In the regions of Ukraine where emergency power outages were introduced in the morning, they have begun to be canceled. In particular, emergency shutdowns have been canceled in Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Germany is discussing the reintroduction of military service, proposing a lottery system for conscription if there are not enough volunteers. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed dissatisfaction with the compromise, considering it impractical.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a repeated strike on the oil terminal in Feodosia, damaging 16 fuel tanks. A radar station in Krasna Polyana, a drone control point in Oleshky, and an ammunition depot in the Makiivka area were also hit.
Emergency power outages have expanded to additional regions, now totaling at least six. Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions are already implementing emergency shutdown schedules as instructed by Ukrenergo.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 113 Shahed, Geran, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 86 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Global electric vehicle sales in September 2025 exceeded 2. 1 million units for the first time, marking the highest monthly figure. This boom is driven by tax breaks and local incentives in the US, UK, South Korea, and China.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 182 combat engagements over the past day, more than a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched one missile strike and 101 air strikes, using 225 guided bombs.
On the morning of October 15, emergency power outages were introduced in a number of regions of Ukraine. In particular, this applies to Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions.
Slowing growth at cocoa factories worldwide is exacerbated by soaring prices, impacting processors' profits. Processing volumes in Europe, Asia, and North America have reached multi-year lows, and prices for the sweet treat are unlikely to fall quickly.
Since the beginning of the current day, 113 battles have taken place on the front, of which more than a third occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 113 times.
Madagascar lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina with 130 votes. The presidential administration considers the session unconstitutional, as the assembly was dissolved.
From October 15 to 17, frosts are expected on the ground in Ukraine, especially in the southern, central, eastern, and Sumy regions. However, according to the preliminary forecast, warming is possible on the weekend of October 25-26.
A man from Lviv region, mobilized despite having a disabled father, was discharged from service after the intervention of the prosecutor's office. A service investigation has been launched against TCC officials, and an administrative protocol has been drawn up against the acting head.
The International Energy Agency predicts that drone strikes will hinder the pace of oil refining at Russian refineries until at least mid-2026. This has already reduced the country's oil refining by approximately 500,000 barrels per day.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported an advance of assault units up to 1. 6 km and the destruction of the enemy on 3.4 sq km in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. In total, during the Dobropillia operation, 182.4 sq km were liberated, and 224.7 sq km were cleared of sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
China has announced the mass production of the world's first ultra-low noise, four-channel single-photon detector. This device, dubbed the "photon catcher," can detect a single photon, making it a key component for quantum communication and radars for tracking stealth aircraft such as the F-22.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb the end of the war in the Middle East and its impact on Ukraine. He noted that US leadership, particularly Trump's, is key to ending the war in Gaza and could work to stop Russia's aggression.
The new Toyota Corolla, presented as a concept, surprised with its appearance during a live broadcast from Japan. The use of conventional mirrors and a fuel tank cap hint at its proximity to production and an electric version, although an internal combustion engine variant is also likely.
Two Romanian boats violated the state border of Ukraine on the Danube. Border guards detained the violators who went fishing without maps and navigation devices.
An inspector of the Lviv customs office was detained for extorting 15,000 US dollars for the unhindered import of jewelry brands Cartier, Van Cleef and Hermes without paying duties. He has been notified of suspicion and suspended from office.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after army units joined protesters. A diplomatic source said Rajoelina refused to resign, and France denied helping him escape.
Due to enemy shelling of Kirovohrad region, Ukrzaliznytsia changed the schedule of suburban trains; some of them will run on a changed route or will not run temporarily. Also, 15 other trains across Ukraine are delayed.
The occupiers shelled UN OCHA trucks in the Bilozerka community of Kherson region. One vehicle burned down, another was seriously damaged, but there were no casualties.
The enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and Sumy regions, there are restrictions on electricity consumption in Chernihiv region. Consumption remains high due to cold and cloudy weather.
SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas, which landed in the Indian Ocean. This is the last flight before the test launch of a new version of the rocket, designed for missions to the Moon and Mars.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on Ukraine, the main target of which was energy. Railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region was also damaged, and a city hospital in Kharkiv was hit by aerial bombs.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, a medical facility, garages, 19 vehicles, and a civilian enterprise were damaged. 57 patients were affected, 50 of whom experienced stress reactions, and 7 sustained injuries.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not negotiate with Democrats on a shutdown until they dropped their healthcare demands. He suggested that a federal government shutdown could be the longest in US history.
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as early signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China boosted market sentiment. Brent crude futures rose 0.4% to $63.54 a barrel, while US WTI rose 0.4% to $59.71 a barrel.
Over the past day, 190 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 108 airstrikes and used 5,214 kamikaze drones.
