Units of the Air Assault Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun daily work in the official digital military accounting system "Impulse". This will allow for the generation of orders, recording of leaves, business trips, and other events related to military service, without duplication.
SBU counterintelligence and the National Police detained an FSB agent who was adjusting Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of the NGO "Markhalivka. Support" against the decision of the Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi Court. This decision overturns the ban on honorary burials of Ukrainian defenders at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
The ATESH movement confirmed that the occupiers are taking decommissioned military vehicles from a warehouse in the Gagarin district of Sevastopol. These vehicles are used as "donors" to repair damaged equipment of the Russian Armed Forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "East" military group deny the blocking of Pokrovsk by Russian troops, calling it propaganda. The situation in the city remains difficult, with infiltration of enemy infantry and search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces.
In Kyiv, two drug farmers were exposed who organized the cultivation of hemp and the sale of cannabis. 50 bags of hemp and 5 kg of cannabis were seized from them, and they were notified of suspicion.
The former commander of the Kyiv "Berkut" regiment has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for organizing the destruction of weapons and documents related to the shootings on Maidan. The court also ordered him to pay almost UAH 680,000 in material damages to the state.
Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Zarichny district of Sumy, hitting a gas station with a drone. As a result of the attack, 4 people were injured.
Occupying courts sentenced three Ukrainian marines to 21-23 years in prison for alleged "crimes" during the defense of Mariupol. The defenders will be sent to a strict regime correctional colony, despite the lack of evidence and lawyers.
The Ministry of Defense allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence, which is used by 180 units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In three months, almost 100,000 drones have been delivered with an average delivery time of 10 days.
The number of arson attacks on cellular communication towers and communication equipment facilities of local operators is increasing in Russia. In recent months, similar incidents have been recorded in Adygea, Rostov Oblast, Kamchatka Krai, and the occupied territories of Ukraine.
In 2024, the number of Russian billionaires increased by 8. 5% to 128 people, equaling that of Great Britain. In total, the number of billionaires in the world reached a record 3,508 people with a combined fortune of $13.4 trillion.
Russian special services recruit users through pro-Russian Telegram channels to carry out minor acts of sabotage in European countries. This creates a network of low-cost agents of influence to pressure public safety in the EU.
The US has lifted sanctions against Milorad Dodik and members of his family following the Bosnian Serb leader's resignation as president of Republika Srpska. Dozens of individuals and companies from the Serb part of Bosnia have also been removed from the OFAC list.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about the detention of Ukrainian refugees in France for theft from the Louvre. In reality, the photos were taken in Poland, where the men were detained for attempting to steal a tractor.
Donald Trump said he would not meet Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour due to scheduling conflicts. However, he expressed hope for a meeting in the near future.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
Germany plans to purchase up to 12,000 kamikaze drones from startups Helsing, Stark, and defense giant Rheinmetall for approximately 300 million euros. These drones are intended for the German brigade in Lithuania, which will defend NATO's eastern flank against Russia.
Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.
The tanker Furia, carrying Russian Urals oil to India, turned back in the Baltic Sea. This happened after the US tightened sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, which may indicate disruptions in oil trade between the countries.
Germany's Federal Court upheld the life sentence of a Russian citizen for the murder of two Ukrainian soldiers during their rehabilitation in Bavaria. The court's decision is final and binding.
The educational platform "Mriya" has introduced an AI-powered test generator for teachers. This tool allows educators to quickly create questions based on the curriculum, optimizing lesson preparation.
Moldova is delaying the accreditation of the Russian ambassador in Chisinau due to his behavior, which does not comply with diplomatic norms. Moldova's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, stated that the ambassador acts as if he is already accredited, but his actions do not always conform to diplomatic customs.
Polish special services warn Ukrainian refugees against recruitment attempts by Russian intelligence via the internet. The coordinator of special services, Tomasz Siemoniak, urged them not to participate in such activities for money to avoid imprisonment.
Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate jobs, increasing spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs in other areas. This is the largest reduction since 2023, when the company laid off 27,000 employees.
Turbidity and a white substance have been discovered in the Merlo River in the Kharkiv region near the villages of Pavlivka and Bohodukhiv. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the violation of water protection rules.
Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. signed an agreement with Russian United Aircraft Corp. on the production of SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft.
Kyiv will start the heating season in the housing stock from October 29 due to lower temperatures and to save energy. The deployment of the heating system will take up to 7 days.
Over 27 kg of drugs, valued at UAH 42 million, were seized at the Uhryniv border crossing point on the Ukrainian-Polish border. A female courier and her accomplice have been detained.
