Ukraine

The EU Court rejected Hungary's lawsuit against the use of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets for military support to Ukraine. Budapest has repeatedly challenged the financing mechanism.

The 33-year-old Polish man struck a 20-year-old Ukrainian at a crossing, causing him to lose consciousness. The court remanded the attacker in custody for three months.

Almost UAH 5 million was received after their dismissal by members of the High Council of Justice who became embroiled in a scandal — veteran

Three dismissed members of the HCJ received a total of UAH 4. 974 million in payments. Before their resignation, they celebrated at an expensive Kyiv restaurant.

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh spoke about Ukrainian strikes on the Russian Federation.

In August, Ukraine’s vehicle fleet grew by 12. 8 thousand gasoline-powered cars, 2% fewer than a year earlier. Among new cars, the Skoda Octavia led the way; among used cars, the Volkswagen Tiguan.

In Kropyvnytskyi, the SBU detained an FSB agent carrying two knives

The local unemployed man adjusted Russian strikes on infrastructure and filmed facilities for his handler. He was notified of suspicion of high treason.

Due to attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in five regions remain without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast.

In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.

Of the 18 sentences handed down in cases involving fraudulent call centers, only two people ended up behind bars

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, courts have handed down 18 sentences in cases involving fraudulent call centers. Only two convicts received actual prison terms.

Radosław Sikorski compared Russia's strikes against Ukraine with Nazi Germany's bombing of London. He believes that the attacks only unite people.

Early voting for the Russian State Duma has begun in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The occupiers are using mobile election commissions and digital monitoring.

Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 196 drones: air defenses shot down 165 UAVs

At night, Russia launched ballistic missiles and 196 attack drones at Ukraine. Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 165 unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Russian national is suspected of filming military and critical infrastructure sites in Romania for his handlers. The SRI had been monitoring him since February 2026.

"ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of one of Russia's key oil refineries; the data was passed on to the Defense Forces

ATESH partisans conducted reconnaissance of the Mari oil refinery in Russia. Data on the facility's production and security was passed on to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine have exceeded its combined losses in all wars over the past 80 years – General Staff

The losses of Russian troops killed and wounded have exceeded 1. 5 million, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported. These are Russia’s largest losses since World War II.

Germany's Foreign Minister said that Ukrainian men of conscription age should return home. Berlin may help Kyiv identify them.

Russian drones struck the “Starokozache” border crossing point on the border with Moldova. There are civilian fatalities and injured people.

AfD received 44% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt and nearly doubled its support. Trump called the party's result excellent.

Ukraine has developed a new RK-19 missile to shoot down Russian "Banderols"

The RK-19 has a range of up to 10 km and a 14. 3 kg warhead. It was developed to intercept drones and Banderol-type cruise missiles.

Sybiga discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and sanctions against the production of Russian ballistic missiles with Kallas. They also discussed the maritime corridor and food security.

The new Pegas IFV will feature STANAG Level 6 protection, a 30 mm cannon, and a range of 500 km. The project is still in the development stage.

European production of the "Bars" is expected to start soon, with the first units anticipated on October 10. The drone can fly up to 1,000 km.

Kaja Kallas said that NATO had abandoned plans for the temporary loss of Baltic territory and strengthened the region's defense. She also warned about Russia's shadow war.

The market is short about 4 million barrels of oil products per day due to the wars and constrained refining capacity. Diesel in the US has risen to a record high.

Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the next six months. Serious negotiations are unlikely before 2027.

The Russian foreign minister stated that after the war, all of Ukraine should become a buffer between Russia and the West. Moscow also rejects preserving the current government.

The government has extended the program for full compensation of contract-based education for children of veterans in 2026/2027. More than UAH 320 million will be allocated for the support.

Zelenskyy arrived in Norway to bid farewell to King Harald V

Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for the farewell ceremony for King Harald V. The president will meet with Prime Minister Støre to discuss air defense.

“PSG” represented by ten players — nominees for the “Ballon d’Or” announced

Ten PSG players are among the 30 contenders for the "Ballon d’Or". The awards ceremony will take place on October 26 in London.

Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km by the end of the year. The HUR does not rule out strikes on western Ukraine.