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In August and September 2026, the Mykolaiv region experienced attacks by Russian drones, resulting in injuries to local residents and damage to infrastructure. On August 30, a 44-year-old man was injured, and on September 15, a 46-year-old man was wounded during an attack on an agricultural enterprise. Both incidents involved property damage.
On August 31, 2026, an explosion occurred at a police station in Rivne, resulting in the death of one police officer and injuries to three others. Emergency services are on-site to investigate the circumstances of the explosion. Updates on the incident are ongoing.
Mykolaiv received five vehicles from the German city of Hannover, which will be used by municipal enterprises and the Sports Department. This is part of an ongoing partnership between the twin cities.
The situation escalated following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, which reportedly prompted Russian President Vladimir Putin to decide on escalating the war in Ukraine. This decision came after weeks of deliberation and is likely linked to the Kremlin's perception of the visit as a sign of US weakness.
Throughout September and October 2026, Mykolaiv experienced numerous water supply interruptions due to emergency repair works. Residents faced prolonged periods without water, as well as the suspension of purified water distribution. As of mid-October, the situation remains challenging, with new outages and plans for repairs continuing.
Angelina Jolie made several visits to Ukraine, including to Lviv, Ternopil, Kremenchuk, and Kharkiv. Her third visit occurred without an official announcement, but was accompanied by photographs and videos. Concurrently, an attack took place in the Kyiv region, with singer Alina Grosu at its epicentre.
On August 22, 2026, the movement of a group of reactive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Russian territory was recorded in Ukraine, heading towards several regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk. In the following days, UAV activity was observed in various regions, including Poltava, Chernihiv, and Odesa, moving towards major cities. Information about the exact targets and consequences of the attacks remains unknown.
In August 2026, several instances of unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded in Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih. On August 30, an explosion occurred in Mykolaiv, likely due to a drone attack. Following this, on September 4, the city experienced a rocket strike from the south, with the consequences not specified.
Ukrainian defence forces regained control over the territory near the village of Zapadne in Kharkiv Oblast, liberating over 6 square kilometres. Operations continued from late August to September 2026, with the restoration of control confirmed on September 22 as part of operations on the right bank of the Oskil River. Meanwhile, the village of Dvorichna remains under enemy control.
On August 30, 2026, Belgorod experienced a massive missile strike that damaged a thermal power plant, electrical substations, and warehouses belonging to 'Estate Logistics'. Reports later indicated that warehouses rented by 'Ozon' were also hit.
On September 1, 2026, Ukrainian defence forces targeted Russian military sites, hitting drone launch locations, a command and observation point, and warehouses in temporarily occupied territories. A fuel and lubricants storage facility in Belgorod Oblast was also destroyed.
Ukraine is considering changes to the curfew in response to a new tactic of Russian attacks involving prolonged air alerts. The government plans to present relevant proposals, including the possibility of easing the curfew, after coordination with the military.
