Ukraine
Soldiers of the 423rd Regiment of Unmanned Systems struck a shed-tank based on a T-54.
In the first half of 2026, malware caused 33% of cyber incidents, while social engineering accounted for 31%. Attackers are impersonating government agencies’ resources.
Due to damage to a logistics partner's warehouse, McDonald's restaurants in Ukraine are temporarily operating with a limited menu. The current list of dishes is available in the app and at the restaurants.
The main target of the strike was the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and the region. Five people were killed, including a child, and 14 others were injured.
In July, banks issued 710 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 4 billion. Rates stood at 7.64% on the primary market and 10.06% on the secondary market.
From January to August, Ukrainians purchased 22,200 electric vehicles, 18,500 of them used. BYD and ZEEKR lead among new vehicles.
Each hour of an alert that halts businesses causes Ukraine $45 million in losses. On some days, sirens sound for up to 10 hours.
Due to attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in Kyiv and five regions have been left without power. No restrictions are forecast for September 30.
A drone fell and exploded near the village of Hîrbovăț in Moldova. Romania scrambled two F-18s, but no violation of its airspace was detected.
Air defense shot down or suppressed 5 missiles and 155 drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region; hits were recorded in 18 locations.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8624 and the euro at UAH 50.9278. The zloty rose to UAH 11.6677.
Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov announced a new standard for preschool education with an emphasis on morality and culture. The CPD called this the ideologization of children.
The Russian Federation has increased the number of attacks on Ukraine using jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles. The Air Force expects rapid, large-scale solutions from air defense manufacturers.
On September 30, variable cloudiness without significant precipitation will prevail in Ukraine. It will be sunny in Kyiv, with daytime temperatures reaching 17°C.
Ukrainian F-16 pilots have shot down more than 3,150 aerial targets and carried out more than 650 strikes against enemy ground targets. The transition to F-16 Block 70/72 is currently being discussed.
On September 30, Ukraine celebrates Library Day, while the world marks International Translation Day and International Podcast Day. Botswana celebrates its independence, and the Church commemorates the saints.
Serhii Marchenko called on the EU to use Russia's frozen assets to cover Ukraine's military and financial shortfall in 2027.
Participants in the conference committed to facilitating the return of abducted children, civilians, and prisoners of war. The signatories also pledged to strengthen diplomatic engagement and practical mechanisms for the release and return of unlawfully detained civilians.
Germany's Foreign Minister announced possible negotiations on Ukraine and Europe's future relations with the Russian Federation. He called for preventing the United States from retaining a monopoly on conducting negotiations.
The average salary increased by 23. 1% year-on-year but decreased by 1.1% month-on-month. The highest salaries were paid in IT, and the lowest in education.
Since the beginning of September 29, Russian forces have carried out 189 attacks, conducted 46 airstrikes, and launched 5,763 kamikaze drones. The largest number of assaults was repelled in the Kostiantynivka direction.
The President of Kazakhstan supported good relations with Putin and called for a freeze in hostilities in Ukraine. Merz confirmed support for Kyiv.
In Helsinki, fans handed out 1,500 sunflowers and booed the Belarusian national anthem. Finland's footballers took to the field wearing shirts calling for peace.
The President called Shevchenko a national legend and thanked him for bringing joy and pride to Ukrainians. On September 29, the footballer turned 50.
Sybiha condemned the arson attack on Milrem Robotics, which Estonia links to Russia, and called on Europe to strengthen sanctions and expose sabotage networks.
Due to the critical drop in the water level, Ukraine is limiting the discharge from the Novodnistrovsk Reservoir. Only 27 m³/s is flowing into the reservoir.
Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 95 of the 112 Russian drones. The overnight attacks damaged energy and civilian infrastructure.
Zelenskyy and Odile Renaud-Basso discussed support for the energy sector, infrastructure recovery, and investment in Ukrainian exports.
On September 29, Ukraine honors the victims of Babyn Yar. During the Nazi occupation, about 100,000 people were killed there, including 33,771 Jews.
The Czech prime minister stated that he was ready to fulfill the obligations under Article 5 of NATO. Prague is preparing for possible Russian attacks.