Odesa Oblast

Due to systematic Russian shelling, 20 thousand residents of Odesa region have been left without electricity. Over the week, about 150 houses have been damaged, and just last night, 30 buildings were affected.

Russian troops attacked DTEK's gas production facilities in Poltava, forcing them to halt operations. In Odesa, systematic strikes on the company's energy infrastructure continue - the sixth attack in 2.5 weeks.

At night, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 112 kamikaze drones from various directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 68 attack UAVs, and the attack affected 4 regions.

More than 20 enemy drones attacked the Odesa region. Explosions are heard in Odesa and other cities in the region, and there are also reports of power outages.

The movement of UAV groups has been recorded over the Black Sea towards the Odesa region and in other regions of Ukraine. The greatest threat exists for the Poltava, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.

According to the court registry, condominiums filed 3,630 lawsuits and court orders against debtor co-owners in 2024. This is 2.7 times more than at the beginning of the full-scale war, with the largest number of cases recorded in Dnipropetrovska oblast.

A group that organized a channel for illegal migration from Latin America and Central Asia was exposed. The criminals earned UAH 2.5 million by helping foreigners obtain visas using forged documents.

Wildlife activity was recorded on the territory of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi border guard detachment. Foxes and wild boars were spotted among them, so citizens are asked to refrain from walking in this area.

In the Avangardovsky community of the Odessa region, the body of an unknown woman with signs of violent death was found on the roadway. The police launched an investigation under the article "premeditated murder".

As a result of a night attack by Russian drones in the Odessa Region, 7 people were injured. 13 residential and country houses, garages, a gas pipeline and a car in three localities were damaged.

In the first three quarters of 2024, 94 children from orphanages in Odesa Oblast found new families. 49 of them returned from abroad and found homes in Ukrainian families.

Odesa region harvested a record harvest in 2024. Grain, sunflower, vegetables, potatoes, and fruit production increased significantly compared to last year.

Odesa RSA has set up a telephone hotline for entrepreneurs. Businessmen can get advice by calling +380 63 10 00 317 from Monday to Friday, and WhatsApp and Signal messengers are also available.

Kyiv region was one of the first to launch a school catering reform. Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the RMA, spoke about the main achievements, including an increase in the number of students receiving free hot meals.

An attack by Russian UAVs damaged energy infrastructure in Sumy region. Ukraine's electricity supply is cut off to 550 settlements, with electricity consumption in line with seasonal levels.

Odesa region continues to implement the school catering reform to provide children with healthy and balanced meals.

In Odesa region, a senior student severely beat a junior student in a college shelter. The police launched an investigation into the fact of intentional light bodily harm and ordered a forensic medical examination.

According to the data of the Odesa Regional State Administration, as of the beginning of October, 636 loans for a total amount of UAH 834 million were issued in the region within the framework of the eOselya program. The region also introduced an initiative to repay interest on loans received by military personnel, police officers, and defense forces at the expense of the regional budget.

The SBU CI detained three Russian agents who were collecting intelligence on the locations of the Defense Forces and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. The detainees face 12 years to life in prison with confiscation of property.

The number of criminal proceedings under Article 332 of the Criminal Code has increased significantly since the start of the full-scale invasion. Courts often impose a suspended sentence, despite the strict sanction of the article.

The SBU neutralized an agent group of Russian military intelligence in Kherson region. A couple and their accomplice were detained, who were collecting data on the location of Ukrainian troops to pass on to the occupiers.

Odesa Oblast has 100% prepared its boiler houses for the heating season. The process of switching boiler houses to alternative fuels with the support of international partners is underway.

A communication platform for business and government interaction is being launched in Odesa region. Weekly online meetings will start on October 17, with the first topic being employee booking and identification of critical enterprises.

The head of the Odesa RSA, Oleg Kiper, announced the end of the swimming season due to a drop in sea temperature. He thanked residents, guests, utilities, rescuers and the military for a safe recreational season.

Oleg Kiper warned about fraudulent letters demanding money transfers on his behalf. The materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation.

Ukraine's energy system remains balanced, but consumption is growing due to lower temperatures. Over the past day, there were power outages in 6 regions due to shelling and hostilities.

The head of the Odesa RSA spoke about yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa, which resulted in casualties and damage to infrastructure. The enemy's goal is to close the “grain corridor” and destroy Ukraine's economy.

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 1 person and wounded 8. Two civilian vessels were damaged, which could hinder Ukraine's grain initiative, which feeds 400 million people in 70 countries.

Border guards eliminated a channel for illegal border crossing in Odesa region. The organizer was charging $7000 for transporting men by taxi to the border and then by truck with fake documents to Europe.

The Russian attack on Odesa resulted in the death of one person and eight injuries. Port infrastructure was damaged, including a grain warehouse and two civilian vessels.