25 September 2026

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Russian shelling across Ukraine kills 10 civilians and injures at least 44 on 24 September

Russian shelling across Ukraine kills 10 civilians and injures at least 44 on 24 September

On 24 September 2026, Russian military shelling killed 10 civilians in Kyiv and the Donetsk and Kharkiv Regions (Oblasts) and injured at least 44 others, particularly in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv and Odesa Oblasts

Working group in Ukraine formed to address residency, ranks and compensation for foreign military personnel

Working group in Ukraine formed to address residency, ranks and compensation for foreign military personnel

Among the tasks of the working group are simplifying legalisation and medical accompaniment in case of injury, as well as providing the opportunity to receive officer ranks and hold positions.

Seven killed and 43 injured in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv

Seven killed and 43 injured in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv

The National Police of Ukraine reported that two of those killed were found in the street near the office building, one inside the building, and the other in a car in the car park

Ukraine to increase assistance for persons with disabilities since childhood by 2.4 times in 2027

Ukraine to increase assistance for persons with disabilities since childhood by 2.4 times in 2027

In the 2027 draft state budget, social sector expenditures increased to 540.3 billion hryvnias, up 72.6 billion hryvnias from 2026

Centres based on the Barnahus model to be included in state child protection system in Ukraine

Centres based on the Barnahus model to be included in state child protection system in Ukraine

Ukraine is implementing the Barnahus model as part of its obligations to the EU and the Council of Europe, in particular to implement the Lanzarote Convention. This is one of the key steps towards child-friendly justice, which operates successfully in Europe

Military Ombudsman’s Office receives over 15,000 complaints in first eight months

Military Ombudsman’s Office receives over 15,000 complaints in first eight months

The Military Ombudsman's Office urged the Ukrainian parliament to support draft law No. 13267 in the second reading, which will expand the institution's powers. In particular, the military ombudsman will have the right to draw up administrative protocols and hold commanders and officials of all levels accountable through the courts