Stepan Haftko
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at noon. One elderly woman was killed, four people were injured, including one man in serious condition.
The Venezuelan government has closed its embassy in Norway after opposition leader María Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize. Caracas explains this as a "restructuring," but international observers see it as a political signal of discontent.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the introduction of telemedicine and robotic evacuation. This is aimed at protecting the lives of servicemen and improving medical support.
The State Food and Consumer Service found violations in 92. 9% of inspected housing and communal services enterprises for the nine months of 2025. The companies were ordered to return UAH 3.2 million to consumers, and over UAH 50 million in Mykolaiv.
An electronic petition calling for Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov to be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship has gathered over 25,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must consider it.
The Trump White House is launching a $500 million program to counter drones to ensure security during the 2026 World Cup, the 250th anniversary of US independence, and the 2028 Olympic Games. These funds are intended to support local authorities in developing drone defense strategies.
The High Anti-Corruption Court remanded former MP Yuriy Ivanyushchenko in custody. He is suspected of legalizing property, namely nine land plots with a total area of 18 hectares worth over UAH 160 million.
The National Police uncovered a large-scale fraudulent scheme where artificial intelligence was used to steal personal data. The organizer from Poland and her accomplices took out loans for over 4 million hryvnias using DeepFake.
The Ukrainian government has launched an experimental mechanism for transferring Ministry of Defense technologies into serial production. This will accelerate the supply of proven equipment to the front and expand the range of weaponry.
The Main Intelligence Directorate intercepted a conversation of a resident of the Belgorod region, who talks about fears and despair due to numerous launches of attack drones. The local population has become accustomed to the constant threat and fears for their own homes and lives.
Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on October 17. The meeting will follow two phone calls during which military support and ways to end the war with Russia were discussed.
Bank of America raised its gold price forecast to $5,000 per ounce for 2026, citing increased investment demand and geopolitical risks. This comes amid a record rise in gold prices, which have already exceeded $4,000 per ounce.
Over 63% of Poles are convinced that the US will protect them from Russian aggression. Only a quarter of respondents doubt the readiness of American allies to come to their aid.
The President of Ukraine discussed the current military situation and continued assistance to Kyiv with Czech President Petr Pavel. The parties agreed to promptly work out new initiatives, including the supply of artillery shells.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing a new automated risk management module that will independently identify enterprises for scheduled inspections in 85 areas. This will reduce administrative pressure on conscientious companies and ensure transparency in inspection planning.
Law enforcement officers from Ukraine, Poland, Europol, and the AP Twins project have detained a 57-year-old Polish citizen suspected of distributing child pornography. Among the victims are Ukrainian children aged 7 to 11.
In Lviv region, the deputy commander of a military unit involved subordinates in repair and construction work at community facilities and in his own house. He was notified of suspicion of abuse of power and taken into custody with the possibility of bail.
A 55-year-old resident of Kharkiv will face trial for organizing the illegal transfer of men across the border during martial law. He offered departure to the EU for 10 thousand dollars per person, providing discounts on group trips, and was detained while receiving 30 thousand dollars for transferring five people.
Benjamin Netanyahu refused to participate in the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh due to the holiday of Shmini Atzeret-Simchat Torah. He thanked US President Donald Trump for the invitation but did not mention Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Two commanders of Russian Armed Forces units have been notified of suspicion due to the missile strike on Uman on April 28, 2023. The attack killed 24 civilians, including 6 children, and injured 9 others.
Didenko predicts a sharp cold snap and precipitation throughout Ukraine on October 13. Night temperatures will drop to +2…+6 degrees, daytime temperatures – to +6…+10 degrees.
The Rivne region prosecutor's office returned a 64-hectare lake, part of a hydrological reserve, to the community. A private joint-stock company used the territory for fish farming without legal grounds and without paying funds to the local budget.
On the night of October 13, SBU and SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine drones attacked facilities in occupied Crimea. Five tanks of the oil terminal in Feodosia and the Kafa and Simferopol power substations were hit.
The SBU detained an AFU deserter who, on the orders of Russian special services, was preparing a terrorist attack in the center of Zaporizhzhia, planning to detonate an improvised explosive device in a crowded place. He faces life imprisonment for treason and other crimes.
Two civilians died as a result of a Russian drone attack on a civilian car in the village of Preobrazhenka, Zaporizhzhia region. A 53-year-old man and his 50-year-old wife died from their injuries.
On the platform of the Obolon metro station in Kyiv yesterday, a group of young men beat a man; the police stopped the conflict and detained the offenders.
In the first nine months of 2025, foreigners registered 1,648 sole proprietorships in Ukraine. The most active were citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with Russians most often ceasing operations.
Putin eased state support rules for oil refineries, allowing them to receive subsidies even with high market prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. This decision will be in effect until May 1, 2026, and aims to encourage producers to supply fuel to the domestic market.
Israel has moved closer to retrieving the remains of intelligence officer Eli Cohen, executed in Syria in 1965. This issue could be resolved as part of negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv regarding de-escalation of tensions.
12-year-old Sofia Nersesyan will represent Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2025, which will take place on December 13 in Tbilisi, Georgia. She won the final of the National Selection, receiving 5 points from the jury and 6 from the audience, with a record number of votes cast through "Diia."