Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Sumy region will receive UAH 107 million to restore a facility that provides heat to nearly 160,000 households. Kherson region will receive UAH 50 million for protection of eight facilities.
Putin's spokesman said that the Kremlin opposes a ceasefire and demands territorial concessions from Ukraine, its renunciation of NATO, and demilitarization.
The government will allocate UAH 150 million to restore 11 apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The work is to be completed by the end of the year.
"United Russia" may receive 355 out of 450 seats amid the war, restrictions on the opposition, and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The EU did not recognize these elections.
Ukraine’s three main steel mills have shut down following Russian strikes. The plants accounted for about 90% of steel production.
Russia used more than 2,000 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles over the course of a week. The strikes damaged civilian and critical infrastructure.
The Ukrainian military struck Russian facilities in the occupied territories, including drone control centers, a training ground and warehouses. A radar station was also damaged in the Smolensk region.
Russia is holding voting in the occupied parts of four regions of Ukraine. Kyiv called the elections illegal and urged others not to recognize them.
In four regions, the outages were caused by shelling; in Zhytomyr region, by bad weather. Emergency crews are restoring electricity supply.
Around 40 Czech lawmakers called the elections to Russia’s State Duma illegitimate due to repression and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. They urged the EU not to recognize the results and to impose sanctions.
Kyiv and the region have been included among the territories at increased risk for business compensation. For residents, this does not introduce any new payments.
Operators of the 237th Air Assault Battalion struck two Grad multiple rocket launchers on the Huliaipole–Polohy highway. The strike complicated the occupiers’ logistics.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Su-24 in Saky, as well as UAV facilities, ammunition and fuel depots. The "Grenadier" reconnaissance posts were also attacked.
Russian shelling has cut off power to some consumers in six regions. Restoration is ongoing, and no electricity restrictions are expected.
Power outages were recorded in eight regions due to shelling and bad weather. No electricity consumption restrictions are forecast for today.
On September 15, it will be warm in Ukraine, with rain in some places and temperatures reaching +23°C. Colder weather and more precipitation are expected starting September 21.
The SBU urged residents of the occupied territories not to participate in Russia’s elections on September 18–20. Those who facilitate them face up to 10 years in prison.
Due to the shelling, some consumers in four regions were left without electricity. An energy worker was killed in the Sumy region, and another was injured.
People in the occupied territories risk being left without water in winter. Under the guise of providing assistance, elderly people are being persuaded to hand over their housing documents.
Since the beginning of the day, Russia has attacked cities and communities; strikes have been recorded in 10 regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen their response.
The Ukrainian military carried out strikes on UAV command posts, drone storage facilities, and Russian weapons depots in the occupied territories.
Law enforcement officers have exposed Russian agents in several regions of Ukraine. They are suspected of guiding drones, transmitting coordinates, and high treason.
Russia is using elderly people to create the illusion of mass support for fake elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The CPD called this manipulation and a crime.
Some consumers in seven regions of Ukraine are without power due to hostilities. Energy workers are restoring the networks; restrictions on electricity supply are not expected.
ATESH stated that Russian commanders in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region are casting ballots on behalf of fallen servicemen. The goal is to secure votes for "United Russia."
Russian special services may be preparing terrorist attacks in the temporarily occupied territories during the voting on September 18–20. The goal is to blame Ukraine and disrupt the peace process.
Russian attacks damaged warehouses and logistics centers belonging to food retail chains in Kyiv and other cities. Authorities said it was a systematic strike on supplies.
In Kyiv, 97% of schools teach in a blended format, while 3% teach remotely. Safety, shelters, and prolonged air-raid alerts determine the format of classes.
Due to attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in five regions remain without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast.
Early voting for the Russian State Duma has begun in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The occupiers are using mobile election commissions and digital monitoring.