Antonina Tumanova
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the central government will make decisions regarding local leaders who fail to cope with critical problems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy Staff meeting, where they discussed the energy situation in the regions and the deployment of air defense. He gave clear instructions regarding generation facilities and additional equipment for preparation for winter.
Electricity demand in Russia has exceeded generation, with the deficit reaching 25 GW by October 2025. The reasons include worn-out thermal power plants, overloaded lines, and limited access to equipment due to Western sanctions.
On October 7, schools, kindergartens, and extracurricular institutions in Odesa will operate remotely. This decision was made due to the expected heavy rain, which could reach 49 mm of precipitation.
Three UAVs were neutralized on the territory of the enterprise in Tyumen, although local residents reported explosions and saw fire trucks. Russian authorities assure that there are no casualties, no explosions or fires have occurred, and enterprises are operating normally.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė. The parties discussed defense assistance, joint weapons production, investments in the Ukrainian defense industry, and strengthening air defense to protect energy infrastructure.
Significant rains are expected in Odesa region on October 7-9, which has led to a heightened state of readiness. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, called on employers to be ready to transfer employees to a remote work format.
Israeli and Hamas officials have begun talks in Sharm el-Sheikh on a US-drafted peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The talks are focused on a ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and a hostage exchange.
Ukraine managed to rescue three teenagers from the temporarily occupied territories. They are receiving assistance with document restoration, psychological support, and guidance for a new stage of life.
Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of Donetsk region, which led to power outages in some settlements. Specialists are working to restore electricity supply, urging civilians to evacuate.
Five tankers from Russia's sanctions-evading armada have left oil slicks off the coast of Europe. This highlights the continent's inability to curb Moscow's shadow fleet.
A group of fraudsters has been detained in Zaporizhzhia who, posing as military personnel, sold humanitarian aid, earning over UAH 8 million. The organizer turned out to be a 29-year-old contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had voluntarily left his military unit.
In the Kharkiv region, the head of the Borova settlement military administration and the community secretary sustained blast injuries and contusions as a result of an FPV drone strike. The injured were hospitalized, and medics are providing them with assistance.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that the upcoming winter will be the hardest for the city in the years of war due to the destruction of two transformer substations. Despite this, the number of subscribers without electricity has significantly decreased.
Since the beginning of the day, 147 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, Russians have used 2214 kamikaze drones and carried out 3238 shelling attacks. The occupiers launched one missile and 46 air strikes, used 38 missiles and dropped 46 guided aerial bombs.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha appealed to international partners to increase energy assistance to Ukraine. This happened after a large-scale night attack by Russia on the gas production infrastructure of the Kharkiv and Poltava regions, which was the largest since the beginning of the war.
The US Treasury Department is considering a plan to mint new $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump. This will be part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed condolences over the death of French photojournalist Anthony Lallican. He died from a targeted Russian drone strike in Donetsk region, his colleague was wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new sanctions decisions, particularly against companies and individuals working for the Russian defense industry. Ukraine will combine its sanctions with international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on gas infrastructure, with 35 missiles launched, including ballistic ones. Attacks on energy facilities in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Donetsk regions were also recorded.
Electricity supply is being restored in Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, after the Russian attack. Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, announced the connection of facilities and urged people to use electricity sparingly.
French journalist Anthony Lallican was killed by a targeted FPV drone strike, and his colleague Hryhoriy Ivanchenko from Kyiv Independent was injured. Both were wearing bulletproof vests with the inscription "PRESS."
81 international observers will work in the local elections in Georgia on October 4, which is significantly less than 1024 in 2021. The OSCE and reputable local NGOs refused to observe due to late invitation and legislative restrictions.
The GUR intercepted the testimony of a Russian soldier who spoke about a shooting in an entrance hall in the occupied Kharkiv region. The occupier fatally wounded three civilians, and then died from his own bullets.
Ukraine rescued 22 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories. Among them is a 10-year-old boy who was threatened with being sent to Crimea with a fabricated psychiatric diagnosis.
Nadiia Mishei, a 23-year-old employee of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, died as a result of bad weather; her body was found in Serhii Eisenstein Lane. The girl stopped communicating on September 30 after 7:00 p.m.
SES rescuers have been working for the fourth day to eliminate the consequences of bad weather in Odesa, work is still ongoing in 13 locations. SES psychologists are providing assistance to the victims, while the number of victims of the bad weather has risen to 10 people.
Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, 31 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 6 air strikes and 90 shellings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi, thanking him for his solidarity. The leaders discussed peace, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the development of bilateral relations, including defense cooperation, agricultural technologies, and digitalization.
Mikheil Saakashvili stated that the core of a new revolution in Georgia will be "Generation Z," not political parties. The ex-president also accused two opposition parties of loyalty to billionaire Ivanishvili and attempts to discredit the protests.