Russia has sent more than 34,000 drones and decoys to attack Ukraine this year, nine times more than last year. Moscow has established large-scale production, manufacturing up to 6,000 devices monthly.
Ukrainian military personnel are ready to conduct training for partners, including in Poland and Ukraine, to share their acquired combat experience. The head of the Air Force communications department, Yuriy Ihnat, noted that the location of the training is not critical.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
The bill on cryptocurrency taxation requires serious revision, which will postpone its second reading. The first deputy head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Yaroslav Zhelezniak, noted that the preparation deadlines are unknown.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have not been able to make progress on organizing a summit. He also noted that Europe has split into two "camps" regarding the seizure of Russian assets.
A delegation with American partners visited Kirovohrad region, inspecting the Byrzulivka Mining and Processing Plant and the Likarivka deposit. These facilities are being considered as initial projects for the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, where titanium ores are extracted and zirconium ores are planned to be extracted.
Norway has established a large-scale training ground, Camp Jomsborg, in eastern Poland, where Norwegian instructors will train Ukrainian soldiers. This is one of the largest training camps created by Norway, with a training program focused on realistic simulation of combat conditions.
As of September 15, 2,500 Diia. City residents have been registered in Ukraine. In the first 8 months of 2025, they paid almost 20 billion hryvnias in taxes to the budget.
In Vinnytsia region, a man stole an electric wheelchair from a 74-year-old disabled pensioner while he was fishing. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
The European Union reminded Trump that it has been gradually phasing out Russian fossil fuels since the beginning of the war, with a clear roadmap. The 19th package of sanctions against Russia is in the final stages of preparation, Brussels said.
In the first 8 months of 2025, Ukraine recorded 397 crimes involving unregistered weapons, unrelated to combat operations. The National Police of Ukraine confirms that the highest number of offenses were detected in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.
A petition to regulate the activities of realtors in Ukraine has gathered over 25,180 votes on the Cabinet of Ministers' website. It calls for the development of a draft law to combat abuses and the shadow market.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over 100 tank battalions are operating in Ukrainian combat brigades. He emphasized that tank troops are one of the strongest elements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The prosecution has requested life imprisonment for Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko noted that society has lost the opportunity to learn about the potential contribution of the deceased teenager to the future of Ukraine.
At the trial of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy on the funicular, those present cried during the speech of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. He emphasized that a life sentence would not bring back the lost life and dreams of Maksym. The next hearing will take place on September 17.
Great Britain summoned the Russian ambassador over the invasion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania. London condemned Russia's actions, stating that any further violations of NATO airspace would be met with force.
Over 1,200 civilians have been killed by cluster munitions since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russians continue to attack civilian areas using this type of weapon.
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns of intensified Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, attempting to use cold and darkness. Despite the threats, the system is working, and international partners are providing support.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the "elections" held by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine are illegal, and their results are considered null and void. Individuals involved in the organization will be held accountable in accordance with Ukrainian law.
In Sumy region, law enforcement officers prevented a contract killing of a girl, which was planned by her former cohabitant out of jealousy. The attacker offered the killer 10 thousand dollars, handed over an advance payment, and was detained after transferring the remaining amount.
Moscow's Basmanny Court sentenced Pussy Riot members in absentia to terms ranging from eight to 13 years in a penal colony. They were accused of spreading "military fakes" and "actions against the authorities," particularly through a music video and an action in Munich.
Poland shows the fastest GDP growth among 26 EU countries, with a projected growth of 3. 3% in 2026. Since 2017, the country's economy has grown by 93%, and the zloty has become the most successful currency among emerging markets.
In Ukraine, as of September 12, the test questions for the theoretical driver's license exam, approved by the order of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, have been updated. The changes concern road signs, markings, basics of safe driving, and other provisions included in the tests.
Not a single private carrier in Kyiv has joined the Automated Fare Collection System. The main reason is the uncertainty regarding the reimbursement of costs for transporting privileged passengers.
The Brave1 cluster has successfully completed final tests of kamikaze attack drones with a range of 40+ km, capable of overcoming enemy electronic warfare. This opens up a new level of striking the enemy far behind the front line, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
In Ukraine, there are 23 pharmacies per 100,000 population, while in OECD countries there are 28. The cancellation of marketing agreements negatively affected the development of the pharmacy network, especially in rural areas.
US President Donald Trump for the first time openly recognized Russia as an aggressor in the war against Ukraine, stating that the aggressor is losing more soldiers. This indicates a change in his position regarding Moscow, although he previously accused Kyiv of inciting the war.
In Zakarpattia, a man will be tried for illegally excavating an archaeological site and attempting to sell a unique treasure of bronze celts, over three thousand years old. Law enforcement officers stopped the sale of artifacts from the Gava-Holihrady culture, which have now been transferred to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a large-scale attack on the resources of the Russian Central Election Commission on September 14, 2025, disrupting online voting. This resulted in the paralysis of digital services and prevented many Russians from voting.
