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.
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 1. 1% in September 2025, reaching USD 46,518.6 million. The growth was driven by receipts from international partners and a decrease in net foreign currency sales by the NBU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, proposing the appointment of a special envoy for the return of Ukrainian children. The OSCE will join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, and the release of prisoners of war was also discussed.
Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada may appoint judges to the Constitutional Court. Four candidates are vying for two vacancies; the competition was announced on May 22, 2024.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the government will adopt a resolution on maintaining a fixed price for natural gas for household consumers. A decision has also been made to impose a moratorium on disconnecting consumers in frontline communities from energy supply.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov. The parties discussed joint weapons production, export of Ukrainian weapons, as well as Ukraine's experience in protecting critical infrastructure from drones.
The Kremlin is increasingly concerned about a surge in crime and social destabilization due to the return of tens of thousands of soldiers and former prisoners from the front. The situation is compared to the 1990s, when veterans of the Afghan war formed gangs.
Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions, having carried out 117 shellings of positions.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia would not have missiles and drones without Western components that damage the energy sector. He emphasized the need to cut off the supply of critical components to reduce the Russian threat.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a fire in the Industrial District. There is currently no information about casualties.
The White House administration is actively working to advance ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have joined "technical talks" to secure the release of hostages.
