The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the composition of a six-member competition commission to select the director of the Bureau of Economic Security. Three members of the commission are from the government and three are from international partners.
Ukraine is negotiating with all partners to finance defense companies. Denmark has already started direct financing, investing almost EUR 600 million in Ukrainian defense production.
Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine is developing a solution to Russia's new air defense lines that identify Ukrainian maritime drones. This creates new opportunities for defense technology startups.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but electricity consumption is growing. Thousands of consumers in several regions have been left without power due to shelling and bad weather.
In a month, Ukraine will launch a digital project called the Library of Components for arms manufacturers. This will facilitate the search for the necessary parts and communication between manufacturers.
On October 6, 30. 6 mm of precipitation fell in the capital of Ukraine, which is a record for this day. This is 13.4 mm more than the previous record of 17.2 mm in 1970.
In the Kyiv region, three private houses, a warehouse and two cars were damaged in a Russian attack. There is no information on casualties, and investigative teams are working at the scene.
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine has startups that can quickly change the situation on the battlefield. He emphasized the need for financial support for these innovative projects.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, ignores the accusations against his protege at the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur. Sokur may be involved in entering false data in the declaration and abuse of office.
Ukraine started providing grants for missile development in 2024. In 2025, grants are planned for powder factories, which should stimulate investment in the defense industry.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a meeting with the Slovak government. They will discuss infrastructure projects, energy security, support for the peace plan, and Ukraine's membership in the EU.
On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.
Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico met near Uzhhorod on October 7. They will discuss cooperation in energy security and infrastructure projects.
The fragments of enemy weapons used by the enemy to attack the capital of Ukraine at night and in the morning will be examined by experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, KCMA reported.
Russia purchased $12 million worth of Western-made high-tech components for electronic warfare through Chinese intermediaries in 2024. Almost 80% of the components of Russian weapons are made in China.
Police seized more than UAH 4. 4 million from a doctor in Zhytomyr during an investigation into a mobilization evasion scheme. The woman was issuing fake MRI reports to obtain fictitious disability groups.
On the morning of October 7, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Khmelnytsky region. There were no hits on civilian or critical infrastructure, no casualties, and air defense forces destroyed one enemy Shahed UAV.
In the village of Nova Basan in Chernihiv region, a car hit two girls aged 12 and 13 who were walking along the roadside, killing both children. Police detained the driver, who was reportedly sober.
Russian troops attempt to attack gas production towers near Zmeinyi Island. Ukrainian defenders manage to keep control of the towers and the island by striking at the enemy.
At night and in the morning, Russians fired 18 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 49 explosions were recorded. In the Sumy community, 4 civilians, including a child, were wounded as a result of a Geranium-2 UAV attack.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 141 combat engagements over the past day. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where 39 enemy assaults took place.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile threat due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K. High-speed targets were spotted at Starokostiantyniv and Kyiv, and explosions were reported in the capital and in Khmelnytskyi.
The General Staff reported a successful strike on an offshore oil terminal in occupied Feodosia. The facility was the largest in Crimea in terms of transshipment of oil products used to supply the Russian army.
On October 7, rains, sometimes heavy, and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. The temperature at night will be 7-17°, during the day 11-27°. In Kyiv, moderate rain, temperature at night around 10°, during the day 12-14°.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian occupiers. The enemy lost 1160 soldiers, 14 tanks and other equipment over the day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since February 24, 22 have reached about 661630 people.
At the 2017 G20 summit, Trump discussed arms sales to Ukraine with Putin, the Russian dictator called it a mistake.
The construction of the eighth underground school will begin in the Mykhailivska community of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. By the end of the year, the main construction work on all eight schools is expected to be completed, with more than 6,000 children enrolled.
At the Luzhanka checkpoint, border guards found a 2005 Volkswagen stolen in the Czech Republic. The vehicle, driven by a Ukrainian citizen, was handed over to the National Police.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, “people's guards” are being created to control the population. Local residents are being forced to join these units, which will be led by Cossacks and former military personnel.
In Slovakia, a bear mauled a 55-year-old man who was picking mushrooms. This is the second fatality after the death of a woman in March. There are about 1300 brown bears in the country.
