Ukraine managed to rescue three teenagers from the temporarily occupied territories. They are receiving assistance with document restoration, psychological support, and guidance for a new stage of life.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs deported over 170 foreign nationals and eco-activist Greta Thunberg, who attempted to break through to the Gaza Strip as part of the so-called "Global Flotilla of Sumud. "
A group of fraudsters has been detained in Zaporizhzhia who, posing as military personnel, sold humanitarian aid, earning over UAH 8 million. The organizer turned out to be a 29-year-old contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had voluntarily left his military unit.
Lithuania commits to allocating at least 0. 25% of its GDP to Ukraine's defense and security needs. This was stated by Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, confirming an unwavering belief in Ukraine's victory.
In Odesa, there is a risk of drinking water contamination due to floods, which can lead to the spread of infectious diseases. The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has provided recommendations on how to avoid infectious diseases, including drinking bottled water and thoroughly processing food products.
The capital hosted the "Poruch. Fest" festival, which gathered over 200 Ukrainian defenders, veterans, and their families. The event became part of the MHP Poruch program, which provides comprehensive individual support to military personnel and their families.
Over 200,000 families from all over Ukraine have already used the state support program "Schoolchild's Package". The Ministry of Social Policy showed a video with parents' feedback about this initiative.
The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize laureates will take place from October 6 to 13, concluding with the announcement of the winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. The ceremonies will be available for online viewing on the official digital channels of the prize.
The G7+ group held an urgent meeting due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Over 100 representatives from countries and international organizations discussed the consequences of the strikes and the immediate needs for recovery.
Roksolana Pyrtko, CEO of the shopping and entertainment centers "Roksolana" and "Spartak" in Lviv, spoke about the role of business - from economic activity to the protection and development of children during wartime.
Today marks World Animal Day, established in 1925, and the beginning of World Space Week, established by the UN in 1999. Also, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Ukraine rescued 22 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories. Among them is a 10-year-old boy who was threatened with being sent to Crimea with a fabricated psychiatric diagnosis.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supports military personnel, veterans, civilians, and hospitals. The organization launched the online platform "E-prosthesis" for people after amputation and supported the "Protection of Ukrenergo Repairmen" program."
Over 120 participants in Kamianske molded 539 kg of homemade dumplings for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, setting a national record. This event took place within the framework of the "MHP Poruch" military support program.
Thousands of protesters in European cities took to the streets after Israel intercepted a humanitarian flotilla. In Barcelona, shop windows were smashed, and in Italy, universities were blockaded, drawing criticism from the Minister of Defense.
Raising a young footballer in Ukraine up to the age of 12 costs parents over UAH 300,000. After the age of 12, annual expenses exceed UAH 80,000, and the total amount by the age of 18 reaches almost half a million hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro. They discussed new aid packages, Portugal's readiness to participate in Ukraine's recovery, and financial assistance for Superhero Schools.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
Israeli warships stopped a flotilla of 44 vessels heading to Gaza, 112 km off the coast. Greta Thunberg was on one of the boats and was detained along with other activists.
A group of children aged 4 to 17 were returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. The return took place within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA program and thanks to the work of Save Ukraine.
In Rivne region, mushroom pickers rescued a moose that was stuck in a swamp. The animal was taken to Lviv for examination, its condition is assessed as very serious.
Ukraine received 170 million euros for housing programs from the Council of Europe Development Bank; the agreement was signed in Rome during URC-2025. The funds will be used to compensate for destroyed housing and support internally displaced persons.
Ukraine successfully returned two young men from the temporarily occupied territories. One of them received a draft notice at the age of 17, the other avoided mobilization after his passport was seized.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to four citizens, including schoolboy Stepan Chubenko, killed by Russian militants in 2014. His killers are three militants of the "Kerch" battalion, one of whom, Vadym Pohodin, is still fighting against Ukraine.
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Social Policy recommended that the Cabinet of Ministers increase the subsistence minimum per person to UAH 8,196. 64 in 2026. It is also proposed to raise the minimum wage to UAH 9,664 per month.
American actor Eric Dane, star of the series "Euphoria", was spotted at Washington airport in a motorized wheelchair. He urged fans to "keep the faith" despite the progression of the incurable disease ALS. His wife Rebecca Gayheart spoke about the impact of the disease on their daughters.
Princess Anne visited Kyiv, where she met with President Zelenskyy and the First Lady. She laid a teddy bear at the memorial for fallen children and also met with female police officers and members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The evacuation of the population continues in the Kupyansk direction, 758 people remain in the city, and about 4,400 people in total in the direction. The enemy destroyed critical infrastructure, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the offensive, and Kharkiv region is preparing for the heating season.
As a result of the enemy attack on September 30, the building of the Dnipro Art Museum was damaged, its facade and windows destroyed. The museum collection, according to preliminary data, remained intact, there were no casualties.
A vote by UEFA members on whether to exclude Israel from European football has been postponed as US President Donald Trump pushes his 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza. European football leaders believe that imposing sporting sanctions on Israel is not the right move during peace negotiations.
