Poland scrambled its aviation during Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine. One Russian drone flew into Polish territory and disappeared.
The elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes continues in Ukraine, with over 800 drones and 13 missiles recorded. In Kyiv, two people died, including a child, and the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.
Over the past day, 170 combat engagements took place. Aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Defense Forces hit six areas of personnel concentration, two command posts, and two enemy artillery pieces.
On September 6, the Ukrainian military repelled 129 enemy attacks, with 129 combat engagements recorded. In the Pokrovsk direction, 138 occupiers, four armored combat vehicles, and 10 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
An unknown object, presumably a smuggler's drone, crashed in the village of Majdan-Sielec, Poland. There are no casualties, the object has no military characteristics, and an investigation is underway.
Polish farmers ended their strike, unblocking the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint. Truck traffic has been restored in both directions.
Truck traffic through the Medyka checkpoint has been restored as of 4:00 PM. Polish farmers blocked it from 12:50 PM, the protest took place one kilometer from the checkpoint.
People's Deputy Fedir Khrystenko, wanted for treason, was detained in Ukraine. Pechersk District Court of Kyiv chose a pre-trial measure for him – detention.
Polish protesters partially blocked the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint for trucks. The restrictions will last at least 6 hours, the movement of cars and buses remains unchanged.
Ukrzaliznytsia has started selling tickets for trains from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest on the new European gauge. Trains will start running from September 12, 2025, with tickets available online and on railway websites.
Fighters of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine thwarted an attempt by Russians to break through to the borders of Dnipropetrovsk region. The occupiers tried to take firing positions for further attacks.
President Zelenskyy opened the Uzhhorod – Chop Eurotrack, connecting Uzhhorod with Bratislava, Košice, Budapest, and Vienna. Trains will start running from September 12, and the Eurotrack will be extended to Lviv.
President Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Fico held a substantive conversation. Zelenskyy informed Fico about his conversation with Donald Trump and the results of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
The General Staff reported 103 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 PM on September 5. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where there were 26 attempts to break through.
The Pechersk Court extended the pre-trial detention measure for Volodymyr Bondarenko in the form of round-the-clock house arrest until October 10, 2025. He is accused of official negligence and aiding a serviceman in evading duties.
Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.
Since the beginning of September 2025, schemes for evading mobilization have been uncovered, including illegal deregistration from military records and smuggling men abroad. Over 270 men of conscription age who tried to avoid mobilization have been identified.
Robert Fico and António Costa met on the border with Ukraine. They discussed Fico's visit to China and the regional situation.
The United States is considering leading the monitoring of a buffer zone in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This demilitarized territory would be controlled using drones and satellites, without the involvement of American military personnel.
Five border guards were detained in Lviv region for facilitating the illegal departure of men of conscription age. They ensured the crossing of the border for at least 80 people, without having the right to do so.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 7 missiles and 157 drones. Air defense neutralized 121 drones.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, Russian occupiers launched two missile and 78 air strikes, using 5607 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in all directions, including 47 assault actions in the Pokrovsk direction.
The Industrial District Court of Dnipro sentenced a National Guard serviceman to life imprisonment for the murder of four people in Lyman. He shot two police officers, and then a mother and daughter who witnessed the crime.
Two drones entered Polish airspace but posed no threat, so they were not shot down. This happened amid massive Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point announced the development of ballistic missiles FP-7 and FP-9, as well as air defense systems, at the MSPO exhibition in Poland. The FP-7 has a range of up to 200 km, and the FP-9 – up to 855 km.
Seven cars caught fire in the village of Shehyni, Lviv region. The fire, which started in one vehicle, was quickly extinguished by rescuers.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin fears Ukraine's success and its accession to the EU, as this could set an example for Russians. He also emphasized that NATO expansion is important to Putin, even though the Alliance is a defensive organization.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
The spokesman for the agency stated that Russia is not winning, and Ukraine is not losing. He cited data on Russia's losses and the aggressor's insignificant territorial gains.
September 4 marks World Taekwondo Day, Customs Broker Day, and World Sexual Health Day. Also, the icon of the Mother of God "The Burning Bush" is honored.
