Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a decree on the deployment of armed forces units to assist the border guard service on the borders with Germany and Lithuania. The military will be stationed at the borders from October 5, 2025, to April 4, 2026.
On Friday evening, Munich Airport was closed again, with all take-offs and landings halted after a drone warning. Police helicopters were scrambled, both runways were closed, and federal police are conducting searches.
More than a dozen drones were detected over the Elsenborn military base in Belgium. The military has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and potential security threats.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
Munich International Airport has resumed operations after an overnight closure caused by the appearance of unknown drones in its airspace. The incident led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights, affecting approximately 3,000 passengers.
The head of the UK Space Command reported that Russia attempts to jam the country's military satellites weekly. In response to growing international tensions, the UK and the US conducted their first coordinated satellite maneuver in space.
Divers have discovered a cargo of lost Spanish jewels worth about $1 million off the coast of Florida. The find includes over 1,000 silver and gold coins minted in Spain's colonies.
On the morning of October 3, Munich airport management halted operations due to the appearance of drones. This led to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupted travel for almost 3,000 passengers.
Ukraine's allies in Europe and NATO are pressuring the Greek government to sell some of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv through the PURL initiative. Athens is reluctant to transfer modern weapons to Ukraine, preferring outdated armaments.
President Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland in Copenhagen. They discussed violations of Russian airspace, the creation of a joint air shield, and security guarantees.
At the summit in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed the use of frozen Russian assets to finance aid to Ukraine. A decision is expected at the European Council meeting on October 23-24.
Ukrainian citizens abroad can provide DNA samples for the identification of missing relatives at SE "Document" units in seven countries. The procedure includes submitting an application and collecting biological material for molecular genetic examination.
Russian special services allegedly planned a terrorist attack in Poland using cans of explosives disguised as canned corn. According to the Polish publication, a GRU courier was supposed to bury them in a cemetery near Łódź.
Germany is recording an increase in drone flights over strategic facilities, but the military does not have the right or ability to shoot them down. The country is only beginning to restore its anti-drone defense, which was disbanded in 2010.
Great Britain and Germany are convening a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. It will take place on October 15, 2025, at NATO headquarters.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of Russia's information warfare against Western democracies, using a 'secret army' of digital bots. He noted that Russia systematically interferes in elections and carries out cyberattacks.
Russia has modified its missiles to bypass Ukrainian air defense, as evidenced by months of devastating airstrikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 37% of ballistic missiles in July, but this figure dropped to 6% in September.
French military seized the Russian tanker "Pushpa" off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, which repeatedly changed names and flags and is under international sanctions. The vessel is linked to a "ghost fleet" that finances Russian troops and may be involved in sabotage operations.
In September, eurozone inflation accelerated to 2. 2%, exceeding the ECB's target of 2%. This confirms expectations that the ECB will not cut interest rates this year.
A Ukrainian citizen suspected of sabotaging Nord Stream has been remanded in custody for seven days.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
European gas storage facilities are more than 82% full after an active summer campaign, ensuring "calm markets" for the heating season. Analysts expect global gas supplies to exceed demand by 2026, which will facilitate future stock accumulation.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed skepticism about the European Commission's 'drone wall' proposal, emphasizing the need for early warning systems and countermeasures against drones. He also declared a confrontation with Russia over its aggressive behavior in the information space and cyberattacks.
Wikimedia presented a project in Germany that allows AI systems to work more easily with Wikipedia and Wikidata. Thanks to semantic search, almost 120 million records are now accessible by content, not just by keywords.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily suspended due to an explosion and fire in a residential building in the north of the city. The incident resulted in the death of a man who allegedly set fire to and mined his parents' house.
Germany is investigating the appearance of unknown drones over critical infrastructure facilities in Schleswig-Holstein. Drones flew over the Thyssenkrupp plant, Kiel Clinic, power plant, canal, bay, parliament, and an oil refinery.
In northern Munich on October 1, a shooting and explosions occurred, resulting in the death of a man who allegedly planted explosives and set his parents' house on fire. Police cordoned off the area, reassuring the public that there was no threat and no connection to Oktoberfest.
At the Celle airbase in Lower Saxony, unknown individuals fired a pyrotechnic device at a C-130 transport aircraft. The aircraft was not damaged, and the military and local police are investigating the incident.
Germany is demanding the extradition of a Ukrainian arrested in Poland, who is believed to be a member of the group that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Investigators claim that the man, an experienced diver, carried out underwater work to install explosives.
The first all-Ukrainian inclusive golf tournament for war veterans "Golf of Heroes: from the battlefield to the golf course" was held in Lviv region, dedicated to the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. 52 veterans from 12 regions and the capital took part in the competition, demonstrating the effectiveness of golf as a rehabilitation tool.
