European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the opening of a permanent representation of the European Parliament in Kyiv during her address to the Verkhovna Rada on September 17. She also emphasized the need for genuine peace for Ukraine and announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
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.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv 1,300 days after the start of the aggression to express support for Ukraine. She was met by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
As of September 1, 2025, 328 Ukrainian companies out of 2,242 sanctioned legal entities generated UAH 240 billion in revenue. Most of these companies are registered in Kyiv, Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions.
In Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, a fire on the roof of a residential building covering an area of 1,500 square meters was extinguished overnight. 150 residents were evacuated, and there were no casualties.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, announced her visit to Kyiv. She published a photo against the backdrop of a train resembling a Ukrainian one.
Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.
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.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to accelerate the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (G2G) to implement Ukraine's reconstruction projects. The Czech Republic has received 188 million euros in credit guarantees for these purposes and plans to begin their implementation in 2026.
In Mykolaiv region, the SBI, together with the SBU, detained a law enforcement officer who, for 2,000 dollars, "released" conscripts from territorial recruitment centers. The suspect has been notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and the issue of choosing a pre-trial measure and suspension from office is being decided.
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.
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.
Ruslan Magamedrasulov, a NABU detective who is already in custody on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, has been served with a new suspicion notice. He is accused of abusing his influence for illegal tax schemes involving Ukrainian enterprises totaling UAH 30 million, for which he was to receive UAH 900,000.
In Kyiv, a 13-year-old boy fell from a freight train at the "Kyiv-Volynskyi" station while it was moving. As a result of the incident, the teenager suffered a traumatic amputation of his left leg below the knee.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the arrest of former prosecutor's office employee Andriy Molochny until October 20. Molochny caused a fatal road accident while intoxicated. The suspect will remain in custody without the right to bail.
The Podilskyi Bridge crossing in Kyiv connects the left and right banks, having strategic importance for transport mobility. The next stage will be the construction of an access road to Podil and a metro to Troieshchyna with the Podilsko-Vyhurivska line.
Misha, a dog who for many years sought shelter from shelling at the Teremky metro station, has been denied entry after a man complained. Animal rights activists are calling on Kyiv residents to stand up for the animal, emphasizing its right to be in a shelter.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 13302 on the creation of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts instead of OASK. The new courts will hear cases against central government bodies and appeals against competitions for positions of heads of anti-corruption bodies.
On Wednesday, September 17, Kyiv is expected to experience a cold snap down to +15+17 degrees and rains. Wet weather will also cover western regions, the north (except Sumy region), Vinnytsia region, Odesa region, and parts of Cherkasy and Kropyvnytskyi regions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Lukashenka's meeting with a representative of the Russian occupation administration of Kherson Oblast, calling it a blatant disregard for Ukraine's sovereignty. The Ministry emphasized the illegality of such actions and threatened to strengthen sanctions against the Belarusian regime.
The Main Intelligence Directorate conducted a special operation in the Primorsky Krai of the Russian Federation, where explosions occurred on the territory of military unit of the 155th Marine Brigade. Reportedly, there are dead and wounded among the occupiers who distinguished themselves by cruelty against civilians and Ukrainian prisoners.
On September 16, short-term rains and fog are forecast in western Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory. Daytime temperatures will be 22-27°, in the west 16-21°.
A grenade exploded in an apartment in Kyiv, killing the 38-year-old owner of the premises and his 46-year-old acquaintance. Another 48-year-old man was hospitalized, his condition is stable.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an active week of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly. He emphasized the importance of coordinated work with European leaders to pressure Russia.
An explosion occurred in an apartment in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district, reportedly caused by a grenade detonation. Two people died, and one more was injured.
The prosecution asks the court to find Kosov guilty of premeditated murder and sentence him to life imprisonment.
Zhytniy Market in Kyiv has been added to the list of cultural heritage sites, protecting the building from demolition. This decision guarantees the preservation of the market's architectural appearance, while the issue of its sale will be decided by Kyiv City Council deputies.
The prosecution has requested life imprisonment for Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko noted that society has lost the opportunity to learn about the potential contribution of the deceased teenager to the future of Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the prosecution was satisfied with today's court hearing in the case of the murder of a teenager on the funicular in Kyiv.
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has scheduled the next hearing in the case of former UDO employee Artem Kosov for September 17 at 11:00 AM. He is accused of the premeditated murder of a 16-year-old boy on the funicular.
