The government approved amendments to the 2025 Budget, increasing expenditures by 317 billion hryvnias, primarily for military salaries.
A Polish court has extended by 40 days the arrest of Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Z. , who is wanted by Germany. He was detained near Warsaw on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions.
The Director of the Department of Municipal Security of the Kyiv City State Administration has been notified of suspicion of official negligence. This is related to the procurement of special vehicles for Kyiv rescuers at an inflated cost, which caused damages of almost UAH 11 million.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a shortage of interceptor drones to shoot down Shaheds, but emphasized that work is underway to produce them. He also noted that Ukraine is working on the regular use of its own ballistic missiles.
A civil servant was detained in Kyiv for organizing a scheme to exclude conscripts from military registration. He offered complete removal from registration for $36,000 and a three-year deferment for $26,000.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an explosives and ammunition production plant in Russia, as well as an oil transshipment complex. An ammunition depot of the occupiers in temporarily occupied Crimea was also hit.
In India, at least 18 people have died and infrastructure has been destroyed due to floods and landslides in the Darjeeling region. In Nepal, the number of victims of the disaster has risen to 50, 37 of whom died in Ilam district.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their discoveries concern peripheral immune tolerance and the control of the immune system's function.
As a result of a Russian drone strike on the Sumy Perinatal Center, the roof caught fire. 166 people, including 11 children, were in the shelter; there were no casualties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against those who help Russia in the war. Proposals have also been submitted to restrict supply schemes, as over 100,000 foreign components have been found in Russian drones and missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian drones and missiles used on October 5 contained over 100,000 foreign-made components. Ukraine expects a systemic decision from this week's meeting of G7 sanctions coordinators.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a 16-year-old Kharkiv resident who was looking for perpetrators of terrorist attacks in Ukraine from the EU, most of whom were teenagers. He handed them over to Russian special services, who instructed the recruited individuals to carry out explosions.
Oslo Airport temporarily suspended aircraft landings after a drone sighting was reported. One or more planes waited in the air, but none diverted to alternative airports.
Overnight, Russian troops shelled the Ichnia district, hitting an energy facility. Energy workers have begun restoration work, but its completion depends on the security situation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio considers Vice President Vance to be the next Republican presidential candidate. Rubio called Vance a good friend and praised his excellent work.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the neutralization of 83 out of 116 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones launched by Russia overnight on October 6. The attack is ongoing, with 30 strike UAVs hitting 7 locations.
Tesla has announced a mysterious new product presentation scheduled for Tuesday, October 7. The teaser shows a rotating wheel or fan, sparking speculation about a new Model Y, an HVAC system, or even the next-generation Roadster.
Oil prices rose by about 1. 5% after OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected production increase of 137,000 barrels per day from November. Analysts expect short-term gains to be limited by weak demand and seasonal declines.
Over the past day, 231 combat engagements took place at the front, a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched a massive missile and air strike, involving 53 missiles, 56 air strikes, and 5490 kamikaze drones.
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of refugees admitted to 7,500 next year. This is significantly less than the 125,000 limit set by the Biden administration.
As a result of the Russian attack on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region, a 44-year-old woman and her three sons, aged 14, 11, and 7, were injured. The attack on October 4 targeted the Shostka-Kyiv passenger train, causing approximately 30 casualties.
As a result of the strike on Shostka railway station, a female railway cashier and three children among the passengers were injured. Two trains were hit: the suburban Tereshchenska-Novhorod-Siverskyi and Shostka-Kyiv trains.
The European Parliament is considering accelerating the phasing out of Russian oil and gas imports. This involves stopping oil imports from 2026 and gas from 2027, according to amendments to the RePowerEU regulation.
At least 8 people were hospitalized as a result of Russian strikes on passenger trains in Shostka, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported about 30 injured and hospitalized.
As a result of Russian army strikes on critical infrastructure in Sumy region, Shostka and part of Shostka district have been de-energized. Power engineers are working to restore electricity supply.
Odesa is again flooded due to heavy rain, especially in the Kyivskyi and Peresyp districts, which makes traffic difficult. Significant rainfall is expected in Odesa Oblast on October 4, and a Level I danger warning has been issued.
Russia attacked the railway station in Shostka twice, first hitting the locomotive of a suburban train, and then the electric locomotive of the Kyiv-Shostka train during evacuation. There are reports of injured passengers and railway workers, and medics are providing assistance.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian drone attack on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region. Dozens of people are known to have been injured, including Ukrzaliznytsia employees and passengers.
