The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 208 combat engagements over the past day, 54 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched one missile strike, 69 air strikes, and carried out 4,795 shellings.
On September 15, Russian troops lost 910 soldiers and 26 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.09.25 amount to 1,096,430 personnel.
On September 16, short-term rains and fog are forecast in western Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory. Daytime temperatures will be 22-27°, in the west 16-21°.
Russian media are spreading false information about the alleged use of civilians by the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a "human shield" in Sosnivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these statements, emphasizing the lack of evidence and the unidentified nature of the "eyewitnesses."
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the massive flight of Russian drones over Polish territory is not accidental. He noted that this incident should be a signal for the EU and NATO regarding the creation of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Lukashenka's meeting with the representative of the occupation administration of Kherson region a gross violation of international law. Ukraine reserves the right to an adequate response, including strengthening sanctions.
On the night of September 16, a series of loud explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia amid an announced air raid alert due to ballistic missiles. There is no official information from the authorities yet, and the threat remains.
Oleksandr Usyk played 17 minutes on the field in the match of Portugal's legends against the World Legends team, replacing Henrik Larsson. The boxer did not score any points, and the organizers of the match plan to raise more than 1 million euros for charity.
India has sent 65 servicemen to participate in the Russia-led 'Zapad' military exercises, which practice war scenarios with NATO countries. The maneuvers, involving 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops, include ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Romania indicates an escalation of the war and the need for its cessation. He noted that ending hostilities requires the consent of both sides, which Russia is not providing.
173 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy launched one missile and 42 air strikes. The occupiers used 1846 kamikaze drones and carried out 3450 shellings.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine made personnel changes, appointing Dmytro Makarenko as the head of Derzhheokadastr. Maksym Malashkin was appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, replacing Ivan Sopiga.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to raise over UAH 22 billion next year from taxing online platforms and introducing an excise tax on sweet drinks. An additional UAH 26 billion is expected from the collection of tax debt.
Great Britain is sending Typhoon fighters to Poland in response to the violation of its airspace by Russian drones. This step is part of a NATO mission to strengthen the defense of the eastern flank.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need for 100% fulfillment of agreements on the supply of air defense systems, missiles for them, and procurement contracts before the winter period. He also announced plans for foreign policy activity in September-October with an emphasis on air defense and the implementation of Ramstein decisions.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which provides for an increase in the subsistence minimum to UAH 3,209 from January 1. In 2025, the subsistence minimum remains at UAH 2,920, as in 2024.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to gradually increase teachers' salaries by 50% in 2026, which entails allocating UAH 183. 9 billion. In total, UAH 265.4 billion is provided for education in 2026, which is UAH 66.5 billion more than this year.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna began her work as Ukraine's ambassador to the USA. She held a moment of silence, honoring the memory of those who died for Ukraine's independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on the US-China agreement on TikTok, emphasizing that it indicates the beginning of a new bipolar world without Russia. He noted that Russia has lost its subjectivity due to the war against Ukraine and is now merely a raw material appendage.
Over the week, 30 war and collaboration crimes were recorded, and suspicions were announced against a former minister of revenues from Yanukovych's time and his accomplice. The case of the "head of the LPR" has been sent to court.
Ukraine rescued 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children spent years under pressure from the occupation authorities, experiencing fear and humiliation.
An appraiser accused of undervaluing a communal plot of land by UAH 81. 7 million in a case involving the illegal sale of land in Zakarpattia has been extradited to Ukraine. She will be brought to court to consider a motion for a pre-trial restraint.
The former Deputy Minister and head of the department of the Ministry of Social Policy were assigned bail and procedural obligations.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which envisages expenditures of UAH 4. 8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion. The budget deficit is projected at 18.4% of GDP, and the need for external financing is UAH 2.079 trillion.
The General Staff confirmed the clearing of the settlement of Pankivka in Donetsk region. The operation was carried out by the 225th separate assault regiment.
This document was approved in 2024 and serves as a strategic guide for the monetary policy of the National Bank of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation has completed screening meetings in Brussels on the negotiating chapter "Agriculture and Rural Development". The European Commission positively assessed the submitted materials, which indicates significant progress made by Ukraine.
Two foreigners have been notified of suspicion of recruiting and sexually exploiting children, as well as distributing child pornography. They paid 150-200 euros for involving children from low-income families.
Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, stated that they are closely monitoring the "Zapad" exercises of Russia and Belarus. He noted that Russia has resources for other purposes besides the war in Ukraine and warned of possible "unexpected turns" during the maneuvers.
