Poland intends to start building defense fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The Eastern Shield project envisages the creation of surveillance and drone defense systems by 2028.
Belarusian President Lukashenko confirmed that Russian drones had flown into the country. He said that Belarus shoots down any UAVs, regardless of their origin.
António Guterres will attend the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-24 as an invited guest. This was announced by the head of the UN Information Center in Russia, noting that the UN Secretary-General will participate in the event.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has welcomed the UK's decision to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. Kyiv emphasizes the importance of territorial integrity and welcomes the restoration of the integrity of Mauritius, which supports Ukraine.
The trend of inhaling toxic fumes from household products is spreading abroad, but no such cases have been registered in Ukraine. The National Police provides parents with advice on child safety on the Internet.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including 20 commanders, in a 4-day ground operation in South Lebanon. The operation included targeted raids and the destruction of military facilities.
A dangerous trend is spreading on social media - children inhaling toxic substances on camera. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets urges parents to be vigilant and has appealed to the police to prevent the spread of this trend.
The deputy commander of the Estonian Intelligence Center said that Russia holds the initiative in Donbas. Over the past week, the occupiers have advanced 1-2 km in the direction of Pokrovsk, which is 5-7 km away.
Google Lens now allows you to search not only by image, but also by video and voice. The new features are available in Search Labs on Android and iOS in English, and there are plans to simplify shopping with Lens.
The EU has temporarily suspended high-level meetings with representatives of the Georgian government. This decision was made in response to the anti-European actions and rhetoric of Georgia's ruling party.
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, at least 177 Ukrainian prisoners have been killed in Russian captivity since the full-scale Russian invasion. The actual number of casualties could be much higher due to the lack of international control.
The survey showed that most teachers have noted a deterioration in students' academic performance since February 2022. The main reasons are domestic obstacles and stress due to the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for conscription, shortening the time limit for reporting to the military registration and enlistment office. From now on, people from regional centers must report within 7 days, and from other settlements - within 10 days.
A corruption scheme to evade mobilization was eliminated in Kharkiv region. The head of the MSEC and 12 accomplices helped conscripts obtain fake disability certificates for 2-5 thousand dollars.
In Moldova, five websites were blocked on the instructions of the Information and Security Service, including Russian Yandex, Rutube, and Dzen. Two websites of the MD24 Internet TV channel, associated with oligarch Ilan Shor, were also blocked.
US President Joe Biden will pay a state visit to Germany on October 10-12. He will receive Germany's highest honor, meet with the country's leadership, and chair a conference on Ukraine.
Satellite imagery showed traces of several fires at Russia's Borisoglebsk military airfield after a nighttime attack by Ukrainian drones. The strike targeted warehouses with cockpits, aircraft parking lots, and fuel storage facilities.
Moldovan police say that Russia transferred $15 million to 130,000 citizens to vote against joining the EU. The funds were transferred through the network of pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor.
On the night of October 3-4, Kyivvodokanal will carry out scheduled flushing of the networks in Obolon district. Residents of neighborhoods 1-5 are advised not to use tap water from 23:00 to 05:00.
Ukrainian studio GSC Game World and Xbox presented a documentary about the creation of S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 during the war. The film tells personal stories of developers working on the game in difficult conditions.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry categorically denies Russian accusations of attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that the Ukrainian Armed Forces comply with international law and do not attack civilian objects.
The European Commission has announced €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with Israel. The aid will include food, shelter and medical support for the civilian population.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih and Synelnyk districts of Dnipropetrovs'k region. The attacks with drones and artillery injured three people and damaged private homes.
Even the Russian authorities refuted the propagandists' fake about the alleged attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant. The local governor explained that the explosions in the Kursk region were the result of an electronic warfare device that “suppressed” an unknown UAV.
Mark Rutte and Andriy Sybiga paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The NATO Secretary General's visit included important talks with President Zelenskyy on Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
In Horlivka, the environmental situation is critical due to the chemical plant turned into a chemical dump by the occupiers. The concentration of poison in the groundwater is 150 thousand times higher, and cleanup efforts have been suspended.
Over the last day, 73 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors, where the enemy carried out 18 and 20 attacks respectively.
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, the UN warns of the risk of a new wave of refugees to Europe. About a million Lebanese have already become internally displaced, which is 20% of the country's population.
Ukrnafta completed workovers of six wells, which resulted in 5. 3 thousand tons of additional oil and 8.061 million cubic meters of gas. The company expects additional 23 thousand tons of oil and 30 million cubic meters of gas for the year.
In occupied Luhansk, another “military history” class has been opened to militarize youth. Such classes teach military history, tactical medicine, and information warfare to train the occupier's personnel.
