Zelensky calls on EU to open first negotiating cluster on Ukraine’s membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has completed its legislative screening process and is ready to open cluster one in its EU membership negotiations.
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Aftermath of Russian attacks on Ukrainian rail network
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) is working to restore connections and avoid significant delays to passenger train traffic following Russian strikes.
All of Europe must join ‘drone wall’ to counter Russian threats – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on all European countries to join the “drone wall” project, stressing that if Russia can attack Poland or northern states, it poses a threat to the rest of Europe as well.
Zelensky meets Frederiksen ahead of European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen
President Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of the 7th European Political Community Summit taking place Thursday in Denmark, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to convene in Brussels on October 15
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Power outages across Ukraine due to Russian strikes, worst hit Sumy, Chernihiv regions
Due to Russian drone attacks, as of the morning of October 2, consumers in several regions remain without power, with the most severe situation in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
Search operations completed in Odesa storm: 10 dead, 380 rescued
Rescuers have completed search operations in Odesa following severe weather. Ten people died as a result of the storm. At the same time, more than 380 residents were rescued.
Zelensky arrives at European Community summit in Copenhagen
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the seventh summit of the European Political Community, which will take place today in Copenhagen.
SSU detains Russian agent couple in Odesa preparing to blow up military personnel
The Counterintelligence Service of Ukraine detained a couple of Russian agents in Odesa who were preparing to blow up Ukrainian military personnel.
Stormy seas in Black and Azov Seas keep Russian ships in ports — Navy
The Ukrainian Navy has not recorded any movement of Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas recently.
Ukrainian delegation discussed Drone Deal initiative with officials from Pentagon, Congress, and US military
The Ukrainian delegation in the US discussed with officials from the Pentagon, Congress, and the military the possibility of selling some Ukrainian drones, as well as their joint modernization and the development of new platforms.
Missile strike on Balakliia leaves one dead, number of wounded rises to 15
In Balakliia, Kharkiv region, the number of victims of the Russian missile strike on the evening of October 1 rose to 15, with one person killed.
Fire in Odesa after drone attack extinguished, two injured
Two people were injured in Odesa as a result of an attack by Russian strike drones.
War update: 158 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On October 1, Ukrainian forces engaged in 158 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
Russia launches 587 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one civilian injured
The Russian army carried out 587 strikes on 13 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region on October 1, leaving an elderly man wounded.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 980 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,112,460 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 2, 2025, with 980 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Power supply fully restored at Chornobyl NPP facilities, no radiation leak threat – Energy Ministry
As of 23:00 on October 1, electricity supply at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant facilities has been fully restored.
Costa on Ukraine's EU integration progress: Now it is EU's turn to deliver
Ukraine has fulfilled its part of the EU integration reforms, and now the next step must come from the European Union.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian gun, infantry fighting vehicle near Vovchansk
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, drone operators from the Hart border guard brigade destroyed a Russian infantry fighting vehicle and a field gun near Vovchansk.
US to provide Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes deep inside Russia – WSJ
The United States will supply Ukraine with intelligence to support long-range missile strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure.
Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Balakliia rises to 10
One person was killed and ten others were injured in Russia's October 1 missile strike on Balakliia in the Kharkiv region.
Blackout at Chornobyl NPP lasted over three hours: Zelensky says Russia carried out targeted strike with dozens of drones
A blackout at facilities of the former Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant lasted more than three hours following yesterday's Russian strike on a power substation in Slavutych.
Over 30% of Russia's oil and gas infrastructure put out of service – MP Venislavskyi
Ukraine's defense forces have struck and put out of operation more than 30% of Russia's oil and gas infrastructure, according to a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, MP Fedir Venislavskyi.
Russian General charged in absentia for blowing up Kakhovka dam
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has notified in absentia Russian Major General Volodymyr Omelyanovych, Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Russian 'Dnepr' Grouping, of suspicion for his role in organizing the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) dam in occupied Kherson region.
Poland opens new training center for Ukrainian soldiers
With support from Norway, a training center for the Ukrainian forces has been opened in southeastern Poland, near the border with Ukraine. The facility will be able to simultaneously host training for 1,200 Ukrainian servicemen.
Russians continue offensive despite weather and heavy losses – Hnatov
Despite the autumn-winter season and significant losses in manpower, weapons, and military equipment, Russian forces are not abandoning offensive operations.
SBU detains Russian agents who coordinated strikes on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk
Counterintelligence officers from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) have detained two agents of Russian military intelligence (commonly known as the GRU) who coordinated enemy combined attacks in the Donetsk region.
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Family of five killed in Odesa storm trapped as door stuck — media
A family of five who died on September 30 during bad weather in Odesa were unable to escape from the basement because the door was jammed.
Zelensky to EU leaders: Russia starts with hybrid attacks and always takes next step
On his way to Denmark, President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the participants of the European Council meeting to join forces for joint defense.