President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to form a winter support package that will include direct aid, special programs for vulnerable groups, and the preservation of fixed prices for gas and electricity. The "UZ-3000" program from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) has also been announced, which will provide 3,000 km of free travel, and medical programs will be expanded starting in January.
The Ukrainian IT industry continues to provide billions in revenue to the state budget and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
A 24-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, temporarily residing in Lviv, humiliated servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and residents of western regions during a live broadcast. The police opened criminal proceedings under an article on violating citizens' equality; the blogger faces up to three years in prison.
The National Museum of the History of Ukraine presented a noble ceremonial saber from the late 17th to the first half of the 18th century. It features images of Archangel Michael and a bust of Stefan Batory, as well as Latin inscriptions.
Repair work has been completed in Lviv on the main water pipeline, which caused a four-day water supply crisis. Water will gradually begin to return to consumers within 11-12 hours, and specialists from "Lvivvodokanal" are monitoring the system around the clock.
About 50,000 Lviv residents, which is 10% of the city's population, were left without water supply due to a new accident on the main water pipeline. These are residents of the Zaliznychny and Shevchenkivskyi districts, who have been without water for the third day.
On October 24, the occupiers attempted to attack train No. 104/103 Lviv-Kramatorsk near Kramatorsk station. The blast wave damaged windows in three carriages.
Train traffic in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions was complicated on October 24 due to infrastructure damage and traffic restrictions. Combined transportation, backup traction, and bypass routes are being used, leading to delays of up to 2 hours for some services.
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.
Ukraine received 46. 1 million euros in loan funds from the European Investment Bank for four projects to support urban development. The funds were transferred to the special fund of the state budget and are intended for the reconstruction of water supply, sewerage, energy efficiency, and the purchase of public transport.
Five men grew and sold cannabis through messengers and mail. Law enforcement officers seized over 1,700 cannabis bushes and 15 kg of cannabis.
The heating season has already started in many regions of Ukraine, with Rivne region being the first to "turn on the heating". Some frontline regions are still preparing for heat supply.
Due to Russian shelling, railway infrastructure in the Sumy direction has been damaged. Several trains, including No. 46 Uzhhorod - Kharkiv and No. 113 Kharkiv - Lviv, are running with delays of more than an hour.
SBU counterintelligence thwarted a terrorist attack attempt in Dnipro, detaining a 38-year-old drug addict from Kharkiv who planted explosives under a National Police official's car. Russian special services tried to remotely activate the explosives, but the SBU prevented the detonation.
On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced that divorce in "Diia" will be launched in 2026 for couples who do not have common minor children and have reached a mutual decision. The procedure involves an online application, a video conference with the Civil Registry Office, and automatic dissolution of the marriage after a month if the application is not withdrawn.
Maryna Lehenka, President of the NGO "La Strada – Ukraine", reported an increase in the number of reports of domestic violence, especially from children and adolescents. The number of reports from children and young people has doubled.
In Lviv, the causes of death of two orphaned children in a specialized institution are being investigated. One child died from congenital diseases, the other from the consequences of being beaten by her mother.
Students of Lviv schools can now report bullying through a special button in their electronic diary. The messages are immediately received by the principal and the responsible person, who is present in every school.
The SBU counterintelligence and the National Police detained eight Russian agents who carried out sabotage in southern Ukraine. An attempted recruitment in Lviv was also exposed, where the enemy used two individuals "in the dark" for arson.
A 55-year-old resident of Kharkiv will face trial for organizing the illegal transfer of men across the border during martial law. He offered departure to the EU for 10 thousand dollars per person, providing discounts on group trips, and was detained while receiving 30 thousand dollars for transferring five people.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported damage to energy and gas transportation infrastructure facilities in Donetsk, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. Specialists are working to restore electricity supply.
Starting Saturday, Lviv will enter a testing mode for electricity, water, gas, and communication supply to check the operation of alternative sources in case of a blackout. The decision was approved by Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who emphasized the importance of checking all city resources.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski became an honorary doctor of Ivan Franko Lviv University. He visited Lviv on an unannounced visit, laid flowers at the site of the Russian shelling, and participated in a diplomatic forum.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov discussed the natural disaster of September 30 and emphasized the need for modern meteorological equipment for the city. The existing equipment does not allow for accurate determination of precipitation amounts and localization of dangerous phenomena.
Due to enemy attacks, railway connections with Sumy region are operating on altered routes. Regional and long-distance trains are bypassing their destination stations.
The SBU exposed and detained a truck driver who, under the guise of international transportation, worked for the FSB. He passed on to the enemy the coordinates of defense and critical infrastructure facilities for missile strikes.
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.
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.
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.
