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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a conversation with the Commander of the US Army Europe and Africa, Christopher Donahue. Syrskyi reported that the Defense Forces thwarted the Russians' offensive plans in the spring-summer campaign, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.
More than a third of the 98 battles on the front occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also pressed more actively in the Novopavlivka direction, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
Poland will open its border with Belarus on the night of September 23-24 after the completion of the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises 'Zapad-2025'. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the government may close the borders again in case of tension or aggressive behavior from Russia or Belarus.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that decisions on the use of force against aircraft or drones violating the Alliance's airspace will be made based on intelligence data regarding the level of threat. He noted that NATO will respond proportionally, but will not always immediately shoot down aircraft.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there was no need to shoot down MiG aircraft that flew into Estonia, as they posed no immediate threat. Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace, remaining there for 12 minutes.
Over 30 years, Ukraine's population has decreased by 20%, from 52. 2 million in 1993 to 42 million in 2022. As of early 2025, approximately 31.5 million people reside in the controlled territory, indicating a demographic loss of 10 million due to the war.
The SAP prosecutor filed a lawsuit with the HACC to recognize as unreasonable assets worth over UAH 3. 2 million, which are used by the current head of the State Customs Service. This refers to a residential building and a land plot near Kyiv, registered in the name of a relative of his wife, but actually belonging to the official.
Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletskyi stated that Ukraine thinks too much about a truce instead of bringing it closer with an effective army.
The threat of nuclear war between Russia and the West has reached an all-time high, even though neither side seeks the actual use of nuclear weapons. The escalation of the conflict around Ukraine and Moscow's large-scale military exercises sharply increase the risk of catastrophe.
Kyiv police detained a group of perpetrators, including medics, who, for $3,500, arranged fictitious care for sick relatives to avoid mobilization. The perpetrators are accused of illegal transportation of persons across the border, document forgery, and abuse of influence.
The SBI in Odesa region exposed a border guard who organized the illegal transfer of conscripts to unrecognized Transnistria. He transported men for money, providing instructions on the route. The law enforcement officer has been detained and notified of suspicion; the investigation is ongoing.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on citizens to support the European course, emphasizing that pro-Russian forces could turn the country into a springboard for Russian troops in Odesa region. She noted that Moscow spends millions on bribing voters and has accomplices in Moldova.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghiță Vlad the current situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also talked about joint counteraction to threats related to Russian air attack means crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the illegal visit of the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to occupied Crimea on September 18-20. These actions are regarded as a blatant violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz addressed the Security Council for the first time, assuring that the United States and its allies would defend every inch of NATO territory. This happened at an emergency meeting due to Russia's violation of Estonian airspace by three MiG-31 fighter jets.
In August 2025, Ukraine imported 14. 5 thousand tons of energy equipment worth over UAH 6.55 billion, taking advantage of benefits totaling UAH 1.41 billion. Imported equipment included turbines, electric generators, and batteries.
The US has reached an agreement with Chinese company ByteDance to lease the TikTok algorithm for the American market, which will allow the platform to continue operating without a full sale. ByteDance will create a duplicate of the algorithm, which will be transferred to a new enterprise under the control of American investors.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine stated that the conduct of the Russian armed forces can be classified as a crime against humanity in the form of forced displacement of the population. The Commission also found that drone attacks in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv regions are widespread and systematic, which qualifies as crimes against humanity in the form of murder.
Over 58 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine were detained at the Polish border. The inspection in Poznań prohibited the import due to the detection of mold hyphae in 36% of the batch.
The EU has started discussing the creation of a "drone wall" that would protect against further Russian attacks.
In Lviv region, border guards uncovered large-scale smuggling of equipment worth 8 million hryvnias, mostly iPhone 17s. The largest batch was discovered at the Shehyni checkpoint, where 148 iPhones of various models were attempted to be transported.
Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.
Over the past day, 156 combat engagements took place, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 94 airstrikes, 5469 shellings, and used 6470 kamikaze drones.
Every year, thousands of Hasidim arrive in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which in 2025 falls on September 22-24. To ensure order and security in the city, enhanced security measures are in place, including round-the-clock duty of rescuers and joint patrols of Ukrainian and Israeli forces.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has sent an indictment to court against Oleksandr Dyachenko, who headed the "Varyag" club and prepared teenagers for service in the Russian army. He faces up to 12 years in prison for violating the laws of war.
Ukrainian flags are appearing in the village of Oleksiivka, Sumy region, as Russian troops retreat. The remaining Russian soldiers are dug in without water or food.
Ukrainian military successfully stopped six Russian offensive actions in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Kupyansk. Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have taken place at the front.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported that no movement of Russian equipment or personnel is being recorded on the border with Belarus. Belarus continues to keep a small number of its units near the Ukrainian border.
In the Sumy direction, the activity of Russian infantry groups has significantly decreased. The enemy uses small assault groups only on a small section of the border, without using equipment.