Human rights activists believe that the delay in the investigation of the criminal case may deprive the victims of their right to a fair trial.
In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a conscription evasion scheme whose organizers earned over UAH 40 million. The law enforcement detained 14 people who produced fake certificates from the military medical commission for exemption from military service.
The French Minister of Defense announced the signing of a contract for the supply of 12 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine. The contract was signed during an industrial forum in Kyiv, and will be financed by Ukraine.
A 48-year-old man from Lviv region was shot dead in a hotel in Brovary. The police detained two suspects - a 53-year-old contractor and a 51-year-old murderer - and seized weapons and ammunition from them.
An air alert has been declared in the northern, central and eastern regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks. The air force warns of a threat from the northeast, urging people to take shelter.
Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 16,621 road accidents with victims in Ukraine, up 11% year-on-year. Most accidents were recorded in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa regions, where the number of accidents increased by 40%.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 9 out of 19 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. Another 7 enemy drones were lost locally, probably due to electronic warfare.
In Kyiv, an increased air quality index was recorded in almost all districts except Holosiivskyi. Doctors advise to limit outdoor activities and physical activity in the open air.
Moderate rains are expected in the west and Zhytomyr region. The temperature at night will be 5-17°, during the day 12-26°, the warmest in the east of the country.
In the town of Vyshneve, a 47-year-old Fiat driver hit a 32-year-old pedestrian crossing the road. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and died at the scene.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out on the balcony of the 8th floor, probably due to the fall of drone debris. According to preliminary reports, there were no injuries, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Earlier, an air raid alert was declared in the city due to a possible attack by enemy drones.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges all residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters to ensure safety.
Unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. The air defense forces are targeting targets, and the population is urged to stay in shelters until the end of the air alert.
On the night of October 3-4, Kyivvodokanal will carry out scheduled flushing of the networks in Obolon district. Residents of neighborhoods 1-5 are advised not to use tap water from 23:00 to 05:00.
Ukraine's president called for joint defense of the sky, as in Israel. Zelenskyy discusses air defense and long-range weapons for Ukraine before winter with new NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov and NATO Secretary General Rutte visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation. Rutte reiterated NATO's readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
An accident with victims occurred on the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Koziova. A truck collided with two cars, which flew into a ditch, and the traffic is partially blocked.
Mark Rutte and Andriy Sybiga paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The NATO Secretary General's visit included important talks with President Zelenskyy on Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
Over the past 5 years, the number of inclusive classes in Ukrainian schools has doubled. A state standard of social support services for inclusive education is being introduced, which provides assistants for children with special needs.
According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
The SAPO has submitted to court an indictment against MP Andriy Klochko for illegal enrichment of UAH 11 million. The investigation found that in 2020-2021, he acquired assets worth UAH 25 million with an official income of UAH 14 million.
The political analyst suggests that former MP Pysarenko is negotiating with ARMA head Duma on the transfer of seized assets. The ARMA denies these meetings, but has “back doors” without logs.
Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on the third day of his tenure as NATO Secretary General. He is already making press statements together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Movement of enemy unmanned aerial vehicles has been detected in the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are actively working to protect the region from potential threats.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and other regions due to the threat of enemy ballistic missile attacks. The authorities are urging citizens to go to shelters and not to ignore the alarms.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of attack UAVs in Kyiv region. Hostile drones were also spotted in Chernihiv region, particularly near Chernihiv and Pryluky, and air defense systems may be operating.
Due to enemy attacks, power outages occurred in 8 regions. Lines and substation equipment were damaged, but power engineers are keeping the system balanced and restoring supply.
Dusty wind flows from the Caspian lowlands are worsening air quality in Ukraine. Kyiv is experiencing high levels of pollution, a situation that may last until Friday.