Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to international organizations regarding the alleged shooting of 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Pokrovsk sector by Russians. The Ombudsman emphasized the systematic nature of such crimes and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice.
U. S. President Joe Biden has authorized U.S. troops to help Israel repel an Iranian missile attack. The US played an important role in shooting down Iranian missiles during a previous strike on April 13.
On October 1, Telegram experiences a large-scale outage. European and Russian users report problems downloading media, sending messages, and opening links.
Iran launches a missile attack on Israel, firing hundreds of missiles. Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is actively operating, and air alert has been declared throughout the country.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the launch of rockets from Iran toward Israel. The Home Front Command issued life-saving instructions, urging the public to follow the instructions and stay in protected areas.
16 members of the Russian hacker group Evil Corp have been sanctioned by the UK, the US and Australia. The group attacked British institutions using malware and ransomware, causing more than $100 million in damage.
Andriy Sybiga met with Andrzej Duda in Warsaw during his working visit to Poland. The politicians held one-on-one talks.
Georgia has begun to compile a list of “foreign agent” organizations. The list includes the Youth Organization of Ukrainians in Georgia - Svitanok, which helps Ukrainian refugees integrate in the country.
NPC Ukrenergo has announced that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine on October 2. The power company asks Ukrainians to shift their consumption to the period from 10:00 to 16:00 as much as possible.
The President of Ukraine discussed with Kirill Budanov the intentions of Russian troops and the response to them. Zelenskyy received information about Russia's plans for the rest of the year and how to counter them.
A Russian attack on a market in Kherson killed 6 people and injured more than 10. The head of the Kherson RMA, Oleksandr Prokudin, declared October 2 a day of mourning in the region.
KNDS has opened a subsidiary in Kyiv, which, under the name KNDS Ukraine LLC, will support cooperation between Ukrainian government agencies, the Ukrainian defense industry and KNDS.
The IDF has announced the mobilization of four additional reserve brigades to perform tasks in the north. This will allow operations against Hezbollah to continue and ensure the safe return of residents.
The forced evacuation of children and their parents from 90 settlements begins in Sumy region. The decision was made by the regional military administration and applies to 7 territorial communities of the Sumy district.
The Kremlin said that Russia would not sign a new strategic nuclear arms limitation treaty with the United States in the current format. Peskov explained that conditions in the world have changed, and it is necessary to involve European states in the negotiations.
PACE adopted a resolution calling for sanctions against Russian state media and propagandists. The document also recognizes the Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Russian influence and propaganda.
The government allowed military units to mobilize reservists and volunteers. Commanders will be able to issue referrals to the CMC and man combat units without applying to the CMC.
A Chinese citizen has been detained in Leipzig on suspicion of collaborating with Chinese intelligence services. The woman, who worked at the airport, allegedly passed on information about military equipment and personnel to a German defense company.
A Russian company has signed a barter exchange agreement with Pakistan's Meskay + Femtee. Russia will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice, avoiding money transfers due to Western sanctions.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking to resume direct contacts with Russian President Putin. The conversation is scheduled to take place on the eve of the G20 meeting in Brazil in November.
British intelligence reports weakening of Russian positions near Vovchansk. The Ukrainian Armed Forces recaptured an aggregate plant, which may facilitate a further counteroffensive in the north of the city.
The President of Ukraine visited the hospital on the occasion of the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. Zelenskyy presented state awards to soldiers and doctors, thanking them for their service and saving lives.
On the anniversary of the illegal “referendums,” G7 ministers reaffirmed their non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. They called on Russia to withdraw its troops and promised to continue supporting Ukraine.
Netflix has published the first photos from the set of the movie “Pointy Hats”. Cillian Murphy returns to the role of Tommy Shelby, and the film is directed by Tom Harper.
Russian troops attacked the village of Ivashky in the Kharkiv region with an FPV drone. Four people were injured in the attack, including two volunteers and a 17-year-old boy. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia will not use nuclear weapons in response to the drone attacks. The Center for Countering Disinformation considers this proof of Russia's bluff and an attempt to preserve Putin's “peacekeeping” image.
Washington has expressed concern about Russia's possible supply of anti-ship missiles to the Yemeni Houthis. The US Special Envoy to Yemen warned that such cooperation threatens stability in the region.
The Center for Countering Disinformation said that the inspection of the combat readiness of Belarusian troops is part of the Kremlin's policy. The goal is to create tension on the border with Ukraine, although the main threat is currently informational.
The countries are negotiating to change part of the border in the Alps due to melting glaciers. Switzerland has already approved an agreement covering the Rose Plateau region and other areas near the Matterhorn.
The court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on the driver suspected of a fatal accident at a checkpoint in Rivne region. The 64-year-old man will be held in custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail.
