German company Rheinmetall and the Latvian state defense corporation are establishing a joint venture for the production of ammunition in Latvia. Investments in the project will amount to €275 million, which will allow the production of tens of thousands of artillery shells annually.
On September 27, a cold air mass will cover Ukraine, bringing rains, strong winds, and in some places night frosts. Western and northern regions will feel the autumn chill, while the south and east will retain relative warmth with precipitation.
On September 26, the Russian army lost at least 970 servicemen, 39 artillery systems, and 1 tank. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 27.09.25 amounted to about 1,107,400 personnel.
September 27 marks International Astronomy Day, Czech Beer Day, Educator's Day in Ukraine, European Mushroom Day, International Rabbit Day, World Tourism Day, and Martyr Callistratus Day. These holidays cover various fields, from science to culture and religion.
The Government of Ukraine has supported the experimental project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on biometric identification of deceased defenders, servicemen, and civilians. This will allow for prompt identification of individuals using fingerprints and facial images, utilizing the National Biometric Verification and Identification System (NBVIS) and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
The Ministry of Social Policy reported that 2,280 children from large families, with disabilities, and IDPs received health benefits under the "eHealth" program in 2024. The project allowed parents to choose the best conditions for their children, involving 17 institutions in various regions.
Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared in court in London, pleading guilty to eight counts of receiving money between December 2018 and July 2019. He received bribes for following instructions from Ukrainian citizen Oleh Voloshyn, who was an official in Viktor Yanukovych's government.
Since the beginning of September 26, 160 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled 39 enemy attacks, eliminating 156 Russian occupiers.
Negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession to the EU could start after the parliamentary elections in Hungary in April 2026. Hungary is blocking the opening of the first negotiation cluster, despite Ukraine fulfilling all preconditions.
Ukraine is increasing the production and contracting of UAVs, including interceptor drones, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. Next week, a technology Staff meeting will be held to scale up Ukrainian drone programs.
The SBU prevented an FSB agent, who coordinated Russian attacks on Odesa and recruited Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel, from fleeing to the EU. The 52-year-old associate professor of a local university planned to go to Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the Ecosystem Summit in Berlin on September 26 that peace in the Federal Republic of Germany can no longer be discussed. He listed actions that concerned him, including drone flights, espionage, and cyberattacks, and also highlighted the war in Ukraine as an attempt to shift borders by military force in Europe.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki intends to submit a bill to the Sejm next week that provides for amendments to the Criminal Code and the law on the Institute of National Remembrance to punish the spread of "Banderism" or "Volyn lies. "
Russian troops achieved partial territorial success in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The occupiers advanced near Yampil, Berezove, Kalynivske, Olhivske, and Novoivanivka.
In Ukraine, the process of transforming the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" into a joint-stock company has begun, which is the final stage of the forestry reform. This step will allow the company to attract investments and update its material and technical base, while 100% of the shares will belong to the state.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine will automatically calculate housing subsidies for the 2025-2026 heating season for most households starting October 1. The calculation will take into account income for the first and second quarters of 2025, and pensions for August 2025.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the approval of the 19th EU sanctions package and steps from the US. He hopes that Hungary will hear a key NATO ally and respect US President Donald Trump, who criticizes buyers of Russian oil.
In the occupied left-bank Kherson region, children from an art school were forced to draw portraits of a Russian soldier. The occupier was present at the lesson and spoke about his participation in the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a full investigation into the violation of Ukraine's airspace by Hungarian reconnaissance drones. He instructed to respond accordingly in case of repeated incidents.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that frozen assets were discussed during the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Ukraine hopes for progress on this issue, as it believes that Russia must pay for its aggression.
On September 26, a drone was recorded flying over Zakarpattia, which twice violated the Ukrainian border from Hungary. The Ukrainian Defense Forces patrolled the airspace over Uzhhorod district.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia might be using tankers as launch pads for drones targeting Denmark, Norway, and the Baltic states. According to him, this is not easy to prevent, but it is realistic.
The Hungarian Ministry of Defense refutes President Zelenskyy's statements about Hungarian drones violating Ukrainian airspace. The agency claims that it has not received any information about such incidents from the Ukrainian side.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) regarding Russian arms production and the fuel complex. Based on the intelligence findings, new tasks for Ukraine have been outlined.
Russian oil imports to Turkey, the largest European buyer of fuel from Moscow, fell in September to their lowest level since April. This was due to competition from other oil brands, sanctions, and Donald Trump's calls to stop buying Russian oil.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is discussing concrete steps with the US to stop the war. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling agreements.
Denmark is allocating an additional almost 1. 6 billion Danish kroner (over 400 million euros) for the Ukrainian defense industry. The aid package is financed by the Ukrainian Fund, and the total amount of military support from Denmark from 2022 to 2028 is approximately 70.3 billion Danish kroner.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on aid to citizens of Ukraine, which limits benefits for those who do not work in Poland.
Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine allegedly plans to use Russian drones, brought to the Yavoriv training ground, for attacks on NATO countries.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó, who accused the President of Ukraine of losing his mind. Sybiha stated that Ukraine sees the hypocrisy and moral degradation of the Hungarian government, as well as its work against Ukraine and Europe.
