A number of European countries will receive additional support from the EU to overcome the growing migration burden. The new mechanism will become operational after the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force in mid-2026.
The EU Council discussed the future defense readiness roadmap, which will define goals and objectives until 2030. The document will be adopted on October 16 and presented on October 23, 2025.
John Healey stated that Russian aggression is not limited to Ukraine, as evidenced by incidents in Poland, Estonia, and Moldova. He emphasized that the security of Europe begins in Ukraine.
Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a memorandum on joint drone production on October 10. This cooperation is a promising direction, and the total assistance from the Netherlands to Ukraine has reached $9 billion.
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved amendments to the State Budget-2025, allocating an additional UAH 324. 7 billion for defense by the end of the year. The main source of funding is EU funds and the reduction of non-priority expenditures.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the creation of a federal police unit to combat drones, as well as a research and development unit. Germany will cooperate with Israel, Ukraine, and European partners, and the Bundeswehr will be authorized to assist the police in shooting down drones.
Since the beginning of the day, 133 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The occupiers used 1803 kamikaze drones and carried out 3247 shellings, launching 47 air strikes and dropping 115 guided aerial bombs.
British company MGI Engineering, founded by former Formula 1 engineer Mike Gascoyne, plans to deploy inexpensive long-range SkyShark loitering munitions in Ukraine and is developing a heavier TigerShark platform. The SkyShark, with a range of 250 km and a speed of 450 km/h, will cost around $67,000 per unit, while the TigerShark is two months away from testing.
Romania plans to quickly start producing defense drones on its territory in cooperation with Ukraine. This is a strategic step to protect its own forces, as well as EU and NATO allies, and to enhance the air defense of the Alliance's eastern flank.
At the technological Staff meeting of the Commander-in-Chief, the needs of the Defense Forces for drones and missiles, as well as the effectiveness of their use, were discussed. Following the meeting, specific tasks were approved for implementers, and control over their execution was established.
Two unknown drones with flashing lights were spotted near Sweden's main naval base. Police have opened proceedings under articles concerning violations of aviation law and the law on the protection of facilities.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has drones capable of flying 2-3 thousand km, and thanks to naval drones, it has pushed Russian ships out of the Black Sea. He also emphasized that only its own weapons and strong alliances can guarantee Ukraine's security.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the President of Ukraine, held talks with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg. They discussed the supply of American weapons, drone programs, and security guarantees for Ukraine's skies.
On September 21, fragments of objects resembling drones were found in three voivodeships in Poland. Reports came from the Białogard, Siedlce, and Zamość counties.
This week, a Polish delegation will arrive in Ukraine to discuss real solutions in the field of common security, including possible exercises. The visit is not protocol-based and is aimed at developing concrete joint actions.
A damaged military drone was found on the coast near Solnitsa in Burgas. The device was washed ashore by waves, and the area was cordoned off by the military and police.
In the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, near Terespol, remains of an unknown flying object have been found. Law enforcement has cordoned off the area; there is no danger to local residents.
Bail has been posted for People's Deputy Oleksiy Kuznetsov, who is involved in a corruption case concerning the procurement of drones and electronic warfare systems. He was previously remanded in custody with the possibility of bail set at eight million hryvnias.
Over the past day, 190 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 1 missile and 67 air strikes, dropping 117 guided bombs. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks in 11 directions, enemy losses amounted to 850 personnel.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers suffered losses of 850 personnel, 6 tanks, and 47 artillery systems.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has opened the market for training ground and water drone operators, which will allow the state to pay for courses in private schools. This decision is expected to train thousands of specialists by the end of the year to manage the latest technologies on the battlefield and in naval operations.
In Kupyansk, a Russian FPV drone hit a civilian car. A couple was injured: a 69-year-old man and his 63-year-old wife.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
Due to the activity of Russian UAVs, traffic on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv highway has been temporarily restricted. The enemy is deliberately attacking civilian transport.
An explosion occurred on the Ryazan-Moscow oil pipeline in the Ryazan region, which supplied fuel to the aggressor's capital. The transportation of oil products has been stopped indefinitely.
Many Russian cities and regions are experiencing fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Authorities are introducing fuel rationing, prices are rising, and drivers are queuing for kilometers.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
A large-scale reed fire covering an area of 9 hectares has been extinguished in Odesa. Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which took over 4 hours to extinguish.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 74 out of 95 Shahed drones and decoys launched by the Russian Federation overnight. 21 drones hit 9 locations in the north, south, and east of the country.
