Civilians injured as Russia strikes communities in Dnipropetrovsk region
On Friday, October 3, Russian forces launched drone and artillery strikes on Nikopol and Synelnykove districts in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring four people.
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03 October 2025
Ukrainian SOF drones hit two Russian air defense radars in Voronezh region
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine used strike drones to hit a P-14F Lena long-range early warning radar station and a Sopka-2 air traffic control radar complex located in Russia’s Voronezh region.
Russian army shell Komyshany in Kherson region, two civilians wounded
In the Kherson region, two men aged 33 and 59 were wounded as a result of the morning shelling of the village of Komyshany.
MP outlines priorities for supporting IDPs in 2026
The draft state budget for 2026 calls for allocating funds to support programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Priorities include housing, employment, social protection, and assistance for vulnerable groups.
Uspenivka and Pavlivka controlled by Defense Forces, no Russian advance
The East Operational Strategic Group has refuted reports of alleged Russian advances in the areas of Uspenivka and Pavlivka in the Novopavlivka sector.
Electricity partially restored and critical infrastructure facilities repaired after Russian attack in Slavutych
In Slavutych, Kyiv region, after the attack by Russian drones on October 1, work to restore the electricity supply continues around the clock.
Russian army shells Korabelnyi district of Kherson, causing casualties
The Russian army has again shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, causing casualties—a 35-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman.
Russian troops increase number of missile and drone attacks in south — Voloshyn
In September, Russian troops significantly intensified their air strikes in the south. The number of missile strikes increased by 47%—from 23 in August to 34 in September.
Drones strike oil refinery in Russia’s Orsk, 1,400 kilometers from Ukrainian border
Long-range strike drones of the “A” Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine once again hit a target at a distance of 1,400 kilometers — this time in the town with a telling name, Orsk.
Russians try to take control of outskirts and logistics routes of Zaporizhzhia — Voloshyn
The Russian occupation army is trying to bypass the city of Stepnohirsk from the east to create a springboard for fire control over the outskirts and logistics routes of the center of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians attack village in Kupiansk district with drone, four people wounded
Four people were wounded in the village of Lisna Stanka in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region as a result of a Russian drone strike.
Drones attack oil refinery in Orenburg region of Russia
An oil refinery was attacked in the city of Orsk in the Orenburg region of Russia.
In Ukraine, 1,330 people injured by mines during full-scale war, including 135 children
Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, 1,330 people have been injured by mines and explosive remnants in Ukraine, including 135 children.
Russians intensify attacks near Antonivskyi and railway bridges in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, over the past three days, Russian forces have stepped up attempts to storm Ukrainian positions in the areas of the railway bridge on the left bank of the Dnipro River and the Antonivskyi Bridge, using rain and fog as cover.
Orthodox Church of Ukraine temple damaged in Poltava due to Russian attack
The St. Nicholas Church of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine was damaged in Poltava as a result of a Russian attack.
Rescue workers come under repeat Russian strike in Poltava region
In Poltava region, emergency responders came under a second Russian missile strike, resulting in a damaged fire truck.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 303 drones, 17 missiles overnight
Ukraine’s Air Forces shot down 320 aerial targets out of 416 launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Ukraine, including 303 drones of various types, 12 Iskander-K cruise missiles, and five guided aviation missiles Kh-59/69.
Russian forces pound 19 settlements in Sumy region over past day, civilians injured
Russian forces carried out 35 attacks on 19 settlements across eight territorial communities in Sumy region over the past 24 hours, leaving three people injured.
Explosions rock Crimea: strikes reported on Russian airfields Belbek and Kacha
In temporarily occupied Crimea, explosions were heard in the evening of October 2, with military airfields Belbek and Kacha — both hosting Russian aviation — reportedly coming under attack.
Ukrainian forces crush Russian attempts to advance in Novopavlivka sector
Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped the advance of the Russian army in the area of Vorone, Ternove, Kalynivske, and Novomykolaivka in the Novopavlivka sector. These settlements remain under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia confirms drone attack on chemical plant in Perm krai
On Friday morning, the governor of Russia’s Perm krai confirmed that drones attacked Berezniki overnight, where the Azot plant — a producer of ammonium nitrate and other chemicals — is located.
Russia launches combined strike on Poltava region, energy facilities damaged
Overnight on October 3, Russian forces carried out a combined missile-and-drone strike on Poltava region, damaging energy infrastructure facilities.
War update: 162 clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors
On the frontline yesterday, October 2, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 162 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Fire breaks out in Mykolaiv region from falling debris of enemy drones
Air defense forces were on duty in the Mykolaiv region last night. Debris from enemy drones caused a fire in the Bashtanka district.
Invaders attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones at night, causing fires in Dnipro
Russian troops attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with strike drones at night, causing fires in Dnipro.
Russian army loses another 970 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to October 3, 2025, amount to approximately 1,113,430 people, including 970 people over the past day.
Russia to cut spending on 18 state programs next year - intel
In 2026, Russia's federal spending on 18 of 51 state programs will decrease, allowing the government to save more than 207 billion rubles.
Two soldiers from 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov return from Russian captivity
During the exchange on October 2, two servicemen of the 12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov” returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity.
Over 100 pieces of weaponry and military equipment approved for AFU use in September
During September 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved nearly 110 new models of weapons and military equipment for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Vuhledar in ruins: city after year of Russian occupation
Photos have been published showing what the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast looks like after a year of occupation.