War in Ukraine
On October 1–3, a T-square involving Mars, Pluto, and Mercury may escalate conflicts. Venus will be retrograde until mid-November.
Romania scrambled two F-16s after an aerial target entered its airspace and issued an alert. Russia’s attack on Odesa region injured two people.
South Korea accused Ukraine of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. Seoul demands explanations and an apology.
During the night of September 28, Russia launched 165 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 of them. Hits were recorded at 14 locations.
ISW recorded Ukrainian Armed Forces advances near Kupiansk, Sloviansk, Chasiv Yar, and Oleksandrivka. Ukraine liberated Perebudova in Donetsk region.
ATESH reported thousands killed and missing, as well as more than 9,000 wounded in Russia's 127th Division. The data have not been independently verified.
Four people, including three teenagers, were injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia's drone attack. Buildings, gas stations, offices and cafes were damaged.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces killed or wounded 2,090 Russian military personnel and destroyed 1,382 drones. The total losses of the Russian army reached 1,531,060 personnel.
The Russian Federation struck a high-rise building in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb. Twenty people were injured, including 8 children; two boys were hospitalized.
Ukraine destroys or suppresses about 55% of jet-powered «Shaheds». Interceptors are being tested to increase defense effectiveness to over 90%.
In less than a year, the Rheinmetall plant in Unterlüß produced tens of thousands of 155 mm shells for Ukraine. In 2027, capacity will increase to 350,000 per year.
The United States may temporarily ban diesel exports to lower record domestic prices. This threatens fuel shortages for allies.
The leader of "A Just Russia" linked the party’s poor performance in the elections to the consequences of the war and voters’ disappointment. The party won 17 seats.
Trump said that he had asked Zelenskyy to slow down strikes on Russian oil refineries. He fears a global fuel shortage and rising prices.
Large-scale fighting has resumed in Ethiopia between the army and the TPLF. The escalation could draw in Eritrea and threaten key trade routes.
Russian kindergartens are strengthening spiritual and moral education instead of focusing on letters and numbers. Children aged 3 and older will be told that Crimea is part of the Russian Federation.
The President of Finland sees no grounds for a direct attack by the Russian Federation, but acknowledges its hybrid campaign in Europe. He called for calm.
About 2,000 civilians in Oleshky have been left without sufficient food, water, and medicine. Ukraine delivered around 4 tonnes of aid by drone.
Poland is allocating 4. 8% of GDP to defense and developing its own weapons production. Spending could push the deficit to 7.1% of GDP.
South Korea said that publicizing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners undermines trust. Seoul did not rule out additional measures.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi guaranteed that pensions and the salaries of medical workers and teachers would be paid on time. Non-critical expenditures may be suspended until assistance from partners arrives.
About 70% of the Swiss rejected strengthening neutrality. The country will retain the right to impose sanctions and cooperate with NATO.
The Kremlin called the potential provision of Starlink to Ukraine for long-range strikes against Russia potentially dangerous. The United States has not announced a final decision.
During the night of September 27, the occupiers struck the "Stolychnyi" market in Sofiivska Borshchahivka. Two people are known to have been killed.
As a result of Russian attacks on September 27, nine people were injured in Kyiv, six of them were hospitalized, including a child. Windows were damaged in Podil.
On September 27, Russian forces damaged the residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador, schools, kindergartens and other facilities. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
Police detained five suspects near RAF Fairford over possible preparations for a terrorist attack. Eighty-five homes were evacuated and the area was cordoned off.
The Russian attack on September 27 completely destroyed the Kärcher warehouse containing equipment and products. Orders were delayed or canceled, and the company is looking for alternative logistics.
Russia attacked Sumy with three guided aerial bombs: two people were killed and five others were injured. A family and children’s support center was damaged.
A drone attacked Kyiv; reports indicate a strike near River Mall. A four-story building caught fire in the Holosiivskyi district, the consequences are being clarified.