Ukraine
In the first eight months of 2025, over 25 million people crossed the Ukrainian border, which is 5% more than last year. Hundreds of attempts at illegal crossing are recorded, mostly in the Polish direction.
The prosecutor's office will petition for the search and detention of the head of the department of the Education Department of the Dnipro District State Administration, who is accused of embezzling budget funds. The woman did not appear at the court hearing, stating that she was traveling to Turkey for treatment and fearing for her own life.
On September 18, an atmospheric front with rains and low temperatures will move to eastern Ukraine. The maximum air temperature will be +15+20 degrees, strong gusty winds are expected.
As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.
Russian troops failed in their attempts to break through the Ukrainian border in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions. Daily shelling and attacks, including the use of drones, did not allow the enemy to advance deep into Ukrainian territory.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on a century-long partnership with Great Britain, with 295 deputies voting in favor. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe not to let Russia dictate the terms of a peace agreement in Ukraine, warning of further aggressive actions by Putin. He emphasized that Germany is strengthening its resilience and defense capabilities to prevent the destabilization of society.
The joint Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" have concluded, with no direct threats to the Ukrainian border recorded. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, announced the reduction of Russian military presence in Belarus.
The state agency PlayCity has started issuing licenses for online casinos, B2B software manufacturers, and gambling equipment. An additional $50 million is expected to be added to the budget.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the EU has mobilized 169 billion euros in aid for Ukraine, including 63 billion for military support. She also noted progress on using frozen Russian assets and increasing investments in Ukraine's defense industry.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the opening of a permanent representation of the European Parliament in Kyiv during her address to the Verkhovna Rada on September 17. She also emphasized the need for genuine peace for Ukraine and announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed the Verkhovna Rada, emphasizing the need for a genuine peace for Ukraine that respects its sovereignty and independence. She also announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia and a further rejection of Russian energy resources.
The SBU detained two FSB agents who installed 4G cameras to monitor missile and drone attacks and air defense operations. They face life imprisonment for treason.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv 1,300 days after the start of the aggression to express support for Ukraine. She was met by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that European armies are not ready for a modern technological war with Russia, as they are poorly acquainted with the realities of drone warfare. He noted that Moscow uses Europeans' fear of war to exert pressure, and also supports pro-Russian politicians in Europe.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile, an S-300 missile, and 172 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 136 drones, and missile strikes and 36 UAVs were recorded at 13 locations.
The European Union plans to spend billions of euros on an "anti-drone wall" using technologies tested in Ukraine after Russian incursions into NATO airspace. This initiative aims to address the vulnerability where NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept cheap drones.
Thousands of people protested across Slovakia against the economic and pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Rallies took place in 16 cities, including the capital Bratislava, due to Fico's trip to China and meeting with Putin, as well as due to austerity measures.
Damages to the state amounting to UAH 924. 8 million have been established in the pre-trial investigation into the activities of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" and its branches. 44 suspicions have been served.
Last month, Ukrainians bought almost 5,100 used cars from the USA, which is 6% more than in July. The average age of these cars is 5.3 years, and 46% of them are electric vehicles.
As a result of a massive drone attack on Ukrzaliznytsia substations, 26 trains are delayed by more than an hour. The enemy tried to disable the substations that power the railway network.
In Ukraine, over 14,000 children are waiting for adoption, most of them teenagers. Petro Dobromilskyi, head of the State Service for Children's Affairs, explained why this category of children is the least sought after.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 183 combat engagements per day, 60 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 74 air strikes, and carried out 4685 shellings, using 6206 kamikaze drones.
People's Deputy Dmytro Chornyi believes that the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation are coming to an end, calling on President Zelenskyy to provide clear instructions regarding the timing of parliamentary elections. Local elections, scheduled for October, will not take place due to martial law.
Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.
On September 16, Russia lost 1020 servicemen and 152 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.09.25 amounted to over a million personnel.
On September 17, cloudy weather with clearings, significant rains, and thunderstorms in places are expected in Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Today, September 17, marks the Day of the Insurance Market Worker of Ukraine and World Patient Safety Day. Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov, and their mother Sophia.
ATESH agents reported damage to relay equipment on the railway near Yekaterinburg. This caused disruptions in the movement of echelons with ammunition, armored vehicles, fuel, and personnel in strategic directions.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the country is not equipped to repel a potential military attack due to decades of underinvestment in defense. Italy plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, but the creation of an autonomous air defense system is not possible before 2031.