The EU diplomat called for Ukraine to be allowed to strike Russian military targets with Western weapons. He emphasized the critical importance of air defense to protect energy infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 29 of 32 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. The attack was carried out from the territory of Russia and occupied Crimea, and countermeasures were taken in seven regions of Ukraine.
Defense Minister Umerov signed a motion to dismiss four of his deputies. He also announced reforms to the defense procurement system, including the transfer of Spetstechnoexport from the DIU to the Defense Ministry.
On September 30, Russian troops attacked 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, launching 359 attacks. The destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure was recorded, but there were no casualties.
Ukraine strikes Russian depots in Tikhoretsk and Toropets, destroying a record amount of ammunition from Russia and the DPRK. British intelligence notes the vulnerability of Russian air defense to Ukrainian UAVs.
The Land Forces Commander reported significant enemy losses for September 22-29. Among the destroyed equipment are 101 tanks, 254 armored personnel carriers, 462 artillery systems, 558 UAVs and other weapons.
Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of train traffic to and from Zaporizhzhia-1 station after the enemy shelling. Trains are temporarily running under backup diesel locomotives, which may cause minor delays.
A local resident born in 1954 died as a result of hostile shelling of Mykilske village in Kherson region. The woman received injuries incompatible with life.
An enemy reconnaissance drone was destroyed in Dnipropetrovs'k region. The RMA head thanked the soldiers of the Vostok military group for successfully shooting down the drone, which the Air Force had previously warned about.
The occupiers attacked the village of Odnorobivka with two air bombs, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Two local residents were injured and are to be evacuated to Kharkiv.
Austria is holding parliamentary elections. The right-wing radical AfD, which criticizes aid to Ukraine, and the current chancellor's AfP, which supports Kyiv, but more moderately than other EU countries, are in the running.
As a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 16 people were injured, including an 8-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy. Two women remain in hospital, and search and rescue operations at the site of the attack have been completed.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Nabil Kauk, commander of Hezbollah's preventive security unit. He was close to the organization's leadership and participated in terrorist attacks against Israel.
Search and rescue operations have been completed in Zaporizhzhia. As a result of Russian air strikes, 14 people were injured.
On the night of September 29, the Millerovo military airfield in the Rostov region was attacked by more than 20 drones. According to Russian sources, all of the drones were shot down, but NASA recorded fires near the airfield.
In Kyiv region, 18 apartment buildings destroyed by the Russian occupiers are being rebuilt under the UNITED24 program. Four buildings have already been put into operation, including in Gostomel.
The number of people injured in Zaporizhzhia due to shelling has increased to 14. Two of the wounded remain in hospital, one woman is in serious condition, and two rescuers are also among the injured.
Heavy rains in Nepal have caused floods and landslides that have killed at least 100 people. Rescuers evacuated more than 3,000 people, thousands of homes were flooded, and many roads were blocked.
Zelenskyy reports large-scale attacks by Russia: almost 900 bombs, more than 300 drones and more than 40 missiles in a week. In Zaporizhzhia, an air strike injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
A 70-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman were wounded in the shelling of Beryslav in Kherson region. Russian troops shelled 22 localities in the region over the past day, killing 4 people and wounding 10.
Russian troops attacked Semenivka and Snovske communities in Chernihiv region. Artillery, mortars and drones were used, and 17 explosions were recorded. There were no casualties among the local population.
Ivan Vinnik thanked his comrades for their joint work after he was dismissed from the post of commander of the 72nd Brigade. Earlier, it was reported that he was appointed to a higher position to share his combat experience.
Iran has called on the UN Security Council to meet over “Israel's actions in Lebanon” after the liquidation of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Iran's ambassador to the UN warned against attacks on diplomatic missions and promised to defend the country's interests.
Russian forces shelled 16 settlements in Donetsk region, killing three people and injuring 14. Seventy-one civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings and infrastructure.
A drone crashed into the territory of an oil refinery in the Belgorod region of Russia. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 17 UAVs were shot down over the region overnight, and a total of 125 Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked the territory of Russia.
At night in Mykolaiv region, air defense systems shot down 4 Shahed 131/136 drones. The attack damaged an educational institution in the Shevchenkivska community. Two civilians were injured in the last day due to Russian shelling.
On September 28, power outages were recorded in 6 regions of Ukraine due to enemy strikes. The Ministry of Energy urges people to conserve electricity during peak hours, as the damage is hampering the operation of the power grid.
Russian troops attacked Odesa region with attack drones. In Odesa district, a residential building and three trucks were damaged, and in Rozdilnyansky district, UAVs fell on an open area. There were no casualties.
Russian troops fired 31 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 55 explosions were recorded in 7 communities, using artillery, mortars, FPV drones and guided aerial bombs.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, including an 83-year-old woman. A high-rise building was destroyed, residential buildings were damaged, and cars and garages caught fire.
