The October 12 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group was postponed due to Hurricane Milton in the United States. President Biden canceled his visit to Germany, and a new date for the meeting will be announced later.
The General Staff reports 80 attacks by Russian troops on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions as of 16:00. The most active fighting is taking place at the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, President Zelenskyy called for ensuring that Russia does not have the strength to continue its aggression. Ukraine and Croatia sign an agreement on long-term cooperation.
Law enforcers identified the platoon commander of the Russian Armed Forces who fired at unarmed residents of Bucha. The soldier was served a notice of suspicion of violating the laws of war and premeditated murder.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that Polish farmers did not start the announced protest near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. The SBGS hopes that the blockade will not take place, although the farmers had planned it from October 8 to the end of 2024.
In Kirovohrad region, a woman was sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting fire to the car of a National Guard soldier. She received the task through the Telegram community and was to receive UAH 10 thousand for the arson.
During the first week of the epidemic season, 114,487 cases of ARVI were recorded in Ukraine. The incidence rate is below the epidemic threshold but higher than last year's figure, with children under 17 being the most affected.
The high-level meeting on Ukraine at Ramstein Air Base was postponed due to the cancellation of Biden's visit to Germany. The reason was the threat of Hurricane Milton in the United States, which caused serious concern for the administration.
An 81-year-old woman was injured in a Russian attack on Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb. She received light injuries from glass and did not need hospitalization.
The Russians are concentrating assault groups on the front lines near Robotyne and Pryiutne in Zaporizhzhia. Active assault operations may begin in 3-5 days with small groups of infantry to capture Ukrainian positions.
The price of potatoes in Ukraine increased by 19% over the week, reaching 17-25 UAH/kg. The reasons are low yields due to unfavorable weather conditions and increased demand from wholesalers.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has developed a technical description of a new model, the Universal Field Tent (Type 2). Manufacturers are invited to join military trials by providing at least 10 units of tents.
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey announced plans to hold a peace summit with Russia by the end of the year. The format involves third parties, without direct bilateral negotiations with Russia.
Pope Francis will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 11 in Rome. During the visit, Zelenskyy is also expected to hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Infectious disease specialist Golubovska warns of an increased risk of contracting hepatitis C due to the war. Ukraine has a state program of free treatment, but everyone is recommended to be tested at least once a year.
The President of the European Commission accused the Hungarian prime minister of flirting with Putin and allowing foreign interference. She also criticized his policies on migration and the EU single market.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Croatia held talks on military assistance, demining, and reconstruction. Croatia has provided 11 defense support packages and is sharing its experience in various fields.
The Lithuanian government has approved the allocation of €13 million for projects to restore Ukraine. The funds will be allocated to the Lithuanian Cooperation Fund to implement projects in education, energy, and other areas.
There are about 1. 7 million cultural artifacts in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Minister of Culture Tochytskyi announced that he is working with partners to identify and return the stolen property.
President Zelenskyy meets with Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic. A long-term support agreement covering defense assistance, demining, rehabilitation, and Ukraine's European integration is signed.
Olena Duma criticizes MPs for blocking budget revenues, but ignores ineffective asset management at ARMA. Experts accuse her of having ties to pro-Russian politicians and ineffective work.
Oksen Lisovyi met with the management and students of SNAU. The parties discussed the digital transformation of education, the role of colleges and integration into the European educational area through the Erasmus+ program.
The Minister of Culture of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi said that the national telethon “United News” will continue broadcasting as long as the war continues. He emphasized the importance of the marathon for countering Russian propaganda.
The court transferred the ownership of a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship to Ukraine for illegally entering the ports of occupied Crimea. The captain is accused of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territories.
Ukraine imposed sanctions against the manufacturer of “Kinzhals” - do western restrictions apply to the Rostec corporation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules for serving summonses to the TCC. A postal representative is obliged to deliver the summons in person or notify by phone of delivery. Clear procedures have been established for different situations.
The Bundeswehr General announced the delivery of two Iris-T SLM and SLS air defense systems to Ukraine last week. Germany plans to deliver two more air defense systems, combat vehicles and artillery ammunition by the end of the year.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law introducing a guaranteed tax liability for ethyl alcohol and bioethanol producers. Producers will pay excise tax on the volume corresponding to the maximum productivity of their equipment.
In Brovary district, a man attacked police officers with an ax during a call about domestic violence. A law enforcement officer shot and killed the attacker after firing a warning shot. Criminal proceedings have been initiated.
In Odesa region, a patient set fire to a mattress in a hospital room, causing UAH 30 thousand in damage. The court sentenced the man to 3 years in prison with a probationary period of 1.5 years for intentional damage to property.
