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300 kg of explosives were found inside the drone, after which it was towed to a safe area.
The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy supported bill 14023. The document simplifies the processing of primary documents for the provision of services, canceling the customer's signature for cashless payments.
Volodymyr Z. was detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by Germany on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion. German intelligence services believe that he, as a diving instructor, planted explosives on the pipeline in the Baltic Sea in September 2022.
Six Russian generals and colonels were charged with war crimes. As a result of the attack on Okhtyrka in 2022, nine civilians, including a child, were killed and civilian objects were damaged.
Pavlo Zhurylo, founder of Betking Foundation, organized a vibrant charity match in which 50 displaced children played against footballers of FC Oleksandriia at the Nika stadium.
DBR and SBU employees uncovered a new episode of corruption schemes during procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. An official from the Dnipro Housing and Utilities Department has been notified of suspicion in a case involving millions in overpayments for beds for military units in the region.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD, stated that Russia may try to test the defense of the Polish border using sabotage and reconnaissance groups. The head of Russian foreign intelligence, Sergey Naryshkin, effectively voiced the Kremlin's plans, which include a possible attempt by Russian groups to physically penetrate Polish territory.
A criminal organization that appropriated money from Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen after their return from captivity has been exposed. The perpetrators extorted data to access online banking, as a result of which the victims lost over 970 thousand hryvnias.
The Feast of the Intercession of the Theotokos, celebrated on October 1, is a symbol of faith in miraculous salvation and a protective charm from the Mother of God. It holds great significance for Ukrainian Cossacks, who considered the Theotokos the patroness of the military.
On October 1, a significant cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures dropping to +6. ..+10 degrees, and +11...+16 in the south. The forecaster predicts rain throughout the country, with the exception of a few regions, and gusty winds.
Great Britain plans to tighten requirements for refugees, including those from Ukraine. Now, for permanent residency, foreigners must have a high level of English, no criminal record, and proof of social contribution.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement with Ukraine to allocate 2 billion euros for drones. She also proposed the idea of a reparations loan based on immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
The former second secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the illegal transfer of a person across the state border of Ukraine. The diplomat used his official position to illegally process Ukrainian citizenship for a native of the Russian Federation in May 2022, which allowed her to obtain a foreign passport.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court regarding the seizure of assets of former Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko. The state is requesting the seizure of six real estate properties, corporate rights, and funds in bank accounts.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of funding for 4 aid packages for the purchase of American weapons within the framework of the PURL initiative. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada have contributed a total of over $2 billion.
On the night of September 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 65 Shahed and Gerbera-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 46 enemy drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country.
Over the past day, 176 combat engagements were recorded at the front, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 51 air strikes and 4463 shellings, using 5531 kamikaze drones.
On the night of September 30, Russian troops attacked the village of Chernechchyna, Sumy region, with an attack drone. As a result of the hit on a residential building, a married couple and their sons, aged 6 and 4, died.
EU leaders will discuss new defense initiatives in Copenhagen this week. Key among them are a "drone wall" and a European air defense shield, which are intended to strengthen the continent's defense in the face of Russian airspace violations.
On September 30, the world celebrates International Translation Day, Save the Koala Day, Mud Therapy Day, and International Podcast Day. In Ukraine, this day marks the All-Ukrainian Library Day, established in 1998.
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, about 300 accounts were identified that spread narratives favorable to Russia, mainly on TikTok. Their activities were coordinated by automated bots, which indicates the possible operation of a Russian "troll factory."
Russia plans to increase air strikes and the number of weapons on the territory of Ukraine. During the last attack, the enemy used almost 600 drones and 50 missiles, which led to the death of four people.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the country's energy security is directly linked to the supply of Russian gas and oil. He emphasized that Russian resources are cheaper, and abandoning them would lead to an increase in tariffs for the population.
Vladimir Putin signed a law on the denunciation of the European Convention against Torture, which could lead to an increase in the scale of torture. Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that this deprives the world of international control mechanisms over Russian prisons and occupied territories.
The President of Poland signed a law on the extension of funding for Starlink terminal subscriptions in Ukraine. This technology is critical for maintaining communication in hospitals, schools, and frontline regions.
President Zelenskyy held a Technological Staff meeting, where they discussed the volume of production of long-range weapons. Ukraine plans contracts and production to sufficiently fill its arsenals.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who questioned Ukraine's sovereignty. Sybiha noted that Ukraine awaits Orban's opinion on sovereignty when he gets rid of his dependence on Russian energy carriers.
In Iraq, a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking. He recruited Iraqis to participate in the war on Russia's side against Ukraine.
Russia has signed a law on withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, which deprives the world of international control over Russian prisons and occupied territories. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that this demonstrates torture as an element of the Kremlin's state policy.