The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar against the hryvnia at 41. 32 hryvnias per dollar for Wednesday, October 8, thus the Ukrainian currency strengthened by 2 kopecks.
Over the past day, October 7, the losses of the Russian army amounted to 1010 servicemen and 511 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.10.25 are estimated at 1,118,370 personnel.
The Czech Republic is considering the possibility of transferring about 30 modernized T-72M4CZ tanks to Ukraine after their upgrade is completed. This decision was made to support the combat capability of the tank army and is in line with the security interests of the Czech Republic.
The FBI is investigating a large-scale cyberattack on American law firms, suspected to have been orchestrated by Chinese hackers. One of the main targets was Williams & Connolly, a firm that serves many high-ranking politicians.
The joint Russian-Indian military exercises "Indra-2025" will last until October 15. Soldiers will be trained to combat international terrorism and conduct counter-terrorism operations.
On October 8, light rains are expected throughout Ukraine, except for the northwest, and heavy precipitation is forecast in the south. The air temperature will be +12°...+16°, and up to +20° in the south and east.
Israel and Hamas made "progress" during the first two days of talks in Egypt. The goal of the negotiations is to agree on "remaining details" and create an implementation mechanism that suits all parties.
In the German city of Mainaschaff, a dangerous chemical substance leaked at a zinc plant due to a metal part falling into nitric acid. Four people were injured, and about 250 rescuers eliminated the consequences of the accident.
In educational institutions of occupied Crimea, representatives of the Russian authorities and military personnel are checking schoolchildren's phones. They are looking for "undesirable" applications and the Ukrainian language in the settings.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a statement on the evening of October 8, likely announcing the dissolution of the National Assembly. This will follow consultations with political forces and meetings with the speakers of both parliamentary chambers.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the launch of the F/A-XX new generation fighter development program for the United States Navy. This project will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and ensure air superiority over China.
The SBU and National Police have eliminated six schemes for evading mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. 14 organizers have been detained, including a former Cabinet official and the leadership of higher education institutions, who sold "services" for $1,500 to $13,000.
Russia plans to collect 2. 3 trillion rubles in additional taxes by 2026, increasing VAT to 22% and cutting benefits for IT companies. This indicates the depletion of resources to finance the war, shifting the burden to citizens and businesses.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic initiatives to achieve a just peace in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, bilateral relations, and energy cooperation.
According to the monitoring project DeepState, Russian troops advanced near Novomykolaivka, Novoivanivka, Okhotnyche, Malynivka, Vyshneve, and Poltavka. The combat map was updated on October 8 at 01:15.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed agreements with the Estonian company Milrem and the battery manufacturer Tulip Tech for the joint production of defense equipment. The plant in Born will produce 150 THeMIS combat robots, which will supplement the 15 vehicles already in use by the Ukrainian military.
Due to the Russian shelling of Poltava region on October 7, Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in the movement of suburban trains. Some routes on October 8 will be temporarily suspended, delays are possible due to the use of reserve locomotives.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign military personnel due to record losses, enlisting Cubans, North Koreans, and migrants. Up to 25,000 Cubans could fight on Russia's side, making them the largest foreign contingent.
The Ukrainian youth national football team suffered its first defeat at the World Cup, losing to Spain 0:1 in the 1/8 final match. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals on October 11 against the winner of the Colombia - South Africa pair.
Russia has obliged Telegram channels with more than 10,000 subscribers to connect to a "Roskomnadzor" bot, which provides full access to content and audience. This also applies to channels in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen believes that US President Donald Trump has temporarily shelved the issue of Greenland, but will later return to the idea of its annexation. She emphasized that Copenhagen respects Greenland's right to self-determination and will not allow pressure.
The Security Service of Ukraine sentenced a Russian agent to 15 years in prison for attempting to install a GPS tracker on a vehicle accompanying Ukrainian Armed Forces convoys in Kirovohrad Oblast. The perpetrator, recruited through Telegram channels, involved a minor in carrying out the task, and also monitored checkpoints and TCC buildings.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 41. 34 hryvnias, which is 0.12 hryvnias more than the previous day. The euro and zloty, on the contrary, fell in price, amounting to 48.27 and 11.35 hryvnias, respectively.
Over the past day, October 6, Russian invaders lost 1020 servicemen and 458 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.10.25 are approximately 1,117,360 people.
On October 7, cloudy and wet weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the southwest, Zhytomyr region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Chernivtsi region, and Ternopil region. Air temperature will range from +12°...+14° in the west to +17°...+22° in the east.
On the night of October 7, the Russian army attacked the Poltava region with drones, causing fires in administrative buildings and damaging a residential building and an outbuilding. 16 units of equipment and 64 rescuers from the State Emergency Service, as well as a fire train, were involved in eliminating the consequences.
US President Donald Trump has instructed Special Representative Richard Grenell to cease engagement with Venezuela. This decision is related to the problem of drug trafficking and Nicolas Maduro's refusal to relinquish power, and the US is ready for an escalation of relations.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit the US on October 9-10. They will meet with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss bilateral relations, trade, and the war in Ukraine.
Estonian and Danish intelligence services warn of increasing danger from Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea. Russian vessels are carrying out provocations near NATO territories, creating risks of accidents.
French Defense Minister Bruno Le Maire announced his intention to resign, which he reported on the social network X. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, accepted his proposal.
