The UK Ministry of Defense reports that after Vuhledar, Russian troops may target Velyka Novosilka in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Altai Territory of the Russian Federation, a dam on the Mirror Lakes burst, destroying a road in the district center of Shelabolikha. The authorities are assessing the damage and developing measures to eliminate the consequences, but there were no casualties.
Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk region, damaging administrative buildings and infrastructure. One person was killed in Chasovoyarsk community and another injured in Illinka.
Due to the invasion of Russia, 128,000 km² of land and 14,000 km² of water in Ukraine have been contaminated with explosive ordnance. This affects the safety of 6 million Ukrainians and the economic development of the affected regions.
Russian troops attacked Balka Zhuravka in the Luhansk region using artillery and drones. The “nationalization” of real estate and eviction of local residents continues in the occupied territories.
The occupation authorities have closed the cemetery in Staryi Krym for the burial of Mariupol residents due to lack of space. An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol said that a new location for the cemetery has not been identified, creating a problem for burials.
The Kremlin has developed a “time of heroes” strategy to transfer power in the occupied territories of Ukraine to war criminals. The program allows them to be integrated into leadership positions and control key areas.
The head of the Center for Political Analysis said that Russia was planning a provocation near the Mozyr Oil Refinery to blame Ukraine. Lukashenka admits that Russian drones have been flying into Belarus and crashing.
A Ukrainian missile strike on a training ground near Donetsk killed more than 20 soldiers, including 6 officers from the DPRK. The attack took place during a meeting between North Korean representatives and their Russian counterparts.
According to the air force, the 155th and 40th brigades of the rf marines may have lost up to 40% of their personnel in the assault on Ugledar. Total losses are estimated at 2,100, including dead, wounded and missing.
President Zelensky met with teachers from Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. He awarded them state awards and conferred honorary titles for their important work in the regions bordering the aggressor.
President Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Presidential Staff in Sumy region to discuss air defense and energy. Chief of Staff Syrsky reported on the situation at the front, the arrival of equipment and the manning of brigades.
The President of Ukraine said that the Kursk operation adds motivation for partners to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia. Zelensky met with the military in Sumy region who are fighting in Kursk.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council in Sumy region, discussing the protection of infrastructure and energy. Zelenskyy visits the 82nd Brigade soldiers participating in the Kursk operation and presents them with state awards.
The head of Energoatom said that the last of the 10 available nuclear power units will be launched within 20 days. After that, the nuclear power plants will be fully ready to operate at full capacity in the fall and winter.
The OGP opened 38 criminal proceedings regarding the executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Six russian servicemen were notified of suspicion, two have already been convicted.
The OGP reports 93 executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russians on the battlefield. 80% of these cases occurred in 2024, which indicates a significant deterioration in the occupiers' attitude toward prisoners.
The Prosecutor General's Office has preliminarily identified 16 Ukrainian servicemen shot by Russians in the Pokrovsk sector. A war crime investigation is underway to verify the involvement of a Russian Armed Forces unit.
The SAPO has completed the investigation into the criminal organization of former SPFU head Sennichenko. The suspects are accused of embezzling UAH 700 million of public funds and legalizing UAH 10 billion through state-owned enterprises.
At night, SBU drones hit an oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia, where 20 fuel tanks were located. Locals report five powerful arrivals and a massive fire.
Drones of the SBU and other defense forces attacked warehouses with munitions and aircraft at the Borisoglebsk airfield in the Voronezh region of Russia. Four fires were recorded, and the SBU continues to demilitarize Russian military facilities.
A conflict occurred in the Pechersk district of Kyiv, during which a man fired a shot in the air with a traumatic weapon. The police quickly detained the offender, and no one was injured.
The President of Ukraine called on neighboring countries and partners to jointly shoot down Russian “shahids” and missiles, especially near NATO borders. Zelenskyy thanked Romania for the Petriot and emphasized the opportunity to put an end to Russian terror.
President Zelenskyy spoke with Chief Commander Syrskyy about the difficult situation in Donetsk region. He thanked the military for their resilience and emphasized the need for more pressure on Russia from partners.
The occupation “court of the Donetsk People's Republic” sentenced three Ukrainian marines on trumped-up charges. They are accused of killing civilians during hostilities that they did not commit.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with SZR Chief Ivashchenko to strengthen the service and work with sensitive information. They discussed preparations for Ramstein and countering the enemy's plans.
A car shooting incident occurred in Sheptytske near Lviv. A man reported the theft of a relative's car, and his 30-year-old acquaintance fired at the car with a traumatic weapon during the pursuit.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the issue of replacing Kyrylo Budanov as head of the DIU is not currently being discussed. This refutes rumors about the possible appointment of Oleh Ivashchenko to this position.
PACE adopts a resolution on missing persons and prisoners of war as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The document provides for specific actions to release the prisoners and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Chief Sanitary Doctor Ihor Kuzin reported a 57% decrease in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine in September compared to August. The surge caused by the sub-variant of FLiRT has passed, but the number of cases is expected to increase in the fall and winter.
