Tag: #Ukraine

Poland Deploys Pontoon-Bridge Regiment to Strengthen Security at the Ukrainian Border

Politics 09/16/2026, 01:10

Poland is strengthening security at border crossing points on the Ukrainian border by deploying the 18th Pontoon-Bridge Regiment. The decision was made against the backdrop of Russian strikes on western Ukraine and an emergency government meeting.

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Daytime drone attack on Kyiv: debris in three districts, fires and two injured

Incidents 09/16/2026, 00:48

On September 15, Russian UAVs attacked Kyiv during the day: debris fell in the Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Holosyivskyi districts, fires broke out, and two people were injured. In the morning, drones hit two gas stations, and one casualty died.

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Zelensky at the Supreme Command: Ukraine to increase EW purchases and strengthen protection of Ukrzaliznytsia, gas stations, and critical infrastructure

Politics 09/16/2026, 00:41

At the Stavka, Zelensky announced increased purchases of EW means, the reorganization of mobile fire groups, and strengthened protection of critical infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia, and gas stations from Russian strikes.

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"Endure": Koretsky Calls on Partners to Send Specialists to Restore Infrastructure Ahead of the 2026–2027 Winter

Politics 09/16/2026, 00:34

In a Bloomberg interview, Prime Minister Koretsky stated that Ukraine is preparing for the toughest winter since 1991 and called on partners to send specialists and equipment to restore the destroyed infrastructure. He named "endure" as the government's main goal.

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Kyiv Region Gas Stations to Gain Access to Military System for Tracking Enemy Drones: What Will Change for Fuel Stations

Incidents 09/16/2026, 00:14

The Kyiv Regional Defense Council granted gas station workers access to a military digital system for tracking hostile aerial targets. The decision was made against the backdrop of 16 strikes on gas stations in Kyiv, including a double drone strike in the Holosiivskyi district on September 15.

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Sybiha: Ukraine Supports US Efforts on an Energy Ceasefire with Russia, but No Final Agreement Has Been Reached Yet

Politics 09/15/2026, 23:21

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Kyiv supports US efforts on an energy ceasefire with Russia, but emphasized that no final agreement has been reached yet. Trump had previously spoken of a "reached agreement."

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NABU and SAP Expose Scheme to Steal 100,000 Tons of Ukrnafta Fuel Worth 2.88 Billion Hryvnia

Politics 09/15/2026, 23:14

NABU and SAP exposed a scheme to steal 100,000 tons of Ukrnafta fuel worth 2.88 billion hryvnia. Four suspects were notified of suspicion, including a foreign former vice-president of the company.

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HACC extended Ermak's procedural obligations by 60 days but removed the electronic bracelet on health grounds

Politics 09/15/2026, 23:05

The HACC extended the procedural obligations of former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak by a further 60 days but cancelled electronic monitoring, citing health risks per a medical expert's opinion.

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"Sonderstab Ukraine": the secret team inside Germany's Defense Ministry that closes weapons contracts for Kyiv in two weeks

Politics 09/15/2026, 22:32

The Financial Times has revealed the work of the "Sonderstab Ukraine" — a closed team inside Germany's Defense Ministry that closes weapons contracts for Kyiv in two weeks and is responsible for €11.5 billion in annual aid.

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Ukraine launches second wave of contract-based master's admissions: 2026 deadlines, rules, and prices

Science 09/15/2026, 21:29

The second wave of contract-based master's admissions has begun in Ukraine. Applications can be submitted until October 15, and prices for certain programs in 2026 exceed 200,000 hryvnias per year.

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“Vapes contain substances used to preserve corpses”: cardiothoracic surgeon warns of lung transplant risk at age 30

Health 09/15/2026, 21:19

Cardiothoracic surgeon Boris Todurov stated that vapes contain substances used to preserve corpses and can lead to a lung transplant at age 30. Resonant injuries from e-cigarettes have been recorded in Ukraine.

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Verkhovna Rada Supports Bill on Criminal Liability for Selling Bank Cards and "Drop Accounts"

Politics 09/15/2026, 21:00

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the first reading Bill No. 16013, which introduces criminal liability for transferring and selling bank cards and accounts. The document is aimed at combating fraud schemes through "drop accounts."

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The new harvest effect is fading: what is happening to the prices of the "borscht set" in Ukraine and what to expect by the end of the year

Economy 09/15/2026, 20:42

In mid-September 2026, UCAB analyst Maksym Hopska explained that the August price drop on vegetables was a result of the new harvest, which is now fading. Tomatoes became 24.76% cheaper, peppers 9.40% cheaper, cucumbers 0.54% more expensive; in autumn the price increase may intensify, but there is no shortage.

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Moles, Not Registries: A Study Reveals How Russia Actually Learns About Ukraine's Defense Industry

Politics 09/15/2026, 20:29

A YouControl study of SBU materials from 2020–2026 showed that Russia obtains data on Ukraine's defense-industrial complex primarily through agents and spotters, not through open registries.

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Ukraine's MFA clarifies which document women need for temporary protection in the EU under the new rules

Politics 09/15/2026, 20:20

The Consular Service of Ukraine's MFA clarified which documents confirm a lawful departure from the country for women applying for temporary protection in the EU. The main proof is a stamp in the passport or an SBG certificate, and the departure date must not exceed 90 days.

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On the morning of September 15, deteriorating air quality was recorded in the Kyiv region: fine dust became the main pollutant

Health 09/15/2026, 18:38

On the morning of September 15, 2026, a temporary deterioration in air quality was recorded in the Kyiv region: the main pollutant was fine dust PM2.5. The gamma radiation level corresponds to the natural background.

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Rada fires Prosecutor General Kravchenko: 317 votes after conflict with NABU and his departure abroad

Politics 09/15/2026, 18:28

The Verkhovna Rada voted to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko — 317 votes. The decision followed a conflict with NABU and SAP and the official's departure abroad.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: military registration documents in the EU are required only when border crossing cannot be confirmed otherwise

Politics 09/15/2026, 18:04

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported that, following the EU Council decision of 30 July 2026, it received around 20 inquiries regarding difficulties with temporary protection. Military registration documents are required only when the border crossing cannot be confirmed otherwise; unified European Commission recommendations are expected at the end of September.

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