Russia is intensifying the destabilization of Europe, as evidenced by unidentified drones in the airspace and provocations by warships. Belgium is investigating drone incursions, which may be part of Russia's hybrid campaign.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv on the night of October 4, causing fires at the impact sites. There is currently no information about casualties.
The US Senate failed for the fourth time to pass spending proposals needed to reopen the federal government, extending the shutdown into next week. Two separate spending proposals failed to garner the necessary 60 votes.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a decree on the deployment of armed forces units to assist the border guard service on the borders with Germany and Lithuania. The military will be stationed at the borders from October 5, 2025, to April 4, 2026.
US President Donald Trump stated that Hamas is ready for lasting peace. He called on Israel to immediately cease bombing the Gaza Strip for the safe release of hostages.
On Friday evening, Munich Airport was closed again, with all take-offs and landings halted after a drone warning. Police helicopters were scrambled, both runways were closed, and federal police are conducting searches.
The Ukrainian U-20 youth national team defeated Paraguay 2-1 in the final match of the group stage of the World Cup in Chile. This victory secured the Ukrainians first place in Group B with seven points.
Due to a fuel shortage in occupied Crimea, public transport routes are being reduced. The deficit reaches 56% of the demand, and fuel is issued on a limited basis.
In the summer of 2025, the musician was acquitted of more serious charges of racketeering and human trafficking. He was denied bail at the time.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak expressed condolences to the family of French photojournalist Anthony Lallican, who died from a targeted Russian drone strike in Donetsk region. According to him, Lallican died while performing his work on the front line alongside Ukrainian defenders.
The Hamas group has agreed to US President Donald Trump's plan to end military actions in the Gaza Strip. They will release prisoners and transfer control of the enclave to the Palestinian government.
Russian occupation administrations have been instructed to reduce the use of Ukrainian words in the daily lives of locals. This is part of a broader policy of assimilation and pressure aimed at displacing the Ukrainian language.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced the suspension of cooperation with the IAEA. This decision was made after the UN Security Council did not lift sanctions against the country.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that security guarantees for Ukraine, discussed by the "Coalition of the Willing," would require European countries to fight Russia in the event of future aggression. These guarantees would become effective after an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, with Russia having no veto power over their format.
On September 20, Russian troops lost 1010 soldiers, 553 drones, and 29 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.09.25 amount to 1,101,610 personnel.
Agents of the "ATESH" partisan movement blew up railway tracks in Russian Smolensk leading to an aircraft factory that produces Kh-59 missiles. Missile logistics are currently disrupted, and enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex are not protected.
Kremlin insiders indicate that Putin remains committed to a war of attrition strategy against Ukraine and the West. He believes that military escalation will force Ukraine into peace negotiations on his terms.
On September 21, partly cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with fog in places. The air temperature during the day will be 22-27°.
A military parade took place in Belgrade with the participation of 10,000 troops and equipment from Israel, the UAE, Russia, and China. President Vučić stated that the parade underscores the country's ability to defend its independence.
Midfielder of the Ukrainian national team Georgiy Sudakov scored his debut goal for Lisbon's Benfica in an away match of the sixth round of the Portuguese championship against AVS. The Ukrainian scored in the third added minute of the first half, and his team won with a score of 3:0.
French President Emmanuel Macron instructed the Minister of Justice to improve the response to antisemitism and its new forms. This happened on the eve of Paris's announced recognition of Palestine.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Vladimir Putin is not a "good person" and some of his actions are absolutely terrible. He noted that Donald Trump does not give Putin any breaks, but only tries to provide opportunities for diplomacy.
The 190th Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, has started in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Thousands of people stormed the tents, hoping for a new record in beer consumption.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro offered direct talks with the Donald Trump administration. This came after a US strike on a Venezuelan boat, which, according to Trump, was carrying drug traffickers.
The Czech government has established a coordination group to protect the country from unmanned aerial vehicles. This decision was prompted by the threat from Russian drones and was made after the violation of Polish airspace.
The pro-Russian party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) has for the first time become the most popular political force in the country, overtaking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party by 1%. Support for the AfD stood at 26% of voters, while the CDU/CSU was supported by 25%.
The Ukrainian Air Force showed footage of combat operations against Russian targets, including anti-aircraft missile systems and mobile fire groups. Ukrainian air defense shot down 31 out of 40 missiles and 552 out of 579 drones launched by Russia on the night of September 20.
In The Hague, the windows of the D66 party office were smashed after an anti-immigration demonstration got out of control. Protesters also blocked the A12 motorway and threw stones at the police.
80,000 residents of Marhanets, Pokrov, Tomakivka, Myrivka, and Chervonohryhorivka in the Nikopol region have water supply again. The water disappeared due to the shutdown of five out of eight pumps of the main water pipeline due to the managing enterprise's debts for electricity.
Polish police seized an object resembling a drone, found by a landowner in the city of Korsze. This is likely one of the Russian drones that flew into Poland on the night of September 9-10.
