Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched 183 attack UAVs at Ukraine, of which 154 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, with 22 drones hitting 11 locations.
Russian occupiers are worsening the situation around the captured ZNPP, shelling the territory and blaming Ukraine. This indicates the final stage of ZNPP's reintegration with subsequent reconnection to Russian energy systems.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 200 combat engagements over the past day. More than half of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Southern Slobozhanshchyna directions.
The Secretariat of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language registered 2,227 complaints in the first three quarters of 2025, which is 27% more than last year. The most frequent complaints concerned the absence of a Ukrainian version of websites, the language of outdoor advertising, and customer service.
Russian troops launched massive strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region with KABs and drones at night, including attacking Kryvyi Rih. As a result of the attacks, five people were injured, and infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged.
Over the past day, October 7, the losses of the Russian army amounted to 1010 servicemen and 511 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.10.25 are estimated at 1,118,370 personnel.
The Czech Republic is considering the possibility of transferring about 30 modernized T-72M4CZ tanks to Ukraine after their upgrade is completed. This decision was made to support the combat capability of the tank army and is in line with the security interests of the Czech Republic.
On October 8, light rains are expected throughout Ukraine, except for the northwest, and heavy precipitation is forecast in the south. The air temperature will be +12°...+16°, and up to +20° in the south and east.
The SBU and National Police have eliminated six schemes for evading mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. 14 organizers have been detained, including a former Cabinet official and the leadership of higher education institutions, who sold "services" for $1,500 to $13,000.
Russia plans to collect 2. 3 trillion rubles in additional taxes by 2026, increasing VAT to 22% and cutting benefits for IT companies. This indicates the depletion of resources to finance the war, shifting the burden to citizens and businesses.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic initiatives to achieve a just peace in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, bilateral relations, and energy cooperation.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed agreements with the Estonian company Milrem and the battery manufacturer Tulip Tech for the joint production of defense equipment. The plant in Born will produce 150 THeMIS combat robots, which will supplement the 15 vehicles already in use by the Ukrainian military.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign military personnel due to record losses, enlisting Cubans, North Koreans, and migrants. Up to 25,000 Cubans could fight on Russia's side, making them the largest foreign contingent.
The Ukrainian youth national football team suffered its first defeat at the World Cup, losing to Spain 0:1 in the 1/8 final match. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals on October 11 against the winner of the Colombia - South Africa pair.
Russia has obliged Telegram channels with more than 10,000 subscribers to connect to a "Roskomnadzor" bot, which provides full access to content and audience. This also applies to channels in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Blogger Olena Mandziuk wore a sweatshirt with Stepan Bandera's image during a trip to Poland to demonstrate her pro-Ukrainian stance. This drew criticism from Ukrainians residing in Poland.
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák stated that the country would not change its position on not providing weapons to Ukraine. Slovakia will continue to provide non-lethal, humanitarian aid, preparing the 14th and 15th packages.
Over the past day, 174 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Russian troops carried out 46 air strikes and 3730 shellings, involving 2229 kamikaze drones.
Vladimir Putin called his decisions of February 2022 correct and timely, claiming that the strategic initiative on the front belongs to Russia. He also announced the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and instructed to ensure the safety of infrastructure.
Australia handed over illegally exported archaeological artifacts to Ukraine, including a temporal pendant and an arrowhead. These unique objects, confiscated in Australia, will take their rightful place in the exhibition of one of Ukraine's museums.
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, increasing the number of strikes on oil refineries and other facilities. This has led to a significant reduction in Russian oil refining capacity and a fuel shortage in Russia.
US President Donald Trump believes that ending the war between Ukraine and Russia could be a more difficult task than resolving the conflict in the Middle East. He noted that 7,812 people died in Ukraine last week, which is "insane."
Ukraine's transmission system network is ready to transport increased volumes of electricity in winter, said Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo". He noted that protective structures have already been built at most substations, which have proven their effectiveness, but the risks of Russian shelling remain high.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the extradition of a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions is not in Poland's interest.
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 1. 1% in September 2025, reaching USD 46,518.6 million. The growth was driven by receipts from international partners and a decrease in net foreign currency sales by the NBU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, proposing the appointment of a special envoy for the return of Ukrainian children. The OSCE will join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, and the release of prisoners of war was also discussed.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with the newly appointed German Ambassador Heiko Thoms. They discussed financing drone production, strengthening air defense, and cooperation in the defense industry.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, on countering Russia's "shadow fleet" and changes in Russia's disinformation tactics. Specific tasks regarding sanctions against Russia and blocking schemes to circumvent them were also discussed.
In September, Belarus quadrupled its rail shipments of gasoline to Russia, reaching 40,000 metric tons. This occurred amidst a fuel shortage in Russia, caused by Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare concrete ways to increase teachers' salaries and support internally displaced persons. A report from government officials on these issues is expected at the end of the week.