Volyn region was subjected to a night attack by dozens of Russian drones. There are no casualties or injuries, but a fire broke out at a production facility in Lutsk district.
A special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna condemned Russia's terrorist acts in Ukraine. International partners expressed support for Kyiv and called for Russia to be held accountable.
The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
The Ukrainian national team took second overall team place at the 2025 World Cup in wheelchair dance sport in Italy. 12 out of 14 Ukrainian athletes won 13 awards: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
A deputy of the Mizhhirya District Council is suspected of embezzling over UAH 8. 4 million allocated for the repair of the R-21 highway. As a technical supervision engineer, he signed 14 acts with false information, which allowed the contractor to receive funds for unperformed work.
American lawmakers have released a 50th-anniversary album for Jeffrey Epstein, containing an alleged letter and drawing signed by Donald Trump. The White House categorically denies the former president's involvement in this document.
Kyiv city authorities are striving to maintain current public transport fares. Mayor Klitschko assured that there would be no price increase until the end of the war.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has updated the Principles of Responsible Gaming. The document obliges licensed gambling organizers to increase player safety and prevent gambling addiction.
In Kyiv, a 60-year-old native of Cherkasy Oblast was detained for attacking women throughout the summer. The man has been charged with rape and armed assault and has been taken into custody without bail.
HUR special forces destroyed expensive air defense equipment of the occupiers in Crimea. The Podlyot radar and the RLM-M module of the Nebo-M complex were hit, which significantly weakens the enemy's capabilities.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the country would not withstand Russian pressure without joining the EU, as the Kremlin is waging "an endless hybrid war. " Sandu emphasized that the European path is a matter of survival, not just values.
The new Polish president considers discussions about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU premature. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized the strategic necessity of integration for Europe's security.
President Zelenskyy commented on the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, stating that he was not present and does not consider the topics discussed there to be a priority. He emphasized that the summit was purely bilateral, and Ukraine was not involved, which gave Putin an advantage.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia without a ceasefire or security guarantees. He noted that Putin is deliberately delaying peace initiatives, refusing meetings.
President Zelenskyy calls for a complete rejection of Russian energy carriers as the only way to stop Russia's aggression. He emphasizes that Putin only understands force, and the war has dragged on due to insufficient economic pressure.
During the 36th week of 2025, 14,414 new cases of COVID-19 were registered in Ukraine, which is 32. 3% more than the previous week. Also, 21 fatal cases were detected.
Global gold prices rose to a record level, exceeding $3650 per ounce. This happened amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut and increased demand for "safe-haven assets" due to political turmoil worldwide.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test of a solid-fuel rocket engine, which will form the basis of the Hwasong-20 ICBM. This is the ninth and final test of the engine, made from carbon fiber composites.
Ukraine may be left without sufficient air defense systems due to irregular supplies from the US, which coincided with intensified Russian airstrikes. Western and Ukrainian officials are sounding the alarm as ammunition stocks are depleting faster than they are being replenished.
Oil prices rose after OPEC+'s decision to increase production less significantly and rumors of new sanctions against Russia. Brent and WTI rose to $66.37 and $62.58 per barrel, respectively.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine changed the procedure for reserving conscripts, prioritizing manufacturers of unmanned systems, weapons, and ammunition under state contracts. The Ministry of Defense became the sole specialized body, and reservation was extended to territories preserving the operation of state resources.
James Vanderbilt's courtroom drama "Nuremberg," which recreates the tribunal of Nazi leaders, is receiving high praise from critics. The film features performances by Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring and Leo Woodall, who played the interpreter.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of "Rossiya Segodnya", announced the discovery of a serious illness requiring surgery. According to sources, it is cancer, which may lead to her removal from office.
Russian military deliberately attacked rescuers with an FPV drone in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region while extinguishing a fire. A fire truck was damaged, there were no casualties.
Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
The European Union has begun consultations on a new package of sanctions, which may include restrictions on third countries, particularly China, due to the purchase of Russian energy resources. This comes amid calls from the US for tougher measures to reduce Moscow's revenues from oil and gas exports.
The Ukrainian Agri Council appealed to the Prime Minister demanding to unblock oilseed exports, which stopped after the introduction of a 10% duty. The problem lies in the absence of a mechanism to confirm the origin of products for exemption from the duty.
Rescuers organized a temporary crossing over the Dnipro after the bridge was damaged by a drone attack. They help local residents get to the other bank, including a woman with a child who needed medical attention.
Law enforcement officers in Ivano-Frankivsk region exposed 12 members of an organized criminal group that extorted money from entrepreneurs in several regions of Ukraine. The total amount of demands amounted to over 828 thousand US dollars.
