On September 16, Russian troops attacked Sumy with at least five UAVs. Rescuers extinguished all fires, there were no casualties.
The majority of Ukrainians (76%) believe that Ukraine can win the war if there is sufficient weapons, financial, and sanctions support from the West. Only 15% do not believe in victory even under such conditions, according to a survey by the Razumkov Centre.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi dismissed the commanders of the 17th and 20th corps, Volodymyr Silenko and Maksym Kituhin, due to shortcomings in troop management. This led to personnel and territorial losses in the Zaporizhzhia and Novopavlivka directions.
Russian troops shelled a State Emergency Service fire truck that was responding to a call in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The vehicle was damaged, but the personnel were unharmed.
Due to the night shelling by Russian troops, part of the Zaporizhzhia district, including Balabyne and Kushuhum, was left without electricity, affecting almost 4,900 subscribers. Energy workers are working on restoration, planning to complete the work by the end of the day.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
On September 13, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 89 air strikes, dropping 163 guided bombs. The Defense Forces hit five areas of concentration of personnel and equipment, four artillery pieces, and one important object of the occupiers.
Over the past day, 183 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 3 missile and 81 air strikes, used six missiles and dropped 140 guided bombs. The enemy carried out 5206 shellings, involving 6070 kamikaze drones.
In Zaporizhzhia district, an enemy FPV drone attacked a car, injuring a 38-year-old woman in the village of Malokaterynivka. The victim received medical assistance, the car was damaged.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a village in the Bytytskyi district of the Sumy community on September 12, there are dead and destruction. Also, the body of a security guard was found in Sumy after enemy UAVs hit.
Over the past day, 195 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy carried out 82 airstrikes, dropping 147 guided bombs. Also, 4919 shellings were carried out, involving 5960 kamikaze drones.
On Thursday, September 11, the Russian army launched 440 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed in Polohy district.
In Cherkasy, a man attacked TCC servicemen with an axe and a can during a document check, causing them injuries. The assailant was detained by the police and faces criminal charges.
The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Ukraine, with 10,622 cases recorded in the 35th week of 2025. Local authorities decide on anti-epidemic measures, including the mask mandate.
The enemy launched missile and air strikes, using kamikaze drones and MLRS.
On September 10, the Russian army launched 527 strikes on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As a result of the shelling, four people were injured.
Starting from September 10, the state will cover up to 70% of the down payment and monthly mortgage payment. The program is available to IDPs and residents of frontline territories who meet certain criteria.
On September 10, Ukraine will be divided: western regions expect rain with thunderstorms, while the south and east will have mostly dry and warm weather. An anticyclone will provide stable conditions for most regions, and an atmospheric front in the west will bring precipitation.
Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories who have not received Russian passports face forced deportation starting September 10. This is due to the expiration of the term set by Putin's decree.
Over the past day, 195 combat engagements took place, the enemy used missiles, guided bombs, and 5516 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit five command posts and one artillery system, destroying 950 occupiers and their equipment.
The Russian army launched 474 strikes on 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one woman was killed and one was wounded.
Russian occupiers in Zaporizhzhia are threatening criminal prosecution for the detection of Ukrainian television antennas. Since October, the invaders have promised punishment for "Horynych" antennas, which provide access to the truth.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the positive results of August 2025 for the Defense Forces, despite the challenges. Ukrainian military regained control over 58 sq. km of territory and inflicted significant losses on the occupiers in manpower.
Over the past day, September 7, 156 combat engagements were recorded. The occupiers launched three missile and 75 air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian defenders and settlements, using 16 missiles and 143 guided bombs. In total, the enemy carried out 4703 shellings, involving 4679 kamikaze drones.
In the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region, two people were killed and one was injured as a result of a Russian attack. The occupiers carried out 449 strikes on 17 settlements in the region, damaging 48 objects.
A 48-year-old man was injured in an enemy FPV drone attack in the Polohy district. The strike hit the roadway, and medics are providing assistance.
Over the day, 184 combat engagements were recorded on the front. The Defense Forces stopped 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and repelled numerous assaults in other directions.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, Russian occupiers launched two missile and 78 air strikes, using 5607 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in all directions, including 47 assault actions in the Pokrovsk direction.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) applied a preventive measure in the form of bail to former SBU official Illia Vitiuk. The bail amount is 9 million 84 thousand hryvnias.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited units of the Defense Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He familiarized himself with the organization of the brigades' work, the command and reconnaissance system, and discussed urgent issues.
