Yevhen Ustimenko
More than half of the enterprises of the Russian holding "Technodinamika" are still not under sanctions, despite their key role in the production of military products. Of the 145 enterprises that are part of the holding, 86 remain outside international sanctions.
The Kyiv City State Administration refuted claims about the lack of protection at the capital's thermal power plants, stating that they have the necessary first-stage protection. The Deputy Head of the KMDA urged not to spread false information that creates risks for energy workers.
Three militants from occupied Luhansk region fought on the Russian side, abducted people and equipment during the temporary occupation of Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region.
On Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, most regions of Ukraine are expected to experience rains, drizzle, fogs, or dense cloudiness. Air temperature will be +8+13 degrees on Saturday and +13+15 degrees on Sunday.
Scientists have established a decline in the population of 61% of bird species worldwide, whereas nine years ago this figure was 44%. The main reason is deforestation.
In the Pomeranian Voivodeship, a bus carrying 50 students collided with a truck. Six people, including five schoolchildren, have been hospitalized.
Despite massive attacks, "Ukrzaliznytsia" sent train No. 99/100 "Kyiv - Bucharest" on its first journey. It will run daily, transporting passengers according to the established schedule.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10 at 12:00 local time. IDF troops took up positions, preparing for the return of hostages.
The NATO Secretary General stated that the exercises aim to send a clear message to any potential adversary.
Some shipments are being processed with delays because sorting terminals were temporarily out of service overnight for security reasons.
Last month, Russian occupiers lost 28. 5 thousand people, and Ukraine is focusing its efforts on containing the enemy in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka directions. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on active defense and counter-offensive actions in the Dobropillia direction.
Bullion gold prices experienced a sharp decline following the signing of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas. Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3970.88 per ounce, while gold futures rose by 0.3% to $3985.20 per ounce.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called the shelling a conscious demonstration of the immutability of the Kremlin's aggressive actions. He compared Russia's actions to genocide, referring to the Genocide Convention, and called for increased pressure on Moscow.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on October 10, 7 injured people have already been recorded. Another woman sought medical attention and is receiving assistance.
Train intervals have been reduced on the "red" and "blue" lines. The "green" line stopped due to a train breakdown at the "Palats Sportu" station.
Ukrainian partisans conducted reconnaissance of a Russian Shahed UAV launch site near Sevastopol, recording coordinates and operating mode. The obtained information has been handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces for further action.
Due to the US government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program has suspended the issuance of new policies, delaying approximately 1,400 real estate transactions daily. Private insurance is significantly more expensive and unavailable in many areas.
The changes will come into force on January 16, 2026, and provide for simplified procedures for obtaining residence permits, extending the period of stay, and canceling certain certificates.
On the morning of October 9, Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk with two aerial bombs, as a result of which 6 people were injured, one of them in serious condition. Damage to residential buildings was also recorded.
The accident occurred on October 8: a Volkswagen Golf collided with a Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus. The driver of the car, his passenger, and three passengers of the shuttle bus sustained injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian occupiers are striking at logistics and railways in Ukraine with the aim of intimidation. Ukraine must defend itself, and "Ukrzaliznytsia" together with the military will protect stations and key hubs.
President Zelenskyy explained that Sumy and Chernihiv regions were among the directions of the enemy's offensive since the beginning of the invasion. The Russians seek to create chaos, psychologically pressure people through strikes on energy and railways, and also leave Ukraine without fuel.
The Hungarian government has changed its position and agreed to ban Russian liquefied natural gas supplies to EU countries. However, Slovakia and Austria remain the main obstacles to approving the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian special services who was preparing coordinates for a missile strike on Myrhorod's defense and critical infrastructure. The perpetrator searched for energy facilities and locations of the Defense Forces, transmitting data to his handler via Telegram.
Russian strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend 1. 9 billion euros on fuel imports. This is equivalent to almost 20% of Ukraine's annual consumption, and import needs may increase due to Russian attacks.
Brussels fears it will have to answer for claims from the Russians, but other EU countries are reassuring Belgium.
On Thursday, October 9, Russian occupiers attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Chornomorsk territorial community in Odesa region, resulting in casualties. There is no electricity supply, except for the village of Burlacha Balka, critical infrastructure is operating on generators.
Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 contamination have been found in Indonesia at 22 production facilities near Jakarta. The contamination was first detected in a batch of shrimp shipped to the United States.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, announced that a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Poland will take place in the coming weeks. Security issues will be the main topic of negotiations.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, commented on the issue of exhuming victims of the Polish-Ukrainian confrontation of 1943-1945, noting that crimes were committed by both sides. He expressed hope for decisions regarding searches and exhumations in Ukraine this month.