The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai on the night of September 26. The plant produces gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, processing 6.25 million tons of oil annually.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 1182, which updates the procedure for selling new passenger cars, increasing the transparency of information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Sellers are obliged to place labels with car data and posters with a list of models, as well as provide access to a directory.
The Ministry of Defense of Moldova and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine denied information about alleged mass distribution of conscription notices in Chisinau. These reports were called fake, aimed at destabilizing the situation and manipulating public opinion on the eve of elections.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now sees that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. According to Zelenskyy, Trump realized that Putin lied to him and now understands the importance of trusting Ukraine.
Ukraine has imposed an entry ban on three high-ranking Hungarian military officials. This is a mirror response to Hungary's previous unfounded ban on the entry of Ukrainian military personnel, including Robert Brovdi.
The government has instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas in frontline regions, despite debts accumulated during martial law. Economist Oleh Pendzyn noted that this decision will only slightly worsen the financial condition of suppliers.
The European Commission proposes that EU member states use sanctioned Russian funds to finance a new €140 billion loan for Ukraine. This loan will be issued in tranches and used for defense cooperation and to support Ukraine's budgetary needs.
OSCE experts, in their report, revealed widespread and systematic use of torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russia, which led to the death of at least 169 people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for consolidating efforts to exchange prisoners on an "all for all" basis.
In Lviv region, on September 25, the female driver of an Audi veered into a ditch while overtaking a truck. As a result of the accident, three children were injured: a newborn, a five-year-old girl, and a seven-year-old boy.
After the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, there is a significant increase in passenger traffic leaving Ukraine. Over the past day, about 5,000 pilgrims crossed the border, which led to a load on the checkpoints in the Lviv region.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
Two border guards were detained in Khmelnytskyi region for extorting $5,500 from a colleague from a combat unit for transferring him to a rear unit. They have been notified of suspicion of receiving undue benefits combined with extortion.
Since the beginning of the year, demand for specialists in many fields has exceeded supply. Employers are most lacking in electricians, teacher assistants, plumbers, waiters, and pedagogical assistants in preschools.
In the high-altitude Carpathians, particularly on Mount Pip Ivan, 0°C and a south wind of 9 m/s have been recorded. Rescuers warn of cold weather conditions.
As of mid-September 2025, 788,507 proceedings for non-payment of utility services have been recorded in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July 2024. The largest debts are in the frontline regions, and the lion's share of arrears concerns heat supply and water.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
Oil prices rose, reaching their highest weekly gain since June, due to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which led to a reduction in fuel exports and a decrease in oil production. Brent futures rose to $69.55 per barrel, and WTI to $62.22 per barrel.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4939/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by eight kopecks. The official euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at UAH 48.71/euro, and the zloty at UAH 11.42/zloty.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 200 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy carried out 59 airstrikes, dropped 109 guided aerial bombs, and used 4,774 kamikaze drones.
Fintech expert Olena Sosedka spoke about investing in securities as a way to preserve capital during wartime. She explained how to take the first steps, which instruments to choose, and which mistakes to avoid, and also emphasized the importance of portfolio diversification.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 154 drones, 128 of which were shot down or suppressed. Hits by 26 attack UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.
On September 26, Ukraine is expected to have light cloudiness and no precipitation. The air temperature will drop to +13°...+17°, in Zakarpattia and the south to +18°...19°.
Ukraine adheres to the UN Charter and seeks to end the war this year, but Russia shows no readiness for a truce. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin is deliberately prolonging the war, intensifying terror against Ukrainians and trying to draw other states into the conflict.
An IAEA observer team recorded the downing and explosion of a Russian UAV 800 meters from the perimeter of the South Ukrainian NPP. This highlights the constant danger to nuclear safety during military conflict.
On the night of September 26, Russian troops attacked Sumy region with a guided aerial bomb, damaging a residential area. Possible interruptions in electricity and gas supply, no casualties.
Ukraine uses artificial intelligence in defense technologies, air defense, increasing resilience to electronic warfare, and humanitarian demining. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the potential and risks of AI at the UN Security Council debate.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Issues of nuclear energy, non-proliferation, and nuclear safety were discussed.
Aircraft-type drones, primarily reconnaissance drones, are now available for order by military units on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace. The Defense Procurement Agency has contracted 8 Ukrainian manufacturers, offering 12 drone models.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions, noting that the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse. He also criticized Russia's military actions, calling them "killing people for no reason."
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Uzbekistan have agreed to resume political dialogue. The parties plan to deepen cooperation in mutually important areas.
