Ukraine
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia would not have missiles and drones without Western components that damage the energy sector. He emphasized the need to cut off the supply of critical components to reduce the Russian threat.
Since the beginning of the day, 172 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. Russian troops used 3382 kamikaze drones and carried out 2971 shelling attacks.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced the existence of a draft security guarantees from European partners. He emphasized the need to take into account the unsuccessful experience of the Budapest Memorandum and update the international security system.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns Russia's dangerous escalation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, where shelling was recorded on October 6 at a distance of 1. 25 km from the perimeter. The plant has been without external power supply for almost two weeks, which creates a risk of a nuclear catastrophe.
Ukraine supports diplomatic efforts, including US President Donald Trump's peace plan, aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the tragic consequences of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which led to a large-scale escalation of violence and a humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine and Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on joint defense production. This involves technology exchange, attracting EU funding, and strengthening the defense capabilities of both countries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy Staff meeting, where they discussed the energy situation in the regions and the deployment of air defense. He gave clear instructions regarding generation facilities and additional equipment for preparation for winter.
The Luhansk Regional Prosecutor's Office exposes collaborators and traitors. In two weeks, three sentences have been handed down, and another 50 cases have been sent to court.
Electricity demand in Russia has exceeded generation, with the deficit reaching 25 GW by October 2025. The reasons include worn-out thermal power plants, overloaded lines, and limited access to equipment due to Western sanctions.
On October 7, schools, kindergartens, and extracurricular institutions in Odesa will operate remotely. This decision was made due to the expected heavy rain, which could reach 49 mm of precipitation.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof familiarized themselves with the work of a leading Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned systems. The enterprise serially produces FPV copters and aircraft-type kamikaze drones, having its own design bureau and R&D laboratory with European partners.
People's Deputy Heorhiy Heorhiyovych Mazurashu initiated a bill proposing to amend Article 33 of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Bank of Ukraine". This would allow the inscription "We believe in God" to be placed on Ukrainian banknotes.
The UK government is actively working to stop the supply of British components to Russia for weapons production. London takes reports of goods exports to Russia seriously, having banned thousands of items.
The Kirishi oil refinery halted its main crude oil processing unit after a drone attack on October 4. Operations are expected to resume within a month, which could reduce fuel production volumes in Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė. The parties discussed defense assistance, joint weapons production, investments in the Ukrainian defense industry, and strengthening air defense to protect energy infrastructure.
Slovakia will transfer five Bozena vehicles and other demining equipment to Ukraine. An agreement has been signed for the gratuitous transfer of engineering, construction, transport, and medical equipment.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and her Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof discussed the protection of energy infrastructure, defense cooperation, and financial support. The parties also considered the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.
On October 30, 2025, over 300 communicators and marketers and 30 speakers from all over Ukraine will take part in the PR marathon "In the Mirror of Reality". Participants will discuss tools for building trust, transparency, and effective communication, as well as the experience of adapting brands to rapid changes in public sentiment.
Significant rains are expected in Odesa region on October 7-9, which has led to a heightened state of readiness. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, called on employers to be ready to transfer employees to a remote work format.
In Constanța, classes are suspended due to the threat of flooding caused by a cyclone from the Mediterranean Sea. Meteorologists predict up to 120 liters of precipitation per square meter, strong wind gusts, and snowfalls at high altitudes.
Ukraine managed to rescue three teenagers from the temporarily occupied territories. They are receiving assistance with document restoration, psychological support, and guidance for a new stage of life.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for his help and support after his visit to Kyiv. During the meeting, issues of defense, pressure on Russia, and political cooperation were discussed.
IAEA experts heard a series of shots 1. 25 km from the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This incident increases the risks of catastrophic consequences.
Tomorrow in Lviv, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of building No. 48 on Akademika S. Yefremova Street, where he died. The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM, and traffic on the street will be temporarily blocked.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has expressed support for using frozen Russian assets to provide a loan to Ukraine, despite financial and legal risks. He emphasized the need for risk sharing to enable swift action.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in recent days, Ukraine has been using exclusively Ukrainian-made products, not only drones, against Russian targets. He emphasized that details regarding long-range capabilities would be disclosed later, so as not to alert the enemy.
Today, 113 combat engagements took place at the front, a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also intensified its activity in the Toretsk and Novopavlivka directions, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) of the National Security and Defense Council stated that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service uses "shadow fleet" ships to launch UAVs into Europe.
A group of fraudsters has been detained in Zaporizhzhia who, posing as military personnel, sold humanitarian aid, earning over UAH 8 million. The organizer turned out to be a 29-year-old contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had voluntarily left his military unit.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is approaching a resolution on the use of frozen Russian assets, and the skepticism of partners is decreasing. The funds are planned to be directed towards Ukrainian weapons production, American and European systems, including air defense, as well as social needs of the population.