Ukraine
Donald Trump criticizes Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to sign a peace deal with Russia. Republicans accuse Zelenskyy of interfering in the election by meeting with Democrats.
An enemy drone was spotted flying from Cherkasy region to Kyiv region. An air alert has been announced in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy and Donetsk regions. At night, defense forces shot down 66 of 78 Shahed UAVs.
People in several regions of Ukraine were injured as a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine. In Kyiv, a man was wounded by falling UAV debris, in Zaporizhzhia, eight people were wounded by air bombs, and in Kherson region, 2 people were injured.
At night, 13 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Sumy region. 51 explosions were recorded from 28 shellings of the border areas, and 1 civilian was killed in a KAB attack in Yunakivska community.
On the night of September 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a large-scale air attack. They shot down 66 of 78 Shahed attack UAVs and 4 of 6 enemy missiles, and lost 8 UAVs in the area.
There were 189 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile and 75 air strikes, firing over 4,600 times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled dozens of attacks in various frontline areas.
Mike Johnson was unable to schedule a meeting with the President of Ukraine due to his work commitments. He also expressed regret over the letter dismissing the Ukrainian ambassador, calling it a “terrible development.
As a result of the Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia, 8 people were injured, including 1 child. 11 private houses and one three-story building were destroyed, an apartment building was damaged, and 18 people were evacuated.
On September 26, light rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, mainly in the west and center. The temperature will be 7-17° at night and 21-29° during the day. There may be short-term rain in the Kyiv region.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported enemy losses over the day: 1400 soldiers, 10 tanks, 44 armored personnel carriers and other equipment. The aggressor's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 64,7800 personnel.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. They discussed the situation on the frontline, the Plan for Victory and Restoration of Ukraine, and agreed on the details of the talks in Washington.
According to scientists, the ancestors of alpacas appeared on our planet about 45 million years ago. The Indians of Peru domesticated these animals about six thousand years ago.
Former ministers from 11 Latin American countries call for russia's suspension from the UN General Assembly because of the war in Ukraine. They refer to the precedent set by South Africa in 1974 because of its apartheid policy.
Former participants in the war in Ukraine were involved in the murder of 242 people and the injury of 227 people in russia. Most of the crimes are domestic in nature, with ex-prisoners committing them especially often.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a threat of ballistic missile attacks from Crimea.
Police are investigating an alleged shooting at cars in the Zvyagel district of Zhytomyr region. The car of a local resident was damaged, and a pre-trial investigation was launched under the article on intentional damage to property.
The G7 leaders adopted a declaration of support for Ukraine in time of war and peace. The document envisages military, humanitarian and economic assistance, as well as the use of frozen russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of joint efforts to rebuild the country after the war. Zelenskyy compared the current challenges to the postwar situation in Europe, recalling the success of the Marshall Plan.
The Pentagon has announced a new $375 million security assistance package for Ukraine. The package includes ammunition, missiles, anti-tank systems, armored vehicles and other military equipment.
President of Ukraine met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. They discussed security issues, strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, implementation of the bilateral agreement and preparations for the second Peace Summit.
The President of Ukraine met with the President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Young. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of discussing the issue of the temporarily occupied territories and invited Young to visit Ukraine.
There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 53.
The President of Ukraine held talks with Antonio Guterres on the implementation of the Formula for Peace and Freedom of Navigation in the Black Sea. This is important for the unimpeded export of Ukrainian agricultural products to global markets.
The US plans to announce a new military aid package to Ukraine worth more than $8 billion during Zelenskiy's visit to Washington. The Biden administration is negotiating with Congress to use $5.6 billion by the end of the fiscal year.
Mike Johnson accused Oksana Markarova of being unreliable and ineffective as a diplomat. He called on President Zelensky to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.
Germany has approved a €70 million aid package for Ukraine's heat and power sector. The funds will be used to provide cities and communities with small combined heat and power plants, boilers, generators and solar panels.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially in the defense sector, and preparations for winter challenges.
A US House committee initiates an investigation into Zelenskyy's visit to a Pennsylvania weapons plant. Republicans suspect the Biden administration of using state resources for the election campaign.
The President of Ukraine discussed the use of frozen Russian assets and Ukraine's military needs with the President of the European Council. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and efforts to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
Against the backdrop of new threats of a nuclear strike from Moscow, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, said that nuclear blackmail is the only tool available to Russia.