Western countries have drawn up plans in case of evacuating their diplomatic missions from the capital. Lviv or eastern Poland could become the relocation sites.
A fire broke out in an apartment block and its surrounding area following a strike by a Russian UAV.
Demand for primary real estate in the capital dropped sharply in August, with some developers failing to sell a single square metre.
The adopted document provides for changes in dealing with insolvent financial institutions, strengthened cyber protection, and new rules for investment funds.
WOG gas station chain has launched the ninth stage of its charitable initiative, donating 2 hryvnias from each hot drink sold to purchase reconnaissance drones for paratroopers.
The Association of Cities of Ukraine warns that frozen payments are hindering preparations for the heating season and infrastructure recovery.
The European Commission is expanding funding for drone systems due to high demand, announcing a new tranche of funds to strengthen the security of external borders and critical infrastructure.
The State Migration Service stated that obtaining passport documents outside the country now depends on having a current military registration record in the "Reserve+" electronic service.
During a meeting of justice and home affairs ministers in Luxembourg, the allocation of €130 million was officially announced. These funds will be directed towards the development of drone technologies, which are a key element of the strategy to strengthen border protection and counter hybrid threats.
European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner emphasised that modern technologies and unmanned aerial vehicles are of critical importance not only for controlling external borders. In his words, they are indispensable tools for ensuring the security of critical infrastructure facilities.
In early 2026, the European Commission presented a special action plan dedicated to security related to the use of drones. The initial budget for this initiative was €250 million. The programme provided for covering up to 90% of member states' costs for purchasing drones and counter-drone systems.
The high level of demand for the programme and the quality of the applications submitted prompted regulators to decide on additional funding for the initiative.
In total, the European Union has already invested over €500 million in border surveillance technologies. This amount includes a separate tranche of €170 million designated for the Frontex agency and national border guard authorities.
In addition to financial support, Brussels plans to strengthen Frontex's role in resolving crisis situations. Migration and border management will become key topics for discussion by EU leaders at the European Council summit to be held on 15–16 October 2026.
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