Frosts of 0-5° are forecast for Ukraine starting October 17. The cold snap will affect most regions, especially the northern and western ones. The State Emergency Service warns of danger in the mountains.
The government has approved the terms of the sale of Aeroc, a company owned by Russian oligarch Molchanov, for UAH 965 million. The proceeds from the sale will go to the state budget to eliminate the consequences of armed aggression.
The police detained a man suspected of organizing a fake marriage for a person liable for military service to travel abroad. The suspect planned to marry a “client” to a woman with a disability for $10,000.
The National Bank of Ukraine has been at the center of a series of scandals due to the actions of its officials. Despite the criminal proceedings that have been opened, the NBU's management ignores public attention and does not respond to violations by its subordinates, which undermines confidence in the country's banking system.
Borrell called for stricter control over the export of microelectronics to third countries, from where they end up in Russia. Western components are found in Russian weapons, which requires a more effective sanctions regime.
During a nighttime alert in Kyiv region, air defense forces destroyed enemy UAVs. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure, and the wreckage fell outside of populated areas.
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.
Light rains are expected in most regions of Ukraine on October 15. The temperature will be 3-8° at night, 7-12° during the day, and up to 17° in the south and east. Wet snow is possible in the Carpathians.
On the Makariv-Borodianka highway, a Mercedes Benz taxi collided with a parked GAZ. The accident killed two men, aged 33 and 26, who were standing in front of the parked car.
An accident occurred in the village of Mala Tarasivka in the Kyiv region, injuring four people. The 21-year-old driver of a Skoda lost control on a wet road and crashed into a tree, all passengers were hospitalized.
More than 50 residents of Kyiv region received certificates of completion of a 36-hour training course for national resistance. The program includes 6 training areas and is designed for civilians.
The investigation revealed that relatives of Volodymyr Prokopiv, the Deputy Mayor of Kyiv, purchased numerous properties during his tenure at the Kyiv City Council and KCSA. The purchases include apartments, offices and commercial premises in prestigious districts of the capital.
The Kyiv TCC will pay UAH 2. 6 million for printing by Convy Print, which previously printed textbooks with a map of Ukraine without Crimea. The order includes personal files of conscripts and calendars.
At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, Zelenskyy heard an intelligence report on Russia's plans. It is about strengthening Moscow's cooperation with the DPRK and other countries to prolong the war against Ukraine.
More than 60 foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine received anonymous bomb threats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is stepping up security measures and cooperating with law enforcement to conduct inspections.
Since the beginning of 2024, 7,113 loans worth UAH 12. 1 billion have been issued under the eHouse program for the purchase of housing. 70.5% of the loans were used for purchases on the secondary market, 22.6% - through developers, and 7% - during the construction phase.
A gas explosion occurred in a five-story building in Svalyava, Zakarpattia region. One person died as a result of the incident, and windows were smashed in the entrance. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Following the self-dissolution of the public council, ARMA has been operating without external control for three weeks. Experts are calling for an independent audit to increase transparency and efficiency in the management of seized assets.
An accident with victims occurred on the M-06 Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Zubra. Traffic on the section is organized in a reverse manner, and the relevant services are working on the spot.
“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional runs of the train #239/240 Kyiv-Kamianets-Podilskyi-Kyiv on 24, 28, and 31 October. Ticket sales for these trips have already begun, and the train includes all types of cars.
Night frosts are expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region on October 17-19. Temperatures may drop to 0-2°C in Kyiv and -5°C in the region, the Ukrainian Weather Center warns.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on tax increases that should bring additional budget revenues. The European Business Association criticizes the decision, fearing that it will force honest businesses into the shadows.
The Center for Countering Disinformation records massive reports of “mining” of state institutions and social facilities in Ukraine. The enemy's goal is to sow panic. The Center urges people to remain calm and trust official sources.
In many regions of Ukraine, there have been reports of dozens of “mined” facilities. Law enforcement confirmed the information in several cities, and some buildings are being evacuated.
Utilities have recorded an excess of ammonia levels in Lake Minske in the Obolon district of Kyiv. Pleso has taken measures to eliminate the consequences of the pollution and continues to monitor water quality.
Liubov Zhyltsova-Lysenko, 67, from Kyiv, won the World Chess Championship for visually impaired women in India. She scored the maximum 9 points out of 9 possible, winning her 12th world title.
Since the beginning of 2024, 18,532 loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued to entrepreneurs under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program. The program focuses on investment purposes and the development of energy capacities of businesses, condominiums and housing cooperatives.
Kyiv police received a report of a possible bomb threat at school #217. An investigation is underway, and reports of mines at other facilities in Kyiv and Sumy have also been received.
Kyiv and Sumy received reports of bomb threats at a number of facilities. In the capital, it concerns schools, and in Sumy, a court, education department, service center and treasury. Explosive experts and dog handlers are working on the ground.
A fire broke out in Kyiv's Comfort Town residential complex on an area of 5 square meters. Rescuers localized the fire in half an hour, but the information about an explosion has not been confirmed.
