On September 20, an electronic scoreboard with the inscription "Glory to Russia" was noticed in the window of the Kyiv-Rakhiv train. The police seized the tablet device and are conducting a check.
In Kyiv, a drunk Peugeot driver crashed into a trolleybus, failing to maintain a safe distance. Patrol officers drew up administrative materials against the driver, who had 1.70 ppm of alcohol.
The Ukrainian Karate Federation has launched a fundraising campaign for scholarships for child athletes whose parents serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The initiative was started by American singer Kelsy Kimberlin, and the face of the campaign is karateka Mariia Hnes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the meeting is to persuade the US administration to join the security guarantee system and discuss sanctions against Russia.
World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, has united up to 5% of the world's population, or about 400 million people, to clean up litter. In Kyiv, a city-wide cleanup will take place on September 20 in all districts of the capital.
On the night of September 20, air defense is operating in the Kyiv region against enemy drones. Explosions are heard in Dnipro and Pavlohrad, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
A bus carrying Hasidic pilgrims was involved in an accident on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Reportedly, there are casualties, but there is no official information yet.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office terminated the lease agreement for two land plots totaling 40 hectares, valued at UAH 1. 7 billion. The company, associated with Viktor Medvedchuk, had not used the land or paid rent since 2006.
The United Kingdom has expanded sanctions against Russia, adding two oil tankers and Georgian politicians to the list. These measures are aimed at limiting the financing of the war in Ukraine and countering pro-Russian disinformation.
In Kyiv, a 19-year-old ran on the balustrade between escalators at the Khreshchatyk metro station and damaged an advertising light. He faces up to five years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 1. 7 billion euros in aid, of which 800 million is defense support. This amounts to 2% of the country's GDP, which is the third highest among partner countries.
A former high-ranking official of the State Fiscal Service has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office. His actions led to the state being charged UAH 108 million in penalties for the untimely refund of VAT.
Law enforcement agencies should open criminal proceedings regarding Oleksandr Bilchuk's transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected with the Russian military-industrial complex. This creates a threat of sensitive information leakage and may have signs of high treason.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Kyiv remains strong, free, and resilient. He emphasized that Ukrainians do not give up despite the aggression, and their courage protects all of Europe.
An international criminal organization has been exposed in Ukraine that, under the guise of "legal assistance," defrauded over 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia. The damages caused exceed UAH 186 million, and nine participants have been notified of suspicion.
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.
