The Ombudsman initiates amendments to the Criminal Code to increase liability for attacks on the military and their property. Since the beginning of the year, 266 arson attacks on military and volunteer vehicles have been recorded in different regions of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the EU to synchronize Ukrainian sanctions with EU restrictive measures. A total of 304 deputies voted in favor of the resolution.
The draft state budget for 2025 is currently being reviewed for amendments. It provides for UAH 2.2 trillion for defense, including UAH 1.2 trillion for military salaries and UAH 737 billion for weapons. The vote in the Rada is scheduled for the end of November.
More than UAH 152 billion in revenues are expected from the draft law on tax increases. The main revenues will come from the bank tax and the tax on profits of financial companies, said the head of the Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee.
An outbreak of Marburg virus with a mortality rate of up to 90% has been recorded in Rwanda. Ukraine's chief infectious disease specialist warns of the difficulties of protection and the risk of spreading outside Africa.
Ukrainian defense innovations were presented at the Defense Tech Valley summit: Vampire bomber drones, Tanchyk platforms, Babka reconnaissance drones, and other unique developments for the front.
Ukraine's Brave1 cluster has signed an agreement with the Danish Defense Center to cooperate in defense technology. The Defense Tech Valley summit brought together more than 1,300 participants, with investments of up to $50 million expected by the end of the year.
The special intelligence unit “Angels” rescued the family of a Ukrainian Navy officer from Crimea after they were detained by the FSB. The operation was conducted secretly on the order of the Navy Commander, and 4 people were evacuated.
On October 7, cyber specialists of the GUR and activists of the “VO Team” hacked the state system “Pravosudie” of the Russian Federation. The attack paralyzed the work of the courts, and personal data of users and internal documentation were obtained.
In Ukraine, there are several projects of underwater areas under development. One project is already working, but the exact number of developments in the department is not disclosed.
The Sudo rm-RF hacker group carried out a large-scale attack on the Russian state television and radio company. The online broadcasting of the main propaganda TV channels was suspended, and the information on the servers was destroyed.
Ukraine is negotiating with all partners to finance defense companies. Denmark has already started direct financing, investing almost EUR 600 million in Ukrainian defense production.
Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine is developing a solution to Russia's new air defense lines that identify Ukrainian maritime drones. This creates new opportunities for defense technology startups.
A court has ruled to confiscate a Range Rover from the mother of a Kyiv City Council member for violating the law on gifts. The car worth UAH 2.3 million was purchased for UAH 65 thousand, which was recognized as an illegal gift.
In a month, Ukraine will launch a digital project called the Library of Components for arms manufacturers. This will facilitate the search for the necessary parts and communication between manufacturers.
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine has startups that can quickly change the situation on the battlefield. He emphasized the need for financial support for these innovative projects.
ADM LLC's pollutant emission permit will be suspended following the environmental inspection's order. KCSA explained why it could not act earlier, despite numerous complaints from residents about the stench.
The SBGS spokesperson reported active attempts by the enemy to storm border guard positions in some parts of the frontline. The border guards have combat brigades with experience and weapons to counter the attacks.
Russian troops attempt to attack gas production towers near Zmeinyi Island. Ukrainian defenders manage to keep control of the towers and the island by striking at the enemy.
The Chernivtsi CCC stated that the video with the UOC priest accusing the military of illegal actions was manipulative. The conscript in question did not provide documents, but after providing them, he was able to apply for a deferment.
Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized more than 900 weapons, 600 of which are domestically produced. This is significantly higher than in 2023, when 405 models were codified.
German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed setting up a contact group of Germany, France, the UK and Poland. The goal is to work out proposals on the European post-war order after the war in Ukraine.
Russian occupants executed 4 Ukrainian prisoners of war on the territory of a plant in Vovchansk. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the violation of the laws of war, and the suspect is in Ukrainian captivity.
A spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces said that Russia is preparing for new attacks in southern Ukraine. The enemy is deploying troops and conducting reconnaissance to take control of logistics routes in Zaporizhzhya region.
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, intends to expand the conflict with Israel to a regional level. U.S. officials believe he is alive to block a cease-fire agreement, frustrated by the lack of support from Hezbollah and Iran.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the Ukrainian Peace Formula is the most successful way to achieve peace. She thanked the European liberal family for supporting Ukraine in confronting the aggressor.
Former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg admitted that Ukraine should have been provided with more weapons before the Russian invasion. He believes that earlier and more extensive support could have prevented the invasion or made it more difficult.
The Ukrainian military successfully attacked the command posts of the 35th and 27th motorized rifle brigades and the 2nd Army of the Russian Federation. The attacks were carried out with Storm Shadow missiles and GMLRS shells.
On October 5, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian plane over the Donetsk region. The wreckage landed near Kostyantynivka, damaging several private homes, but there were no casualties or injuries.
Andriy Kovalenko published a photo of the destroyed city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. The city was turned into ruins as a result of Russian aggression, and the local aggregate plant became the main target of the occupiers.
