Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Over the last day, the occupants struck 255 times in 13 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region. One civilian was killed, two were wounded, and 225 reports of destruction were received.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine opposed the forced mobilization of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories as part of russia's “autumn draft. ” The Ministry recalled the violation of international law by the occupiers.
In Zaporizhzhia region, a 70-year-old man was injured in the head and hands during a Russian shelling of the village of Mala Tokmachka. The victim, who was in his home, was taken to a hospital.
The head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA said that the number of people wishing to evacuate from Zaporizhzhia is not increasing, despite the recent shelling. Evacuation trains carry an average of 15-17 people per day, as they have been doing for the past year.
On September 30, Russian troops attacked 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, launching 359 attacks. The destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure was recorded, but there were no casualties.
Employees of boiler houses in the occupied territories of Donetsk region refuse to go to work because of non-payment of salaries. Preparations for the heating season are not underway, and most heating networks are in a state of emergency.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in the power grid, despite damage from the attacks. Due to shelling and bad weather, power outages occurred in 8 regions, but power companies are restoring supply.
On the night of September 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 air strikes. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 67 Shahed drones and an X-59 missile over 11 regions, and the attack on Kyiv lasted more than 5 hours.
On September 28, power outages were recorded in 6 regions of Ukraine due to enemy strikes. The Ministry of Energy urges people to conserve electricity during peak hours, as the damage is hampering the operation of the power grid.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, utility workers are being forced to waive their salary arrears. This leads to massive layoffs and a critical shortage of staff in the utility sector.
Over the last day, 187 combat engagements were registered, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Russians launched 71 air strikes and over 4,800 shelling rounds, while Ukrainian forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.
Over the last day, enemy troops carried out 362 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes and attacks from multiple rocket launchers. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged, but there were no civilian casualties.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 56. 9 million for the construction of shelters in schools in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kyiv regions. The funds will be used for radiation shelters and bomb shelters in four educational institutions.
Pedestrians and vehicles will stop every day at 9:00 a. m. in Zaporizhzhia and the region during the minute of silence. This decision was made by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council to honor the memory of the victims.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 3% compared to the previous day. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power cuts in 6 regions over the past day, but no scheduled outages are planned.
Russian troops have reached the outskirts of Vuhledar, but its capture is unlikely to give them much advantage for further operations in western Donetsk region. Vuhledar is not an important logistical hub.
The Ministry of Energy informs that no blackout schedules will be applied today. However, due to the shelling, there were power outages in 7 regions overnight, and 536 settlements were without electricity in the morning.
The NABU exposed a deputy prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region on receiving a $40,000 bribe. The official demanded money for changing the jurisdiction, canceling the seizure of property and avoiding criminal liability.
Zaporizhzhia RMA and the state of Pennsylvania signed a cooperation agreement in the presence of President Zelenskyy. This is the fifth agreement between Ukrainian regions and American states, which provides for cooperation in energy, agriculture, digital technologies, and defense.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in 6 regions, but no outage schedules are planned for today.
On the evening of September 22, explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov.
On the night of September 21, Ukraine's air defense repelled a massive Russian attack, destroying 5 X-59/69 guided missiles and 11 Shahed drones. Another 5 drones were lost as a result of electronic warfare.
The aggressor conducted 322 strikes on 8 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes and drone attacks. There were 55 reports of destruction, but no civilian casualties.
The Ukrainian Air Force detected enemy launches of guided aerial bombs in Zaporizhzhia. Earlier, missile threats were reported in three regions of Ukraine.
On the night of September 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 70 Shahed drones. The defense forces shot down 61 UAVs and an X-59 missile, and air defense was operating in 13 regions.
Over the last day, enemy forces conducted 288 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, including 6 air strikes and 110 attacks by drones. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged, but there were no civilian casualties.
Parliament passed a resolution to rename 327 settlements with Russian and Soviet names. The names of 10 cities, numerous towns and villages in different regions of Ukraine were changed.
The Russian military has blocked residents of the occupied villages of Nesterianka, Kopani and Myrne in Zaporizhzhia. People do not receive humanitarian aid, are not allowed to leave the occupation and are shelled daily.
On September 19, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, seven regions, including Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk, suffered power cuts due to enemy shelling.
A meeting on strengthening cooperation between Ukraine's regions and the US states was held at the Office of the President. Nine Ukrainian regions are negotiating with US states, covering culture, education, healthcare, and other areas.