South Korean writer Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024 for her poetic prose. Her novel Vegetarian became an international breakthrough, describing the consequences of the main character's refusal to eat meat.
In Sofiyivska Borshchahivka, an explosion occurred on the 9th floor of a residential complex, which led to a fire. The building burned down completely, there were no casualties. Police and the State Emergency Service are working at the scene to establish the cause of the incident.
Russia has moved two MiGs to Belarus. This may be an attempt to keep the planes safe at Russian airfields or a preparation for provocations, said the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
A second MiG-31K fighter jet of the Russian Aerospace Forces has landed at the Machulishchi airfield in Belarus. This aircraft is a carrier of the X-47 Kinzhal air defense missile.
President Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Starmer in London. They discussed the “victory plan”.
A 26-year-old man wounded in yesterday's attack in Odesa has died in hospital. The total number of people killed in the attack increased to 8.
Over the last day, 2691 attacks were registered in 10 localities of Donetsk region. 26 civilian objects were damaged, including 23 residential buildings, and one person was wounded in Yasna Polyana.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on insurance for journalists working in the war zone. Media outlets will be able to insure the life, health, and disability of their employees at their own expense or from other sources.
On October 10, traffic on Illyenko Street in Kyiv resumed after a water pipe burst near the Dorohozhychi metro station. Traffic had been restricted in both directions since October 8 due to the accident.
In 9 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defense authorized the use of more than 140 unmanned aerial vehicles and 33 ground robotic systems made in Ukraine. This is significantly higher than in 2023.
An explosion was recorded in Mykolaiv, as reported by the city's mayor, Oleksandr Senkevych. The head of Mykolaiv RMA, Vitaliy Kim, noted that the “hit” was in the same place.
Russian troops shelled 4 border communities in Chernihiv region. They used artillery, mortars, FPV drones and UAVs to drop explosive devices. No casualties among the local population were reported.
Ukrainian defenders successfully destroyed eight enemy drones over the Dnipro region. Two drones were shot down at night and six more in the morning, demonstrating the effectiveness of air defense.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve as officers in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and other military formations. The law also provides for the establishment of a foreigner recruitment center.
An enemy air strike on Zaporizhzhia injured six people and damaged 29 buildings.
The bridge at the Mohyliv-Podilskyi - Otach checkpoint is undergoing a 10-day repair. There may be traffic restrictions and delays when crossing the border between Ukraine and Moldova.
On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.
A residential building in Kryvyi Rih was damaged as a result of a Russian attack. Seven people were rescued and 26 evacuated. Two people were injured, and infrastructure, including two gas pipelines, was damaged.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed the draft law No. 11416-d on a significant tax increase. A number of changes were adopted, including the preservation of the 1.5% military tax for the military and amendments regarding notaries.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson. As a result of the shelling, a 56-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and a shrapnel wound to his leg, and was taken to hospital.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted in favor of an amendment that cancels the tax increase for military personnel.
NOAA warns of a strong geomagnetic storm on Thursday and Friday.
Energoatom has completed the repair campaign and prepared all 9 NPP units under its control for the winter. The power system remains balanced, but there were blackouts in two regions due to shelling.
An air raid alert has been declared in Kherson due to enemy shelling. Local residents are urgently urged to take shelter to ensure safety.
Hurricane Milton in Florida has been downgraded to a Category 1 according to the US National Hurricane Center. The maximum wind speed is 150 km/h, and the heaviest rains are observed in the Orlando area.
At night, Russian troops attacked a post office in the center of Kherson. The building was damaged, windows were smashed, the roof and fence were destroyed, and official vehicles were damaged, but there were no casualties.
A Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region killed 7 people. Among the dead was a 46-year-old port employee who died in hospital from severe injuries.
The 45th mini-sculpture of the Seek project has been installed near the sales window of the legendary street food. The bronze sculpture depicts a hand with a pastry and has a built-in heater.
In Kryvyi Rih, a residential building was damaged and a stairwell was destroyed after a Russian attack. Six people were rescued, a gas pipeline was damaged, and a fire broke out.
Occupants attacked 16 settlements in Kherson region, damaging civilian objects. The shelling killed 1 person and injured 10. Ukrainian air defense shot down one enemy drone.
