The closure of baby homes will not be immediate; their funding will continue until 2025. This will allow the development of family-based forms of care, adoption and services for children and families.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is in line with seasonal trends, but there is a shortage of power during peak consumption hours. 553 settlements are without power due to hostilities, bad weather and technical reasons.
The Air Force reported that there were no attacks by the Shaheda at night. However, enemy aircraft activity and shelling of Sumy region with guided aerial bombs were recorded.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the national defense industry for strengthening the state. He thanked the defense industry employees and partners for their contribution to protecting the lives of Ukrainians.
After a 0-2 defeat by North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League, Oleksandr Petrakov was fired as head coach of the Armenian national team. The Ukrainian specialist had been leading the team since January 2023.
Josep Borrell said that it is necessary to strengthen support for Ukraine because of Russian attacks. He announced a discussion on how to unblock the disbursement of the European Peace Fund, among other things.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were installing hidden cameras near strategic facilities to adjust missile strikes. The offenders face life imprisonment for high treason.
NATO is conducting a two-week military exercise to practice the use of nuclear weapons. About 2,000 troops and 60 aircraft from 13 NATO countries will take part in the maneuvers.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is preparing to disrupt a $50 billion loan to Ukraine to help Trump in the election. He refuses to extend EU sanctions, blocking US participation in the financing.
JSC Sumyoblenergo announces temporary voltage fluctuations due to the emergency state of the Ukrainian power system. Power engineers ask to turn off sensitive appliances and use protective devices in case of voltage fluctuations.
A FAB-500 was found in the Shebekinsky urban district of the Belgorod region. ASTRA estimates that this is at least the 128th bomb that fell on Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine between March and October.
A representative of the 24th Brigade reported on the critical situation in the Chasovyi Yar area. The enemy conducts 3-4 assaults daily, using artillery, drones and aircraft, destroying the city with CABs and unguided missiles.
The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 2 kopecks to 41. 1891 UAH/USD. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.13-41.16, the euro at UAH 45.00-45.02.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz announces his readiness to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, but under certain conditions. He criticizes the Scholz government for its lack of strategic vision and calls for greater European independence from the United States in helping Ukraine.
The Mariupol City Council has published a video of Azovstal, which has become a symbol of the heroic resistance of Ukrainian soldiers. The images show large-scale destruction from Russian shelling and bombardment.
David Lammy will join EU ministers in Luxembourg to discuss the Middle East and Ukraine. The visit is part of the new British government's efforts to “reset” relations with the EU.
A Tu-134 aircraft of the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment burned down at the Russian military airfield “Orenburg-2”. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reminds that every crime against the Ukrainian people will be duly punished.
Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Kurakhove sector, where the Defense Forces repelled 39 enemy attacks near several localities.
Rains are expected in Ukraine, except in the south. West wind, 7-12 m/s with gusts up to 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be 3-8° at night, 8-13° during the day, warmer in the south.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of the invaders over the day. 1260 soldiers, 4 tanks, 19 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 670,190 people.
Some historians consider this date conditional. In their opinion, UPA units began operating in western Ukraine in the first half of 1942.
Ukrainians won two medals at the Satellite FIE international tournament in Split. Roman Svichkar won silver in the men's competition, and Ksenia Panteleeva won bronze in the women's tournament.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reacted sharply to Jared Leto's remarks about “feeling russian energy. ” The ministry called such comments an insult to freedom defenders and emphasized the inadmissibility of appeasement of russia.
The activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the north-eastern direction. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian badminton players won silver at the tournament in Istanbul and 8 medals at competitions in Germany. The awards include two golds from Ivan Tsaregorodtsev and Anastasia Alymova at the YONEX German Ruhr U19 International 2024.
There were 105 combat engagements in the frontline, the most active in the Kurakhove sector, and the enemy was also active in the Liman, Pokrovske and Kupiansk sectors.
The Ministry of Culture is appealing the court's decision to cancel the order on the protection of monuments in Lviv. The appeal hearing will take place on October 14, 2024 in writing, which is a concern for the Ministry.
President Zelenskyy announced that he will continue to present the Victory Plan to international partners. The next week will be devoted to working with partners to strengthen Ukraine's position and achieve real peace.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again denied the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The minister emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries began long before the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of the alliance between Russia and North Korea, including the transfer of military personnel. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase pressure on the aggressor and prevent a larger war.
