Antonina Tumanova
A senior Hamas official announced the end of the war and the beginning of a permanent ceasefire, which includes the opening of the Rafah crossing. The agreement provides for the release of Palestinian women and children, as well as guarantees from mediators and the United States.
In Novosibirsk, a car-sharing vehicle crashed into a crowd of people at a bus stop, then drove into a kiosk. Among the six injured, a child is in serious condition; the driver was drunk.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the start of restoration of external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after frequent contacts with both sides. This will allow the plant to receive the necessary electricity to cool the six shut down reactors and spent fuel.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov discussed the natural disaster of September 30 and emphasized the need for modern meteorological equipment for the city. The existing equipment does not allow for accurate determination of precipitation amounts and localization of dangerous phenomena.
US President Donald Trump began a meeting with his cabinet, where he spoke about the ceasefire agreement and plans for a trip to the Middle East. He stated that he would go to Egypt for a signing ceremony and expected the release of hostages.
The Central Election Commission extended Tetiana Chornovol's deadline for submitting documents for registration as a People's Deputy of Ukraine by one year. The reason was her military service in the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
An exhibition titled "One Book Reading Room" has been opened at Kyiv's Central Railway Station, dedicated to the publication "People in Their Place. " The collection describes 60 stories of Ukrainian men and women who maintain their humanity despite the challenges of war.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, likely as a result of a KAB attack. After the explosion, a column of smoke was observed in the city.
Four children and their families will be forcibly evacuated from the outskirts of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast due to the difficult security situation. The decision applies to the villages of Vasylivska Pustosh, Semenivka, and the former Novoselevka.
At the Porubne-Siret checkpoint, customs officers seized 970,000 US dollars hidden in the engine compartment of a Ukrainian citizen's car. The currency and the car have been seized, and a violation of customs regulations is being documented.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreements between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, initiated by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine also hopes that the international community's efforts will be sufficient to force Russia to end the war.
In Rivne region, a man stabbed a police officer during an arrest, receiving a gunshot wound in return. The assailant, who had previously been prosecuted, was notified of suspicion.
According to the SVR, Russia's VAT increase will lead to the closure of up to 20% of order pick-up points in 2025-2026. This will cause an increase in prices on marketplaces and a drop in consumer demand.
The head of the board of "Ukrzaliznytsia" Oleksandr Pertsovskyi stated that the enemy continues to strike in order to block the main and reserve routes to the frontline territories. Passengers of trains going to Sumy, Konotop, Shostka and other cities of the region will be delivered by bus transfers.
Explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region, reported the head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov. He also noted the activity of enemy tactical aviation and a threat to the region.
An explosion occurred in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, preliminarily, as a result of the detonation of an unknown explosive device. A 41-year-old man died, and his 65-year-old father was injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Winter Preparedness Plan, which serves as a single roadmap for all ministries and services. It provides for the protection of energy facilities, the provision of equipment and material reserves, and a rapid response plan.
The Government of the Republic of Korea and UNDP handed over nine vehicles worth $555,000 to Ukraine. They will help communities in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions provide essential services to local residents.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that the European bureaucracy is irritated by the choice of the Georgian people and their struggle for peace. He expressed doubt about the cancellation of the visa-free regime with the EU, despite the European Commission's warnings about non-compliance with eight conditions.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko delivered a lecture to students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he discussed suspicions and sentences for Russian military personnel. He also spoke about simplifying bureaucracy in prosecutor's offices and restoring trust in the system.
In Chernihiv region, 32 stationary and 6 mobile "Invincibility Points" are operating. More than 1,300 residents have already used their services, including children who receive support from UNICEF.
Due to Russian military aggression, part of Sumy district is without power. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply after the night attack on infrastructure.
Russia attacked a factory in Donetsk region that enriches coal for thermal power plants. This is the third large-scale attack in a month and a half, the equipment is in disrepair, and the enterprise had to be mothballed.
In Odesa, kindergarteners and schoolchildren resume in-person learning on October 9. This decision was made due to improved weather conditions after the institutions switched to distance learning on October 7 due to anticipated bad weather.
The draft federal budget of Russia for 2026–2028 envisages a redistribution of resources from social programs to the military-industrial complex and security agencies. The maintenance of the Russian dictator will become more expensive, exceeding the annual budgets of some regions.
Two Ukrainian families with children, one of whom lived under occupation for over four years, have been rescued from the temporarily occupied territories. The eldest son of one family, 15 years old, required treatment due to musculoskeletal disorders.
In Bilopillia, a Russian drone hit a power engineers' brigade car, no one was injured. Since the beginning of the invasion, 31 service vehicles of JSC "SUMYOBLENERGO" have been damaged by shelling.
Over the past day, 174 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Russian troops carried out 46 air strikes and 3730 shellings, involving 2229 kamikaze drones.
Naftogaz Group specialists have restored gas supply to 33,000 subscribers in Shostka and surrounding settlements. This happened after massive Russian attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure.
In the evening, Russian troops shelled the Central district of Kherson, injuring two people. A 55-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and concussions; they were provided with medical assistance.