Ukraine
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.
Border guards spotted a brown bear on the outskirts of Tyachiv. The animal probably swam across the Tisza River from Romania, where there are mountains and dense forests - the natural habitat of bears.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov received an award from the Prime Minister for the contribution of military intelligence in the fight against Russian invaders. Budanov emphasized the importance of the work of each intelligence officer in countering the aggressor.
The President of Ukraine thanked educators for their contribution to the country's development. Zelenskyy noted the importance of their work in raising a new generation and building a strong Ukraine.
Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, was killed in the fighting in the Kharkiv region, fighting on the side of Ukraine. He was the first person convicted of violating the rules of rallies in Russia, and in 2023 he joined the Siberian Battalion.
Ukrainian guerrillas from the ATES movement conducted reconnaissance of the 4th Regiment of Radiochemical Biological Defense in Simferopol. The agents established the storage of equipment, the organization of security, and recorded patrols and posts.
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones and ballistic missiles. A dry cargo ship, warehouses and trucks were damaged, fires broke out, and one person was injured.
The President noted the resilience and dedication of the TRO soldiers in defending the state. Zelenskyy thanked for the destruction of the enemy and honored the memory of those who died in the battles for Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of Territorial Defense. He noted the effectiveness and skill of the soldiers of the territorial defense in battles in the hottest areas of the front.
There were 169 combat engagements in 10 key sectors over the last day. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske (30) and Kurakhove (26) sectors, with the enemy actively using aviation and drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on enemy losses. Over the past day, 1250 occupants, 55 artillery systems, 21 armored combat vehicles and other enemy equipment were destroyed.
The Kyiv City Military Administration reported the successful destruction of all Russian drones detected over Kyiv. The air raid lasted more than 5 hours, but preliminarily resulted in no damage or casualties.
Four batches of military items were found on passenger trains from Kaliningrad to Moscow. Camouflage pants and camouflage nets intended for the Russian military in Ukraine were confiscated.
Since September 1, the educational process has started in more than 12. 5 thousand schools in Ukraine. About 380,000 teachers are teaching 3.8 million students offline and online.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov presented Czech volunteer Jan Veverka with a medal “For Assistance to the Military Intelligence of Ukraine, Second Class”. Veverka actively supports Ukraine by organizing fundraisers for the Defense Forces.
Police exposed a fraudulent scheme to sell non-existent charging stations in Nikopol. The scammer demanded an advance payment of UAH 5000, deceiving at least 7 people. Tips on safe online shopping are provided.
Three opposition TV channels in Georgia refused to broadcast the ruling party's election ads featuring images of destruction in Ukraine. They face heavy fines, which could lead to the suspension of the channels' operations.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, lessons of “patriotism” are being introduced, where children are taught to kill. Moscow priests and militants call on young people to join the Russian army.
The State Border Guard Service has announced the resumption of crossing operations at the border with Poland as of 23:50 on October 5. Vehicle clearance is being carried out in a slow mode in both directions.