According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the aggressor lost 1,440 servicemen in 24 hours. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war: 640920 personnel, 8746 tanks, 17170 armored vehicles and other equipment.
The UN's constant calls for peace did not prevent Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which became the bloodiest military conflict in Europe since World War II.
Norway will expand its support program for Ukraine until 2030, allocating $5 billion in civilian and military aid. The annual aid will amount to about €1.3 billion, with the total amount by 2030 reaching €11.5 billion.
The occupation authorities have started the process of confiscating land plots from local residents in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Starting from March 1, 2025, plots that have not been used for two years will be confiscated.
Andriy Yermak had a telephone conversation with Sidney Mufamadi, Advisor to the President of South Africa. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, the situation at the frontline and prospects for cooperation between Ukraine and South Africa.
russian troops conducted an air strike in three districts of Kharkiv. The attack injured 8 people, including two children. Criminal proceedings have been opened for violation of the laws of war.
There were 190 combat engagements in the frontline. The intensity of hostilities remains high in the Pokrovsk sector.
The President of Ukraine has signed a bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs. The total amount of expenditures will reach UAH 3.73 trillion, which is 2.3 times more than before the outbreak of full-scale war.
The United States is preparing a major new military aid package for Ukraine, but its delivery may be delayed. The Pentagon has $5.9 billion in aid left, which expires in two weeks.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga discussed with his Israeli counterpart Yisrael Katz support for Ukraine and the threats posed by cooperation between russia and Iran. Sybiga expressed gratitude for the support of Ukraine's sovereignty and the Peace Formula.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has launched a competitive selection process for three positions of independent members of the Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo. A professional consultant will be engaged to conduct the selection.
An F-16 fighter jet crashes while repelling a missile attack in Ukraine, killing an experienced pilot. The causes of the crash are under investigation, and experts are discussing pilot training and the need for a more powerful air defense system.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. He is also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders of Turkey and Brazil.
Andriy Sybiga held conversations with the foreign ministers of South Africa and Brazil. They discussed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and Zelenskyy's Peace Formula as a way to a just and lasting peace.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.
At the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint, customs officers found a truck with 6,600 new T-shirts that were not listed in the declaration. The cargo was being transported under the guise of humanitarian aid for a Lviv charity fund.
The GUR reports on the successful evacuation of four Ukrainian citizens from Syria. Among the evacuees are three women and one child, who are now returning home.
Ukrainian fencer Olga Harlan is on the cover of the September issue of Playboy Ukraine. The six-time Olympic medalist shared a photo on Instagram, thanking the team for the project.
The Australian government is working with the United States on a plan to send decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The former commander of the Australian army supported the idea of transferring decommissioned equipment.
MP Lesia Zaburanna spoke about the tools to cover the budget deficit of UAH 500 billion. Among them are domestic borrowing through government bonds and public debt restructuring.
Ukraine's Defense Minister and the head of the European Commission opened the EU Defense Innovation Office. Umerov called for investment in Ukrainian producers and emphasized the goals of cooperation: restoring peace and Ukraine's integration into the EU.
A Ukrainian citizen tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max without declaring them. Customs officers drew up a report on the violation and seized the gadgets worth over UAH 160 thousand.
The Times reports that Britain and the United States are ready to privately allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike deep into Russia. The decision may be made in secret to preserve the element of surprise.
MP Lesya Zaburanna said that the Verkhovna Rada is still discussing the VAT increase. Currently, the Parliament is focused on the military fee as a specialized tax to finance the army.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on tax increases in mid-October. The new regulations, including an increase in the military tax to 5% for all citizens and the introduction of a fee for individual entrepreneurs, will take effect on October 1.
President Zelenskyy announces preparations for talks in the United States with Biden and presidential candidates. He will present a concrete plan to strengthen Ukraine to bring about a just peace and victory.
A bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs has been submitted to President Zelensky for his signature. The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on September 18, increasing total spending to UAH 3.73 trillion.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission discussed increasing financial assistance to EUR 400 billion. The parties plan to hold a joint meeting of the Ukrainian government and the European Commission Board in Kyiv.
As of the evening of September 20, the smoke in Kyiv has almost disappeared, and the indicators are approaching normal. The Minister of Environmental Protection said that the situation is normalizing due to warming and stronger winds.
NPC Ukrenergo has announced that blackout schedules will not be applied in Ukraine on September 21. The International Energy Agency predicts a possible electricity shortage of up to 6 GW in winter.
