On September 27, a cold air mass will cover Ukraine, bringing rains, strong winds, and in some places night frosts. Western and northern regions will feel the autumn chill, while the south and east will retain relative warmth with precipitation.
The fuel crisis is worsening in the occupied territories of Ukraine, with gas stations often running out of fuel. The worst situation is observed in Crimea, while Zaporizhzhia has the fewest problems.
Russian troops achieved partial territorial success in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The occupiers advanced near Yampil, Berezove, Kalynivske, Olhivske, and Novoivanivka.
In the occupied left-bank Kherson region, children from an art school were forced to draw portraits of a Russian soldier. The occupier was present at the lesson and spoke about his participation in the war against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a military meeting where the situation at the front and the counter-offensive operation in the Dobropillia direction were discussed. 168.8 km² of territory has been liberated, and Russian losses amounted to almost 3,000 personnel.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian troops are trying to penetrate deep into Dnipropetrovsk region in small groups to demonstrate their presence. However, they lack the forces for a large-scale offensive, and an attempt to break through in the Novopavlivka direction was thwarted.
As of mid-September 2025, 788,507 proceedings for non-payment of utility services have been recorded in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July 2024. The largest debts are in the frontline regions, and the lion's share of arrears concerns heat supply and water.
Russians are politicizing children's sports in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, turning sections and clubs into platforms for propaganda. In Enerhodar, Berdiansk, and Melitopol, the occupiers are forcing coaches to "raise patriots of Russia."
A fraudulent call center that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan out of over UAH 5. 3 million was exposed in Chernivtsi. The organizer and some participants have been detained, and an investigation is underway regarding 300 other victims for an amount exceeding UAH 70 million.
Cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate once again gained full access to all computers and servers of the occupation authorities in Crimea. Over 100 TB of intelligence data was obtained, including official correspondence and information about the abduction of Ukrainian children.
In Zaporizhzhia region, particularly in Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard amid an air raid alert. The head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported three explosions in one district of the city and the threat of enemy drones and ballistic missiles.
On September 22, the Russian army carried out 576 strikes on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one death. 203 reports of damage to residential buildings and infrastructure were recorded.
Explosions are heard in Zaporizhzhia region and the city due to enemy attack UAVs and guided aerial bombs. Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported repeated explosions, particularly in the Zavodskyi district of Zaporizhzhia.
A Russian military intelligence agent has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region. He provided the occupiers with the locations of civilian buildings and critical infrastructure facilities, which led to civilian deaths and destruction.
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.
Over the past day, 165 combat engagements were recorded. The invaders launched two missile strikes and 78 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs.
Russia continues to deport Ukrainian children and teenagers to the Russian Federation, using military-patriotic and civic programs. For example, teenagers from occupied Chaplynka participated in the "Zarnitsa 2.0" competition in the Volgograd region, and "Yunarmia" cadets from the Zaporizhzhia region participated in the "Train of Heroes" project.
Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction send wounded soldiers to identify the positions of the Defense Forces. They are threatened with execution for refusal, and there is no evacuation from the battlefield.
Two people died as a result of a Russian drone attack on Huliaipole. A Russian drone hit a civilian car, killing a couple.
In Zaporizhzhia, anti-drone tunnels made of special nets are being built to protect logistics, as Russians actively use drones. The first test section, 6.4 km long, proved effective, and dozens of kilometers are currently under construction.
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces attacked a 74-year-old man with an FPV drone in the Stepnohirsk community; the man died.
Russian occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Vozdvyzhivka, Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the strike, three women aged 88, 63, and 29 were wounded.
Ukrainian photographer Illya Ratman tragically died in a car accident on the highway between Albuquerque and El Paso. A car crashed into his motorcycle, and the photographer died at the scene.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the experimental project on the distribution of humanitarian liquefied gas for residents of front-line regions until May 2026. For the first time, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia region will be included in the program, providing them with gas at the expense of state-owned companies and international partners.
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov announced the advance of Russian troops in all directions, including Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. These claims contradict Ukrainian reports, which may indicate a distortion of the real situation on the front.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, an increase in the rate of issuing summonses to the Russian armed forces at checkpoints is being recorded. In Zaporizhzhia, men aged 18-30 are massively handed summonses, forcing them to undergo medical examinations.
Refusal to obey orders leads to transfer to the infantry, which has already resulted in the deaths of three servicemen.
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the experimental project for distributing liquefied gas as humanitarian aid until May 1, 2026. Zaporizhzhia Oblast was also included in the project.
Since the beginning of 2025, 8,345 Ukrainian companies have changed their legal addresses, which is almost equal to last year's figure and 10% less than in 2021.
As of September 1, 2025, 328 Ukrainian companies out of 2,242 sanctioned legal entities generated UAH 240 billion in revenue. Most of these companies are registered in Kyiv, Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions.
