Ukraine
Democratic leadership opposes the sanctions bill, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% on imports of Russian oil. The vote is expected this week.
In Ukraine, they plan to increase the number of “Phantom” vehicles and expand their operation to Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Kyiv, over six days they recorded 7,012 speeding violations.
Russian strikes this year destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of UN property at 10 warehouses. The organization is strengthening protection for personnel and supplies.
77% of Ukrainians believe that armed resistance should continue after Russia's attacks on the energy infrastructure. 12% support any demands by the Russian Federation.
Germany will allocate another €1 million for the security of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. The country also plans to allocate €50 million for repairs to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant structure.
On September 15, the world marks the International Day of Democracy, established by the UN in 2007. In Ukraine, its development is complicated by martial law.
Poland may introduce paid electronic queue reservations for trucks at the EU’s external border. The fee will be 20 zlotys, or UAH 237.
The government plans to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 hryvnias from 2027. The subsistence minimum for one person will be 3,559 hryvnias.
President Alexander Stubb approved the 34th aid package for Ukraine worth €290 million. The total value of the equipment provided by Finland\nhas reached €3.6 billion.
Poland is strengthening its border infrastructure due to the threat from Russia. Observation posts will be built in Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa.
Viktor Medvid is suspected of misappropriating budget funds and official forgery. The prosecutor's office will appeal the bail of 333 thousand hryvnias.
The cost of travel on suburban trains will range from UAH 30 to UAH 150, depending on the distance. Starting September 15, new fares will apply in three regions.
Ukraine successfully tested another interceptor and used it to hit a Shahed. The system’s control still needs further refinement.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Bill No. 15335 on housing for IDPs from the occupied territories in principle. Vouchers will be able to be combined with loans.
Four participants were notified of suspicion. According to UNN, one of the individuals involved is former member of the company’s supervisory board and Ihor Kolomoiskyi’s business partner, Mykhailo Kiperman.
Sunny warmth of up to +26°C will persist in Ukraine through September 20. Rain and a drop in temperatures to +10…+17°C are expected from September 21.
The Defense Forces struck the oil refinery in Syzran, the drone plant in Taganrog, and a drone launch site in Oryol Oblast. Zelenskyy also noted the U.S. decision regarding VTB.
The HUR published data on 54 enterprises of the "KRET" concern, 19 of which are not under sanctions. They supply components for missiles, aviation, and UAVs of the Russian Federation.
Fedorov was hired as an adviser to the foundation without a competition, with a position created for him, and the next day he was submitted for reservation. The Temporary Investigative Commission appealed to the NACP.
The Third Army Corps reported on Operation "Vivaldi" in northern Donetsk Oblast. It announced the clearing of 75 km² and the de-occupation of 10 km².
Power outages were recorded in eight regions due to shelling and bad weather. No electricity consumption restrictions are forecast for today.
On the morning of September 15, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, injuring six people. The strikes caused smoke at a gas station and damaged a non-residential area.
Several fire sites were recorded in the industrial zone of the Syzran oil refinery after a UAV attack. Preliminary reports indicate that storage tanks caught fire.
In August, 266 buses were registered in Ukraine, 3% more than last year’s figure. The share of new vehicles fell to 56%.
Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air Defense destroyed or suppressed 187 of them; hits were recorded at seven locations.
The bill provides for tariffs of up to 500% on goods from Russia and its energy partners. The measure could be brought to a vote as early as this week.
The Russian "Orlan-10" remains airborne for up to 16 hours and conducts reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and fire adjustment. It is difficult to detect and shoot down.
The North Korean leader spoke of deepening cooperation with Russia and its victory in the war against Ukraine. Pyongyang has already sent troops to its side.
France is adapting AASM HAMMER bombs for Ukrainian Gripens, of which at least 32 are expected. This will expand the number of platforms capable of carrying the munitions.
Russian citizens abroad are unable to authenticate in online voting systems. Voting for the State Duma is scheduled to begin on September 18.