The enemy launched the largest massive strike on the gas production assets of the Naftogaz Group in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. As a result of the attack, a significant part of the facilities was damaged, some of the destruction is critical.
In Ukraine, agrarians have harvested over 31. 5 million tons of new crop grains and legumes, having threshed 65% of the sown areas. The harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed.
An explosion occurred in one of Kremenchuk's apartments when a minor child threw an unknown object into a wardrobe. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and the type of explosive object, which, preliminarily, could have been a submunition of an artillery shell.
Due to enemy shelling, there are power outages in several regions, the most difficult situation is in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Electricity consumption is high, do not turn on powerful appliances simultaneously from 10:00 to 22:00.
Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its 1400-year history. This appointment could deepen theological divisions with conservative branches of the church in African countries.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
An explosion and fire occurred at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, causing powerful flames visible for many miles. Authorities reported no threat to the public and no injuries, and the fire was largely contained.
A Hamas official said the group needs time to study the plan for the Gaza Strip proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan envisages a ceasefire, the release of hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
During the night, the enemy attacked DTEK Naftogaz's energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. The operation of a number of gas production facilities in Poltava region has been suspended.
The Trump administration has approved $230 million for Lebanon's security forces. This funding is aimed at disarming the Hezbollah group and supporting Lebanon's sovereignty.
On the night of October 3, Russia launched 35 missiles and 381 drones at Ukraine; 303 drones and 17 missiles were neutralized. Energy facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions were attacked, and the Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Kyiv regions also suffered.
In Kyiv, two people were detained who sold psychotropic substances through an online store under the guise of weight loss drugs. About half a million pills worth almost UAH 50 million were seized.
Since the beginning of the academic year, almost 4,000 children from frontline regions have returned to offline schooling. New "underground schools" have been opened in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions for safe learning.
Madagascar has seen its largest protests in 15 years, which began due to a lack of essential goods and escalated into demands for political change. The unrest has led to the deaths of at least 22 people and injuries to over 100, according to the UN, figures which the government disputes.
On October 3-4, elections will be held in the Czech Republic, where the populist ANO party of former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is leading in the polls. However, government formation remains uncertain due to several small parties approaching the 5% threshold.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 162 combat engagements over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Toretsk directions. The enemy launched 70 air strikes, dropped 174 guided aerial bombs, and used 5,888 kamikaze drones.
Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.
The Poltava region suffered a massive combined attack with missiles and UAVs, resulting in hits and falling debris. Energy infrastructure facilities and a private household were damaged, with no casualties.
Oil prices rose on Friday after four consecutive sessions of declines. Market expectations for increased OPEC+ production led to the steepest weekly drop since late June.
In California, the luxurious Chateau Plaisance, built in 2001, is for sale for $29. 5 million. It is located in the Sherwood Country Club, has 6 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, and a 2.95-acre plot with views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Since the beginning of the day, 102 combat engagements have been recorded, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy actively stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders, launching air strikes and artillery shelling.
Lamborghini plans to release more off-road supercars, including possible versions of the Temerario and Revuelto, and is also considering a rear-wheel-drive version of the Temerario. The company aims to build on the success of niche models like the Huracan Sterrato due to significant demand.
Two people have died in a knife attack at a synagogue in Manchester, with the suspect also believed to be dead. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is returning home from a summit in Copenhagen.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia's actions demonstrate Putin's appetite to continue relentless attacks on Ukraine and acts of interference across Europe. He emphasized that this is a matter of values and freedoms for all of Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen called on European leaders to support Donald Trump's call to stop buying Russian oil. He also emphasized the need to destroy Russia's oil trading infrastructure and impose sanctions against the shadow fleet.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the real threat to Europe is economic stagnation. He emphasized that the EU is stronger than Russia - in terms of population, GDP, and military spending.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that long-range weapons and intelligence data from the US would be a significant support. He discussed this issue with Donald Trump.
A stabbing occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, leaving several people with knife wounds. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called it a "serious incident" but added that the immediate danger had passed.
