Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Sumy region, damaging equipment. Due to the fighting and other reasons, 654 settlements were left without electricity, with consumption in line with seasonal levels.
The management of the Odesa Regional Children's Hospital claimed to have received overdue humanitarian aid from members of the Batkivshchyna party. A representative of the party came to the hospital and caused a scandal with the doctors, denying the delay.
On the night of October 2, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with 32 Shahed drones. The defense forces shot down 11 UAVs, 4 returned to Russia, and 10 were lost due to electronic warfare measures in the northern and central regions.
The enemy attacked port and border infrastructure in Odesa region. Two truck drivers were wounded, and the Orlivka checkpoint temporarily suspended operations due to the shelling.
Ukrainian farmers planted 2. 8 million hectares of winter crops, including 1.8 million hectares of grain. Volyn, Poltava, Kirovograd and Ternopil regions are the leaders in sowing winter crops.
The former head of the TCC of Zaporizhzhia region is accused of abuse of office. He engaged servicemen in repairing his own house instead of serving, illegally issuing orders for business trips.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in the power grid, despite damage from the attacks. Due to shelling and bad weather, power outages occurred in 8 regions, but power companies are restoring supply.
Russian troops attacked Odesa region with attack drones. In Odesa district, a residential building and three trucks were damaged, and in Rozdilnyansky district, UAVs fell on an open area. There were no casualties.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones in Sumy, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. The UAVs are moving in different directions, including west, south, and northwest.
The enemy attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. Three people were killed, 16 people were wounded, including a 3-year-old child, and buildings and cars were damaged.
Russia has attacked Izmail in Odesa region. The drone attack killed 3 people, injured 11, damaged buildings and started fires.
Due to Russian attacks, power outages occurred in 11 regions of Ukraine. No outage schedules are planned, but electricity consumption is increasing. Electricity imports are expected from 5 countries.
On the night of September 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a large-scale air attack. They shot down 66 of 78 Shahed attack UAVs and 4 of 6 enemy missiles, and lost 8 UAVs in the area.
The captain of the foreign vessel USKO MFU was served a notice of suspicion of exporting agricultural products through the occupied Crimea. The vessel was detained in the port of Reni, and the captain is suspected of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territory.
At night, the enemy launched a rocket attack on Odesa district. The missile hit an open area, causing a fire and damaging two trucks, but without causing any casualties.
Oleg Kiper met with winemakers from Odesa region to discuss the development of the industry. The issues of combating counterfeiting, creating a register of vineyards and increasing the competitiveness of local wine were discussed.
On the night of September 21, Ukraine's air defense repelled a massive Russian attack, destroying 5 X-59/69 guided missiles and 11 Shahed drones. Another 5 drones were lost as a result of electronic warfare.
Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.
Parliament passed a resolution to rename 327 settlements with Russian and Soviet names. The names of 10 cities, numerous towns and villages in different regions of Ukraine were changed.
Oleksandr Kharlov visited the regional psychiatric hospital No. 4, where renovation work is underway. He noted the improvement of conditions for patients, but pointed out the lack of beds due to the renovation.
The family of Sergiy Rotar, who was killed in a missile attack on Odesa on March 15, received the keys to a new apartment. The initiative was implemented with the support of local authorities and businesses.
Over the past day, 318 ecosystem fires occurred in Ukraine, destroying more than 233 hectares. Dnipropetrovska, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were the most affected. The SES urges everyone to follow fire safety rules.
Farmers in Odesa region have completed the harvest of early grains and pulses, collecting over 3. 5 million tons. This is 1.4% more than last year. Now farmers are starting to harvest late crops.
In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.
Harvesting of melons and vegetables continues in Odesa region. The company has harvested 9 thousand tons of melons on an area of 1.6 thousand hectares and 27 thousand tons of tomatoes on 0.9 thousand hectares, and is also experimentally growing cotton.
1,266 Ukrainian veterans are being trained at vocational education centers of the State Employment Service. The most popular professions are administrator and driver, with training programs in drone use and psychological assistance also being chosen.
The Odesa regional authorities have expanded the opportunities for businesses to obtain loans for energy equipment. Businesses are now able to receive compensation for the interest rate on the loan, which is 5%.
In Novyi Buh, a brush fire spread to the yard, engulfing a shed. The 92-year-old owner suffered burns while trying to extinguish the fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 530 square meters.
In Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and Donetsk oblasts, blackout schedules will start at 18:00 instead of 16:00. The outages will last until 23:00, providing an additional 2 hours of power supply.
Odesa region harvested 2. 57 million tons of grain with an average yield of 35.1 cwt/ha. The highest yield was recorded in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at 42.1 cwt/ha.
