Law enforcement officers uncovered illegal monetary accruals in military units in Chernihiv and Zhytomyr regions. The state suffered losses of over 2.6 million hryvnias.
A KIIS poll showed that 81% of Ukrainians consider Ukraine's preparation for a full-scale Russian invasion insufficient. Only 16% of respondents believe that the preparation was sufficient.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the rank of major general to Hennadiy Shapovalov and Yevheniy Ostryanskyy. They are the Commander of the Ground Forces and the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian occupiers claim that repairs at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are impossible due to "military actions," which the IAEA confirms. The plant relies on diesel generators with a limited fuel supply, threatening a nuclear catastrophe.
Volodymyr Leontiev, former Gauleiter of Nova Kakhovka, died in the temporarily occupied Kherson region. He sustained a severe injury as a result of a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone strike, according to Volodymyr Saldo, the occupation head of the Kherson region.
Leaders of the European Union member states will not negotiate the latest sanctions against Russia today in Copenhagen, but EU ambassadors may greenlight these measures on Friday.
In Dnipro, a man died on September 30 from a Russian drone, having married a week and a half before the tragedy. His wife Bohdana Vityaz announced the loss on social media.
On September 30, Mykolaiv utility workers eliminated the consequences of bad weather, clearing 9 fallen trees. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych warned of rain and gusts of wind on October 1.
Gold prices hit a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, October 1, amid the US government shutdown. Spot gold reached $2875.53 per ounce, and December futures reached $3903.45 per ounce.
On October 1, snow continued to fall on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, and the air temperature dropped to -5°C. This is the second day of snowfall in the Carpathians, which creates dangerous conditions for tourists.
The United States government has officially announced a shutdown after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on funding. This is the first time since 2019, leaving approximately 750,000 federal employees without pay.
12 people were injured in a Russian drone attack in Dnipro on September 30. This was reported by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration.
As a result of a Russian drone attack on the center of Dnipro on September 30, there are wounded. Several fires occurred, all details are being clarified.
On September 30, Russian troops attacked Dnipro with Shahed drones. The city center was hit.
SpaceX has announced the flight date for the Starship Flight 11 mega-rocket for October 13 at 7:15 PM ET. The launch will take place from the SpaceX Starbase spaceport in South Texas, with the broadcast starting 30 minutes before launch.
Forecasters predict rainy weather in Ukraine throughout the week, which will complicate driving. The Patrol Police of Ukraine gave recommendations to drivers on how to avoid accidents.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, for the first time since 1971, water has stopped flowing into the Belbek River, the most abundant river. The absence of flow has been observed since August 10, and in most small mudflow rivers - since the end of April.
On September 30, heavy snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, with the air temperature at -3°C. Rescuers warn of danger to tourists due to the sharp deterioration of weather conditions.
The husband of choreographer Maria Kholodna was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was found guilty of the premeditated murder and dismemberment of his wife in February 2024.
Great Britain plans to tighten requirements for refugees, including those from Ukraine. Now, for permanent residency, foreigners must have a high level of English, no criminal record, and proof of social contribution.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro announced military exercises and is ready to impose a state of emergency due to a possible US attack. This is due to the deployment of US warships to the Caribbean and Trump's accusations against Maduro.
Dariusz Matecki, a deputy of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland from the Law and Justice party, submitted a request to the country's prosecutor general demanding an investigation into the incident.
On the morning of September 30, Russian troops attacked an energy infrastructure facility in the Chernihiv region. More than 26,000 subscribers were left without electricity in Bobrovytsia and nearby settlements.
Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction are forced to pay at least 10,000 rubles to save their own lives. A mandatory levy has been introduced in the 70th Motorized Rifle Regiment, and those who refuse are sent to assault or beaten.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, who has represented the Holy See in Kyiv since 2021. They discussed strengthening the Vatican's role in returning Ukrainians from captivity and supporting the families of prisoners of war.
The award ceremony took place on September 29 at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - for the first time in history, a citizen of Ukraine received this award.
At the end of September, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the western, northern, central and southern regions. The air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees, and the wind will be strong, with stormy gusts in places.
As of September 29, 2025, at least 2,184 Russian servicemen from units stationed in Crimea have been killed.
Russian occupiers cannot ensure the full operation of the ZNPP cooling systems due to a lack of diesel fuel, which could lead to nuclear fuel meltdown.
The SBI and the SBU exposed a border service inspector who organized the illegal transfer of people across the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. He planned to transfer two men for 9,000 US dollars.
