Ukraine

The head of a department of the Ministry of Justice was detained for taking a bribe from an entrepreneur for using prisoners' labor in production. The official faces up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.

On the eve of the international audit, lawyers are increasingly claiming that the NABU is politically biased.

Zaporizhzhia RMA and the state of Pennsylvania signed a cooperation agreement in the presence of President Zelenskyy. This is the fifth agreement between Ukrainian regions and American states, which provides for cooperation in energy, agriculture, digital technologies, and defense.

The Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC has decided to establish an LLC on the basis of three state-owned enterprises. This is part of the corporate governance reform in the defense industry, which has already transformed 42 enterprises.

After joining the EU Ukraine will have an institution of business reputation, says MP.

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.

As a result of enemy air strikes on Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs, 17 people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy. Multi-storey buildings were destroyed, private houses and cars were damaged.

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 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made another breakthrough on the border with Russia in the Kursk region. This is the second successful operation since the start of the offensive, during which paratroopers destroyed an enemy stronghold.

The NACP has confirmed that it is monitoring the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, acting deputy head of the State Tax Service. The audit concerns possible declaration of false information and failure to indicate a cohabitant in the declarations.

The SSU detained the head and a member of a Russian group's operational and combat group. According to the SBU, the group was planning a violent seizure of power in Odesa.

Repairs are starting at the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint at the entrance to Poland. Tomorrow, repairs will begin at the Rava-Ruska checkpoint on the Ukrainian side, said Andriy Demchenko, a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service.

The President of Ukraine met with the governor, senator, and congressman of Pennsylvania. Zelenskyy thanked them for their support and agreed to intensify cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.

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.

The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3481 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar and euro also fell in price compared to the previous day.

The arbitration hearing on the rights in the Black and Azov Seas, initiated by Ukraine against Russia, will start on September 23, 2024. The proceedings will take place at the Peace Palace in The Hague.

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 35 and 28 attacks respectively.

U. S. President Joe Biden says he did not authorize Ukraine to use Western long-range weapons to strike targets in Russia. Negotiations are ongoing with the White House to authorize the use of Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.

On September 23, the weather is expected to be dry in Ukraine, with rain possible only in Crimea. The temperature at night will be 6-11°, during the day 20-25°, in some places up to 27°. Fog is possible in the west, northeast wind.

On the night of September 23, 2024, Ukraine repelled an air attack from 6 targets. Air defense shot down 3 Shahed drones over Sumy region, and electronic warfare neutralized another drone and 2 X-59/69 missiles.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated the data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. 1330 soldiers, 16 tanks, 30 armored combat vehicles and other enemy equipment were destroyed.

The Social Democratic Party of Germany received 30. 9% of the vote in the Brandenburg elections, ahead of the far-right AfD with 29.2%. This is an unexpected success for the SPD, which had been lagging behind throughout the campaign.

The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied rumors about the beating of a “language inspector” in Ivano-Frankivsk. The police confirmed that there were no reports of language-related crimes in the city.

Fake news sites registered in the United Kingdom have been found to be spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine. Parliamentarians call for a change in the law to force such sites to disclose information about their owners.

A Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia injured 9 people, including one child. Rescuers evacuated residents, extinguished the fire and carried out emergency work.

The President of Ukraine began his visit to the United States with a visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant. Zelenskyy got acquainted with the production of shells and discussed further support for Ukraine.

Russia is creating a register of “illegal foreigners” in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Ukrainians without a Russian passport may lose their basic rights, which should speed up the forced passportization process.

The Swiss government plans to replace the work permit requirement with a registration system for Ukrainians with S status. The draft amendments are to be prepared by February 2025.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 121 combat engagements at the frontline over the past day. Ukrainian defenders repel enemy attacks in various directions, inflicting significant losses on the occupiers and destroying their equipment.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States to participate in the UN General Assembly. He stated that the main task is to strengthen Ukraine and protect its people.