Consulate General of Ukraine in New York

09/08/2026

September 8 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Orsha 🇺🇦

On September 8, 1514, the forces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland, led by Prince Konstanty Ostrogski, defeated a much larger Muscovite army near Orsha.

More than 500 years later, Ukraine is once again defending itself against Moscow’s imperial ambitions.

The lesson of Orsha remains relevant today: Russian aggression can be stopped when free nations stand united.

In 1514, our ancestors and their allies stopped Moscow’s advance. Today, Ukraine and its partners must stand together to stop Russia’s aggression and protect a free and secure Europe.

History reminds us: unity is strength. Support Ukraine. 🇺🇦

09/07/2026

Today, we mark Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Day.

The work of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine helps protect our cities and positions, anticipate the enemy’s actions, and carry out operations essential to the defence of our state.

Behind every successful operation are people working in extremely dangerous conditions. We thank all Ukrainian intelligence officers who carry out their duty every day with courage, dedication and professionalism for the sake of Ukraine.

We bow our heads in memory of those who lost their lives defending our country.

Our respect to Ukraine’s military intelligence. Glory to Ukraine!

09/06/2026

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha lays out a clear picture of the battlefield: Russia is not winning and is not in a position to dictate terms.
Russia’s territorial gains remain minimal, its advance has slowed sharply, and its losses remain enormous - while Ukraine continues striking legitimate military targets deep inside Russia.

The war is incredibly difficult for Ukraine, but Moscow is far from the strong position its propaganda suggests.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the situation on the battlefield and why Russia is not in a strong position:

"Here are a few independently verified figures about the frontline dynamics, showing that Russia is not winning and will not win this war.

🔹 According to open sources, the net balance between areas occupied by Russia and those liberated by Ukraine in August 2026 was roughly +5 square kilometers. While the figure is approximate, the trend is clear. Meanwhile, Moscow lost at least 42,000 troops killed and wounded – one of its highest monthly casualty rates of the war.

🔹 Open-source data shows that in August 2026 alone, in response to Russian attacks, there were a record 70 successful Ukrainian long-range sanctions against legitimate military targets in Russia (5 more than in July).

🔹 Over the first eight months of 2026, the average pace of Russia’s already slow advance was 3.5 times slower than in 2025. Russia has occupied less than 0.2% of additional Ukrainian territory this year.

🔹 Even in the Donbas, where Russian forces concentrate most of their effort, Russia has failed to achieve an operational breakthrough and still does not control 20% of the Donetsk region. At its current pace, it would take the Russian occupiers over two years to capture that remaining land.

Whatever fabricated maps Russian generals present to Putin, the reality on the ground shows that he is not winning and will not win this war.

Given the situation in the Russian economy and its inability to counter Ukraine’s long-range sanctions, things will only get worse for Russia.

Yes, it’s very difficult for Ukraine as well. For our warriors, frontline communities, and all of our country. We are in the fifth year of full-scale war that we didn’t choose. Every family has been scarred by it in one way or another.

But clearly, Moscow is not in a strong position either. And certainly not in a position to dictate terms."

09/05/2026

Ukraine’s Defence Forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian fixed-wing and copter-type drones since the start of 2026, with strikes verified in DELTA.

Ukrainian UAVs have also hit over 1 million verified enemy targets this year.

Technology and battlefield data are helping save lives and strengthen Ukraine’s defence. 🇺🇦

Ukrainian Defence Forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian fixed-wing and copter-type drones since the beginning of 2026.

All strikes have been verified in DELTA, Ukraine’s digital battlefield management system. The verified figures include around 195,000 fixed-wing drones and 66,000 copters.

Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian Defence Forces have also recorded more than 1 million verified enemy targets hit by Ukrainian UAVs.

Ukraine’s ability to detect, track and neutralise Russian UAVs helps protect the lives of Ukrainian service members and civilians. Technology also allows Ukraine to identify the most effective solutions and scale them up faster. Support Ukraine’s defence sector!

09/05/2026

At least four people were killed and another 10 injured in Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine on September 5.

In Kherson, Boryspil and the Kharkiv region, ordinary residential buildings were damaged. In Sumy and Mykolaiv, Russian drones struck shopping centres. In the Odesa region, a warehouse storing food products caught fire. Russia also carried out demonstrative, targeted strikes on airports in Kyiv and Boryspil.

💬 “Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the U.S. side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine and land at Kyiv Airport or Boryspil Airport. Russian-Iranian “shaheds” in response to American diplomacy,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, noting that Ukraine has taken note of this Russian move and will adjust its operation regarding Russian airspace accordingly next week.

Russia’s war crimes will not go unpunished. Russia will be held accountable for everything it has done. Ukraine is committed to bringing peace closer, and there are and will be no threats to diplomacy from our side.

09/05/2026

In Remembrance, Kinship, and Shared Resilience: Countenance - The 9/11 Missing Posters

On the milestone 25th anniversary of September 11, the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York honors the memory of the thousands of innocent lives lost and the enduring courage of New Yorkers.

We are proud to highlight Countenance: The 9/11 Missing Posters, a deeply moving exhibition featuring photographs by artist Phil Buehler, on public view for the first time. The exhibition is co-curated by Ukrainian curator Olena Speranska alongside medievalist and art historian Sarah Celentanо.

Displaced from her hometown of Irpin in 2022, Speranska connects these historic posters of hope and mourning to the universal human spirit in times of crisis: “This exhibition looks back at September 11th, but it also asks something of us now - to remember those who were lost, and those who searched for them, and how vulnerable our world becomes when the wish to destroy others for their identity, culture, or beliefs is met with indifference.”

The exhibition also reflects the solidarity of artist Phil Buehler, whose ongoing memorial work includes Empty Beds, honoring Ukrainian children abducted during the ongoing war.

📍 Location: Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary's Church (138 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206)
🗓 Dates: September 5-13

🕊 Open to all communities seeking a space of quiet reflection and solidarity.

09/04/2026

Since 27 August, Kyiv has faced wave after wave of Russian drones, with new threats emerging soon after previous ones have passed.

Alongside large-scale night attacks, Russia is increasingly sending smaller groups of drones during the day, including fast jet-powered drones that are more difficult to intercept.

Every launch puts lives at risk. Their relentless frequency adds another dimension to Russia’s tactic: keeping millions under threat, forcing people back into shelters, disrupting work, transport and services, and exhausting civilian life in the capital.

Russia is looking for new ways to escalate its war. Ukraine needs the means to counter them – more anti-drone capabilities, stronger air defence, and faster European production of the systems that protect Ukrainian skies.

Russia is adapting its attacks. Our ability to stop them must adapt faster.

09/02/2026

🚨 Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv university campus

Russian Shahed drones struck the National University of Food Technologies in central Kyiv early this morning while classes were underway.

Around 160 students were sheltering in a designated bomb shelter when the attack occurred. Fortunately, reports indicate that the students inside were not injured.

The strike was part of a wider wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. Buildings and infrastructure were damaged, and at least 13 people were reported injured across Kyiv.

The continued targeting of civilian areas and places where students and other civilians are sheltering is deeply alarming.

🇺🇦 Protect the sky. Protect the people.

👉 https://u24.gov.ua/sky-defense