In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, students were obliged to make trench candles for the Russian army. The local administration introduced a special production plan for each educational institution.
The SBI in Odesa region exposed a border guard who organized the illegal transfer of conscripts to unrecognized Transnistria. He transported men for money, providing instructions on the route. The law enforcement officer has been detained and notified of suspicion; the investigation is ongoing.
A Russian military intelligence agent has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region. He provided the occupiers with the locations of civilian buildings and critical infrastructure facilities, which led to civilian deaths and destruction.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York with the First Lady and his team. He will take part in the UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children, and the Crimea Platform, and will also hold almost two dozen meetings.
Over the past day, 143 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and carried out 3,454 shellings, involving 2,185 kamikaze drones.
On September 22, 2025, a group of unknown individuals attacked the Kalush District TCC and SP. As a result of the attack, three conscripts fled the territory.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that Russia's reckless actions in the airspace of Poland, Romania, and Estonia threaten a direct conflict with NATO. She emphasized that the Alliance is ready to defend the skies and territory of its allies.
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Russia of serious consequences if a missile or other object enters NATO airspace. This followed the incursion of Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace and drone flights over Poland.
Naftogaz and Western partners have raised $2. 5 billion for gas purchases to get through the winter. Ukraine has signed contracts covering approximately 95% of the country's gas needs.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UN Secretary-General, the President of Argentina and the EU on September 23. The meetings will take place within the framework of the UN General Assembly.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghiță Vlad the current situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also talked about joint counteraction to threats related to Russian air attack means crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the illegal visit of the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to occupied Crimea on September 18-20. These actions are regarded as a blatant violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
Two 18-year-old teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They refused to enroll in Russian universities and received draft notices for the Russian army.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the implementation of the PURL program, particularly concerning air defense. The discussion took place on the eve of the General Assembly in New York, where Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real protection against Russian strikes.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed humanitarian cooperation and demining with WFP Director Cindy McCain. Ukraine confirmed its role as a guarantor of food stability by providing assistance to 10 million people in 18 countries.
In August 2025, Ukraine imported 14. 5 thousand tons of energy equipment worth over UAH 6.55 billion, taking advantage of benefits totaling UAH 1.41 billion. Imported equipment included turbines, electric generators, and batteries.
Ukraine will cooperate with the largest research institute in the Netherlands, TNO, to develop breakthrough military technologies. The Brave1 cluster signed a memorandum of partnership, engaging thousands of scientists and engineers.
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia's readiness to abide by the limitations of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty for another year, which expires on February 5, 2026. This step aims to maintain the status quo, but only on the condition that the US does not upset the balance of power.
Former UDO employee Kosov was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Maksym Materukhin and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prosecutor General Kravchenko emphasized that this verdict restores trust in justice and the inevitability of punishment for crimes against children.
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration plans to stop traffic on the central streets of settlements in the Kyiv region every day at 9:00 AM for a minute of silence. This decision is part of forming a new etiquette of interaction with Ukrainian defenders.
IT Arena 2025, which will take place on September 26–28 at "Arena Lviv," will gather over 6,000 participants from nearly 40 countries. The event, partnered by Favbet Tech, will present new solutions, startups, and discuss trends on five stages, including the new Defense stage.
Russian government officials plan to legally limit the export of gold from the country to 100 grams in an attempt to cut off the channel for capital outflow. This comes against the backdrop of a 60% increase in gold purchases by Russians since the beginning of the full-scale aggression.
Since the beginning of the day, 83 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with the occupiers actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, and the enemy launched air strikes and carried out artillery shelling.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine stated that the conduct of the Russian armed forces can be classified as a crime against humanity in the form of forced displacement of the population. The Commission also found that drone attacks in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv regions are widespread and systematic, which qualifies as crimes against humanity in the form of murder.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council and made several statements regarding "new threats" to Russia and an "immediate" response to them.
Rivne region is the first in Ukraine to start the 2025-2026 heating season. From September 24, heat will appear in educational and medical institutions in Varash and Zabolottia.
The Cabinet of Ministers supported the Ministry of Defense's proposal to reallocate the remaining funds from the Ministry of Strategic Industries. This will allow military units to accumulate points for hitting enemy targets and order Ukrainian-made UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained control over 1. 3 km² in the Dobropillia direction, advancing up to 2.5 km in certain areas. In total, 164.5 km² have been liberated and 43 occupiers have been eliminated during the operation.
A severe fuel shortage persists in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, leading to a fuel collapse. Gas stations are empty, and prices are rapidly increasing, despite statements from the occupation authorities about "stabilization."
