Russian attack on Odesa injures 4, damages port infrastructure and civilian vessel
A Russian missile strike on Odesa has damaged critical infrastructure and a foreign-flagged vessel, injuring four civilians.
Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate air defense reinforcement in NATO’s east
The Bucharest Nine defense ministers have issued a joint appeal for urgent measures to strengthen NATO's ability to detect and neutralize low-flying objects in its airspace.
Switzerland to provide $ 68 mn for digitalization in Ukraine – Ministry of Digital Transformation
A $68.1 million agreement with Switzerland will fuel Ukraine's digital ambitions in areas ranging from e-notary services to humanitarian demining technology.
Kharkiv printing house, destroyed by Russian shelling, resumes work
A Kharkiv printing house partially resumed operations after a devastating Russian missile strike, focusing on textbook production despite significant challenges.
Mexican President-elect declines Zelenskyy’s invitation to visit Ukraine
Mexico's President-elect explained her decision, citing her focus on domestic responsibilities: "Our responsibility is here." Meanwhile, Mexico invited the Russian president to the upcoming presidential inauguration despite his ICC arrest warrant.
Demographic toll of Russia-Ukraine war threatens future, WSJ reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be partly motivated by demographic concerns. "He wants to use Ukraine and its people to consolidate the Slavic core of Russia," the report says.
DeepState: Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk
The Russian troops moved forward in Hrodivka and Ukrainske, both located near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk Oblast.
Ammunition depot in Russia’s Tver Oblast is burning after drone strike
An ammo depot was hit, sparking a fierce fire. Locals fled as Ukraine claimed a strike on high-tech missiles.
Russian attack hits power facilities in Sumy, kills one in Kirovohrad Oblast
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 46 out of 52 Shahed drones launched by Russia in a nighttime assault across multiple oblasts.
ISW: Russia continues to use social media to interfere in elections and destabilize
The US State Department imposed sanctions on entities connected to Russia Today for alleged involvement in covert influence and information operations across multiple continents.
Russia reports shooting down 54 drones
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on 18 Sept. the repell of a massive drone attack, omitting any mention of an incident in Toropets, Tver Oblast, where a drone attack on a military facility reportedly caused a significant fire.
Sweden to increase defense spending to 2.4% of GDP, in particular to help Ukraine
Sweden's planned defense budget increase of over 170 billion kronor between 2025-2030 aims to prepare the country for a more challenging security environment.
Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says
A missile attack by Ukraine's navy has reportedly destroyed significant ammunition stockpiles that Russian forces had accumulated near Mariupol.
Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, injuring 7 people, including 4 rescuers
A Russian attack using FAB-250 bombs with gliding modules injured seven people in Kharkiv, including rescue workers fighting a nearby fire.