Mobilization
The parliamentary committee reviewed 5,236 amendments and recommended adopting the 2027 budget at the first reading. Consideration in parliament is expected on October 28.
Over the past day, Russia lost 1,820 military personnel, 11 tanks, 44 artillery systems, and 1,820 drones. Total personnel losses reached 1.57 million.
Donald Trump claimed that Russia could have captured Kyiv within a few hours, but the tanks got stuck in the mud because of a general's order. There is no independent confirmation of this version.
Since the beginning of the day, 229 combat engagements have taken place. In the Pokrovsk direction, 64 occupiers were eliminated and 17 vehicles were destroyed.
The man fired at least seven shots at the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, wounding three police officers and three military personnel. An arsenal of weapons was found in his home.
The Coordination Headquarters has identified 45,959 foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian army. Recruitment is growing fastest in Africa and Latin America.
To travel abroad, a service member needs the commander’s permission and must submit a report 15 days in advance. At the border, they should have their passport, military document, and an extract from the order.
A service member does not lose the right to discharge on a lawful basis after being AWOL. The command is obliged to consider the report, and the refusal can be appealed.
Investigators said that the deputy did not declare his wife’s property and $180,000. He is also linked to lobbying for deferments for security guards.
The State Bureau of Investigation notified a serviceman at the Lviv Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center of suspicion of beating a mobilized man who died from severe injuries. The suspect was taken into custody.
The government plans to reduce the deferment quotas for the defense-industrial sector, energy and utilities, and change the rules for obtaining critical enterprise status. Businesses warn of staff losses and disrupted orders.
A man who opened fire during an inspection was brought to the Pechersk Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center. Three police officers and three servicemen were wounded.
At a TCC in the capital, a man brought in for violating mobilization legislation opened fire. Three police officers and three military personnel were wounded.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed a resolution to reduce the reservation quota for employees of critical enterprises from 100% to 85%. Businesses warn of staffing risks.
Tensions in relationships, finances, and society are forecast for October 19–25. The astrologer advises checking documents and postponing risky decisions.
Think tanks and businesses have criticized changes to the reservation rules due to risks to the defense industry, infrastructure, and the economy. The government will hold consultations.
Automatic extensions of deferments for 22 categories of citizens will continue until October 30. The result will appear in Reserve+ after the registers are checked.
The government plans to reduce the reservation of defense industry workers from 100% to 85%. Manufacturers warn of contract breaches and the loss of defense capabilities.
Industry associations are calling for a review of the new rules for reserving employees. They predict a loss of specialists, a halt to production, and contracts being disrupted.
Yevhen Mahda called on Mykhailo Fedorov to explain the fate of the promised reforms and services, in particular the TCC reform and “eBusiness Trip. ”
The government removed from the meeting agenda the resolution on reducing the reservation quotas. The document is planned to be revised after consultations with businesses.
The Cabinet of Ministers is finalizing amendments to the rules for reserving employees of critical enterprises, despite warnings from businesses and members of parliament about risks to defense capabilities and the economy. At the same time, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption identified a number of corruption risks in the government initiative.
A State Customs Service official is suspected of demanding $25,000 for employment, a deferment from mobilization, and admission to a university. He was detained.
New male applicants need a document confirming completion of or discharge from military service. The rule does not apply to those who already have protection.
Changes to the reservation rules could deprive the aviation industry of key specialists and derail defense contracts. Businesses are calling for the current rules to be preserved.
The government plans to review the limits on reserving employees of critical enterprises. Businesses forecast losses of personnel, production, and budget revenues.
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia’s military spending in 2026 will reach $177. 4 billion. This is more than three times the funding for education and healthcare.
The court convicted nine military and civilian members of Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center groups of abducting and torturing men. Six received actual prison sentences.
In the defense industry and energy sector, it is proposed to reserve 85% of employees, while in utilities - 60%. The criteria will be reviewed by October 20.
Lawmakers warn of corruption risks and micromanagement due to the new reserving rules.