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A Russian strike on Podil destroyed the "Knyholav" warehouse and tens of thousands of books. The publishing house warns of order delays.
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.
Eighteen people were killed in Pryluky, including four children aged between one and eight. Dozens more people were injured.
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028. Those liable for military service must confirm that they left the country legally or provide grounds for doing so.
Ukrainian defense companies are increasingly adapting weapons that have already been developed to new tasks instead of developing systems from scratch. Experts explained why the speed of such modifications is critical in the war against Russia.
Russia is preparing staged interviews with residents of Oleshky to discredit Ukraine and accuse it of shelling the city. The Security Service of Ukraine urges people not to spread fake news.
The EU approved sanctions against 743 individuals and 826 organizations in Russia’s defense industry. The restrictions will also affect 77 deputies and those involved in chemical weapons.
The Center for Countering Disinformation called the comparison of strikes on the Crimean Bridge and Kyiv’s bridges manipulative. The Crimean Bridge is a military logistics target, while Kyiv’s bridges are civilian infrastructure.
Johann Wadephul said that Putin may have plans concerning Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states and Poland. He called Russia's imperialism a threat to Europe.
In the first reading, the Seimas of Lithuania approved lifting the ban on weapons of mass destruction. The final vote is scheduled for January 12.
Russia may try to destabilize NATO through acts of sabotage, drones, and limited operations. The expert believes that the allies have enough strength to fight back.
The CPD called reports about fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts only a possible scenario. The agency urged people to verify information.
An expert warned of prolonged outages in Kyiv due to new Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure. At temperatures as low as +5°C, they may last 14–16 hours.
The EU is discussing increased scrutiny of Russian diplomats due to hybrid attacks. So far, only two countries have introduced a strict transit permit requirement.
Russian propaganda is casting doubt on the number of victims in Bucha through pseudo-fact-checkers. The CPD called this a tactic to discredit the evidence.
Russian propaganda blames the Ukrainian authorities for the consequences of attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure. The CPD called this a justification of terror.
Marco Rubio said that the U. S. is closely monitoring the death of a laboratory employee in Irkutsk. The facility and several hospitals were placed under quarantine.
Kaja Kallas reported a surge in Russian hybrid attacks and violations of European airspace. Three drones crossed Moldova's skies.
The SBU has completed its investigation into Volodymyr Bortko, who called for a nuclear strike on Ukraine and its capture. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
TikTok removed more than 1,000 pieces of content about "Alabuga" and took action against 40 accounts. An investigation into a possible network of accounts is ongoing
BND chief Martin Jäger said there is a real threat of an armed conflict between Germany and Russia. The intelligence service sees no signs of a large-scale attack on NATO.
The diplomatic missions of Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany and other countries said they would remain in Kyiv. Russia threatened new strikes.
In the Voronezh region, a former "Sparta" fighter was detained on suspicion of murdering a Muscovite woman and her 19-year-old daughter. The suspect confessed.
Zelenskyy said that concessions to Putin could break Ukraine. The president urged people not to sow panic and to preserve the unity of the state.
In Ufa, Zemfira’s mural on the building where she spent her childhood was painted over with pink paint. Activists proposed replacing the singer with a “true patriot.”
The SBU urged people not to share footage of attacks, air defense operations, or military facilities, as the enemy could use it to launch repeat strikes. This is punishable by up to 12 years in prison.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that it would intensify strikes on Ukraine's military facilities. The purported reason was Zelenskyy's statement about responding with strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Bosnians are electing the presidency, parliament and local authorities amid interethnic tensions. The elections are accompanied by glitches in the new electronic system.