The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that European armies are not ready for a modern technological war with Russia, as they are poorly acquainted with the realities of drone warfare. He noted that Moscow uses Europeans' fear of war to exert pressure, and also supports pro-Russian politicians in Europe.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile, an S-300 missile, and 172 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 136 drones, and missile strikes and 36 UAVs were recorded at 13 locations.
The European Union plans to spend billions of euros on an "anti-drone wall" using technologies tested in Ukraine after Russian incursions into NATO airspace. This initiative aims to address the vulnerability where NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept cheap drones.
Thousands of people protested across Slovakia against the economic and pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Rallies took place in 16 cities, including the capital Bratislava, due to Fico's trip to China and meeting with Putin, as well as due to austerity measures.
Damages to the state amounting to UAH 924. 8 million have been established in the pre-trial investigation into the activities of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" and its branches. 44 suspicions have been served.
Last month, Ukrainians bought almost 5,100 used cars from the USA, which is 6% more than in July. The average age of these cars is 5.3 years, and 46% of them are electric vehicles.
As a result of a massive drone attack on Ukrzaliznytsia substations, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour. The enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network.
In Ukraine, over 14,000 children are waiting for adoption, most of them teenagers. Petro Dobromilskyi, head of the State Service for Children's Affairs, explained why this category of children is the least sought after.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 183 combat engagements per day, 60 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 74 air strikes, and carried out 4685 shellings, using 6206 kamikaze drones.
People's Deputy Dmytro Chornyi believes that the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation are coming to an end, calling on President Zelenskyy to provide clear instructions regarding the timing of parliamentary elections. Local elections, scheduled for October, will not take place due to martial law.
Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.
On September 16, Russia lost 1020 servicemen and 152 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.09.25 amounted to over a million personnel.
On September 17, cloudy weather with clearings, significant rains, and thunderstorms in places are expected in Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Today, September 17, marks the Day of the Insurance Market Worker of Ukraine and World Patient Safety Day. Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov, and their mother Sophia.
ATESH agents reported damage to relay equipment on the railway near Yekaterinburg. This caused disruptions in the movement of echelons with ammunition, armored vehicles, fuel, and personnel in strategic directions.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the country is not equipped to repel a potential military attack due to decades of underinvestment in defense. Italy plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, but the creation of an autonomous air defense system is not possible before 2031.
The Czech Republic, which coordinates the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine, has faced criticism from the ANO party, which considers the program too expensive. The party leader promises to cancel it if he returns to power, despite the initiative's success in reducing Russia's advantage in ammunition.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to accelerate the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (G2G) to implement Ukraine's reconstruction projects. The Czech Republic has received 188 million euros in credit guarantees for these purposes and plans to begin their implementation in 2026.
Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.
After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin almost completely cleared the independent media space. Russian authorities added 62 organizations to the list of "foreign-influenced individuals" since the beginning of the year alone.
The SBI has completed its investigation into a law enforcement officer and a former employee of the Donetsk region TCC who helped men avoid mobilization for $20,000. They forged documents of unsuitability for service and entered false data into the register.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 7. 3 billion for the development of science and innovation in the draft State Budget-2026, which is almost three times more than in 2025. The funding will allow for the modernization of laboratories, support for researchers, and the launch of public-private partnership programs.
The European Commission will soon present a new package of sanctions against Russia, covering cryptocurrencies, the banking sector, and energy. This will increase economic pressure on the Kremlin in coordination with the United States, accelerating the rejection of fossil fuel imports from the Russian Federation.
The SBU and the National Police detained three Russian agents, recruited via Telegram, who carried out arsons in the eastern and western regions of Ukraine. The detainees were charged with obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and sabotage.
Chrystia Freeland is leaving her position in the Canadian government but may become Canada's special representative for Ukraine's reconstruction. Her experience as Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs makes her a unique candidate for this mission.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the participation of American military personnel in the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" in Belarus. This visit took place as part of a "distinguished visitors day" and is a sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A poll showed that 54% of Ukrainians aged 18 and over who are not serving in the military are ready to join the Defence Forces. This readiness is also high among women, which indicates significant patriotism.
The government and the Register of Damages discussed expanding the categories of applications in Diia and creating an international fund for compensation. The signing of the Convention in The Hague will ensure real payments to those affected by Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine thwarted two offensive operations by the Russian army. Russia is preparing for two more offensive operations in the autumn.
