As a result of a missile strike on a residential area in Balakliia on October 1, one woman was killed and ten people were injured, including a child. The Iskander-M missile hit the courtyard of an apartment building, damaging a cafe, a pharmacy, shops, and cars.
During September 2025, the air defense of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 10,215 air targets. Air Force aviation carried out 327 sorties, destroying 516 air targets.
On the night of October 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Onyx missile, four ballistic missiles, and 49 drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down 44 UAVs, and 5 missiles and UAVs were recorded as hitting their targets.
In the Koriukiv district of Chernihiv region, an "Iskander" missile strike destroyed a vehicle belonging to an agricultural enterprise and killed a man born in 1978. Over the past day, the aggressor attacked 16 settlements in the region 40 times.
On August 9, 2025, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces attacked hangars in the Kursk region where the occupiers stored Iskander OTRKs. One launcher and five transporter-erector-launchers were destroyed, a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system was hit, and warehouses were destroyed.
On September 24, Russian troops struck a training unit of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with two Iskander ballistic missiles. As a result of the attack, there are casualties among personnel, and the wounded are receiving medical assistance.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic missiles and 115 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 103 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Russia launched 40 missiles and 579 drones at Ukraine overnight, using a simultaneous strike tactic. Ukrainian air defense, including F-16s, neutralized 31 missiles and 552 drones.
Ukrainian servicemen released from Russian captivity will be able to undergo sanatorium treatment accompanied by relatives or authorized persons. The accompanying person will receive a voucher without medical procedures or compensation for its cost.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that Russia does not have sufficient capabilities for a repeated invasion from Belarus. However, provocations are possible, so it is necessary to be ready to "react in time" to such enemy actions.
On the night of September 14, Ukrainian military repelled an aerial attack, shooting down or suppressing 52 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types. There was also an attack by an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile, with a missile hit and 6 attack UAVs recorded.
A powerful explosion occurred in Dnipro during an air raid alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic weapons being used from Crimea, presumably an Iskander-M missile.
Yuliia Svyrydenko and Prince Harry discussed the rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans. The Prince was also shown the consequences of an Iskander missile hitting the government building.
On the night of September 13, Russia attacked Ukraine with 164 drones and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces destroyed 137 UAVs; a missile and 27 drones hit their targets.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Great Britain for the new sanctions package aimed at Russia's shadow fleet and its military suppliers. He emphasized that this step is a strong blow to Moscow's ability to wage war and called on other partners to increase pressure.
Great Britain announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying technology and materials for arms production.
The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 413 aerial targets, including 386 UAVs and 27 cruise missiles. Russia attacked Ukraine with 458 aerial assault means on the night of September 10.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin began a new phase of the war against Ukraine after returning from China. This is confirmed by the attack on the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv, which happened for the first time in three years of full-scale invasion.
The Iskander missile, which Russia used to attack the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, contained over 30 foreign parts. Among them were components manufactured in the USA, Japan, Great Britain, and Switzerland.
Finland is convening a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on September 9 at the request of Ukraine. This is a response to Russia's massive attacks and an attempt to increase international pressure.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported the first attack on the building of the Government of Ukraine. The strike was carried out with an Iskander missile.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Security guarantees, defense support for Ukraine, and strengthening sanctions against Russia were discussed.
Russian military deliberately attacked rescuers with an FPV drone in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region while extinguishing a fire. A fire truck was damaged, there were no casualties.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova visited the Cabinet of Ministers building after the Russian Iskander-K missile strike. She saw significant missile fragments and the consequences of the hit.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
For the strike on the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Russian occupiers used an "Iskander" cruise missile, not a "Shahed" UAV, as previously reported.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are taking measures to prevent the advance of Russian occupiers. Since the beginning of September 7, 54 combat engagements have taken place.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on September 7, three people remain in hospitals. Their condition is assessed as moderate, the pregnant woman is safe.
Russian occupiers shelled Sumy, an enemy drone attacked the city center. Four people were injured, and the building of the Sumy Regional Administration was damaged.
