Romania's Patriot missile defense system has successfully arrived in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy thanked Romania and emphasized the importance of joint efforts in the fight against Russian terror.
Shalva Papuashvili signed a package of laws restricting the rights of LGBT people in Georgia. The country's president refused to sign the document, but the speaker of the parliament did so in accordance with the constitution.
The draft law provides for a ban on communication in Russian in schools. The initiators believe that this will contribute to the development of the state language and the security of Ukraine.
On October 3, several Russian Shahed drones flew into Belarus during the attack on Ukraine. At the same time, a helicopter carrying Lukashenka was spotted flying south over Belarus.
The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also draws parallels with Russia's current aggression and calls for support for Ukraine.
Former CIA chief Mike Pompeo criticized restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. He said that strikes on Russian military targets would not create additional risks of war escalation.
The President of Ukraine met with the USAID Administrator. They discussed projects to restore energy, strengthen infrastructure, implement reforms, and support business before the winter period.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine signed a loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of Korea for $100 million. The loan is for 20 years at 1% per annum with a grace period of 5 years.
The EU Aviation Safety Agency recommends avoiding flights over Iran until October 31 due to the attack on Israel. The decision may be revised if the situation changes.
As a result of 15 Russian attacks in Kharkiv, 339 residential buildings were damaged. More than 6.7 thousand windows were smashed, 1.1 thousand balcony glazing and 88 roofs were damaged, and utilities have already partially repaired the damage.
The United States has provided Ukraine with 3. 2 million textbooks worth $8.3 million for students in grades 1-2. The first batch was handed over at a ceremony attended by representatives of USAID, the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
On the territory of the Chornobyl Nature Reserve, Przewalski's horse gave birth to twins of foals, a rare occurrence for wild horses. The herd of three adult mares and a stallion must protect the six youngsters from wolves.
USAID provides Ukraine with $825 million to support the energy system in the face of Russian winter attacks. The agency also launches a 5-year rehabilitation program for Ukrainians, Rehab for You, with a budget of $13 million.
NPC Ukrenergo informs that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine on October 3. Power engineers ask to use powerful devices from 10:00 to 16:00, when solar power plants work most efficiently.
Russian troops attacked two districts of Dnipropetrovs'k region with drones and artillery. Two men were wounded in the attacks, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power. They discussed energy recovery, business support, and reforms, including customs.
A 15-hectare fire broke out in the Kharkiv region as a result of a Russian strike on the Kupyansk forestry. Forest litter and tree crowns are burning, and rescuers are eliminating the effects of the shelling.
179 people, including 134 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Lebanon to Ukraine via Poland. The evacuation was organized by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine due to the dangerous situation in Lebanon.
A university professor who collected information on the location of Ukrainian troops for the Russian FSB was detained in Kharkiv region. The woman faces up to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information about the Armed Forces.
Russian troops attacked with cluster munitions near an emergency medical station in Kharkiv region. Four ambulances were damaged, and one driver was hospitalized with a mild head injury.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a commemorative coin “Absolute” dedicated to Oleksandr Usyk's victory over Tyson Fury. The 5 hryvnia coin was put into circulation on October 1, 2024, with a mintage of up to 50 thousand pieces.
In Prykarpattia, Ukrposhta has started sending summonses to the home addresses of persons liable for military service. The summonses contain electronic signatures of the heads of the military commissariats and a QR code, and the recipients must report to the commissariat within 14 days.
Russian video hosting service Rutube has become unavailable for download from Google Play in Russia. Rutube representatives confirmed that the app can now be installed only in the US, calling it a “funny mix-up.
Positive decisions worth almost UAH 10 billion have been made in Kyiv region as part of the three stages of the eRestoration program. More than 15.8 thousand applications for the repair, purchase and construction of housing for victims of Russian aggression were approved.
The President of Ukraine dismissed and appointed new deputy heads of the SZR. Oleh Luhovskyi became the first deputy, Oleh Sinaiko was dismissed, and Hennadii Bohach was appointed deputy head of the Service.
The SBU exposed a married couple who passed on Ukrainian air defense locations to Russia and committed arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia. The husband faces life imprisonment, the wife - up to 8 years in prison.
Israel's Foreign Ministry banned UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because of his failure to condemn Iran's attack. Israel accused Guterres of supporting terrorists and failing to respond to Hamas' actions.
Chinese warships have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time to conduct joint patrols with Russian warships. This symbolizes the closer ties between Beijing and Moscow and their growing interest in the Arctic.
The SBU detained four people who set fire to Ukrainian military vehicles in Kyiv on the instructions of Russian special services. The perpetrators face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.
“Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of train traffic on the Dolynska - Mykolaiv line. The traffic was blocked due to enemy shelling, but the next train will arrive in Mykolaiv and Kherson.
