Russian troops failed in their attempts to break through the Ukrainian border in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions. Daily shelling and attacks, including the use of drones, did not allow the enemy to advance deep into Ukrainian territory.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv, Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Kherson. He emphasized that the only reason Russia can afford to do this is because it does not feel sufficiently heavy losses.
On Wednesday, September 17, Kyiv is expected to experience a cold snap down to +15+17 degrees and rains. Wet weather will also cover western regions, the north (except Sumy region), Vinnytsia region, Odesa region, and parts of Cherkasy and Kropyvnytskyi regions.
Since the beginning of September, over 3,500 drones and almost 190 missiles have been launched at Ukraine. Zelenskyy called for joint protection of the European sky.
In Sumy region, law enforcement officers prevented a contract killing of a girl, which was planned by her former cohabitant out of jealousy. The attacker offered the killer 10 thousand dollars, handed over an advance payment, and was detained after transferring the remaining amount.
The SBU detained a 26-year-old serviceman from Kropyvnytskyi who served in an assault UAV company in the eastern direction. He transmitted data to the Russians about drone sorties, attack targets, and the positions of his brigade.
Late in the evening, Russians launched a missile attack on the outskirts of a village in the Boromlia community of Sumy Oblast. 11 men who were harvesting crops were injured, one of them in serious condition.
Law enforcement officers in Sumy region prevented a contract killing of a 24-year-old woman. The man was detained while transferring 10,000 dollars to a person who was impersonating the perpetrator.
Russian troops attacked Sumy region with drones and KABs, killing three people and wounding five. Shelling was recorded in 42 settlements of 16 communities.
Statements about an excessive number of pharmacies in Ukraine do not correspond to reality. Studies show that their number per 100,000 population is less than or comparable to European figures.
Dry and clear weather will prevail in Ukraine over the weekend, with daytime temperatures of +20 to +25 degrees Celsius. At night, a cold snap is expected, down to +8 to +15 degrees Celsius, especially in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.
As a result of the morning missile attack on Sumy region, two people were killed and five were injured. The explosion caused a fire and destruction, and the Russian army repeatedly attacked the site of the aftermath liquidation.
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.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a village in the Bytytskyi district of the Sumy community on September 12, there are dead and destruction. Also, the body of a security guard was found in Sumy after enemy UAVs hit.
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.
The SBU detained a 22-year-old unemployed man from Sumy who spied for the FSB, transmitting data about the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
On September 12, rains will pass in the western regions of Ukraine, blocked by an anticyclone. Air temperature will be interestingly distributed, from +16°C in the west to +28°C in the south and east.
Starting from September 10, the state will cover up to 70% of the down payment and monthly mortgage payment. The program is available to IDPs and residents of frontline territories who meet certain criteria.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and MHP company have launched the "PROgrowth" grant competition with a budget of UAH 4. 3 million. Residents of 17 communities can receive up to UAH 15,000 for professional development.
On September 10, Ukraine will be divided: western regions expect rain with thunderstorms, while the south and east will have mostly dry and warm weather. An anticyclone will provide stable conditions for most regions, and an atmospheric front in the west will bring precipitation.
Eight militants who fought against the Defense Forces in Donetsk region received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They were captured in the Kursk, Kramatorsk, and Lyman directions.
On Monday, September 8, the Russian army attacked Sumy region, as a result of which two SES rescuers were injured. A fire truck was also damaged after a repeated strike on the same location.
In Yampil, Sumy region, local blogger Oleksandr Takhtai, who investigated corruption schemes, died. His body was found on September 5 in his own home, the cause of death is being established.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are taking measures to prevent the advance of Russian occupiers. Since the beginning of September 7, 54 combat engagements have taken place.
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.
The number of victims of the Russian UAV attack on Sumy region increased to 7 people, one woman died. The wounded are receiving medical care.
One person was killed and a 9-year-old child was among the injured as a result of an enemy attack in the Sumy region. The wounded were hospitalized, and doctors are providing the necessary assistance.
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 High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) applied a preventive measure in the form of bail to former SBU official Illia Vitiuk. The bail amount is 9 million 84 thousand hryvnias.
