Zhytomyr Oblast
Due to Russian attacks and bad weather, consumers in seven regions were left without electricity. Morning electricity consumption increased by 4.5%.
As a result of the nighttime attack on Kyiv and 13 regions, four people were killed and 11 injured. Businesses, warehouses, the railway, and energy infrastructure were damaged.
On September 22, cloudy weather with sunny spells and rain is expected in Ukraine. Daytime temperatures will range from 10° to 24°.
Russia struck gas stations twice in the Zviahel district, preliminarily damaging, among other things, a WOG complex. Traffic on the Kyiv–Chop highway was restricted but has already been restored.
Near Zviahel, a Russian strike damaged a gas station on the M-06 highway. The aftermath is being dealt with, and information about casualties is being уточнено.
On September 21, rain, thunderstorms in some areas, and cloudy weather with clear spells are expected in Ukraine. Daytime temperatures will range from 14–26°.
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.
In four regions, the outages were caused by shelling; in Zhytomyr region, by bad weather. Emergency crews are restoring electricity supply.
The investigation uncovered a message from 16-year-old Viktoriia stating that she intended to throw herself under a car because of relationship problems. The girl survived the road accident.
The cost of travel on suburban trains will range from UAH 30 to UAH 150, depending on the distance. Starting September 15, new fares will apply in three regions.
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.
Gas stations are testing a system of automatic alerts about approaching Russian UAVs. It is intended to warn employees and visitors about the threat.
Russia launched 410 attack UAVs at Ukraine, including 37 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 336 drones; 21 hits were recorded.
The head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration confirmed the strike on the gas station in Korets. There are currently no reports of fatalities or injuries.
In Zviahel, Zhytomyr region, a Russian strike destroyed a grocery store, killing two people. It is reported that one of them was a child. An enterprise and a gas station in Zviahel and Korosten were also damaged.
Russian drones struck railway facilities in Lutsk and Fastiv, and passengers were evacuated. The attack is ongoing, and train schedules may change.
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.
In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.
Explosions were heard in the Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions. A drone was shot down in the Rivne region, and there are reports of attacks on "Nova Poshta".
Since the beginning of 2026, the Ombudsman has received 166 reports of bullying, compared with 191 for all of 2025. The updated rules have been in effect since August 11.
Russia attacked Kyiv and 10 regions, including with jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. Twelve people were killed, including an Indian citizen; dozens were injured.
Rain, thunderstorms and wind are expected in western Ukraine, while the south and east will remain dry and sunny. Up to +28° in Kyiv.
Volodymyr Tyrtychnyi was killed at the front on November 14, 2024. The serviceman and television professional had been considered missing for more than two years.
In a road accident in the Zhytomyr region, Focus editor-in-chief Mariia Skibinska and her mother were killed. The circumstances of the accident are being established by the police.
The expert named the best autumn routes around Ukraine — from the Carpathians and Zakarpattia to Podillia and Zhytomyr region. Tour prices start at 850 hryvnias.
As a result of the Russian attack, 4 trucks and 3 semi-trailers caught fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no fatalities or injuries.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
The President proposed granting special status to 23 historical sites and strengthening their protection. Intentional damage would be punishable by\r\nup to 10 years in prison.
On the morning of August 20, a Russian FPV drone hit a museum and an outbuilding in Kherson. The fire was extinguished; there were no fatalities.
A Russian strike on the logistics infrastructure of Zhytomyr region caused a fire and injured two people. Rescuers extinguished the blaze.