The Polish side has announced a possible slowdown in clearance operations for freight vehicles heading out of Ukraine at the Krakovets-Korczowa checkpoint. This is due to preventive maintenance of weighing complexes and the installation of radiation control systems from October 15, 2025, to December 15, 2025.
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.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, said that no changes have been recorded at the border with Belarus, despite statements about a combat readiness check of the Belarusian army. Intelligence and border detachments constantly monitor the situation to respond to risks in a timely manner.
Since October 12, three checkpoints on the border with Ukraine have joined the new digital entry and exit system (EES). The system involves collecting biometric data and information about border crossings, without affecting visa-free travel.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released operational information as of October 12, reporting 77 combat engagements. Ukrainian defenders repelled most of the attacks by Russian troops, holding their positions and thwarting the aggressor's plans.
Units of the 24th separate assault battalion "Aidar" and the 33rd separate assault regiment raised the state flag of Ukraine in Mali Shcherbaky. The settlement in the Zaporizhzhia direction is under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
From October 12, the EU is gradually implementing the biometric registration system EES, which will replace passport stamps. Ukrainians with temporary protection or a residence permit are not subject to registration, but for others, border crossing times may increase.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) upheld the verdict against MP Andriy Odarchenko, who was found guilty of offering an improper advantage. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property and a ban on holding positions.
Despite massive attacks, "Ukrzaliznytsia" sent train No. 99/100 "Kyiv - Bucharest" on its first journey. It will run daily, transporting passengers according to the established schedule.
The UNESCO Executive Board has decided to continue monitoring the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The UNESCO Director-General's report confirms a significant deterioration of the situation on the peninsula, including the destruction of cultural heritage and human rights violations.
Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv postponed the consideration of the motion to elect a precautionary measure for the former deputy mayor of Irpin, Oleksandr Markushyn, due to his non-appearance. The defense filed a motion to postpone the hearing due to an appointment with an orthopedic doctor and a trip to Zaporizhzhia with humanitarian aid.
At the Porubne-Siret checkpoint, customs officers seized 970,000 US dollars hidden in the engine compartment of a Ukrainian citizen's car. The currency and the car have been seized, and a violation of customs regulations is being documented.
The Prime Minister of Latvia is not convinced that the idea of a drone wall along NATO's eastern border is promising and good. She called it "raw."
In Ukraine, the activities of a group of 29 people who sold a new narcotic substance called "kratom" were stopped. According to preliminary data, the group members sold up to 10 tons of the substance for over UAH 60 million.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's violations of EU airspace and interference with infrastructure, demanding coordinated action and sanctions. The resolution calls for the creation of a European Defense Union and cooperation with Ukraine.
From November 1, 2025, Ukraine is introducing a new digital system of electronic ECMT permits for international cargo transportation. The country ranked first in the number of test operations and actively prepared for the system's implementation.
A UOC (MP) clergyman was exposed for organizing the illegal transportation of conscription-age men abroad. He was detained while receiving 26,000 euros, and he and his accomplice were remanded in custody.
Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv will consider today a petition for the election of a pre-trial measure for the former deputy mayor of Irpin, Oleksandr Markushyn. He is suspected of illegal seizure of communal property, and was previously reported to be suspected of organizing illegal transportation of persons across the state border.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other states. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastery of its use.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a number of facts of illegal activity in the field of local self-government, the use of budget funds, and environmental protection.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will strike Russian infrastructure in response to attacks on its energy system. This is a reaction to constant strikes from the Belgorod direction, which carry the risk of blackouts.
The Supreme Court has upheld the 12-year sentence for Russian singer Oleksiy Piddubny for encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity, collaboration, and war propaganda. He was found guilty of calling for the violation of territorial integrity and spreading pro-Russian propaganda.
A doctor from the narcological department of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 10 has been notified of suspicion of issuing sobriety certificates to intoxicated drivers for $1000. During searches of the doctor and his colleagues, narcotics and live ammunition were found.
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.
Kyiv law enforcement officers exposed an entrepreneur who, for 4,500 US dollars, helped foreigners illegally legalize their stay in Ukraine. He faces up to nine years in prison with confiscation of property.
The SBU and National Police have eliminated six schemes for evading mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. 14 organizers have been detained, including a former Cabinet official and the leadership of higher education institutions, who sold "services" for $1,500 to $13,000.
Blogger Olena Mandziuk wore a sweatshirt with Stepan Bandera's image during a trip to Poland to demonstrate her pro-Ukrainian stance. This drew criticism from Ukrainians residing in Poland.
Russian troops attacked the Bytytsia Starostat in Sumy region with a Lancet-type UAV, damaging the roof and windows. There are no casualties, and relevant services are working at the scene.
A 42-year-old Kyiv resident organized the illegal transportation of men across the state border of Ukraine. He offered conscripts to cross the border with Romania via the Tysa River for $8,000.
Dmytro Zahumennyi, Chief of Staff of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), has been suspended from his position and placed under round-the-clock house arrest. He is suspected of using forged invitations to arrange foreign business trips.
