Chernihiv

Eight Shahed UAVs were spotted flying over Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, 3 of which were shot down. X-59 cruise missiles were also spotted, but the targets were lost in the area.

At night, 12 out of 17 Russian attack drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also launched missile attacks on Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.

Russian troops attacked Kupiansk and Izium districts of Kharkiv region with drones. In Kupiansk, a 56-year-old man was injured, and a grass fire was recorded on an area of 1 hectare.

Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Kurakhove sector, where the Defense Forces repelled 39 enemy attacks near several localities.

There were 169 combat engagements over the last day, with the majority of attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, made over 5,000 attacks and engaged over 1,530 kamikaze drones.

The Ukrainian Air Force updated data on the movement of enemy UAVs. Drones were spotted moving in different directions near Chernihiv, Kropyvnytskyi and Dnipro.

An explosion was heard in Sumy. An air alert was announced in Sumy and other eastern and northeastern regions. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of UAV activity in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions.

In Chernihiv region, 55 explosions were recorded due to enemy shelling with artillery, mortars and drone attacks. The attacks were carried out in 4 communities: Horodnyanska, Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snovska.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 169 combat engagements over the past day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where there were 24 enemy attacks each.

Russian troops shelled 4 border communities in Chernihiv region. They used artillery, mortars, FPV drones and UAVs to drop explosive devices. No casualties among the local population were reported.

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported a significant decrease in the activity of hostile subversive groups on the border with Russia. However, Russia has not abandoned its sabotage activities, in particular, attempts to mine the territory continue.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, recalled the Western components in Russian munitions. He argued that it is necessary to allow strikes with Western weapons deep into Russia to destroy enemy stockpiles faster.

The situation at the front remains difficult. The enemy is attacking, using its superiority in manpower and equipment. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Sumy. The city and regional authorities have not yet commented on the information, and the Air Force has previously warned of a possible launch of an unexploded aerial vehicle in the direction of Sumy region.

In 2024, Russia used more than 1,000 munitions against Ukraine's energy facilities. The loss of energy capacity exceeds 9 GW, which is equivalent to the electricity supply of four EU countries.

In the frontline, 99 combat engagements were registered since the beginning of the day. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy made 19 and 24 attacks respectively.

In September, Russia fired over 3,500 times at Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks took place in Sumy region, where the enemy is actively using aviation and attack UAVs.

In Chernihiv region, 2 explosions occurred overnight due to drone attacks. A total of 73 attacks (251 explosions) were recorded in the border areas, with no civilian casualties.

Ukrainian Air Force aircraft warned of an unidentified air target moving from Chernihiv region to Brovary district of Kyiv region. Air defense systems in the region may be activated.

The General Staff reported 172 combat engagements over the day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy launched 63 attacks. Defense forces continue operations in the Kursk region.

On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.

The SBGS spokesperson reported active attempts by the enemy to storm border guard positions in some parts of the frontline. The border guards have combat brigades with experience and weapons to counter the attacks.

In the village of Nova Basan in Chernihiv region, a car hit two girls aged 12 and 13 who were walking along the roadside, killing both children. Police detained the driver, who was reportedly sober.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 141 combat engagements over the past day. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where 39 enemy assaults took place.

On October 7, rains, sometimes heavy, and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. The temperature at night will be 7-17°, during the day 11-27°. In Kyiv, moderate rain, temperature at night around 10°, during the day 12-14°.

Russian troops continue to storm Ukrainian positions in several areas. Most attacks were repelled in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors, where intense fighting continues.

The President noted the resilience and dedication of the TRO soldiers in defending the state. Zelenskyy thanked for the destruction of the enemy and honored the memory of those who died in the battles for Ukraine.

There were 169 combat engagements in 10 key sectors over the last day. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske (30) and Kurakhove (26) sectors, with the enemy actively using aviation and drones.

According to the General Staff, 159 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the past day. The enemy launched 3 missile and 82 air strikes, fired over 4,400 times, including 161 times from multiple rocket launchers.

President Zelensky met with teachers from Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. He awarded them state awards and conferred honorary titles for their important work in the regions bordering the aggressor.