On September 8, the Russian army lost 950 servicemen and dozens of pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 09.09.25 amounted to over a million people.
On August 8, Ukraine and the European Commission began screening Ukrainian legislation under the last negotiating chapter in the agriculture cluster. Meetings will continue until September 10 in a hybrid format.
On September 9, warm weather with short-term rains and thunderstorms is expected in Ukraine, especially in the West. Air temperature will range from +18°C to +29°C.
Russians are launching a new program in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The invaders will train bloggers and mentors to attract teenagers to pro-Kremlin movements.
The Iskander missile, which Russia used to attack the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, contained over 30 foreign parts. Among them were components manufactured in the USA, Japan, Great Britain, and Switzerland.
From October 1, Ukrainians in Poland may receive a fine of 2,000 zlotys for invalid driver's licenses. This is due to the expiration of a special resolution that allowed the use of Ukrainian licenses.
The Kherson City Court заочно (in absentia) found the former head of the Henichesk District Court guilty of treason and collaboration. She was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The Accounting Chamber has begun an audit of the development of innovations and technologies for defense needs during martial law. Auditors will assess the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Innovation Development Fund, the report is expected in December 2025.
The Trump administration unilaterally terminated memoranda of understanding, ending cooperation with European countries in combating disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran. This decision has been called "unilateral disarmament" in the information war.
The German concern Rheinmetall will expand military aid to Ukraine by supplying the Armed Forces with Skyranger anti-drone systems. The contract is expected to be signed on September 10 at the DSEI exhibition in London.
Polish President Karol Navrotskyi in Vilnius expressed disagreements with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda regarding Ukraine's integration into the EU. Navrotskyi holds a moderate position and previously blocked a bill on the rights of Ukrainian refugees.
France and Germany propose that the EU target Lukoil and other players who help Russia sell oil. This is part of the 19th sanctions package, which aims to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
Over the past day, 158 combat engagements took place, the occupiers used 1952 kamikaze drones and carried out 3449 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 137 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment were neutralized.
Finland is convening a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on September 9 at the request of Ukraine. This is a response to Russia's massive attacks and an attempt to increase international pressure.
As a result of an explosion, likely a grenade, in the Kharkiv region, two boys born in 2013 sustained severe injuries to their hands and head. The incident occurred in the Kupyansk district, near the village of Zelenyi Hai.
At Ukrainian Fashion Week, the Andreas Moskin show took place in partnership with the "Live Towards" platform. It featured veterans, military personnel, and civilians with disabilities, symbolizing unity and dignity.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Shmyhal. They discussed the "Ramstein" meeting and defined priorities for 2026, including strengthening air defense.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported the first attack on the building of the Government of Ukraine. The strike was carried out with an Iskander missile.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that China can stop the war in Ukraine, but it is more profitable for it to observe. The US must regain its moderator status or come to terms with the world's reorientation towards the East.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the performance of Russian singer Anna Netrebko in London. He emphasized that her performance is a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Security guarantees, defense support for Ukraine, and strengthening sanctions against Russia were discussed.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, focusing on technological issues, particularly the availability of air defense systems and energy protection. Issues of drone production and supply, including long-range weapons, were also discussed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin's imperialistic plans will not be limited to Ukraine. He called on European allies to seek new partnerships due to changing relations with the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will arrive in Budapest for talks with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. The discussions will concern bilateral relations and the restoration of the rights of the Hungarian minority.
The Ukrainian national team will play its second 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on September 9 at 7:00 PM in Baku. Bookmakers predict a victory for Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about Donald Trump's demands to stop buying Russian oil. He emphasized that Hungary and Slovakia openly buy Russian oil due to infrastructural peculiarities.
WACS judges, despite salaries exceeding 150,000 hryvnias, sued the state for millions in additional payments. Ex-MP Boryslav Bereza suspects the assistance of the head of the WACS apparatus, Bohdan Kryklyvenko.
The state agency PlayCity blocked 22 Instagram accounts, including "Kolya Zalipukha" and "Olya Filyova," for illegal gambling advertising. The total audience of the blocked pages exceeds 2.8 million users, and the bloggers' "success stories" turned out to be fabricated.
At the Odesa contact zoo "Biopark Odesa", visitors filmed a raccoon with paralyzed paws. UAnimals animal rights activists appealed to the police and demanded an inspection of the animal keeping conditions.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of "Rossiya Segodnya", announced the discovery of a serious illness requiring surgery. According to sources, it is cancer, which may lead to her removal from office.
