On the night of September 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a large-scale air attack. They shot down 66 of 78 Shahed attack UAVs and 4 of 6 enemy missiles, and lost 8 UAVs in the area.
The captain of the foreign vessel USKO MFU was served a notice of suspicion of exporting agricultural products through the occupied Crimea. The vessel was detained in the port of Reni, and the captain is suspected of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territory.
At night, the enemy launched a rocket attack on Odesa district. The missile hit an open area, causing a fire and damaging two trucks, but without causing any casualties.
Oleg Kiper met with winemakers from Odesa region to discuss the development of the industry. The issues of combating counterfeiting, creating a register of vineyards and increasing the competitiveness of local wine were discussed.
On the night of September 21, Ukraine's air defense repelled a massive Russian attack, destroying 5 X-59/69 guided missiles and 11 Shahed drones. Another 5 drones were lost as a result of electronic warfare.
Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.
Parliament passed a resolution to rename 327 settlements with Russian and Soviet names. The names of 10 cities, numerous towns and villages in different regions of Ukraine were changed.
Oleksandr Kharlov visited the regional psychiatric hospital No. 4, where renovation work is underway. He noted the improvement of conditions for patients, but pointed out the lack of beds due to the renovation.
The family of Sergiy Rotar, who was killed in a missile attack on Odesa on March 15, received the keys to a new apartment. The initiative was implemented with the support of local authorities and businesses.
Over the past day, 318 ecosystem fires occurred in Ukraine, destroying more than 233 hectares. Dnipropetrovska, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were the most affected. The SES urges everyone to follow fire safety rules.
Farmers in Odesa region have completed the harvest of early grains and pulses, collecting over 3. 5 million tons. This is 1.4% more than last year. Now farmers are starting to harvest late crops.
In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.
Harvesting of melons and vegetables continues in Odesa region. The company has harvested 9 thousand tons of melons on an area of 1.6 thousand hectares and 27 thousand tons of tomatoes on 0.9 thousand hectares, and is also experimentally growing cotton.
1,266 Ukrainian veterans are being trained at vocational education centers of the State Employment Service. The most popular professions are administrator and driver, with training programs in drone use and psychological assistance also being chosen.
The Odesa regional authorities have expanded the opportunities for businesses to obtain loans for energy equipment. Businesses are now able to receive compensation for the interest rate on the loan, which is 5%.
In Novyi Buh, a brush fire spread to the yard, engulfing a shed. The 92-year-old owner suffered burns while trying to extinguish the fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 530 square meters.
In Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and Donetsk oblasts, blackout schedules will start at 18:00 instead of 16:00. The outages will last until 23:00, providing an additional 2 hours of power supply.
Odesa region harvested 2. 57 million tons of grain with an average yield of 35.1 cwt/ha. The highest yield was recorded in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at 42.1 cwt/ha.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy reported harvesting over 22 million tons of new crops. Poltava region has completed the harvest of early grains, while Khmelnytsky region is the leader in terms of yield with 64 c/ha.
Russian troops attacked power system facilities in Zhytomyr and Chernihiv regions. The blackout schedules will be in effect from 07:00 to 24:00, and 473 settlements remain without power.
Odesa Regional State Administration canceled unnecessary tenders worth UAH 547. 5 million. The canceled procurements include overpriced food, furniture, cars, documentation development and non-urgent repairs.
Power outage schedules have been changed in many regions of Ukraine and in Kyiv. According to Ukrenergo's instructions, the restrictions will not be applied until 17:00, giving consumers an extra hour of electricity.
NPC Ukrenergo announced the cancellation of daytime power outages in most regions of Ukraine on July 24. It is planned to import electricity from 5 countries in the total amount of 26,528 MWh.
The chief specialist of Odesa RSA was exposed for corruption. He demanded $1,000 for influencing the receipt of a permit to reserve the company's employees from mobilization.
A 61-year-old man who stabbed a border guard with a knife while trying to bypass a checkpoint has been detained in Zakarpattia.
