Ukraine

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.

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.