In Kyiv region, a man planted a grenade in a garbage container, which led to the death of a woman and the injury of her husband. The perpetrator faces up to 15 years or life imprisonment for premeditated murder and illegal possession of weapons.
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 Kyiv region, a 60-year-old man was injured as a result of an enemy attack and falling debris from a downed drone. The victim is being hospitalized in a local hospital.
Enemy UAVs have been detected in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working on targets. Citizens are urged to stay in shelters and observe information silence.
The criminals, including citizens of China, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine, involved socially vulnerable individuals, using them in forced labor.
In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officers notified a man of suspicion who threatened his ex-girlfriend with a grenade in the premises of one of Irpin's establishments. He tried to take back a gadget he had previously given her, and he faces up to seven years in prison.
In January-June 2025, the total area of new housing construction increased by 45%, reaching 2. 86 million square meters. The largest volumes were declared in Kyiv (904.9 thousand square meters) and Lviv (540.7 thousand square meters) regions, as well as in Kyiv (367.2 thousand square meters).
As a result of an enemy attack on Kyiv region, warehouse premises in Boryspil district and a private house in Bucha district caught fire. No casualties have been reported, and the fire has been localized.
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.
In Kyiv region, the director of a communal institution demanded 15 thousand dollars for assistance with removal from military registration. The prosecutor's office sent the indictment to court.
The SBU detained two FSB agents who installed 4G cameras to monitor missile and drone attacks and air defense operations. They face life imprisonment for treason.
On September 17, cloudy weather with clearings, significant rains, and thunderstorms in places are expected in Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
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.
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.
In the Kyiv region, rescuers spent over 10 hours extinguishing a fire covering an area of 17,000 square meters, caused by an enemy drone. Approximately 400 rescuers, over 100 units of equipment, two helicopters, a fire train, and four robots were involved in the firefighting efforts.
The Re:start project, initiated by the Horno Charitable Foundation and Favbet Foundation, uses VR technologies and games for the physical recovery of military personnel. Five VR spaces have already been opened in medical institutions across Ukraine, where soldiers report reduced pain and improved concentration after sessions.
The SBI exposed a group of servicemen who were stealing and selling fuel from a military unit in the Kyiv region. Facts of selling over 27,000 liters of diesel fuel have been documented, and the investigation into the theft of 15 tons of fuel and lubricants has been completed.
Three men illegally fished near the Domantov Peninsula in the Dnipro River, in a radiation-contaminated zone. Their activities caused damages exceeding 3 million hryvnias, and the caught fish could have been sold without dosimetric control.
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.
After the Russian attack on Kyiv region, fires broke out, leading to air pollution in Fastiv Raion. Radiation levels are normal, but residents are advised to limit their time outdoors and take safety precautions.
In the Kyiv region, a fire broke out in the warehouses of a logistics center as a result of a Russian drone attack. There were no casualties among the population, but private houses and cars were damaged.
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.
On the night of September 16, an enemy UAV attack caused a fire in a shopping center parking lot in the Kyiv region. During the extinguishing, the aggressor struck again, damaging two fire and rescue vehicles.
The movement of enemy drones has been detected in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not to record the work of the defenders.
On the night of September 16, a series of loud explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia amid an announced air raid alert due to ballistic missiles. There is no official information from the authorities yet, and the threat remains.
In Sumy region, law enforcement officers prevented a contract killing of a girl, which was planned by her former cohabitant out of jealousy. The attacker offered the killer 10 thousand dollars, handed over an advance payment, and was detained after transferring the remaining amount.
On September 15, around 10:00 AM, an explosion occurred in the village of Morozivka, Baryshivka community. A 57-year-old woman died, and a 40-year-old man was hospitalized.
A hybrid solar power plant with a capacity of 30 kW has been installed in the Tarashcha community of Kyiv Oblast. It provides uninterrupted water supply for 35,000 people during power outages.
Kyiv Oblast police are investigating a violation of railway safety rules in the Fastiv district. The explosion of a freight car between Vasylkiv and Boiarka caused a fire, changing train routes.
Train No. 73 "Kharkiv - Przemyśl" resumed movement after the incident near Boyarka. Most of the 240 evacuated passengers continue their journey, 21 passengers were taken to Kyiv railway station.
