The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Yermak had a phone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Sullivan. They discussed preparations for the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy's visit to the United States, and increased security assistance to Ukraine.
The High Anti-Corruption Court arrested former MP Dmytro Kriuchkov in absentia, accused of embezzling UAH 1. 5 billion from Cherkasyoblenergo and Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo.
According to the EBA survey, 55% of companies will not be able to compensate employees for the increase in the military tax. An increase in the tax burden will force 56% of companies to cut costs and 11% to partially reduce their business.
Russian troops shelled the village of Poniativka in the Kherson region. As a result of a mortar attack, a 38-year-old man sustained an explosive injury, he is being treated.
As part of the Land Bank project, 1,075 hectares of state agricultural land worth more than UAH 35 million were leased out. The auctions were held on Prozorro.Sale.
The two lawyers were notified of suspicion of organizing a scheme to evade military service. They helped the men to get a job at a state-owned enterprise and get a reservation for $10-12 thousand.
The Belarusian dictator has declared his readiness to help Ukraine recover. He believes that the new US government will be preoccupied with internal problems and will not be able to support Ukraine.
A Verkhovna Rada committee has approved a draft law on tax increases for the second reading. The document envisages an increase in the military tax to 5%, the bank profit tax to 50%, and other changes.
Oleksandr Skopych, Director of Control and Audit at NNEGC Energoatom, is fired over a corruption scandal. The company claims to have an effective anti-corruption system and transparent procurement through Prozorro.
Law enforcement officers reported suspicion to 9 former employees of the Kalinin correctional colony for torturing Ukrainians in the occupied territory of Donetsk region. Thousands of prisoners who were subjected to severe physical and moral abuse passed through the colony.
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied Lavrov's fake about Ukrainians training terrorists in Syria. Russia is trying to create an image of Ukraine as a “terrorist state” even though it supports militants in the region.
The IMF Board of Directors will finalize the fifth review of the EFF program for Ukraine by October 21. Ukraine will have access to USD 1.1 billion after the Executive Board's approval.
In the two months since the Army+ app was launched, 300,000 servicemen and women have registered. The app allows them to submit electronic reports, generate Army IDs, and take surveys.
The head of the MSEC and her son, the head of the Pension Fund's regional office, were caught in the act of illicit enrichment. During the searches, almost $6 million in cash, real estate and other assets worth millions were found in their possession.
The EU plans to impose sanctions on Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia. The first package of restrictions will apply to about a dozen individuals and legal entities, including companies in the machine-building, metallurgical and aviation industries.
Due to the consequences of the drone attack in Sumy region and to prevent grid overload, emergency blackouts were introduced at 10:25 a. m. in two regions. Ukrenergo urges to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
The head of the housing and maintenance department of the Ministry of Defense was served a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 2. 3 million for the purchase of construction materials. The criminal scheme operated from November 2022 to September 2024.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4. 2 was recorded in Romania's Vrancea Zone at a depth of 104 km. The tremors were felt by residents of the Odesa region of Ukraine, although the exact locations were not specified.
A man born in 1995 died as a result of a nighttime artillery shelling of Bilozerka in Kherson region. Two people were injured and hospitalized with explosive injuries and concussions.
Asphalting of the border bridge over the Tisa River is planned. The works will be carried out from 8:00 to 16:00, and the movement of large vehicles in both directions may be restricted.
Vladyslav Kosinyak-Kamysh said that Ukraine will not join the EU without resolving the issue of exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy. He emphasized the importance of historical truth and reconciliation for EU accession.
A series of more than 10 explosions took place on the outskirts of Beirut near the airport. The target of the attacks could have been Hezbollah leader Hashim Safi al-Din's cousin, who is considered a likely successor to Nasrallah.
An air alert has been declared in the northern, central and eastern regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks. The air force warns of a threat from the northeast, urging people to take shelter.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 9 out of 19 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. Another 7 enemy drones were lost locally, probably due to electronic warfare.
The Czechoslovakian CSG Group will cooperate with Ukrainian Armor to produce 155-mm artillery ammunition in Ukraine. Production will begin next year, reaching 300,000 units in 2026.
Russian troops fired 14 times at the border of Sumy region, 28 explosions were recorded. Air defense forces shot down 6 enemy “shaheds”, one civilian was injured in the attack.
In Kyiv, an increased air quality index was recorded in almost all districts except Holosiivskyi. Doctors advise to limit outdoor activities and physical activity in the open air.
On October 3, 2024, the regional FSB office in Novosibirsk burned down due to arson. The number of such actions against the Kremlin regime is growing due to the increasing number of desperate people.
A fire broke out in a maximum security colony in Yekaterinburg, Russia. According to the Federal Penitentiary Service, there were no casualties. The fire occurred immediately after joint exercises of the Federal Penitentiary Service and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
