National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
On October 8, hourly power outages of 0. 5–1.5 queues will be introduced in Ukraine. The restrictions are caused by Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure.
"Ukrenergo" warned of scheduled electricity outages on October 7 from 00:00 to 23:59. The restrictions were caused by strikes on energy facilities.
At the October 6 Staff meeting, electronic warfare, Russia’s technological priorities, and the supply of components for weapons were discussed. New sanctions and drones are being prepared.
Anait Khoperia has been appointed acting head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation. She has been working at the Center since June 2021.
The petition to strip Potap of the title "Honored Artist of Ukraine" received 25,895 signatures. Zelenskyy instructed the government and the SBU to look into the matter.
The President dismissed Andriy Kovalenko from the position of head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council. Kovalenko said that he would remain in the national security sector.
A Russian strike on the building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv claimed the life of Volodymyr Horbulin’s assistant. The academician himself sustained minor injuries.
The Chess Federation of Ukraine asks the SBU to assess Mykhailo Podolyak's actions and open a case over his appointment to FIDE's leadership. The organization does not recognize him as Ukraine's representative.
In Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi District, a drone struck a non-residential building. A fire broke out at the National Academy of Sciences. A woman was reportedly killed and others injured.
russia is spreading calls for protests, the cancellation of mobilization and elections. The Center for Countering Disinformation says that the campaign’s goal is to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its defense capabilities.
Sanctions have been imposed against 44 individuals involved in Russia’s illegal elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The data will be shared with partners.
The CPD reported on a large-scale propaganda campaign by Russia in the occupied territories ahead of the anniversary of the pseudo-referendums. The goal is to conceal the consequences of the aggression.
Andrii Kovalenko said there were signs that Russia was preparing a ballistic strike. He urged Ukrainians to remain vigilant over the next few days.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports staged queues, shows and Russian symbols at the pseudo-elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories. Polling stations have even been opened near the front line.
The occupiers are organizing voting near the front line, putting people in danger. The Russian authorities are willing to expose the civilian population in the temporarily occupied territories to mortal danger in order to create an image of legitimacy for the sham "elections".
The president wants to reinstate full asset declarations for law enforcement officers and military personnel not on the front line. Militants and personnel in high-risk areas are exempt.
Zelenskyy enacted sanctions against 20 vessels, 29 individuals, and 29 companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex and Rostec. The restrictions also targeted 10 propagandists.
Heating will start after three days with an average temperature of up to +8 °C, by decision of the local authorities. Communities are 79.2% ready.
Russian schoolchildren from the 6th grade onward will watch propaganda films during lessons. The Center for Countering Disinformation called this part of a strategy to militarize children.
Gas stations are testing a system of automatic alerts about approaching Russian UAVs. It is intended to warn employees and visitors about the threat.
Russia is using elderly people to create the illusion of mass support for fake elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The CPD called this manipulation and a crime.
Ukrainian special services will share with Baden-Württemberg their experience in combating espionage, drones, and cybercrime. German police officers will be trained in Ukraine.
Moldovan special services are recording the recruitment of citizens through social media for sabotage, primarily targeting Ukraine. Several plans have been foiled.
War symbols targeting Ukraine were placed at the "General Karbyshev Boulevard" station. The CPD considers this a shift by the Kremlin toward "monumental propaganda."
In Ukraine, 31 YouTube channels belonging to Russian artists, propagandists and sanctioned companies were blocked. The decision concerns filipp kirkorov, grigory leps, sergey lazarev, valeriya, larisa dolina, irina allegrova and the band "pelageya", denis maydanov, yuliya chicherina, anna netrebko and vasily gerello.
Negotiations on the Freyja anti-ballistic program will take place in the near future.
Patriarch Kirill justifies Russia’s aggression with religious rhetoric. Addressing the wounded metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill stated that he had suffered for his “correct position,” while “demons” were to blame for everything.
The Cabinet of Ministers is reallocating UAH 33. 6 billion for payments to military personnel and their families. UAH 25.9 billion will go toward provisions in September, and UAH 7.7 billion toward assistance.
Putin claimed that it was 12 km to the ring road in Sumy and that Sviatohirsk had been captured. The CPD called these claims far removed from reality.
The occupation administration is holding classes on "terrorism" and "extremism" for schoolchildren. The National Resistance Center reports Russification and the ideological indoctrination of children.