Russian government officials plan to legally limit the export of gold from the country to 100 grams in an attempt to cut off the channel for capital outflow. This comes against the backdrop of a 60% increase in gold purchases by Russians since the beginning of the full-scale aggression.
Since the beginning of the day, 83 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with the occupiers actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, and the enemy launched air strikes and carried out artillery shelling.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine stated that the conduct of the Russian armed forces can be classified as a crime against humanity in the form of forced displacement of the population. The Commission also found that drone attacks in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv regions are widespread and systematic, which qualifies as crimes against humanity in the form of murder.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council and made several statements regarding "new threats" to Russia and an "immediate" response to them.
Rivne region is the first in Ukraine to start the 2025-2026 heating season. From September 24, heat will appear in educational and medical institutions in Varash and Zabolottia.
The Cabinet of Ministers supported the Ministry of Defense's proposal to reallocate the remaining funds from the Ministry of Strategic Industries. This will allow military units to accumulate points for hitting enemy targets and order Ukrainian-made UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained control over 1. 3 km² in the Dobropillia direction, advancing up to 2.5 km in certain areas. In total, 164.5 km² have been liberated and 43 occupiers have been eliminated during the operation.
A severe fuel shortage persists in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, leading to a fuel collapse. Gas stations are empty, and prices are rapidly increasing, despite statements from the occupation authorities about "stabilization."
A new service for applying for basic social assistance has been launched in Diia, which will replace five different payments. This pilot project is designed for two years, and the government is working to make it permanent.
Over 58 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine were detained at the Polish border. The inspection in Poznań prohibited the import due to the detection of mold hyphae in 36% of the batch.
Donald Trump introduced the "Golden Card" and the Trump Platinum Card, which allow obtaining a residence permit and work in the USA for investments ranging from 1 to 5 million dollars. This initiative is expected to attract over 100 billion dollars to the American budget.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that regulates the transfer of training weapons from military units to Centers for training citizens for national resistance and educational institutions. This, among other things, will ensure the formation of a material and technical base for teaching the subject "Defense of Ukraine".
In Uman, on September 22, at noon, a mass prayer of Tikkun a-Klali took place with the participation of about 10,000 pilgrims. In addition to the traditional prayer, a special prayer for peace in Ukraine was held.
The Russian National Guard troops began creating tank units by Putin's decision in August 2023. This happened two months after the failed mutiny of Wagner PMC mercenaries.
Russia has developed a multi-pronged strategy to interfere in Moldova's September 28 elections, aimed at undermining the chances of President Maia Sandu's party and removing her from power. The plan includes voter recruitment, organizing protests, disinformation, and pressuring officials.
On Tuesday, September 23, warm and dry weather is expected in Ukraine with air temperatures up to +29 degrees. The exceptions will be Volyn and Rivne regions, where rains and +19+22 degrees are predicted.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the confiscation of frozen Russian assets contradicts international law and could lead to "complete chaos. " He emphasized that international obligations cannot be ignored even in the situation of the war in Ukraine.
The EU has started discussing the creation of a "drone wall" that would protect against further Russian attacks.
In Lviv region, border guards uncovered large-scale smuggling of equipment worth 8 million hryvnias, mostly iPhone 17s. The largest batch was discovered at the Shehyni checkpoint, where 148 iPhones of various models were attempted to be transported.
The US is trying to prevent Russian airlines from obtaining sanctioned spare parts.
The Environmental Prosecutor's Office of the Prosecutor General's Office has filed a lawsuit against the Kyiv City Council and its executive bodies, demanding the official establishment of the boundaries of the Zhukiv Island landscape reserve.
Ukraine needs to import over 4. 5 billion cubic meters of gas to get through the heating season. The country hopes to have at least 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas in its storage facilities.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the launch of the digital system "Impulse" for accounting for military personnel. It will replace paper accounting, allowing for quick data retrieval and report generation.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained two Russian agents in the Kyiv region who supplied Ukrainian SIM cards for enemy drones. These microchips improved the communication and navigation of Russian drones attacking Ukraine.
Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.
The purchasing power of Ukrainians has significantly decreased, forcing them to choose goods at the lowest possible price, even medicines. Economist Andriy Novak notes that this has led to a reformatting of markets in favor of cheap manufacturers.
Oil prices are rising after a three-week decline on expectations of new EU sanctions against Russia and Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure. November Brent futures reached $67.06, and WTI — $63.02.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported shooting down 132 out of 141 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types overnight. Nine attack UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations, and downed debris fell in 8 locations.
Over the past day, 156 combat engagements took place, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 94 airstrikes, 5469 shellings, and used 6470 kamikaze drones.
Every year, thousands of Hasidim arrive in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which in 2025 falls on September 22-24. To ensure order and security in the city, enhanced security measures are in place, including round-the-clock duty of rescuers and joint patrols of Ukrainian and Israeli forces.
