The Kremlin is launching a program to colonize the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, replacing the local population with Russians from the deep regions of the Russian Federation. This is a legalization of population replacement and Russification, displacing locals and settling "new Russians."
The thirteenth safe underground school opened in Zaporizhzhia region, based at the Komyshuvakha Gymnasium "Dzherelo", which accommodates over 600 students. The institution is fully inclusive, equipped with a lift and Braille navigation.
On the night of Saturday, October 18, explosions were recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, urged citizens to remain in safe places until the all-clear.
The SBU exposed two pro-Russian propagandists at the Rivne NPP who denied Russian aggression and spread Kremlin propaganda. One of them is a Kyiv resident, chief engineer of a private company seconded to the NPP, and the other is a Kyiv resident of retirement age, a former energy executive.
On the evening of October 17, Russia launched a drone attack, air defense forces worked in the Kyiv region. The authorities urge not to record the work of the defenders and to remain in shelters.
The number of investigations in the US into individuals working in Russia's interests has increased by 33%. Government agencies, defense companies, and critical infrastructure facilities are becoming targets.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for October 10 at 41. 50 hryvnias, which is 10 kopecks more than on Thursday. The official euro exchange rate is 48.20 hryvnias.
On Friday, October 10, enemy shelling damaged critical infrastructure in Cherkasy region and a high-rise building in Kaniv. One person was injured, and traffic on the HPP dam was blocked.
On Friday, October 10, suburban train traffic on the Kyiv - Hrebinka section in both directions is complicated due to lack of voltage. Delays are up to 30 minutes for flights No. 6802, No. 6803 and No. 6831.
Over the past day, October 9, Russian occupiers lost 1120 servicemen and 14 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 10.10.25 amount to 11205100 personnel.
On October 10, rains are forecast in Ukraine, and the air temperature will drop to +9 degrees. The cyclone will bring moderate precipitation to most regions, with significant rains expected in the north in some places.
On October 10, passage through the DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhia was closed. These are preventive measures, traffic will be restored after the security situation stabilizes.
On October 10, the Kyiv circular electric train operates according to its usual schedule, despite power supply problems in the capital. Minor delays are possible due to the priority passage of other trains.
On October 10, Kyiv metro changed its schedule due to a difficult energy situation. Train intervals will be 6-7 minutes, and some sections will be temporarily unavailable.
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The team will also facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, logistics, and security.
On the night of October 10, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure facilities were destroyed in Kyiv. Rescuers saved 20 people, 9 were injured.
Energy specialists are restoring power supply in Kyiv after Russia's massive combined attack on October 10. The situation remains difficult, and all necessary services are involved in overcoming it.
US President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of imposing new sanctions against the Russian Federation. This happened during his conversation with journalists alongside the President of Finland.
On the night of October 10, drones attacked the Kyiv region, causing fires in a private house and a mini-market in the Brovary district. No casualties among the population were reported.
In Kyiv, on the night of October 10, after a Russian shelling, a fire broke out in a 17-story building in the Pecherskyi district, several apartments were destroyed, and two people were injured. One of them was hospitalized. In the Holosiivskyi district, the facades of two residential buildings and two cars were damaged.
On the night of October 10, Russia launched at least three strikes on Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire and injuring two people. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported a residential building fire.
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal to release hostages held by Hamas, brokered by Trump. 48 hostages are expected to be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
On the night of October 10, the Russian army attacked Kyiv. Debris of a downed enemy target was found in the Podilskyi district of the capital.
A 42-year-old Kharkiv resident was sentenced to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the operation of Ukrainian air defense. The man sent screenshots of Google Maps with markings on the location of defense forces to his interlocutor via Telegram.
KMVA head Tymur Tkachenko warned of a massive UAV attack on Ukraine, recording the movement of enemy targets towards the capital. He noted that power and water outages have not yet occurred in Kyiv, with only localized accidents.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has signed a work plan with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency for 2025-2028. The document provides for cooperation in the areas of water resources, water supply, wastewater treatment and pollution control.
Late in the evening on October 9, Russian attack drones attacked Ukraine, causing interruptions in electricity and water supply in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the air defense operation and the readiness of services to respond.
A multi-role MiG-31 fighter jet crashed in the Lipetsk region during its approach to landing. The crew ejected, and their lives are not in danger.
Serbia provided financial humanitarian aid to Russia's Kursk Oblast in the amount of 472 million rubles. The funds were directed to the Kursk Oblast Development Fund to support vulnerable segments of the population.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the US possesses weapons, the transfer of which to Ukraine could force Russia to enter negotiations. He did not specify the type of weapon, but his words came amid Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles.
