As part of the exchange between Russia and Ukraine, 185 military personnel and 20 civilians returned home. The youngest released is 26 years old, the oldest is 59 years old.
As a result of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, 1599 cultural heritage monuments and 2415 cultural infrastructure objects have been destroyed or damaged. The greatest losses were suffered by monuments in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
The Gauleiter of the "LPR", Leonid Pasechnik, appealed to Putin with a request to facilitate the payment of salaries to miners in Luhansk region. The mines, transferred to Russian companies, have been declared unprofitable, and the situation in Russia's coal industry is also critical.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its strong protest against the autumn conscription for military service, which Russia is launching on October 1, 2025, particularly in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Forcing people to serve in the army of the occupying state is a war crime and will not go unpunished.
Investigators have completed the investigation into the murder of children's writer Volodymyr Vakulenko and other civilians in the Izium district. The indictment against four Russian servicemen for war crimes has been sent to court.
The Russian administration in occupied Luhansk region is preparing a "youth Stakhanovite movement," forcing students to internships at enterprises and participation in pseudo-competitions. This is an attempt to revive Soviet practices, returning the region to the past with repression and poverty.
Russia uses the network of "Russian Houses" abroad to promote propaganda. In particular, in Nicaragua, exhibitions and a film screening were organized about the occupation of Ukrainian territories, promoting the Kremlin's narratives about "fascism in Ukraine" and "positive changes" in Donbas. The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes: in this way, Moscow tries to justify aggression and create the illusion of "international recognition" of the occupation.
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.
Prosecutors of the Kirovohrad Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified 18 individuals of suspicion. They are accused of embezzling almost 80 million hryvnias of budget funds and illegal extraction of minerals.
The Drone Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine damaged three gas distribution stations in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. These are the Shchastia GDS, Sievierodonetsk GDS, and Novopskov GDS, which are critical for the region.
Russian occupation forces are hastily dispersing their ammunition depots after the Ukrainian military's attack on Bohdanivka in Luhansk Oblast. The ATESH movement has transferred data to the Ukrainian Defense Forces, assuring that the relocation of depots will not help avoid further losses.
Cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate once again gained full access to all computers and servers of the occupation authorities in Crimea. Over 100 TB of intelligence data was obtained, including official correspondence and information about the abduction of Ukrainian children.
A cold snap is expected in Ukraine from September 24, with frosts possible in some places. Daytime air temperatures will be +12…+16 degrees Celsius, and up to +29°C in the east and southeast.
A cold snap is coming to Ukraine from the northwest of Europe, with frosts in some places, but today is still an almost summer-like warm day. The air temperature will drop to +12...+16 degrees, and on the night of September 26-27, frosts are possible in the north, west, center, and east.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the logistics point for drone distribution for the occupiers in Donetsk region on August 29, 2025, and the regimental ammunition depot of the enemy in Luhansk region on September 18, 2025. Thousands of UAVs, tens of thousands of mines, grenades, cartridges, and shells for tanks and artillery were destroyed.
Oleksandr Lapin, former commander of the "Center" and "North" groups, was dismissed from the Russian army. He will become an assistant to the head of Tatarstan.
The politician stated that Ukraine will likely have to recognize the Russian occupation of part of its territory now, but will be able to return them in the future. He emphasized that Ukraine should look at the situation in the long term, as de facto does not mean de jure.
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.
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.
Over the week, 30 war and collaboration crimes were recorded, and suspicions were announced against a former minister of revenues from Yanukovych's time and his accomplice. The case of the "head of the LPR" has been sent to court.
Statements about an excessive number of pharmacies in Ukraine do not correspond to reality. Studies show that their number per 100,000 population is less than or comparable to European figures.
Political expert Oleh Posternak criticized Vitaliy Shabunin for defending NABU detective Tebekin, who is suspected of illicit enrichment of UAH 4 million. The court chose a preventive measure for Tebekin in the form of bail and suspended him from office.
The SBU collected evidence against former Minister of Revenues and Duties Oleksandr Klymenko, who is financing Russia's war against Ukraine. He was заочно (in absentia) notified of suspicion of aiding the aggressor state.
Anton Shukhinin, owner of DOMINO, together with his wife, handed over educational supplies to more than 100 families of internally displaced persons whose homes were destroyed. He emphasized the importance of supporting those who lost their homes due to the war.
The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Ukraine, with 10,622 cases recorded in the 35th week of 2025. Local authorities decide on anti-epidemic measures, including the mask mandate.
On September 10, Ukraine will be divided: western regions expect rain with thunderstorms, while the south and east will have mostly dry and warm weather. An anticyclone will provide stable conditions for most regions, and an atmospheric front in the west will bring precipitation.
Eight militants who fought against the Defense Forces in Donetsk region received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They were captured in the Kursk, Kramatorsk, and Lyman directions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Volodymyrivka and pushed back the enemy near Razino, Zoloty Kolodyaz, and in Novotoretske. At the same time, the occupiers advanced in the Serebryanske forestry in Luhansk region.
In the occupied part of Luhansk region, Russians extended the restrictions on mobile internet speed. The local occupation "authorities" explain this by the "security situation" and do not specify the terms of restoration.
In Ukraine, 10,622 cases of COVID-19 were recorded last week, which is 46. 2% more than the previous week. 14 deaths were registered, with further growth expected.
