President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian tactics remain unchanged – killing civilians and terrorizing with cold. He reported on restoration efforts in Chernihiv and Sumy regions after attacks on energy infrastructure.
On October 20, the "Servant of the People" faction will hold a Coordination Meeting with government representatives. They will discuss priority areas of state policy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack with over 450 drones and 30 missiles, which caused power outages in 9 regions and Kyiv. As a result of the attack, a child was killed and over 20 people were injured.
The changes will come into force on January 16, 2026, and provide for simplified procedures for obtaining residence permits, extending the period of stay, and canceling certain certificates.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, took part in the "Country of Safe Communities" Forum, where he presented the results of security projects. He also presented the analytical platform "Ecosystem of Community Security" for heads of territorial communities.
As a result of the night attack by the occupiers in Kyiv, four people died, including a 12-year-old girl, a nurse, and a patient of the Institute of Cardiology. Throughout Ukraine, over 70 people were injured, and two rescuers were also injured during the aftermath liquidation.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko visited Donetsk region, where she listened to reports on the operational situation and supply. She awarded servicemen of the National Guard, State Border Guard Service, National Police, and rescuers.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko awarded Denys "Redis" Prokopenko with the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 2nd class. Azov corps units liberated 8 settlements in Donetsk region, eliminating almost 4,000 occupiers.
In the Kyiv region, rescuers spent over 10 hours extinguishing a fire covering an area of 17,000 square meters, caused by an enemy drone. Approximately 400 rescuers, over 100 units of equipment, two helicopters, a fire train, and four robots were involved in the firefighting efforts.
Ihor Klymenko discussed with Megan Mobbs the issues of identification and repatriation of the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. The meeting also concerned expanding the capabilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs experts and creating a National Bank of Biometric Data.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
In Kyiv, a fire in a government building covering an area of over 1,000 square meters has been localized. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, firefighting and debris removal continue, where two people died.
In Zakarpattia, a student planned an attack on a school. The police prevented the crime by seizing cold weapons.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko has appointed Serhiy Naumenko as his new deputy. Naumenko will be responsible for protecting the state border, leading the National Guard, and developing aviation security.
The suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder did not have a permanent job and earned occasional income. The man was not a courier, as some media previously reported.
On September 1, the 2025/2026 academic year began in Ukraine. The first lesson is dedicated to honoring fallen defenders, and security is provided by 1600 officers of the Educational Security Service.
A suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy has been detained in the Khmelnytskyi region. Dozens of police officers and SBU employees worked on solving the crime, which was under the personal control of the President of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that work on the investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy is being conducted around the clock. In Lviv, an unknown man shot the politician five times as he was returning from the gym.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, reported the murder of Andriy Parubiy. Law enforcement officers are working at the crime scene, clarifying the circumstances and looking for the shooter.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko and Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported to President Zelensky the initial circumstances of Andriy Parubiy's murder in Lviv. All forces have been engaged for the investigation and search for the killer.
Rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv at the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in the Darnytskyi district. 23 people died, the fate of 8 remains unknown, 53 were injured.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
Representatives of 55 foreign diplomatic missions visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. The visit took place after the Russian shelling that led to the death of 15 civilians, including four children.
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service and Kyiv police are working at the impact sites after the shelling. 4 dead and about 30 wounded are reported, identification of body fragments is ongoing.
Female deputies of local councils can cross the border if their activities are not paid from the local budget. Departure is possible only within the scope of a business trip, if the deputy works in local self-government bodies and receives a salary.
On August 18, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attacks, 10 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 46 were injured.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.
Ukrainian drivers who have lost their documents due to the war can restore their driver's license and vehicle registration certificate free of charge. This requires a document from the investigator confirming the status of the injured person.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing a new procurement system in the National Guard: a single commission will make decisions, and almost 200 rear positions will be cut. This is intended to ensure transparency and efficiency of logistics for frontline needs.
