On September 30, the Russian army lost at least 920 servicemen, 13 artillery systems and 1 tank. Total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.10.25 amounted to about 1,111,480 people.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that Donald Trump is ready for decisive action against the Kremlin in response to the war against Ukraine. Stubb called on Ukraine's supporters to be patient and supported the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Kyiv.
On October 1, moderate rains are expected in Ukraine, with wet snow in the high-altitude Carpathians. The air temperature will be from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, and up to +16 in Zakarpattia and the south.
As a result of enemy strikes on Kharkiv, a private house was destroyed, and dozens of apartments, cars, and garages were damaged. Six people suffered blast injuries and were hospitalized.
The US federal government could shut down at midnight after the Senate failed to support either of two funding plans. Democrats refused to vote for the interim plan due to the need for negotiations on subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
The Russian government expects a budget deficit of $68 billion by the end of 2025, almost double previous forecasts. This is due to a reduction in oil and gas revenues and high war expenditures.
Romania plans to quickly start producing defense drones on its territory in cooperation with Ukraine. This is a strategic step to protect its own forces, as well as EU and NATO allies, and to enhance the air defense of the Alliance's eastern flank.
At the Celle airbase in Lower Saxony, unknown individuals fired a pyrotechnic device at a C-130 transport aircraft. The aircraft was not damaged, and the military and local police are investigating the incident.
In Simferopol, at least 32 companies pay salaries below the established minimum, affecting security guards and drivers. These payments barely cover basic needs, including food.
On the night of October 1, Kharkiv was subjected to a combined attack on the Kyiv district. The enemy used a guided aerial bomb and ballistic missiles, with two people reportedly injured.
The Ukrainian U-20 national football team drew 1:1 with Panama in the second match of the group stage of the 2025 World Cup in Chile. Hennadiy Sinchuk opened the scoring from a penalty in the 6th minute, but Gustavo Herrera equalized in the 36th.
On the night of October 1, a series of explosions were recorded in Kharkiv as a result of strikes by guided aerial bombs and missiles. Information on the destruction is being clarified.
The evacuation of the population continues in the Kupyansk direction, 758 people remain in the city, and about 4,400 people in total in the direction. The enemy destroyed critical infrastructure, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the offensive, and Kharkiv region is preparing for the heating season.
In Odesa, almost two months' worth of precipitation fell in seven hours, causing a difficult flooding situation. The city authorities urge residents to refrain from moving around the city and to organize remote work.
As a result of the enemy attack on September 30, the building of the Dnipro Art Museum was damaged, its facade and windows destroyed. The museum collection, according to preliminary data, remained intact, there were no casualties.
Ukrzaliznytsia has completed emergency repair work on the Nizhyn direction, restoring train traffic. Passenger trains are departing with delays caused by temporary technical difficulties.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Putin realizes the impossibility of winning the war. He also supported tougher actions against Russian aircraft and drones violating NATO airspace, citing Turkey as an example.
Chinese shipbuilding company Yangzijiang Shipbuilding canceled contracts for the construction of four MR tankers worth $180 million. The reason was the discovery of the buyer's involvement in schemes to circumvent US sanctions, which was confirmed by Andriy Yermak.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and the region with drones on September 30, killing two men. An educational institution, residential buildings, and road surface were damaged.
"ATESH" agents detected and transmitted the coordinates of the mobile control complex P-260T "Redut-2US" in the Zaporizhzhia direction, after which it was successfully destroyed by the Ukrainian defense forces. The destruction of the system paralyzed the coordination of Russian units and reduced their operational effectiveness.
Russian troops launched 553 strikes on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Aviation strikes, drone attacks, and artillery shelling were recorded, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
On September 29, the Russian army lost 970 servicemen, 27 artillery systems, and 4 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.09.25 amounted to approximately 1,110,560 personnel.
On the night of September 30, Russian troops attacked the village of Chernechchyna, Sumy region, with an attack drone. As a result of the hit on a residential building, a married couple and their sons, aged 6 and 4, died.
On the night of September 30, the Volgograd region was attacked by unknown drones, which were repelled by Russian air defense forces. As a result of falling UAV debris, two dry vegetation fires occurred and power lines were damaged, leading to power outages in three settlements.
EU leaders will discuss new defense initiatives in Copenhagen this week. Key among them are a "drone wall" and a European air defense shield, which are intended to strengthen the continent's defense in the face of Russian airspace violations.
On September 30, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, significant rains in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. East wind, 7-12 m/s, in places gusts of 15-20 m/s.
On September 30, the world celebrates International Translation Day, Save the Koala Day, Mud Therapy Day, and International Podcast Day. In Ukraine, this day marks the All-Ukrainian Library Day, established in 1998.
YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit filed after his account was blocked in 2021. Of the total amount, $22 million will go to the Trust for the National Mall fund for furnishing the ballroom in the White House.
Gold prices rose to an all-time high due to the threat of a possible US government shutdown, which complicates the forecasting of the Fed's monetary policy. The value of bullion reached $3,839.52 per ounce, and the world's largest gold producers announced personnel changes.
In occupied Donetsk, schoolchildren and students have been turned into a "workforce" for delivering water. Instead of studying, children have to fulfill a "plan" for delivering water to so-called "SVO veterans" and people with limited mobility.
