The Russian 88th reconnaissance and sabotage brigade "Espanola", which consisted of CSKA ultras, has been disbanded. Based on it, electronic warfare and assault detachments will be created, which will become part of the Russian defense system.
The Security Service of Ukraine released an exclusive video of the prisoner exchange that took place on October 2. 185 servicemen and 20 civilians returned home, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022.
As part of the exchange between Russia and Ukraine, 185 military personnel and 20 civilians returned home. The youngest released is 26 years old, the oldest is 59 years old.
On October 2, Ukraine returned 185 defenders from Russian captivity, including defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal, and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Among them are 183 privates and sergeants, two officers, and 20 civilians.
As a result of Russian shelling of the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region, an emergency situation occurred in Slavutych at the facilities of the State Specialized Enterprise "Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant". Due to voltage fluctuations, the New Safe Confinement, which isolates the destroyed fourth power unit of the ChNPP, was left without electricity.
The European Union has called on Russia to immediately withdraw all forces and military equipment from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and all of Ukraine, returning control of the plant to Ukrainian authorities. This comes after the Zaporizhzhia NPP lost connection to an external power source for the tenth time, marking the longest and most serious outage.
Russia intends to connect the Zaporizhzhia NPP to its energy system, despite the risks of a nuclear incident. For this purpose, a 200 km long power transmission line has already been built from Melitopol to Mariupol.
Russia uses the network of "Russian Houses" abroad to promote propaganda. In particular, in Nicaragua, exhibitions and a film screening were organized about the occupation of Ukrainian territories, promoting the Kremlin's narratives about "fascism in Ukraine" and "positive changes" in Donbas. The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes: in this way, Moscow tries to justify aggression and create the illusion of "international recognition" of the occupation.
The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup of the 2025/2026 season has taken place, where "Dynamo" will meet "Shakhtar", and "Agrotech" will play "Phoenix-Mariupol". The matches will take place on October 28-30, 2025, with the winner determined in a single game.
Occupiers in Donetsk region faced a critical water shortage, but the Kremlin's only plan was to wait for autumn and winter precipitation. Only 15% of water reserves remained in the Starokrymske reservoir, while other reservoirs and wells are drying up.
Russian occupation forces are hastily dispersing their ammunition depots after the Ukrainian military's attack on Bohdanivka in Luhansk Oblast. The ATESH movement has transferred data to the Ukrainian Defense Forces, assuring that the relocation of depots will not help avoid further losses.
The occupiers plan to open a customs post in Mariupol by 2027. They also talk about reconstructing the port for vessels up to 10,000 tons.
Russian police are massively pressuring men in the occupied territories, forcing them to sign contracts with the Russian army, using threats of criminal charges. For this, law enforcement officers receive bonuses, which indicates the systemic nature of such actions.
The Central Election Commission recognized Tetiana Chornovol as an elected People's Deputy of Ukraine. This happened instead of Andriy Parubiy, whose powers were terminated prematurely.
Ukrainian pharmacists, despite shelling and danger, continued to work, turning pharmacies into shelters and aid stations. They provided medicines, supported people, and saved lives in the most difficult conditions.
The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.
The Main Intelligence Directorate conducted a special operation in the Primorsky Krai of the Russian Federation, where explosions occurred on the territory of military unit of the 155th Marine Brigade. Reportedly, there are dead and wounded among the occupiers who distinguished themselves by cruelty against civilians and Ukrainian prisoners.
Ukraine and Poland have made significant progress in resolving issues of national memory. Exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin in September.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized that all who sided with the enemy will be identified and brought to justice.
The Kherson City Court заочно (in absentia) found the former head of the Henichesk District Court guilty of treason and collaboration. She was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the performance of Russian singer Anna Netrebko in London. He emphasized that her performance is a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
The occupiers plan to build a military facility on the territory of the destroyed Azovstal in Mariupol. To do this, they are connecting the plant to the power grid of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Russian judge Konstantin Prostov was заочно notified of a new suspicion. He illegally sentenced two more captured defenders of Mariupol to 18 years in prison.
Explosions were heard in occupied Mariupol, causing a fire in the village of Moryakiv. According to preliminary information, an arrival and the operation of Russian air defense were recorded.
In Germany, 16-year-old Liana Kassai died under the wheels of a train after a 31-year-old man pushed her onto the tracks. The assailant, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, is in a psychiatric hospital, and his criminal responsibility is being investigated.
In Mariupol, 17,000 students are planned to be educated this academic year, including 1,300 first-graders. This is significantly less than the 40,000 children in 2021, which indicates the departure of most of the population.
The Ukrainian Oscar Committee has selected Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters to Andriivka" to represent Ukraine at the 98th Academy Awards "Oscar" in the category "Best International Feature Film". The film highlights the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war through the experience of Ukrainian military personnel.
Russian occupiers are destroying a Khazar-period settlement from the 8th–10th centuries near Novoazovsk under the pretext of highway construction. This is not an isolated case; the "Did" kurgan in Mariupol was previously destroyed.
In Mariupol, the number of dog attacks is growing, forcing residents to fear for their children and their own safety. The occupation authorities promise to solve the problem, but their actions seem ineffective against the backdrop of more than 10,000 stray animals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Russia's actions regarding the inclusion of the ports of Berdiansk and Mariupol in the list open to foreign vessels. Ukraine calls on international partners to impose additional sanctions.
