On September 28, forecasters predict cloudy weather with clearings, without precipitation in most of the territory. Only in the northern part of the country and Kyiv is light rain expected during the day.
On the night of September 28, Kyiv was subjected to a new attack. Two people were injured in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, where debris damaged residential and non-residential buildings.
As a result of the night attack by Russian troops on Kyiv Oblast, fires were recorded in non-residential premises, private houses, cars, and outbuildings in Buchansky, Fastivsky, Bila Tserkva, and Obukhivsky districts. In Kyiv, debris fell on the roof of a five-story building and non-residential development, as well as in the Dnieper, Sviatoshynsky, and Holosiivsky districts.
In Kyiv, as a result of the night attack, debris fell on the roof of a five-story building and non-residential development in the Solomianskyi district. Debris was also recorded falling in the Dniprovskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts.
Air defense is working on enemy drones in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko and head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko urge residents to stay in shelters.
On the night of September 28, Russia launched Kh-101/555 cruise missiles from the Saratov region. Missiles are expected to approach the borders of Ukraine around 5-6 AM, air defense forces are ready to repel the attack.
Air defense is operating in Kyiv Oblast against enemy drones; residents are urged to remain in shelters. Earlier, the Air Force warned of a UAV threat to Kyiv.
On the night of September 28, explosions were recorded in the Khmelnytskyi region after a large-scale alert was declared due to the take-off of a MiG-31K. Additionally, a UAV threat has been announced, with most of them heading to Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy stated that in the event of a blackout in Kyiv, Russia would face a blackout in Moscow. He also reported that Ukraine shot down most of the 92 drones heading towards Poland.
In Kyiv, rescuers unblocked a man who fell into a live pit in a non-residential building. He was handed over to doctors after the emergency service de-energized the premises.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that 92 drones were flying towards Poland, 19 of which reached their destination. Ukrainian forces shot down most of them, and the Polish side destroyed four drones.
An atmospheric front will bring rains to the northern part of Ukraine on Sunday, and they will increase on Monday. The coldest will be in the precipitation zone, with temperatures of +9+12 degrees.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that 11 trains are delayed after Russia's night drone attack on the railway infrastructure of Odesa region. One of them is delayed by over 5 hours.
The heating season in Kyiv will begin when the average daily temperature stays at 8 degrees for three days. The city is preparing for emergencies by installing backup power sources.
On September 27, a cold air mass will cover Ukraine, bringing rains, strong winds, and in some places night frosts. Western and northern regions will feel the autumn chill, while the south and east will retain relative warmth with precipitation.
Kyiv city authorities are considering renting hotels as temporary housing for people who have lost their homes due to enemy attacks, and are also discussing settling the terms of aid payments. Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, announced a meeting on these issues, as the maneuverable housing stock is insufficient.
Negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession to the EU could start after the parliamentary elections in Hungary in April 2026. Hungary is blocking the opening of the first negotiation cluster, despite Ukraine fulfilling all preconditions.
The state compensated 70% of the down payment and monthly loan payments at "SKY BANK", and also covered the costs of document processing.
Great Britain is adding €48. 7 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, bringing the total contribution to €150.6 million. These funds will strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience, including network repairs and asset protection.
In Kyiv region, an assailant stabbed a man in the chest after the latter defended a girl whom the attacker was harassing.
Ukraine has expressed its readiness to participate in the "Drone Wall" project, initiated by the European Commission, and to play an active role in protecting Europe from the Russian drone threat. Kyiv expects to sign a joint declaration with partners in October and is ready to share its experience in the field of unmanned technologies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Axios that NATO should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they violate airspace. He called the reaction to previous incidents weak, which allowed Russia to continue violations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin. Trump agreed to consider the proposal, which had previously been rejected by Biden.
In Sumy, a young man was detained who extorted a significant amount of money from a man, allegedly for the purchase of bitcoins.
The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup of the 2025/2026 season has taken place, where "Dynamo" will meet "Shakhtar", and "Agrotech" will play "Phoenix-Mariupol". The matches will take place on October 28-30, 2025, with the winner determined in a single game.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now sees that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. According to Zelenskyy, Trump realized that Putin lied to him and now understands the importance of trusting Ukraine.
The government has instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas in frontline regions, despite debts accumulated during martial law. Economist Oleh Pendzyn noted that this decision will only slightly worsen the financial condition of suppliers.
On September 30, the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv will consider a motion by the co-founders of Concord Bank to overturn the investigator's decision to close the criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. The case was closed due to the absence of elements of a criminal offense, despite the Sosedko sisters being recognized as victims.
Meteorological autumn in Kyiv began on September 24, a week later than the climatic norm. It is characterized by a stable transition of the average daily air temperature below +15 degrees. This year's meteorological summer lasted 126 days.
On September 26, Ukraine is expected to have light cloudiness and no precipitation. The air temperature will drop to +13°...+17°, in Zakarpattia and the south to +18°...19°.
