The first day of the celebration of the Jewish New Year 5786 in Uman passed peacefully, with no incidents recorded. About 35,000 Hasidim arrived in the city, and up to 38,000 pilgrims are expected.
Over 30 years, Ukraine's population has decreased by 20%, from 52. 2 million in 1993 to 42 million in 2022. As of early 2025, approximately 31.5 million people reside in the controlled territory, indicating a demographic loss of 10 million due to the war.
The streaming service HBO Max has announced its launch in Ukraine, offering two packages: standard for €7. 99/month and premium for €9.99/month. Additional sports content is available for €3/month.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the President of Ukraine, held talks with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg. They discussed the supply of American weapons, drone programs, and security guarantees for Ukraine's skies.
The government submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the Program of Activities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which contains 12 priorities. The document covers national security, integration into the EU, the fight against corruption, and other important areas.
Ukrainian athletes won five medals at the World Armwrestling Championship in Bulgaria. Oleh Zhoh won gold, while Artem Popov, Sofia Onopriienko, and Andriy Dendeberia took home bronze medals.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the 8-N LPDS in the Bryansk region and the Samara LPDS in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. Two aircraft were also hit at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea.
The NATO Council condemned Russia's dangerous violation of Estonian airspace on September 19, calling it part of irresponsible behavior. The Alliance expressed solidarity with member countries and reaffirmed support for Ukraine.
A cold snap is coming to Ukraine from the northwest of Europe, with frosts in some places, but today is still an almost summer-like warm day. The air temperature will drop to +12...+16 degrees, and on the night of September 26-27, frosts are possible in the north, west, center, and east.
The Chinese cargo ship Heng Yang 9, flying the Panamanian flag, entered the port of temporarily occupied Sevastopol at least three times. The use of ports in Crimea by foreign vessels has been prohibited since 2014.
The Kenyan government has launched an investigation into the possible enslavement of its citizens for the Russian army. This happened after a Kenyan athlete, having been deceived into signing a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, was captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kharkiv region.
The educational ombudsman stated that teachers face heavy workloads, bureaucracy, and low salaries.
Tensions are rising within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's party due to his tendency to centralize power and personalize governance.
An international study found that only 13% of Ukrainian teachers feel real state support. This is happening against the backdrop of heavy workload and low salaries, which leads to emotional burnout of almost a third of teachers.
Ukraine's external budget financing needs for 2025 amount to $39. 3 billion, of which $30.6 billion has already been received. Another $8.7 billion, for which agreements have been reached, are expected from partners, covering current needs.
Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletskyi stated that Ukraine thinks too much about a truce instead of bringing it closer with an effective army.
Danish police said that drones that closed the country's main airport were operated by a "competent operator," but the suspects have not been identified. Copenhagen and Oslo airports were closed for several hours, causing delays and cancellations for tens of thousands of passengers.
In Ukraine, a full-fledged State Final Attestation (SFA) for 9th grades in language-literature and mathematics fields may be launched in 2028. The implementation of SFA-9 as a holistic system is not expected before 2029, while SFA-4 may start in 2027.
The threat of nuclear war between Russia and the West has reached an all-time high, even though neither side seeks the actual use of nuclear weapons. The escalation of the conflict around Ukraine and Moscow's large-scale military exercises sharply increase the risk of catastrophe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the US to participate in the UN General Assembly and meet with Donald Trump. Kyiv does not expect a miracle, but is preparing for a new stage of the war, relying more on its own forces.
The State Final Attestation for 4th grades will be conducted in the linguistic-literary and mathematical educational fields. The piloting of the State Final Attestation at the primary school level will take place in the spring of 2026.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic missiles and 115 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 103 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine decreased by 20. 4% in a week, to 11,883. 19 deaths were registered.
The International Monetary Fund has convinced the Ukrainian government to significantly increase its forecast for additional financing that the country will need by the end of 2027, from $38 billion to $65 billion. This is due to Russia's protracted invasion and the need to finance military operations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3811/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 13 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.73/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.44/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 179 combat engagements over the past day, almost half of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched three missile strikes, 67 air strikes, and carried out 4,888 shellings, involving 6,222 kamikaze drones.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
On September 23, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light rain possible only in the far west. Daytime air temperature will be from +22° to +27°, in Volyn, Rivne, and Lviv regions +16°...+21°.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's special representative General Keith Kellogg, discussing the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. They also touched upon the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the US, including agreements on drones and the procurement of American weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, discussing peace, religious freedom, and the future of the Ukrainian church. Zelenskyy informed about the protection of religious freedom, cooperation with American partners, and invited the Patriarch to visit Ukraine.
