionery factory worker who spread IPSO and adjusted strikes on enterprises, and a 45-year-old ex-policeman who guided attacks on command posts. Both face life imprisonment for treason.
Due to an enemy attack on railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, trains are running on bypass routes. This causes delays of up to seven hours; "Ukrzaliznytsia" is working to reduce the delay time.
Two children, aged 2 and 5, died in a fire in a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih. Three more children and a woman were hospitalized with injuries.
Underground production of e-cigarette liquids uncovered in Dnipropopetrovsk region. Products worth over UAH 1.5 million seized.
An organized group supplied "Kyivvodokanal" with low-quality reagents for water purification, replacing an expensive coagulant with a cheap analogue. This led to the embezzlement of over UAH 3 million from the enterprise.
Police opened five criminal proceedings regarding the events in Kryvyi Rih district. A 42-year-old man committed arson and attacked people with a knife, dying from police gunfire.
In Kryvyi Rih district, a 42-year-old man attacked five people, including State Emergency Service rescuers, with a knife. Police used firearms, as a result of which the attacker died on the spot.
For the second consecutive week, Ukrzaliznytsia has been recording record demand for tickets, leading to their rapid sell-out. Demand for popular routes exceeds supply by 5-8 times.
