In Mykolaiv region, prosecutors uncovered a large-scale scheme of illegal subsoil use, which caused over UAH 120 million in damages to the state. The director of a company in Bashtanka district is suspected of illegal groundwater extraction for the production and sale of drinking water.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with UN Secretary-General Guterres regarding the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and the situation at the occupied ZNPP. The station has been in a blackout for the seventh day due to damage to power grids.
Poland's Military Gendarmerie has launched an investigation after drone wreckage was discovered in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Details regarding the object's origin and the circumstances of its appearance are currently being clarified.
Family doctor Viktoriia Dmytruk said that it is best to get vaccinated against the flu in the fall, as soon as the drugs appear in medical facilities. Immunity is formed within a few weeks and reliably protects throughout the entire season, while natural immunity after illness is much narrower.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal met with mine manufacturers and discussed air defense for defense industry enterprises. The military needs a large number of mines to deter the enemy, and the ministry will facilitate scaling up production.
Ukraine managed to rescue 16 young people from the temporarily occupied territory. All of them are safe, receiving psychological support, and restoring their documents.
As a result of the Russian Shahed attack in Dnipro, one person died, and the number of injured increased to 20. An office building, an apartment building, a dormitory, and a cultural institution were damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening sanctions policy, instructing to extend the validity of expiring sanctions and accelerate synchronization with partners. In September, Ukraine imposed sanctions against 166 individuals and 127 legal entities, and also synchronized British sanctions.
The first all-Ukrainian inclusive golf tournament for war veterans "Golf of Heroes: from the battlefield to the golf course" was held in Lviv region, dedicated to the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. 52 veterans from 12 regions and the capital took part in the competition, demonstrating the effectiveness of golf as a rehabilitation tool.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the daytime Russian drone attack on Dnipro, which injured more than ten people and caused destruction. He emphasized that each such attack proves the need to increase pressure on Russia.
Lviv has been included in the Green Destinations Top 100 list for the development of accessible tourism. The city trains staff and creates accessible routes for people with various needs.
Ukraine evacuated 48 citizens, including women and children, as well as 9 Palestinians from Gaza. Two evacuees were injured and received medical assistance.
The Boxing Federation of Ukraine and the "National Platform for Sports Integrity" have agreed to cooperate on fair play. The parties discussed the creation of ethical committees and the exchange of information to protect sports in Ukraine.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that the deployment of F-35 fighter jets to Poland is a demonstration of the allies' readiness to counter Russian aggression. The Netherlands also plans to send Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems and anti-drone equipment to Poland.
Two draft laws have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada on the exemption from customs duties and VAT for electricity generating equipment and other means for energy restoration. These measures are proposed for the period of martial law, but no longer than until January 1, 2027.
NABU's criminal proceedings are surprising, as they mostly concern inaccurate declarations by officials or the prosecution of intermediaries and businessmen, rather than serious crimes by top officials. Former Deputy Head of the SBI, Oleksandr Babikov, points to the lack of examples of top officials being held accountable for corrupt acts.
How to reduce medicine costs without harming your health? UNN has compiled simple rules that will help Ukrainians to form a more rational home first-aid kit and avoid unnecessary expenses.
The Telegraph reports that Europe could create an air defense system over western Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the prospect of extending it to Kyiv. This is a response to the intensification of Russian provocations in Europe, which include drones, aircraft, and cyberattacks.
From 2022 to 2025, France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands purchased 34. 3 billion euros worth of liquefied natural gas from Russia, while Ukraine received 21.2 billion euros in aid from them. This Greenpeace study highlights that the reduction in pipeline supplies led to an increase in Russian LNG imports.
The European Commission has proposed four key defense projects, including a drone wall to block Russian air aggression. These proposals will be discussed at an informal meeting of EU leaders in Copenhagen.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is strengthening coordination and support for Ukraine after drone incidents in Poland and Estonia. Aid to Kyiv is a strategic defense of Europe's security and stability.
The Frankivsk Prosecutor's Office in Lviv has sent to court the case against the head of a charitable foundation and his accomplice. They fraudulently seized almost UAH 2.2 million from military personnel and a volunteer, promising to purchase equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Forecasters predict rainy weather in Ukraine throughout the week, which will complicate driving. The Patrol Police of Ukraine gave recommendations to drivers on how to avoid accidents.
Ukraine has successfully completed the final stage of screening its legislation for compliance with European Union norms. This process lasted 15 months and was one of the fastest among all candidate countries.
300 kg of explosives were found inside the drone, after which it was towed to a safe area.
The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy supported bill 14023. The document simplifies the processing of primary documents for the provision of services, canceling the customer's signature for cashless payments.
Volodymyr Z. was detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by Germany on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion. German intelligence services believe that he, as a diving instructor, planted explosives on the pipeline in the Baltic Sea in September 2022.
Six Russian generals and colonels were charged with war crimes. As a result of the attack on Okhtyrka in 2022, nine civilians, including a child, were killed and civilian objects were damaged.
Pavlo Zhurylo, founder of Betking Foundation, organized a vibrant charity match in which 50 displaced children played against footballers of FC Oleksandriia at the Nika stadium.
