On the night of October 10, the Russian army attacked Kyiv. Debris of a downed enemy target was found in the Podilskyi district of the capital.
KMVA head Tymur Tkachenko warned of a massive UAV attack on Ukraine, recording the movement of enemy targets towards the capital. He noted that power and water outages have not yet occurred in Kyiv, with only localized accidents.
Late in the evening on October 9, Russian attack drones attacked Ukraine, causing interruptions in electricity and water supply in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the air defense operation and the readiness of services to respond.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that leaders of communities and regions who fail to carry out internal work after Russian strikes will face consequences. He held a meeting on preparations for winter and the restoration of energy infrastructure.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the start of restoration of external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after frequent contacts with both sides. This will allow the plant to receive the necessary electricity to cool the six shut down reactors and spent fuel.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting on October 10 to audit all agreements with partners. Based on its results, conclusions will be drawn and instructions will be given for three months.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need to intensify long-range sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine's effectiveness in long-range capabilities would accelerate the achievement of peace.
In September, consumer inflation in Ukraine slowed to 11. 9% year-on-year, compared to 13.2% in August. Food prices decreased by 0.8%, while clothing, footwear, and education became more expensive.
Vladimir Putin met with Ilham Aliyev for the first time in a year, discussing the crash of an AZAL plane that crashed in Kazakhstan after Russian air defense operations. Putin stated that two missiles exploded a few meters from the plane, not hitting it directly.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's violations of EU airspace and interference with infrastructure, demanding coordinated action and sanctions. The resolution calls for the creation of a European Defense Union and cooperation with Ukraine.
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.
Ferrari presented the technology of its first electric car, the Elettrica, which will be released in 2026. It will have four engines, over 1000 hp, a range of 530 km, and accelerate to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
The court sentenced a 22-year-old resident of Zakarpattia for sabotage and attempted intentional damage to property. He set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia and courier delivery facilities, receiving 8 years in prison with confiscation of property.
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 Ministry of Energy announced that the government has approved the Action Plan to ensure the stable passage of the autumn-winter period of 2025/26 by the regions of Ukraine. It defines key tasks for providing heat and light in conditions of intensified shelling.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's successful strikes on Russia's oil and gas infrastructure are the result of intelligence support from allies. He emphasized the importance of data from the US and partners for the effective use of air defense and strike systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will strike Russian infrastructure in response to attacks on its energy system. This is a reaction to constant strikes from the Belgorod direction, which carry the risk of blackouts.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko will visit the US next week. Air defense, energy, sanctions, the negotiation track, and frozen assets will be discussed.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has plan "A" and plan "B" in case of attacks on gas infrastructure and large-scale blackouts. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase the number of "interceptors" to protect the energy system.
Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv announced his readiness for power outages, but considers gas outages to be the worst test. He noted that gas could be cut off in entire microdistricts.
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.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure in several regions, including Odesa region, which led to blackouts. In Chernihiv region, hourly power outages are still in effect due to equipment damage.
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.
Toyota plans to release its first electric vehicle with a solid-state battery in 2027-2028, promising increased range and faster charging. The company is collaborating with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. for the mass production of cathode materials.
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.
As a result of the night drone attack on Odesa region, civilian, energy, and port infrastructure was damaged, and containers with oil and wooden pellets caught fire. Over 30,000 consumers were left without electricity, and 5 people are known to have been injured.
On October 8, as a result of Russian shelling in the Zaporizhzhia district, one person was injured and private houses were damaged. The city authorities reported partial problems with the power supply; energy workers will begin repairs after the security situation stabilizes.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed booking, storing, and assigning car license plates through "Diia". The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, plans to transfer all actions related to license plates to an electronic format.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko stated that the price of natural gas for the population and budgetary institutions will remain unchanged until March 31, 2026. This will ensure tariff stability throughout the heating season.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Winter Preparedness Plan, which serves as a single roadmap for all ministries and services. It provides for the protection of energy facilities, the provision of equipment and material reserves, and a rapid response plan.
