In the Koriukiv district of Chernihiv region, an "Iskander" missile strike destroyed a vehicle belonging to an agricultural enterprise and killed a man born in 1978. Over the past day, the aggressor attacked 16 settlements in the region 40 times.
A 6. 9 magnitude earthquake shook the central regions of the Philippines, destroying homes and causing panic. 69 people died, over 150 were injured, and the epicenter was near the city of Bogo.
As a result of the night shelling of Kharkiv with KABs and UAVs, a private house was destroyed, 12 homes, cars, and high-voltage lines were damaged. Pavilions near Barabashovo metro station caught fire, six people were injured.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs for the population after October 31. Tariffs for heat and hot water will remain unchanged during the 2025-2026 heating season.
The European Union has called on Russia to immediately withdraw all forces and military equipment from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and all of Ukraine, returning control of the plant to Ukrainian authorities. This comes after the Zaporizhzhia NPP lost connection to an external power source for the tenth time, marking the longest and most serious outage.
In Odesa, the consequences of the bad weather, which led to the death of 9 people, including a child, have been eliminated for almost a day. Rescuers saved 362 people and evacuated 227 vehicles, while a two-month norm of precipitation in seven hours caused flooding and damage to infrastructure.
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.
Ukrzaliznytsia has completed emergency repair work on the Nizhyn direction, restoring train traffic. Passenger trains are departing with delays caused by temporary technical difficulties.
Chinese shipbuilding company Yangzijiang Shipbuilding canceled contracts for the construction of four MR tankers worth $180 million. The reason was the discovery of the buyer's involvement in schemes to circumvent US sanctions, which was confirmed by Andriy Yermak.
A 6. 9 magnitude earthquake struck off the central coast of the Philippines, damaging buildings and roads and causing power outages. Rescuers are searching for casualties and warning of aftershocks.
In Odesa, more than 45 units of equipment and 320 people are pumping out water and cleaning storm drains, traffic on many streets is blocked due to bad weather. In the region, 500 employees and 85 units of special equipment are involved, 231 people have been rescued and 46 units of equipment have been evacuated.
The emergency situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is disconnected from power due to shelling, has been ongoing for seven days. President Zelenskyy stated that one of the diesel generators that supply electricity to the plant has failed.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with UN Secretary-General Guterres regarding the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and the situation at the occupied ZNPP. The station has been in a blackout for the seventh day due to damage to power grids.
On October 1, Odesa schools will operate remotely due to flooded classrooms and shelters. Duty groups and primary school classes will function as usual.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening sanctions policy, instructing to extend the validity of expiring sanctions and accelerate synchronization with partners. In September, Ukraine imposed sanctions against 166 individuals and 127 legal entities, and also synchronized British sanctions.
Russian troops shelled railway infrastructure in Chernihiv region for the second time in a day, causing a power outage in the Nizhyn direction. Due to this, train traffic in the Sumy and Chernihiv directions is temporarily complicated, and delays are expected.
In Odesa, 1. 5 months' worth of precipitation was recorded, which led to the shutdown of electric transport and traffic restrictions. Utility services, volunteers, and rescuers are working to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather.
In Odesa, 41. 5 mm of precipitation fell in half a day, almost equal to the monthly norm, causing flooding and the shutdown of electric transport. Emergency crews restored electricity supply in 12 settlements of the region, and work is ongoing.
Two draft laws have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada on the exemption from customs duties and VAT for electricity generating equipment and other means for energy restoration. These measures are proposed for the period of martial law, but no longer than until January 1, 2027.
Automaker BMW is expanding the availability of hydrogen cars, offering a new X5 with hydrogen fuel cells in all markets. This expansion is part of a strategy to diversify the model range, which includes five powertrain options.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, 27 settlements are partially without power. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply, water and gas supply are operating normally.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement with Ukraine to allocate 2 billion euros for drones. She also proposed the idea of a reparations loan based on immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
The electrification of the 22 km long Chop-Uzhhorod Eurotrack is planned to be completed by July 2026. The EU has allocated 76 million euros for the construction of a new Eurotrack Lviv (Sknylov) – Mostyska II.
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.
On the night of September 30, the Volgograd region was attacked by unknown drones, which were repelled by Russian air defense forces. As a result of falling UAV debris, two dry vegetation fires occurred and power lines were damaged, leading to power outages in three settlements.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the country's energy security is directly linked to the supply of Russian gas and oil. He emphasized that Russian resources are cheaper, and abandoning them would lead to an increase in tariffs for the population.
Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, which includes the release of hostages, the reconstruction of Gaza, and its demilitarization. The plan also includes the creation of an interim government and economic development of the region under international supervision.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified 13 Russian commanders responsible for missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
The occupied ZNPP has been without connection to the Ukrainian energy system for six days, operating on backup diesel generators. Running out of fuel could lead to a radiation accident with consequences for Europe, states the Head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, demining units of the Security and Defense Forces have neutralized over 1 million explosive objects. In 2024, 38 km² have been demined, and this year – almost 150 km².
