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Russia attacked Ukraine with 113 Shahed, Geran, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 86 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
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.
Since the beginning of the current day, 113 battles have taken place on the front, of which more than a third occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 113 times.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance is significantly stronger than the Russians, so there is no need to shoot down Russian planes that violate the airspace of member countries. This is a proportionate response to a violation if the aircraft does not pose a threat.
Two Romanian boats violated the state border of Ukraine on the Danube. Border guards detained the violators who went fishing without maps and navigation devices.
An inspector of the Lviv customs office was detained for extorting 15,000 US dollars for the unhindered import of jewelry brands Cartier, Van Cleef and Hermes without paying duties. He has been notified of suspicion and suspended from office.
Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv chose a preventive measure in the form of bail for the former mayor of Irpin, Oleksandr Markushyn, in a second criminal case. He is suspected of illegal seizure of communal property, namely a land plot and a boiler house building, in 2019.
In Volyn, dealers who organized a scheme for illegally transporting men abroad were detained. The service, costing $25,000, involved entering into a fictitious marriage with a person with a Group II disability.
A 20-year-old Ukrainian, who was a child during the occupation of Crimea, has been rescued from Russian occupation. He avoided mobilization into the Russian army and returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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.
Ukrainian pensioners and recipients of insurance payments who are abroad or in the occupied territories must undergo identification annually by December 31. This can be done online using the video conferencing service on the web portal of electronic services of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate intercepted a conversation of a resident of the Belgorod region, who talks about fears and despair due to numerous launches of attack drones. The local population has become accustomed to the constant threat and fears for their own homes and lives.
Law enforcement officers from Ukraine, Poland, Europol, and the AP Twins project have detained a 57-year-old Polish citizen suspected of distributing child pornography. Among the victims are Ukrainian children aged 7 to 11.
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.