After September 1, passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border slightly decreased. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported a decrease in the number of crossings to 120,000 citizens per day.
SBU counterintelligence detained the abbot of a temple of the Sumy Eparchy of the UOC MP, who collaborated with the Russian military intelligence. He transmitted data to the occupiers about Ukrainian military positions, which could have contributed to the invasion of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" amid escalating tensions with NATO after the incident with Russian drones in Poland. More than 40,000 troops are taking part in the maneuvers, practicing scenarios with nuclear weapons and testing a new missile.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3127/USD, which is a depreciation of 10 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.27/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.31/PLN.
Almost 10,000 Ukrainian men aged 18–22 left for Poland after the government decree of August 26. Polish border guards recorded their arrival from August 28 to September 3, mainly through Przemyśl and the Volyn region.
Russia is preparing to hold "gubernatorial elections" in occupied Sevastopol, bringing in extras to simulate turnout. Voting will last from September 12 to 14 to conceal low activity.
Rescuers and the Romanian border police are conducting a search operation in the Polonina mountain area. Two 23-year-old Ukrainians got lost in the mountains without necessary belongings and means of orientation.
Andriy Synyshyn, an actor from the theaters "People and Puppets" and Les Kurbas Theater, died at the front. He died on April 16, 2025, near Yunakivka, Sumy Oblast.
Iryna Zarutska's father was denied permission to leave Ukraine for the USA to attend his daughter's funeral due to martial law restrictions. The 23-year-old Ukrainian woman died from stab wounds in Charlotte.
Poland is deploying about 40,000 soldiers to its borders with Belarus and Russia. This is due to the anticipated Zapad-2025 military exercises and incidents involving Russian drones.
Dozens of police officers, paramedics, and volunteers from Ukraine and Israel will ensure the safety of pilgrims in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Hasidim are urged to consider military threats and comply with the laws of Ukraine.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
Poland is closing all border crossing points with Belarus, including road and rail, starting September 12. Russia views this as Warsaw's desire to escalate tensions in Central Europe.
Germany will strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern border and expand air patrolling over Poland. This decision was made in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has agreed to send military representatives to Ukraine to train in drone countermeasures. This decision was made after a Russian drone attack on Poland.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs predicts at least two more years of war in Ukraine. She points to the weakness of European diplomacy and the lack of consensus.
The State Security Service of Georgia detained two Ukrainian citizens who were found to have 2. 4 kg of hexogen, as well as drugs. The explosives were transported from Ukraine through Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a deliberate attack by the Russian Federation on Poland: analysis of the drone flight trajectory indicates their movement through Ukraine and Belarus. The President of Ukraine suggests that this could be part of joint exercises between the Russian Federation and Belarus.
European media called the use of expensive F-35 missiles to shoot down cheap Russian drones a "catastrophe. " The cost of one AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is over 400,000 euros, while a "Shahed" costs only a few thousand.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the incident with Russian drones in Poland is an ongoing problem for airlines. This reduces Ryanair's flight punctuality to 60%, and disruptions have spread to Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Germany.
The government's decision to allow men aged 18-22 to travel abroad did not affect the labor market. The shortage of personnel has decreased, but remains significant.
A former State Automobile Inspectorate official was extradited from Germany to Ukraine. He is suspected of illegally re-registering an elite car and hiding from investigation for over 6 years.
The SBU and the National Police liquidated six schemes of evasion from mobilization, detaining eight organizers. The perpetrators transported draft dodgers abroad or issued fictitious documents for sums ranging from 5 to 20 thousand US dollars.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the invasion of Polish territory by Russian drones, calling it a deliberate provocation and a threat to regional security. They called for intelligence sharing and strengthening of air defense.
The European Union strongly condemns the deliberate violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones on September 10. The EU will strengthen sanctions against Russia and provide support to Poland.
Poland is restricting air traffic in the east of the country along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine from September 10 to December 9. The flight ban is in effect due to the detection of 16 Russian drones on Polish territory.
Lithuania's Foreign Minister stated that the incursion of Russian drones into NATO airspace could lead to escalation. This happened after Poland shot down Russian drones that crossed its border.
On the night of September 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 66 attack UAVs, including over 50 Shahed. Air defense forces shot down 62 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that Europe has little time to prepare for a new war with Russia. He noted that Russia could launch a limited invasion of the North-Baltic region within two to five years.
