Russia attacked the railway station in Shostka community, deliberately hitting the Shostka-Kyiv passenger train. Assistance is being provided to the injured, the extent of the damage and the number of casualties are being clarified.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to a number of important aggressor targets, including the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery and the small missile ship Buyan-M. The Garmon radar complex, the Iskander transport-loading vehicle, and the command post of the 8th enemy army were also hit.
Due to technical reasons, some subscribers in Rivne were left without electricity. Trolleybus traffic on a number of routes has been suspended.
The European Union is preparing legal grounds to stop at least 16 suspicious oil tankers if they enter the Baltic Sea. This is due to the risks of oil spills and cable cutting from Russia's "shadow fleet."
Sanae Takaichi has been elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, making her potentially the country's first female prime minister. The 64-year-old politician is known for her nationalist views and support for "Abenomics."
The government has decided to appoint a deputy for frontline territories in each ministry. This applies to 9 regions where hostilities are or have been taking place, as well as territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.
Russian troops again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv Oblast and gas infrastructure in other regions. In Russia, the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast, which is one of the top 5 Russian oil refineries, was hit.
During the night, Russian troops attacked an infrastructure facility and several important power supply facilities in Chernihiv. Emergency outages affected about 50,000 consumers, and energy workers are working to restore power.
The Israel Defense Forces were ordered to cease their offensive on Gaza and transition to defensive actions following a demand from US President Donald Trump. The Chief of Staff ordered preparations for the implementation of the first phase of Trump's hostage release plan.
Overnight, Russia launched 109 Shahed/Gerbera drones and three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 73 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
A road accident involving a minibus and a Volvo truck occurred near Lviv. As a result of the collision, 8 minibus passengers, including a 14-year-old boy, were hospitalized.
Russia's oil revenues in September fell by 20% compared to last year, amounting to 483. 5 billion rubles. This is due to falling world oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Starbucks is closing hundreds of coffee shops in the US due to financial inefficiency, which could affect housing prices. The closures signal a decrease in demand and a change in neighborhood dynamics, especially in commercial corridors.
The State Customs Service reported the seizure of 421 iPhones, including 76 new iPhone 17s, at the Ukrainian border in the week leading up to their official release. During the same period, 9,584 iPhones were officially imported with customs payments totaling UAH 63.8 million.
Shares of Barry Callebaut rose 8. 2% in early trading in Zurich following reports of privatization talks. The main shareholder, the Jacobs family, was considering such a possibility, consulting with CVC Capital Partners Plc.
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is attempting to acquire tools to track people's locations using data from hundreds of millions of mobile phones. This has raised concerns among privacy advocates, as it could allow ICE to circumvent the protections of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia in connection with hybrid threats for another year, until October 9, 2026. Restrictive measures apply to 47 individuals and 15 entities.
In the village of Komarivka, Nizhyn district, four people, including three children, were poisoned by carbon monoxide. The victims were hospitalized, and the likely cause was a violation of furnace operating rules.
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.
