Ukraine
There will be almost no precipitation during the first three days of October; rain is possible only in the Sea of Azov region and Crimea. During the day, temperatures will rise to 21°C.
Trump supported the idea of easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. The initiative is at an early stage.
A Tu-95 crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region: six crew members were killed. Russia has 47 such aircraft,\r 38 of them combat-ready.
The EU will call on Ukraine to accelerate anti-corruption and tax reforms in order to receive financial support for 2026. So far, €14.9 billion has been allocated.
Ukraine and Belgium have agreed to deliver three F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026. Kyiv has also received ammunition for the aircraft.
In Sumy, an aerial bomb damaged a school building where children were sheltering. There were no fatalities; the walls were destroyed and the windows were blown out.
Johann Wadephul urged people not to question the threat posed by Moscow. He criticized Fico's doubts about NATO guarantees.
Over four weeks, Russian oil exports rose to 3. 71 million barrels per day. The value of shipments reached nearly its highest level since the start of the invasion.
Five Ukrainians will stand trial for stealing five expensive cars in France as part of the international Matador operation. They face up to 12 years in prison.
The 2026–2027 flu and acute respiratory viral infections season has begun in Ukraine. Last season, more than 4.2 million cases and 201 deaths were recorded.
Ukraine will face Northern Ireland on October 2 in Trnava. The teams have 4 points each, with bookmakers naming Ukraine the favorite.
The funds will be directed to backup environments, cloud infrastructure, and equipment. This is intended to speed up the restoration of systems after attacks.
Kyrylo Dmytriiev held talks in Washington on ending the war in Ukraine. The parties discussed possible joint energy projects after the war.
Estonia established the involvement of Russian special services in the arson attack on Milrem on August 15. Tallinn summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires.
Kyiv customs officers confiscated 19th-century cultural valuables bound for the United States and Estonia. No permits for their export were provided.
According to the IMF's estimate, Ukraine may face a shortfall of $30–35 billion in 2027, $17 billion in 2028 and $2 billion in 2029. Donors are seeking funds.
Rutte said that Russia had not broken NATO's unity, despite sabotage and drones. The Alliance is strengthening its defence and support for Ukraine.
In January–August 2026, local budgets received UAH 237. 5 million in transport tax — 58.7% more than last year. Kyiv paid the most.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' amphibious robot covered more than 40 km by land and water, delivering provisions and ammunition to the military. The system was further developed with the support of Brave1.
Compensation for insurance premiums has been expanded to Kyiv and the region, as well as the fuel sector. The terms of preferential loans for infrastructure have also been changed.
The Russian Federation’s overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa region and eight other regions. A woman was killed in Kyiv, and 24 people were injured.
Andriy Shevchenko is celebrating his 50th birthday. The Ballon d’Or winner has gone from "Dynamo" and "Milan" to becoming president of the UAF.
More than 50 long-distance trains are delayed as of the morning of September 29. The longest delay is 7 hours and 34 minutes for the Uzhhorod–Kharkiv train.
Russian acts of sabotage in the EU did not force countries to abandon aid to Ukraine. NATO calls for publicly blaming Moscow and increasing support for Kyiv.
Due to shelling, some consumers in five regions were left without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast for September 29.
Russian strikes damaged residential buildings, port and railway infrastructure. There are casualties in Kyiv and Odesa Oblast.
On September 29, dry weather with no precipitation and temperatures of up to 23°C is expected in Ukraine. Gusts of wind of up to 20 m/s are possible in the south.
During the night of September 29, Russia launched a Zircon-type missile, two ballistic missiles, and 152 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 109 targets, including the missiles.
ATESH partisans discovered a Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk region and passed the coordinates to the Defense Forces. They did not disclose the location of the facility.
Russia has launched a covert mobilization, Robert “Madyar” said. By the end of 2026, Moscow may recruit up to 300,000 additional troops.