Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of a massive Russian strike on critical infrastructure, and heat and water supply are being restored. The situation in the energy system after the attack remains difficult, with hourly blackouts applied in 13 regions and Kyiv.
On November 11, Cyclone Niksala will cause rain in most regions of Ukraine. Air temperature will drop in the west, north, and center, while the south is expected to reach up to +17 degrees.
On Monday, November 3, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, moderate rains in the western regions, and fog in some areas. The air temperature will be from 11 to 16 degrees Celsius.
Next week in Ukraine will start with rains, which will cover most regions, but by the weekend, clearing and a slight warming are expected. Air temperature will range from +3°C to +18°C depending on the day and region.
As of October 28, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 5,348. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 82.0% of the projected areas. Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernihiv regions have already completed grain sowing.
In Ukraine, 31. 5 million tons of grain crops have been harvested from 65% of the area, and the harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed. The weather caused more damage to the harvest than the war, especially in the southeast of the country.
In Vinnytsia region, prosecutors are investigating the circumstances of the death of two dogs near the Pirogov Regional Hospital. Law enforcement officers have ordered examinations and questioned witnesses; investigative actions are ongoing regarding the fact of cruel treatment of animals.
Autumn is becoming a popular time for holidays in Ukraine and abroad due to lower prices and mild weather. The Carpathians, Lviv region, and Zakarpattia remain leaders in domestic tourism, while Turkey and Egypt are among the foreign destinations.
Law enforcement officers are investigating a case of animal cruelty in the village of Vyshnevechyk after a statement by UAnimals. A local family is suspected of killing and eating dogs, but the facts have not yet been confirmed.
As of October 21, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 4,833. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 74.0% of the projected areas. Poltava and Ternopil regions have already completed sowing grain crops, and 13 regions have completed sowing winter rapeseed.
DTEK announced the cancellation of emergency blackouts in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Earlier, Ukrenergo introduced emergency shutdowns in 12 regions due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
Due to the difficult situation in the energy system and high electricity consumption, emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and 12 regions. Ukrenergo urges Ukrainians not to switch on several powerful electrical appliances at the same time.
Due to enemy night attacks on energy facilities, emergency power outages are in effect in 10 regions of Ukraine and Kyiv, and another region is on schedule. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful electrical appliances simultaneously due to high consumption.
In Bukovyna, border guards liquidated a scheme of illegal border crossing organized by the deputy mayor of Sokyriany. The official helped draft dodgers travel to Moldova for 7,000 dollars; weapons and ammunition were seized from him.
In Ukraine, the activities of a group of 29 people who sold a new narcotic substance called "kratom" were stopped. According to preliminary data, the group members sold up to 10 tons of the substance for over UAH 60 million.
On October 9, an active cyclone from Crimea will cover most of Ukraine, bringing wet and cloudy weather with rain. Daytime temperatures will range from +10 to +19 °C, with some areas in the west and Carpathians experiencing temperatures below +10 degrees.
The SBU and National Police have eliminated six schemes for evading mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. 14 organizers have been detained, including a former Cabinet official and the leadership of higher education institutions, who sold "services" for $1,500 to $13,000.
As of October 7, 2025, Ukrainian agrarians have sown 3,557. 0 million hectares of winter crops, which is almost 50% of the projected areas. Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions are among the leaders in grain crop sowing.
On October 7, a cyclone with atmospheric fronts will cause rains in Odesa, Vinnytsia, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi regions. Air temperature will range from +9°C in the west to +21°C in the south and east.
In Ukraine, agrarians have harvested over 31. 5 million tons of new crop grains and legumes, having threshed 65% of the sown areas. The harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the rank of major general to Hennadiy Shapovalov and Yevheniy Ostryanskyy. They are the Commander of the Ground Forces and the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On Defenders' Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title of hero cities to 16 cities. This took place in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
The SBI and the SBU exposed a border service inspector who organized the illegal transfer of people across the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. He planned to transfer two men for 9,000 US dollars.
Air defense is operating in Kyiv Oblast against enemy drones; residents are urged to remain in shelters. Earlier, the Air Force warned of a UAV threat to Kyiv.
On the night of September 28, explosions were recorded in the Khmelnytskyi region after a large-scale alert was declared due to the take-off of a MiG-31K. Additionally, a UAV threat has been announced, with most of them heading to Kyiv.
As of September 26, 2025, Ukraine has harvested 30. 4 million tons of grain crops from 63% of the sown areas. The harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed.
Two border guards were detained in Khmelnytskyi region for extorting $5,500 from a colleague from a combat unit for transferring him to a rear unit. They have been notified of suspicion of receiving undue benefits combined with extortion.
The party structures of Petro Poroshenko's "European Solidarity" are headed by former representatives of the banned OPZZh, and deputies continue to lead a luxurious life even during the war.
Every year, thousands of Hasidim arrive in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which in 2025 falls on September 22-24. To ensure order and security in the city, enhanced security measures are in place, including round-the-clock duty of rescuers and joint patrols of Ukrainian and Israeli forces.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Khmelnytskyi region, a power transmission line was damaged, and three settlements were de-energized. A man born in 1979 died, 2 houses were destroyed, and about 20 residential buildings were damaged.
