Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov denies having Russian citizenship, stating that he was not physically present in Russia to obtain it. He is preparing lawsuits for Ukrainian courts and the ECHR, citing an SBU check in 2022 that found no Russian passports.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on stripping Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of Ukrainian citizenship. Earlier, media and activists repeatedly published information about Trukhanov's possible dual citizenship, including Russian.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the petition for the creation of a military administration in Odesa, submitted after the bad weather on September 30, in which 10 people died. He noted that no submission for the creation of military administrations had been received, but he instructed to check the situation.
Ukrposhta has launched a network of its own parcel lockers, which allow receiving and sending parcels, operating in autonomous mode. By New Year, 100 parcel lockers will appear in Kyiv and Odesa.
An electronic petition calling for Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov to be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship has gathered over 25,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must consider it.
The cargo ship Eileen, flying the flag of Cameroon, sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. 10 Ukrainian sailors, who were on life rafts, were rescued.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed energy restoration at the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. The most difficult situation is observed in the frontline communities and near the border with Russia.
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.
The fourth round of the Futsal Extra League brought fans many goals and exciting play. The central match of the round between Kyiv Futsal and Athletic Futsal ended in a tense 1-1 draw.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced in Odesa the allocation of 400 million euros to strengthen Ukraine's maritime security in the Black Sea. The funds will be used to supply ships and naval drones for defense and to ensure the safe passage of vessels.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Russia's targeted strike on Odesa's critical infrastructure. He expects a report on the restoration of energy supply after 8:00 PM.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Donald Trump regarding strengthening air defense and energy cooperation. He also discussed these issues with the Prime Minister of Canada.
A road accident involving a minibus and a car occurred in Odesa at the intersection of Velyka Arnautska and Richelieu streets. The minibus driver ran a red light, resulting in eight people being injured.
Energy and civilian infrastructure were damaged in Odesa as a result of strikes, and one person was injured. Energy facilities and a hotel and restaurant complex caught fire, and three residential buildings were also damaged.
In Odesa, eight officials from the city council and utility companies are suspected of embezzling over 7 million hryvnias of budget funds. Among the suspects are the head of the Communal Institution "Center for Financing and Economic Activities of Institutions and Establishments of the Kyiv District Education System," the former head of the Capital Construction Department, and the chief accountant of the Communal Non-Profit Enterprise "Center for Primary Medical and Sanitary Care No. 4."
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.
An explosion occurred in a high-rise building in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. One person died, another was injured, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
In Odesa, kindergarteners and schoolchildren resume in-person learning on October 9. This decision was made due to improved weather conditions after the institutions switched to distance learning on October 7 due to anticipated bad weather.
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.
In Odesa, a 58-year-old man had an argument with a group of people making noise under his windows and threw several airsoft grenades at them. As a result of the explosion, he himself sustained a shrapnel wound to his shin and was hospitalized.
In Kryvyi Rih, a group of individuals was exposed for kidnapping an entrepreneur, torturing him with a soldering iron, and demanding a $500,000 ransom. Three residents of Kryvyi Rih have been notified of suspicion of illegal deprivation of liberty and extortion.
In the Kharkiv region, a 47-year-old tractor driver ran over an explosive device near the village of Verbivka during field work. As a result of the detonation, he sustained minor bodily injuries, and the tractor suffered mechanical damage.
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.
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.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy Staff meeting, where they discussed the energy situation in the regions and the deployment of air defense. He gave clear instructions regarding generation facilities and additional equipment for preparation for winter.
On October 7, schools, kindergartens, and extracurricular institutions in Odesa will operate remotely. This decision was made due to the expected heavy rain, which could reach 49 mm of precipitation.
Significant rains are expected in Odesa region on October 7-9, which has led to a heightened state of readiness. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, called on employers to be ready to transfer employees to a remote work format.
Drinking water in Odesa is deemed safe and is supplied by a centralized system from the Dniester River. Its quality is monitored daily by the laboratories of "Infoksvodokanal" and the Odesa Regional Control Center.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine produces 40 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers per month. Also, 2.4 million mortar and artillery shells were produced last year.
