Ukrainian Olympic champion Yaroslava Maguchikh is among the three nominees for the title of the best athlete in Europe in 2024. Her rivals are Femke Bohl from the Netherlands and Keeley Hodgkinson from the UK.
A deputy of the Khmelnytsky City Council was served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment worth UAH 57 million. Over USD 1.5 million, EUR 30 thousand and UAH 500 thousand were seized during the searches.
A fuel and lubricant depot was destroyed at a military airfield near Maikop in Adygea. After the drone attack, 40 people were evacuated, and NASA spotted a fire near the airfield.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported a significant decrease in the activity of hostile subversive groups on the border with Russia. However, Russia has not abandoned its sabotage activities, in particular, attempts to mine the territory continue.
Energoatom has completed the repair campaign and prepared all 9 NPP units under its control for the winter. The power system remains balanced, but there were blackouts in two regions due to shelling.
An exhibition “Expedition through the Solar System” created by Swiss scientists has opened in Chernivtsi. The exposition is presented in a comic book format and is accompanied by interactive activities for children of all ages.
Today, President Zelenskyy will meet with NATO Secretary General Rutte and British Prime Minister Starmer in London. The visit will take place despite the postponement of the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine's defense.
The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.
The White House cannot confirm the calls between Trump and Putin after the end of the presidency, as described in Bob Woodward's book. This information raises concerns about Ukraine.
Over the last day, 149 combat engagements took place, the most intense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 85 air strikes and over 4,000 shelling attacks, using over 1,600 kamikaze drones.
Warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine on October 10, except for Crimea and Kherson region. The temperature will be 18-23° during the day, 7-12° at night, southeast wind of 5-10 m/s, gusts up to 15-20 m/s in the west.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of the invaders over the day. The enemy lost 1,080 soldiers, 14 armored vehicles, 41 artillery systems and 49 operational and tactical UAVs.
October 10 is Mental Health Day. The war has seriously affected the psycho-emotional state of Ukrainians: 71% are stressed, and 50% of the population will need psychological help after the war.
The second Thursday of October is World Sight Day, dedicated to the fight against eye diseases. According to research, 285 million people in the world have visual impairments, and 39 million have completely lost their sight.
According to US officials, Ukraine is capable of controlling the territory in the Kursk region for several months.
Enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded in the east.
An elderly woman was injured and residential buildings were damaged as a result of enemy shelling in Kharkiv. The occupants struck at Shevchenkivskyi district with a FAB-250 guided missile.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Croatia held talks during the Dubrovnik summit. They discussed military support, Ukraine's European integration, and cooperation on international platforms.
The EU Council approves a €35 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. The funds are aimed at Ukraine's urgent needs, and the loan will be repaid from frozen Russian assets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the training of 2,300 Ukrainian troops in the Greater East. He also noted that the Anne Brigade in Kyiv will receive training and equipment thanks to French solidarity.
There were 119 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most intense ones in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in various parts of the frontline, including in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas.
The terrorist attack on port infrastructure killed 6 people and wounded 9. The Panamanian ship Shui Spirit was damaged, the third foreign vessel to be hit in 4 days.
The President of Ukraine discussed the situation at the front and defense needs with the prime ministers of the three countries and the President of Slovenia. Zelenskyy thanked for the solidarity and support of Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held an online meeting with the Managing Director of the World Bank. The parties discussed damage assessment, recovery priorities and reforms, in particular, housing market reform.
Ukraine is interested in the Dutch experience in urban planning and water infrastructure development. Oleksiy Kuleba discussed this issue with the Dutch representative, thanking her for her support of Ukraine.
The President's Office held a meeting with the heads of regions to discuss important issues of regional vitalization. They discussed security, preparations for the heating season, infrastructure restoration and other key topics.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko has announced the need to develop nuclear and alternative energy in Ukraine. Nuclear energy will provide basic generation, while alternative energy will cover peak loads.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Croatia visited the children of Ukrainian military on vacation in Dubrovnik. 90 children from the Kyiv region undergo a 10-day rehabilitation program as part of the Ukrainian Embassy's program.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu. They discussed training of the Ukrainian military, supply of equipment and weapons, as well as production of weapons and ammunition.
President Zelenskyy said that the invitation to NATO is part of Ukraine's Victory Plan. He emphasized that it would strengthen the country's position now, not after the war or in the future.
