Ukraine

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.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power. He believes that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance could lead to a third world war.

There were 99 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 19 assault operations, losing 126 killed and 157 wounded.

Ukraine has supported Israel's right to self-defense on the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023. The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel expressed solidarity and emphasized the country's right to the safety of its citizens after the unprovoked attack.

In Rivne region, bomb squad neutralized an unexploded warhead of a Shahed drone. The SBU launched a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

“Georgian Dream criticizes the EU ambassador for condemning the use of images of destroyed Ukrainian cities in election campaigning. The party considers this interference in the election campaign.

The Netherlands delivered the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and announced a plan to provide advanced drones worth €400 million.

The President of Ukraine heard a report on the Kursk operation, which has been going on for two months. Zelenskyy emphasized its strategic importance and contribution to the exchange fund for the release of Ukrainian prisoners.

President Zelenskyy had a conversation with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front. Next week, the military will work with partners on the details of the Victory Plan, which will be presented at the Ramstein meeting.

In Boryspil district, a farmer discovered the remains of an S-300 missile in his field. The SES sappers confirmed the safety of the discovery, removed it and provided conditions for further work in the field.

On Monday, it will be cloudy in Ukraine with clearings and rains. The temperature at night will be 7-17°, during the day 11-27°, with the highest rates in the eastern regions.

The President of Ukraine signed a decree imposing sanctions against three individuals and 18 Ukrainian LLCs for three years. The sanctions were imposed by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, with the Secretary of the Council in charge of monitoring their implementation.

Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN and the ICRC regarding the video of the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian troops in New York, Donetsk region. The Ombudsman called for recording violations of the Geneva Convention.

NPC Ukrenergo reported that on October 7, no blackout schedules will be applied in Ukraine. Power engineers urged to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.

Diana Ciosoaca, the leader of a far-right party, was removed from the list of presidential candidates in Romania. She accused the West of trying to rig the election, and politicians expressed concern about democratic values.

Ruben Brekelmans arrived in Ukraine and visited Kharkiv, which is 40 kilometers from the border with Russia. He saw the consequences of Russian shelling and said that Ukraine can only defend itself by keeping Russia at a greater distance.

The Dnipro group sends untrained mobilized and conscripts to the Dnipro Islands. According to the ATES movement, this is done to conceal real losses, with many soldiers dying on the way.

Ukraine defeated France 7-1 in the third-place match at the 2024 Futsal World Cup. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian national team at the World Cup in this sport.

Russian troops continue to storm Ukrainian positions in several areas. Most attacks were repelled in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors, where intense fighting continues.

SE “Document” is changing the cost of passport and migration service packages starting from October 7, 2024. New prices have been set for issuing passports, migration documents, exchanging driver's licenses and other services.

The occupiers have taken another batch of grain from Mariupol to Russia. The total amount of grain stolen through the Mariupol port this year exceeded 180,000 tons.

At the next Ramstein meeting, Ukraine may receive proposals for NATO integration. Western diplomats are considering options for concrete support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the Alliance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on allies to support patronage of Ukrainian cities and regions. This initiative promotes investment, entrepreneurship and has a long-term impact on recovery.

Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has reported that artifacts stolen from Ukrainian museums are appearing on the international black market. The Prosecutor General's Office has set up a special unit to investigate such crimes.

The Russian occupiers struck at Kramatorsk, damaging the building of the fire and rescue unit. The blast wave damaged the windows and gates of the garage, but the personnel were not injured.

The President of Ukraine reported on large-scale Russian attacks over the past week. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for unity of partners and long-range capabilities to counter air terror.

The German government is proposing to pay €1,000 to long-term unemployed people who find a job and work for a year. This initiative has been criticized by the public and at the political level.

Vasyl Osoba, Iryna Farion's son-in-law, was killed in a battle with the Russian occupiers in the Seversky sector. He was a fighter of the Legion of Liberty, a mortar launcher in the 4th Battalion of the Freedom Force of the Rubizh Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced despite the bad weather and shelling. Due to weather conditions, 105 settlements in 6 regions were cut off from electricity supply, and power companies restored power to more than 12,000 consumers.