From 6 museums in 5 de-occupied regions of Ukraine, 34,872 museum objects from the state part of the Museum Fund were stolen. The return of cultural property may take years, the Ministry of Culture said.
The President of Ukraine presents a plan to end the war by 2025 to the German Chancellor. The document “Fundamentals of Peace” envisages forcing Russia to peace and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine appealed to the SBU to check possible falsification of documents by a supplier of food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The SBU detected signs of forgery of accompanying documents for canned food delivered to a military unit in Sumy region.
A spokesperson for the Luhansk military operation reported a decrease in the number of attacks near Chasovyi Yar, but expects them to intensify. The situation remains difficult near Toretsk and New York, where the enemy has advanced two streets.
Kyiv's Pechersk Court has begun consideration of a preventive measure against military man Serhiy Hnezdilov, who publicly announced that he was leaving his unit. The lawyer filed a motion to disqualify the judge due to violation of the rules of automatic distribution.
The indictment against 5 members of the criminal organization, including MP Dubinskyi, was sent to court.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported that the Russians' plan in the Kursk region was disrupted. According to him, the Russian army suffered significant losses in equipment, but the details are not disclosed.
The head of the Budget Committee, Roksolana Pidlasa, explained the need to distribute the $50 billion loan from the EU and the US over two years. This is due to the one-time nature of the payment and the lack of new agreements for the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has denied manipulative publications in foreign media about the alleged readiness to make concessions to Russia. The Ministry emphasizes the unacceptability of such concessions and supports Zelenskyy's Peace Formula.
The head of the Toretsk MVA said that 40-50% of the city is controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Russians are trying to quickly capture Toretsk, but the Ukrainian military are holding their positions and fighting back.
In the Liman sector, Ukrainian troops suffer losses in equipment and personnel. The enemy conducts constant shelling and assault operations, using infantry groups, artillery and drones.
The expert believes that the postponement of the Ramstein meeting gives Ukraine time to prepare better. The US is expected to change its position on long-range weapons after the November elections.
Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi court has extended the detention of Oleksiy Tandyr, a suspect in a fatal road accident. The former head of Makariv court will remain in custody until December 8 in the case of the death of a National Guard officer in a road accident.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.
Svitlana Baranska, a member of the Khmelnytsky City Council, was arrested on suspicion of illicit enrichment of $1. 5 million. The court set bail at UAH 49 million, although the prosecutor's office demanded UAH 100 million.
The SBU, GUR and SSO attacked the Khanskaya military airfield in Russia. At the time of the attack, there were 57 Russian combat and training aircraft and helicopters, including Su-34, Su-35 and Mi-8.
Kyiv's Pechersk Court is considering a motion for a preventive measure against MP Svitlana Baranska. She is suspected of illicit enrichment of $1.5 million, which was not declared.
The draft state budget for 2025 provides for an increase in the medical guarantee program by UAH 17 billion. The funds will be used to provide medical services, with a focus on mental health and rehabilitation.
The Minister of Health spoke about the most common mental health concerns of Ukrainians. These include anxiety, sleep disorders, depressed mood, and memory problems.
An atmospheric front will arrive in Ukraine on Friday, bringing rain and lower temperatures. Frosts are possible in the west, and after the weekend, a real autumn with cold nights is expected.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported a significant decrease in the activity of hostile subversive groups on the border with Russia. However, Russia has not abandoned its sabotage activities, in particular, attempts to mine the territory continue.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported full control of the border with belarus from Volyn to Chernihiv. The border line continues to be reinforced, and intelligence units are monitoring the situation in the depths of the territory of belarus.
President Zelenskyy announced the possibility of taking a step toward peace in Ukraine in December. Ukraine counts on US leadership and the support of European partners to achieve stability and end the war.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, President Zelenskyy called for ensuring that Russia does not have the strength to continue its aggression. Ukraine and Croatia sign an agreement on long-term cooperation.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that Polish farmers did not start the announced protest near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. The SBGS hopes that the blockade will not take place, although the farmers had planned it from October 8 to the end of 2024.
The Russians are concentrating assault groups on the front lines near Robotyne and Pryiutne in Zaporizhzhia. Active assault operations may begin in 3-5 days with small groups of infantry to capture Ukrainian positions.
Infectious disease specialist Golubovska warns of an increased risk of contracting hepatitis C due to the war. Ukraine has a state program of free treatment, but everyone is recommended to be tested at least once a year.
The chief sergeant of the 71st Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a tense but controlled situation in the area of Vovchansk. Ukrainian forces are detecting and destroying the enemy on the outskirts, preventing them from advancing.
The SBI has found $1. 5 million in undeclared funds on the hands of a Khmelnytsky City Council member. The issue of serving her a notice of suspicion is being decided, and the prosecution will request custody.
DIU Chief Kirill Budanov personally led the operation to liberate the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant at a key stage. The operation was complex, multi-stage and involved various units and types of weapons.