Ukraine's Ambassador to Britain, and formerly the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, likely intends to form a parliamentary list, despite the absence of official statements about his intention to run for president. Intelligence Online sources report that high-ranking military personnel and officials have received invitations.
A doctor from the narcological department of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 10 has been notified of suspicion of issuing sobriety certificates to intoxicated drivers for $1000. During searches of the doctor and his colleagues, narcotics and live ammunition were found.
Kyiv law enforcement officers exposed an entrepreneur who, for 4,500 US dollars, helped foreigners illegally legalize their stay in Ukraine. He faces up to nine years in prison with confiscation of property.
Natalia Fedorovych, the former head of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Commissioner for Human Rights, has been served with a notice of suspicion of official negligence. Her actions caused severe consequences to state interests for over UAH 1.5 million due to inflated rent for premises.
On October 8, due to Russian shelling, train traffic on the Nizhyn direction was restricted. Some long-distance trains are running with delays, and suburban trains have changed their final station to Nosivka.
Belgium is facing increasing pressure to allow the use of frozen Russian assets for a “reparation loan” to Ukraine. This comes after a shift in position by Berlin and other Western capitals, which now support the idea.
Developer RIEL is holding the "Million for a Dream from RIEL" promotion from October 1 to October 21, 2025, with the main prize being a certificate for UAH 1,000,000 for an apartment. To participate, you need to fill out a questionnaire online or at River Mall shopping center and two Epicenter shopping centers in Kyiv.
The Secretariat of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language registered 2,227 complaints in the first three quarters of 2025, which is 27% more than last year. The most frequent complaints concerned the absence of a Ukrainian version of websites, the language of outdoor advertising, and customer service.
As a result of enemy attacks, train traffic in the Nizhyn direction has been complicated, leading to changes in routes, delays, and cancellations of services. In particular, trains No. 46 Uzhhorod — Kharkiv and No. 113 Kharkiv — Lviv will operate on an altered route.
On October 8, light rains are expected throughout Ukraine, except for the northwest, and heavy precipitation is forecast in the south. The air temperature will be +12°...+16°, and up to +20° in the south and east.
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.
Due to the Russian shelling of Poltava region on October 7, Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in the movement of suburban trains. Some routes on October 8 will be temporarily suspended, delays are possible due to the use of reserve locomotives.
Naftogaz Group specialists have restored gas supply to 33,000 subscribers in Shostka and surrounding settlements. This happened after massive Russian attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure.
A 42-year-old Kyiv resident organized the illegal transportation of men across the state border of Ukraine. He offered conscripts to cross the border with Romania via the Tysa River for $8,000.
Doctors saved a 28-day-old infant from Lviv region who developed toxic epidermal necrolysis after COVID-19. The child is already home and feeling well.
In Odesa, a man was hospitalized after a grenade detonated in his hands in the entrance hall of a building. The police opened criminal proceedings under the article on hooliganism and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Pere Joan Pons Sampietro announced in the Verkhovna Rada the initiation of the OSCE PA's accession to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts and coordinated international actions for the safe return of children.
Dmytro Zahumennyi, Chief of Staff of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), has been suspended from his position and placed under round-the-clock house arrest. He is suspected of using forged invitations to arrange foreign business trips.
An indictment has been sent to court against three individuals who were preparing the murder of Serhiy Dubrov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine. The accused believed the doctor was responsible for a woman's death after a car accident and attempted to acquire weapons to commit the crime.
Police deny information about the abduction of the actress's husband and violent acts. The man, who is evading conscription, voluntarily agreed to go to the Sviatoshynskyi RTCC.
The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Ponsa Sampierto, arrived in Kyiv on October 7. He spoke in the Verkhovna Rada, expressing support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
During a month of operation of the "StopPressure" portal, 12 businesses received results, and violations were eliminated. In total, 44 appeals were received, 28 of which have already been reviewed.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal group of 11 people who, from July 2024 to June 2025, smuggled elite watches from Hong Kong, China, and the UAE. The total value of the smuggled goods exceeded 11 million hryvnias.
The fight against corruption in Ukraine will be more effective after the elimination of NABU's monopoly, which has effectively removed the state from this process, believes Anatoliy Burmich, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Anti-Corruption Committee. In his opinion, an external independent audit is also necessary.
On the morning of October 7, a number of trains are delayed in Ukraine, including international routes. This is due to the attack of Russian troops on energy and railway infrastructure on the night of October 7.
EU governments have agreed to restrict travel for Russian diplomats within the bloc in response to a surge in sabotage, often led by spies operating under diplomatic cover. This is part of a new package of sanctions being developed by Brussels, which requires unanimous support.
On October 7, cloudy and wet weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the southwest, Zhytomyr region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Chernivtsi region, and Ternopil region. Air temperature will range from +12°...+14° in the west to +17°...+22° in the east.
In Shostka, Sumy region, after enemy shelling, electricity supply has been restored in some houses, while in others it is supplied according to temporary schedules. Gas supply and mobile internet are almost fully operational.
The pre-trial investigation in the case of suspicion of MP Fedir Khrystenko of high treason and working for the Russian special services is ongoing.
From next year, movement in Kyiv during curfew will be possible with special passes. An information and communication system for managing digital passes will be created for this purpose.
