At least 8 people were hospitalized as a result of Russian strikes on passenger trains in Shostka, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported about 30 injured and hospitalized.
EU Special Representative for Sanctions David O'Sullivan stated that Europe is on the verge of a potential major conflict and does not have the resources to resolve it. Threats are escalating due to the war in Ukraine and drone flights over EU countries.
Overnight, Russia launched 109 Shahed/Gerbera drones and three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 73 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
Visiting "educators" often move with their families, so their settlement changes the demographics. The occupiers settle them in the homes of Ukrainians who were forced to leave.
Russian forces likely accumulated ballistic and cruise missiles throughout September 2025 to conduct several separate large-scale drone and missile strikes across Ukraine. Ukrainian Patriot air defense systems remain the only systems capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.
Over the past day, 159 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched three missile and 67 air strikes, used 41 missiles, dropped 142 guided aerial bombs, and deployed 6,264 kamikaze drones.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences over the death of French photojournalist Antony Lallican in Ukraine. The journalist died from a Russian drone strike while accompanying Ukrainian military personnel.
On October 4, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, moderate rains in most of the territory, and significant rains with thunderstorms in some places in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions. The daytime temperature will be 12-17°, in the east and south up to 20°.
Today marks World Animal Day, established in 1925, and the beginning of World Space Week, established by the UN in 1999. Also, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is negotiating with Russia and Ukraine on restoring external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The plant has been operating on emergency backup power for ten days, and Ukraine is ready to carry out repairs if specialists' safety is ensured.
Since the beginning of the day, 147 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, Russians have used 2214 kamikaze drones and carried out 3238 shelling attacks. The occupiers launched one missile and 46 air strikes, used 38 missiles and dropped 46 guided aerial bombs.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha appealed to international partners to increase energy assistance to Ukraine. This happened after a large-scale night attack by Russia on the gas production infrastructure of the Kharkiv and Poltava regions, which was the largest since the beginning of the war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed condolences over the death of French photojournalist Anthony Lallican. He died from a targeted Russian drone strike in Donetsk region, his colleague was wounded.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the State Border Guard Service's unmanned aerial systems unit "Phoenix". The funds will be used to purchase attack and reconnaissance drones, as well as necessary equipment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new sanctions decisions, particularly against companies and individuals working for the Russian defense industry. Ukraine will combine its sanctions with international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Petro Dobromilsky from the post of head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children's Affairs. Vadym Reshetniak was also dismissed from the post of deputy head of the State Geological Survey.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on gas infrastructure, with 35 missiles launched, including ballistic ones. Attacks on energy facilities in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Donetsk regions were also recorded.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly yelled at Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in February during negotiations over a mineral deal. Washington made demands that Ukrainian officials perceived as blackmail, such as granting the US half of the mining rights in Ukraine.
The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine used attack drones to hit the P-14F "Lena" long-range detection radar and the "Sopka-2" route radar complex on the territory of Russia. These systems were elements of air traffic control around the military airbase and along the border with Ukraine.
Ukraine rescued 22 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories. Among them is a 10-year-old boy who was threatened with being sent to Crimea with a fabricated psychiatric diagnosis.
The state program "eRecovery" has paid over UAH 48 billion in compensation to 140,000 families for destroyed or damaged housing. Over 113,000 families have repaired their homes, and almost 25,000 have received housing certificates.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supports military personnel, veterans, civilians, and hospitals. The organization launched the online platform "E-prosthesis" for people after amputation and supported the "Protection of Ukrenergo Repairmen" program."
A ceremony was held in Mikkeli, Finland, to open NATO's ground forces headquarters in Northern Europe, located 300 km from St. Petersburg. Initially, the headquarters will have 10 personnel, with the number later increasing to 50. Its task is to command and coordinate the Alliance's ground forces operations.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US government shutdown currently has no direct impact on aid to Ukraine, and all planned deliveries are proceeding on schedule. The embassy continues to monitor the situation and maintains contact with American partners.
Nadiia Mishei, a 23-year-old employee of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, died as a result of bad weather; her body was found in Serhii Eisenstein Lane. The girl stopped communicating on September 30 after 7:00 p.m.
SES rescuers have been working for the fourth day to eliminate the consequences of bad weather in Odesa, work is still ongoing in 13 locations. SES psychologists are providing assistance to the victims, while the number of victims of the bad weather has risen to 10 people.
Russia's oil revenues in September fell by 20% compared to last year, amounting to 483. 5 billion rubles. This is due to falling world oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, 31 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 6 air strikes and 90 shellings.
The total amount of the PURL initiative, under which Ukrainian partners purchase American weapons for Ukraine, will reach $3. 5 billion this month. The fifth and sixth aid packages within this initiative are currently being coordinated.
Lithuanian Culture Minister Ignas Adomavičius resigned after failing to clearly answer journalists' questions about the ownership of Crimea. Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė urged him to step down, emphasizing that such a position is incompatible with the post of a government member.
