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The Ukrainian Air Force repelled a massive attack by Russian drones at night, destroying 24 of the 32 “Shaheds” launched. The enemy also attacked with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and two X-22 cruise missiles.
A Ukrainian citizen was sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine for spying for Russia. He was part of a group that collected information about aid to Ukraine through Polish transportation hubs.
Over the past two months, the number of attempts to illegally cross the border into Ukraine has begun to decline. Border guards hope for a further decrease due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Due to Russian attacks, power outages occurred in 11 regions of Ukraine. No outage schedules are planned, but electricity consumption is increasing. Electricity imports are expected from 5 countries.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has declared his full support for Zelenskyy's Peace Formula. Romania will continue to provide multidimensional assistance to Ukraine and promote the export of Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 3% compared to the previous day. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power cuts in 6 regions over the past day, but no scheduled outages are planned.
Border guards seized a 1946 Albert Schlegel Markneukirchen violin from a 21-year-old Ukrainian woman at the Vylok checkpoint. The instrument was sent for examination to determine its cultural and historical value.
The President of Ukraine said that the war with Russia will end because of the UN Charter, not because of fatigue. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to force Russia to peace as the only aggressor.
Fragments of a Russian Geranium-2 attack drone were found in Romania. The wreckage was found south of the city of Plaura and was seized for examination.
Some EU countries support lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Borrell said that the discussion is ongoing, but no decision has been made yet.
The Ministry of Energy informs that no blackout schedules will be applied today. However, due to the shelling, there were power outages in 7 regions overnight, and 536 settlements were without electricity in the morning.
Passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border remains at the level of last year with seasonal fluctuations. In August, about 4 million people crossed the border, and in September there was a slight decrease.
Andriy Sybiga met with Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaywi to develop cooperation with the Gulf states. They discussed the Formula for Peace, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and global food security.
Four men were detained while trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary on a rubber boat. They planned to pay the organizers from 4 to 12 thousand dollars for crossing the Tisza River.
At the Dyakivtsi checkpoint, border guards found two old books in the car of a Ukrainian woman heading to Romania. The books, published in 1922 and 1935, were sent for examination to determine their historical value.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in 6 regions, but no outage schedules are planned for today.
The Kremlin realizes that nuclear threats are losing their effectiveness. Putin is considering “more subtle” options for responding to Western support for Ukraine, avoiding direct escalation.
Ruslan Kravchenko met with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa. They discussed energy resilience of communities, reconstruction of Kyiv region and creation of an online platform for business cooperation between regions.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to open new consular offices in Slovakia and Romania. This is part of a strategy to deepen cooperation with European neighbors and ensure the protection of Ukrainians' rights in these countries.
The Ministry of Energy reported a stable situation in the energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.
A Ukrainian citizen tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max without declaring them. Customs officers drew up a report on the violation and seized the gadgets worth over UAH 160 thousand.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has completed visits to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. He announced agreements on European integration, support for Ukraine, and joint projects with neighboring countries.
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.
Severe flooding and landslides hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Two people went missing, about 1000 were evacuated, schools were closed, and trains were canceled due to storm Boris.
The German newspaper FAZ mistakenly reported that Romania had asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones. In fact, it was Ukrainian Minister Sibiga who made the request to Romania.
Romania has asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga discussed military assistance and support from Western neighbors during his visit to Bucharest.
At least 24 people have been killed by Storm Boris in Central and Eastern Europe. Poland, Romania, and Italy are taking measures to protect against flooding, and the head of the European Commission will visit the affected regions.
Andriy Sybiga will meet with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popschi on September 19. They will discuss good neighborly relations, regional security, the Transnistrian conflict, and coordination of actions on EU accession.
A group of men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania were detained on the border with Romania. Two local residents were transporting them for $10,000 each, and now they face criminal liability.