On the night of September 12, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled an attack by enemy drones, shooting down 33 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones. Six attack UAVs were recorded hitting targets in the north, east, and center of the country.
The educational application "Mriya" will remain free for all users, and from October 1, beta testing of the internal currency "mriyky" for schoolchildren will be launched in it. By the end of the year, 2.5-3 thousand schools are planned to be involved in "Mriya", currently there are more than 2 thousand.
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine.
On Thursday, September 11, the Russian army launched 440 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed in Polohy district.
A bipartisan group of American senators proposes recognizing Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This will happen if the countries do not return more than 19,000 Ukrainian children taken during the war.
DTEK and American Fluence completed the construction of the largest energy storage system (BESS) in Eastern Europe. The project will ensure stable electricity supply to Ukrainians, despite Russian attacks.
On September 12, Ukraine is forecast to have variable cloudiness and moderate rain in places. Significant precipitation is expected in Rivne and Khmelnytsky regions, while Kyiv will be without rain.
At midnight on September 12, Poland completely closed traffic on its border with Belarus due to the "Zapad-2025" military exercises, which, according to Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, are clearly directed "against Poland and the European Union. " Resumption of traffic is only possible if the safety of Poles is guaranteed, and this decision is not temporary and will depend on the development of events.
At the DSEI exhibition, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with representatives of Saab. The parties agreed on cooperation regarding the supply of radars and strengthening situational awareness in the airspace.
A meeting was held in Kyiv with the Special Representative of the US President, Keith Kellogg. Security guarantees were discussed, as well as the PURL initiative for financing arms procurement.
Almost 10,000 Ukrainian men aged 18–22 left for Poland after the government decree of August 26. Polish border guards recorded their arrival from August 28 to September 3, mainly through Przemyśl and the Volyn region.
Russia is preparing to hold "gubernatorial elections" in occupied Sevastopol, bringing in extras to simulate turnout. Voting will last from September 12 to 14 to conceal low activity.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will arrive in Kyiv for her first foreign visit. She will meet with Zelenskyy and announce a £142 million aid package.
Poland will invest in joint projects with Ukraine for the development of anti-drone technologies and the modernization of air defense systems. This decision was made after an incident involving Russian drones that violated Polish airspace.
Rescuers and the Romanian border police are conducting a search operation in the Polonina mountain area. Two 23-year-old Ukrainians got lost in the mountains without necessary belongings and means of orientation.
US President Donald Trump said that the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace might have been a mistake, but he is unhappy with the situation. Five of the 19 drones that violated Polish airspace were heading towards a NATO base.
Iryna Zarutska's father was denied permission to leave Ukraine for the USA to attend his daughter's funeral due to martial law restrictions. The 23-year-old Ukrainian woman died from stab wounds in Charlotte.
Poland is deploying about 40,000 soldiers to its borders with Belarus and Russia. This is due to the anticipated Zapad-2025 military exercises and incidents involving Russian drones.
Dozens of police officers, paramedics, and volunteers from Ukraine and Israel will ensure the safety of pilgrims in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Hasidim are urged to consider military threats and comply with the laws of Ukraine.
On September 11, 141 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops launched 56 airstrikes, dropping 90 guided aerial bombs, and also carried out 1729 drone strikes and 3257 shellings.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country would adequately respond to any attacks. This also applies to airspace violations, for which Russia is held responsible.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the deployment of three Rafale fighter jets to protect Poland's airspace. This decision was made after Russian drones violated Polish airspace on September 10.
Land has been allocated in a safe region of Ukraine for the construction of a new Rheinmetall plant for the production of shells. This will meet the needs of the Defense Forces and strengthen ammunition production.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old boy forcibly taken to Russia. He did not receive proper treatment for a chronic illness.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Special Representative Keith Kellogg, discussing ways to achieve peace and ensure security. Condolences were also expressed to the American people over the murder of Charlie Kirk, and gratitude was extended to Trump for his reaction to the murder of Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska.
American historian Timothy Snyder was awarded the Vasyl Stus Prize for his contribution to Ukrainian culture and civic stance. The award was presented by Volodymyr Yermolenko, President of Ukrainian PEN, in Kyiv.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing the war in Ukraine and bilateral cooperation. Szijjártó noted Trump's peace efforts and a new phase of friendship between the countries.
Germany will strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern border and expand air patrolling over Poland. This decision was made in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.
