President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported more than 12,000 Russian losses since the beginning of the Dobropillia counter-offensive operation, which started on August 21. Of these, more than 7,200 are irreversible.
President Zelenskyy approved plans for the Security Service of Ukraine regarding asymmetric responses to Russia's war. SBU head Maliuk reported on successes, including the elimination of 3028 occupiers in a month by the SSO "A" unit.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi responded to information about his preparation for elections, stating that he is not creating any headquarters or parties and has no ties to political forces. He also called for reporting any proposals regarding his participation in political processes to law enforcement agencies.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla was not allowed to attend the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, where the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk, was present. She announced that she would contact law enforcement regarding this incident, as she and three other committee members were not allowed into the office.
The Bureau of the French National Assembly has rejected an initiative to impeach President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by the far-left party "La France Insoumise" will not be debated due to an insufficient number of votes.
The Russian army has started using Shahed attack drones with cameras to hit moving targets, such as railway depots. This allows the occupiers to see images in real time and record the results of the strikes.
Blogger Olena Mandziuk wore a sweatshirt with Stepan Bandera's image during a trip to Poland to demonstrate her pro-Ukrainian stance. This drew criticism from Ukrainians residing in Poland.
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák stated that the country would not change its position on not providing weapons to Ukraine. Slovakia will continue to provide non-lethal, humanitarian aid, preparing the 14th and 15th packages.
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been disqualified for 18 months for missing three doping tests in 2024. The disqualification will last until March 20, 2026, despite his plans to compete at a UFC event at the White House.
The Nobel Committee contacted one of the 2025 Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine, Fred Ramsdell, who was on a hiking trip. He learned about the award from his wife when she re-established mobile communication at the campsite.
US President Donald Trump believes that ending the war between Ukraine and Russia could be a more difficult task than resolving the conflict in the Middle East. He noted that 7,812 people died in Ukraine last week, which is "insane."
Ukraine's transmission system network is ready to transport increased volumes of electricity in winter, said Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo". He noted that protective structures have already been built at most substations, which have proven their effectiveness, but the risks of Russian shelling remain high.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine handed over to the G7 countries a list of urgent needs for the energy sector. Among the priorities are protection, additional air defense and electronic warfare systems, as well as increasing the production of energy equipment.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, on countering Russia's "shadow fleet" and changes in Russia's disinformation tactics. Specific tasks regarding sanctions against Russia and blocking schemes to circumvent them were also discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare concrete ways to increase teachers' salaries and support internally displaced persons. A report from government officials on these issues is expected at the end of the week.
On October 7, 2025, a railway track was blown up in the Leningrad region, which led to the derailment of a locomotive and wagons of a train with military cargo. This paralyzed train traffic on the St. Petersburg-Pskov route and reduced Russia's logistical capabilities.
On October 7, the world celebrates World Cotton Day, highlighting its importance for the economy and society, as well as International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved amendments to the State Budget-2025, allocating an additional UAH 324. 7 billion for defense by the end of the year. The main source of funding is EU funds and the reduction of non-priority expenditures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will be in the European Union, as it is the choice of Ukrainians. He noted that Hungary is slowing down this irreversible process, and Ukraine will appeal to partner countries to change the accession procedure or put pressure on the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated the need to create new obstacles or shoot down Russian drones that violate the airspace of European countries. This issue was discussed at the NATO summit, where the Netherlands, along with 7 countries, including Ukraine, are helping Denmark.
YouTube has blocked the channels of sanctioned politician Yevhen Murayev and former People's Deputy Hennadiy Balashov. These resources spread pro-Russian messages and disinformation.
The head of state vetoed bill No. 11387 and returned it to parliament.
Ukraine's U-20 youth national team will play against Spain in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup in Chile. The match will take place on October 7 at 22:30 Kyiv time in Valparaíso.
India and Russia are discussing the joint production or direct purchase of five S-400 "Triumf" air defense systems. The deal could be approved before Putin's visit on December 5, which would strengthen India's defense capabilities.
Freezing temperatures are approaching, so it's worth checking your home's readiness for winter. UNN has compiled tips to help keep your home warm.
A man who was wounded by an air defense bullet in the center of Konotop on September 30 died in the hospital. The mayor of Konotop urged residents not to be on the street during air defense operations.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is negotiating with Russia and Ukraine on restoring external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The plant has been operating on emergency backup power for ten days, and Ukraine is ready to carry out repairs if specialists' safety is ensured.
The Cabinet of Ministers has restricted access to data on defense industry enterprises from public registers for the period of martial law. This decision is aimed at protecting Ukrainian arms manufacturers from Russian attacks and sabotage.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the State Border Guard Service's unmanned aerial systems unit "Phoenix". The funds will be used to purchase attack and reconnaissance drones, as well as necessary equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Petro Dobromilsky from the post of head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children's Affairs. Vadym Reshetniak was also dismissed from the post of deputy head of the State Geological Survey.
