Vinnytsia Oblast
Operation Matador, involving Europol and law enforcement agencies from six countries, exposed an international group that stole premium cars in the EU. Searches were conducted in Ukraine, evidence was seized, and individuals involved in the theft of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi E-tron, and other cars were identified.
On Friday, October 24, rains are expected in Ukraine, significant in places, and thunderstorms in the south. The air temperature will be 11-16°, up to 19° in the south, and 13-15° in Kyiv.
Autumn is becoming a popular time for holidays in Ukraine and abroad due to lower prices and mild weather. The Carpathians, Lviv region, and Zakarpattia remain leaders in domestic tourism, while Turkey and Egypt are among the foreign destinations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack indicates insufficient pressure on Russia. He called for a strong sanctions package from the EU, the US, and the G7, as well as coordinated diplomacy.
As of October 21, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 4,833. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 74.0% of the projected areas. Poltava and Ternopil regions have already completed sowing grain crops, and 13 regions have completed sowing winter rapeseed.
On October 21, cloudy weather with rain is forecast in Ukraine in the east. Night frosts down to -5°C are expected in the west, and daytime temperatures will reach +9…+15°C.
On Sunday, October 19, rains are expected across the country, with wet snow possible in the west. Daytime temperatures will range from +4°C to +13°C.
On October 19, rains, in places with wet snow, and wind gusts up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature during the day will be from 4 to 13 degrees Celsius.
DTEK announced the cancellation of emergency blackouts in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Earlier, Ukrenergo introduced emergency shutdowns in 12 regions due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
Due to the difficult situation in the energy system and high electricity consumption, emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and 12 regions. Ukrenergo urges Ukrainians not to switch on several powerful electrical appliances at the same time.
On Friday, October 17, warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, and Volyn regions. However, starting from October 18, rains and cold weather will arrive, and on October 19, the temperature will drop to +4+8 degrees, with possible wet snow.
Russia again attacked Ukraine, launching over 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including at energy and civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons and sanctions.
Monitoring revealed critical situations due to negligence of guardianship authorities: in Zhytomyr region, a child died from violence, in Zakarpattia, eight children were left without food, and in Kirovohrad region, an HIV-positive child was stopped receiving medication. Ombudsman Lubinets emphasized the indifference of local services.
In Kherson, a man fell into a well and lost consciousness. Rescuers pulled him out using special equipment and handed him over to medics.
In Lviv region, the deputy commander of a military unit involved subordinates in repair and construction work at community facilities and in his own house. He was notified of suspicion of abuse of power and taken into custody with the possibility of bail.
13 Ukrainian entrepreneurs received grant support under the SEED 4. 0 program.
The company director is accused of evading UAH 30 million in taxes during the supply of protective structures. The indictment has been sent to the Dnipro District Court of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
In Ukraine, the activities of a group of 29 people who sold a new narcotic substance called "kratom" were stopped. According to preliminary data, the group members sold up to 10 tons of the substance for over UAH 60 million.
Following the eighteenth wave of the "Own Business" program in 2025, 344 entrepreneurs will receive almost UAH 99 million in financial support, creating 549 new jobs. In total, since 2022, over 29,000 microgrants have been provided, creating almost 53,000 jobs.
In Vinnytsia region, a 26-year-old serviceman AWOL was notified of suspicion in the murder of a 15-year-old girl. The man met the victim through social networks, and after sexual intercourse, killed her with a bat and threw the body into a well.
OLX Real Estate analytics show a 3-4 fold increase in prices for private homes in Ukraine over the past four years. Vinnytsia, Volyn, and Lviv regions became the leaders in growth, while Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Odesa Oblast doubled their prices.
Kirovohrad region police detained a local resident suspected of murdering a 16-year-old girl who was found with stab wounds in a rented apartment on October 5. The man has been notified of suspicion of premeditated murder, and investigators are seeking his detention.
Mykolaiv has received a centralized supply of fresh water for the first time since 2022, said Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba. A new 136 km long pipeline has been built, and the project cost 6.3 billion UAH, which is 25% less than the initial estimate.
In Vinnytsia region, a 26-year-old man was detained for raping and killing a 15-year-old girl. He tried to cover up the crime by throwing the body into a well and covering it with stones.
As of October 7, 2025, Ukrainian agrarians have sown 3,557. 0 million hectares of winter crops, which is almost 50% of the projected areas. Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions are among the leaders in grain crop sowing.
On October 7, a cyclone with atmospheric fronts will cause rains in Odesa, Vinnytsia, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi regions. Air temperature will range from +9°C in the west to +21°C in the south and east.
As a result of a massive night attack, an industrial civilian facility was hit in Vinnytsia region. There are no casualties, and relevant services are working at the scene.
In Ukraine, agrarians have harvested over 31. 5 million tons of new crop grains and legumes, having threshed 65% of the sown areas. The harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed.
In October, late vegetables, fruits, and berries are harvested, and carrots, radishes, spinach, garlic, and onions are sown for winter. For this purpose, cold-resistant varieties are chosen, taking into account weather conditions for the plants to take root before frosts.
No precipitation is expected in Ukraine on October 3. Daytime temperatures will range from 8-13°C, in some places up to +19°C.