Comfortable weather with temperatures up to +28 degrees on Sunday is expected in Ukraine on September 20-21. A cold snap will come from the middle of next week, according to the forecast of meteorologist Natalka Didenko.
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.
An unexploded enemy drone was found in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv after the night attack. Specialists are working at the scene.
Due to the night enemy attack on September 19, the connection channel to the telecommunication network operator of KP "Kyivpastrans" was damaged. This led to possible interruptions in card payments and ticket validation at high-speed tram and funicular stations, as well as temporary inoperability of the enterprise's website.
EU defense ministers will discuss next week the creation of a "drone wall" along the eastern border after Russian drones invaded Poland. The project involves combining sensors, weapons, and electronic warfare systems to detect and neutralize drones.
Fragments of an enemy UAV that attacked Kyiv on September 19 fell in several locations of the capital. The trolleybus network was damaged, and there are no preliminary reports of casualties.
On the night of September 19, Kyiv was attacked by enemy drones, explosions were heard in the Shevchenkivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. The head of the OMA, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed the attack and the air defense system's operation.
Ukraine discussed with World Bank Director Anna Bjerde the priorities of the State Budget for 2026, including defense and social stability. The discussion also covered combating the deficit and further reforms, particularly strengthening anti-corruption institutions.
A 37-year-old Kyiv resident will face trial for the premeditated murder of two acquaintances. After an argument, he stabbed a man and a woman, and hid their bodies in the basement of the house.
Four trains are running with delays of more than an hour; train No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia will only run to Dnipro.
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).
The Prosecutor General's Office and the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) have shut down an organized group that operated a network of more than 20 illegal gambling establishments in Kyiv. Approximately 200 units of computer equipment and other evidence were seized, and the organizer and accomplices have been notified of suspicion.
Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to discuss cooperation, particularly in drone operation training and the development of joint industry initiatives. He also visited the Polish military cemetery in Bykivnia and met with Ukrainian ministers.
Starting September 18, 2025, Polish TV channel TVP Info will broadcast the program "Safe Poland - Ask the Experts," where specialists will answer questions about actions during emergencies.
Ukrainian pharmacists, despite shelling and danger, continued to work, turning pharmacies into shelters and aid stations. They provided medicines, supported people, and saved lives in the most difficult conditions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on the ratification of the agreement on a century-long partnership between Ukraine and Great Britain. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and cooperation in seven key areas.
NABU has declared former MP from the Party of Regions Yuriy Ivanyushchenko wanted. He is suspected of legalizing 18 hectares of state land worth over 160 million hryvnias.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv as part of a delegation. He will discuss military cooperation and further support for Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1941/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by two kopecks. Different exchange rates were recorded in banks, exchange offices, and on the interbank market.
Due to the night shelling of Poltava region and power outages in several sections, passenger train traffic was delayed. The damage has now been localized, power has been supplied, and trains will move on their own.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met in Kyiv with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola. The parties discussed Ukraine's progress towards EU membership and the safety of Ukrainian children, as well as the opening of a European Parliament representative office in Kyiv.
Some passenger services that were rerouted around the damaged section are already arriving at their final stations. Power restoration is ongoing, and trains are passing through the section with backup diesel locomotives.
On September 17, the first matches of the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 took place. "LNZ" defeated "Metalist", and "Kryvbas" was eliminated from the tournament due to a violation of regulations, despite winning against FC "Chernihiv".
As a result of the Russian strike on railway infrastructure, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia passenger services are delayed. Some trains are delayed by more than eight hours.
Kyiv expects the Reconstruction Investment Fund to have $150 million by the end of 2024, and the volume could grow to $200 million by the end of 2028. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced a $75 million contribution to the fund, with Ukraine also contributing $75 million.
The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.
The European Commission is developing plans to use frozen Russian assets to provide €170 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine. These plans involve transferring Russian cash to Ukraine without formally seizing the assets.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine records the arrival of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims from September 22 to 24 to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Uman. Border guards ensure controlled and safe border crossing for organized groups, of which about 7 thousand have already arrived.
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.
