According to the WWF, the number of wild animals in the world has decreased by 73% since 1970 due to human impact. Freshwater species have suffered the most, with habitat loss and overexploitation being the main threats.
Border guards detained five men from different regions of Ukraine who were trying to illegally cross the border. Some of them had already made previous unsuccessful attempts, and each had to pay up to $10,000 for assistance in the smuggling.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russians want to involve Russian Orthodox Church priests in the educational process in schools. The goal is “spiritual and moral education” of young people and propaganda of the “Russian world.
South Korean intelligence has revealed signs that the DPRK is building a new submarine with a possible nuclear engine. The boat is being built in the Sinpo area and is expected to be larger than previous models.
The Israeli Defense Forces attacked residential areas of the Lebanese capital. Rockets hit high-rise buildings as people returned from work, causing numerous civilian casualties.
By the end of 2024, Ukraine will receive the necessary equipment for 1 GW of distributed generation.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says that Starlink terminals for Ukraine are financed exclusively by Poland, not Elon Musk. Warsaw plans to continue financing their purchase for Ukraine.
A train carrying members of the European Parliament was evacuated in Strasbourg after an unexplained explosion, probably in the locomotive. Train traffic was suspended due to smoke coming out of the train.
There were 114 combat engagements on the Russian-Ukrainian front over the last day. Enemy attacks were most active in the Liman, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled most of the attacks.
Russian troops fired 62 times at the border areas of Sumy region on October 10. They recorded 105 explosions in 12 communities, using mortars, artillery, tanks and drones.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has received official confirmation from the Russian Federation that Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna died in captivity. Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 in the occupied territory of Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian occupiers. The enemy lost 1160 soldiers, 14 tanks and other equipment over the day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since February 24, 22 have reached about 661630 people.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed about 15 Russian drones near Kyiv. The air alert lasted over 2 hours, the fourth attack on the capital since early October.
Russian troops attacked 13 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. A 61-year-old woman was wounded in the shelling of Gulyaypol, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
There are 4 Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 24 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships, 2 of which have up to 20 Kalibr missiles.
An explosion occurred in the Pakistani city of Karachi near the international airport. Two people were killed, 10 were injured, and cars and motorcycles were damaged. Authorities believe it was an attack against foreigners.
In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, an oil depot caught fire after a drone attack. Local residents heard explosions, while the occupation authorities claim no casualties.
The Israeli army attacked Hamas command centers located in the Shuhada al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it had taken measures to minimize risks to civilians.
At the 2017 G20 summit, Trump discussed arms sales to Ukraine with Putin, the Russian dictator called it a mistake.
In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, French President Macron called for an end to attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah. Macron emphasized the need for political solutions for the security of the region.
The construction of the eighth underground school will begin in the Mykhailivska community of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. By the end of the year, the main construction work on all eight schools is expected to be completed, with more than 6,000 children enrolled.
At the Luzhanka checkpoint, border guards found a 2005 Volkswagen stolen in the Czech Republic. The vehicle, driven by a Ukrainian citizen, was handed over to the National Police.
Israeli fighter jets attacked Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and weapons depots in Beirut. The IDF also struck terrorist targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region.
The specialized ship Manawanui of the Royal Navy of New Zealand ran aground and sank off the island of Upolu. 75 crew members and passengers were evacuated, the causes of the incident are under investigation.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, “people's guards” are being created to control the population. Local residents are being forced to join these units, which will be led by Cossacks and former military personnel.
Iranian intelligence services lost contact with the head of their Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, after Israeli strikes on Beirut.
Explosions were heard in several areas of the temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of October 7. Seven explosions and shots were reported in the area of the Saki airfield in Novofedorivka, as well as explosions in Simferopol.
In Slovakia, a bear mauled a 55-year-old man who was picking mushrooms. This is the second fatality after the death of a woman in March. There are about 1300 brown bears in the country.
Israel has declared the areas of Manara, Yiftah and Malkiya on the border with Lebanon a closed military zone. This decision was made after an assessment of the situation, and entry to these areas is prohibited.
For the first time in years, Germany has approved a significant arms deal with Turkey worth about 336 million euros. This includes air defense missiles, torpedoes, and equipment for the modernization of submarines and frigates.
