Russia intends to introduce a tax for families without children in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The goal is to increase the birth rate to replenish the mobilization resource and “patriotic” upbringing of orphans.
The Wagner Group has reported the death of Russian mercenaries taken prisoner in Mali. The Tuareg rebels refute these statements, claiming that all the captives are alive. The reason for the conflicting reports is unclear.
Billionaires Arkady and Boris Rotenberg have seized 10 plots of land in Crimea that previously belonged to Ukrainian businessmen. The land is needed for the construction of a yacht marina in Balaklava Bay on behalf of Putin.
Fragments of the drone were found in the area of the Litsov Canal, one kilometer from the St. George arm. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the rf attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and seized the wreckage for examination.
Pavlo Gerchynsky called the posters of the “Georgian Dream” with the ruins of Ukrainian cities outrageous and shameful. The ambassador emphasized that peace in Georgia and the EU was achieved at the cost of the sacrifices of the Ukrainian people.
A boat with 278 passengers capsized off the shore of Lake Kivu in DR Congo. 78 people died and many are missing. The vessel was overloaded due to the danger of land routes in the region.
A lieutenant colonel of the Spanish Air Force was killed in an F18 fighter jet crash near Teruel. The causes of the crash are unknown, the pilot was unable to eject. The Air Force expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
Nine citizens of Ukraine were served a notice of suspicion of ill-treatment of prisoners of war in the “Kalinin colony of the Donetsk People's Republic”. The suspects used physical and psychological violence against the captured Ukrainian military.
The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 79. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove, Kupyansk and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy is actively attacking Ukrainian positions.
The Government of Ukraine transferred Spetstechnoexport to the Ministry of Defense due to financial irregularities. The Ministry of Defense initiated an audit of the company's activities, which is currently underway.
The President of Ukraine met with the soldiers of the 82nd Brigade in Sumy region, listened to the commander's report and honored the military. Zelensky thanked for the Kursk operation, which helped motivate partners to provide weapons.
Researchers have discovered the 9-kilometer Nadir crater off the coast of West Africa, created by an asteroid 66 million years ago. This confirms that the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was not the only one at that time.
The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported that Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with two guided aerial bombs. Information about the damage and casualties is being clarified, and no reports have been received by emergency services.
Explosions are heard in Kharkiv, residents are urged to take shelter. The occupiers are striking the city and the district with guided aerial bombs, local authorities and the Air Force warn.
Ukrenergo informs that no restrictions on electricity consumption are planned for October 5. The company recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children, chaired by Olena Khomenko, has officially started working in PACE. The first meeting was devoted to ensuring the right of children to grow up in a family environment.
Kyiv RMA has signed a memorandum with Global Clearance Solutions UK for humanitarian demining. The company will provide a wide range of mine action assistance, including survey and clearance of territories.
In the Chernihiv region, police evacuated a mother and 8 children from a damaged house under enemy fire. Despite the danger, the family was taken to safety, and no one was injured.
At the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint, a Kharkiv resident was found to be carrying prohibited items. Among his personal belongings, they found a crossbow with arrows, an air rifle and a metal knife, which were seized.
At a checkpoint in the Rivne region, an aggressive, intoxicated minibus passenger cut his hands. Border guards disarmed the man by force, provided first aid and called an ambulance and police.
The EC is suing Hungary in the European Court of Justice over the Law on the Protection of National Sovereignty. The Commission considers that the law violates EU rights, including fundamental freedoms and data protection.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Anthony Blinken the next steps for Ukraine's victory. The conversation took place after President Zelenskyy's visit to the United States and was aimed at making historic decisions.
An air alert has been declared in Chernihiv and Sumy regions due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Air Force warned of possible air defense operations in these regions.
At the military training ground, the Ministry of Defense demonstrated new models of domestic weapons to foreign partners. These include drones, Stugna, Bohdan, armored vehicles, and robotic systems.
Minister Sibiga met with representatives of Ukrainian business at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discussed strengthening economic diplomacy, the Made in Ukraine initiative, and the Nazovni platform for entering foreign markets.
Severe smog with limited visibility has been reported over Kerch and eastern Crimea. A yellowish haze hangs over the city and the Kerch Strait, but the authorities do not comment on the causes of this phenomenon.
A 41-year-old man was wounded in Kherson region as a result of a Russian drone attack. The victim sustained explosive and craniocerebral injuries, contusion and head wounds.
Lithuanian border guards found a car with the Z symbol on a Moscow-Kaliningrad train. The train staff erased the prohibited inscriptions under supervision, after which the train continued to move.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov and NATO Secretary General Rutte visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation. Rutte reiterated NATO's readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrenergo reports that tomorrow there are no plans to limit electricity consumption in Ukraine. It is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
