Nizhyn in Chernihiv region in blackout, water supply limited to twice daily
In Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, all educational institutions are switching to remote learning due to a blackout, and water will be supplied according to a schedule twice a day.
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02 October 2025
War update: 133 combat clashes along frontlines, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors
There have been 133 combat clashes on the front, with Russian forces attempting 64 breakthroughs against Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors of the front.
Air defense to be strengthened in frontline and border areas – CinC Syrskyi
The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has made a series of decisions to reinforce air defense in frontline and border areas, including by increasing the number of interceptor drone crews.
Russians strike Kostiantynivka with aerial bombs and drones, leaving several wounded
Russian troops have again attacked Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, with an air strike and an attack by an FPV drone reported. There are casualties and destruction.
Zelensky meets Kristersson in Copenhagen, expresses Ukraine’s interest in Swedish Gripen fighter jets
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the President of Ukraine held a meeting in Copenhagen. The agenda included the future development of Ukraine's defense and Swedish Gripen aircraft.
Russian forces shell Zelenivka in Kherson region, shell hits apartment building
Russian troops fired on the settlement of Zelenivka in the Kherson community from the temporarily occupied east bank of the Dnipro River, with one of the shells striking an apartment building.
Additional power outages introduced in Chernihiv region
In the Chernihiv region, additional power outages are being introduced on top of the scheduled rolling blackouts already in place.
Bad weather reduces Russian drone strikes in South – Voloshyn
Due to severe weather conditions in southern Ukraine over the past few days, Russian forces have reduced the use of kamikaze drones by 15–20%, recording over 500 attacks instead of the usual 700–800.
Ukraine reports Russian preparations for renewed attacks on Orikhiv front
On the Orikhiv front, Russian invading forces are reinforcing assault companies with mobilized servicemen who refused to sign contracts and are directing these units for offensive operations.
Russian forces attempt to open new assault direction in Zaporizhzhia region – military spox
Russian invading forces attempted to open a new direction for assault operations near the settlement of Stepove in Zaporizhzhia region but failed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
01 October 2025
During counteroffensive operation in Pokrovsk district, 177.8 km² were liberated - CinC Syrskyi
During the entire counteroffensive operation in the Pokrovsk district, 177.8 square kilometers of territory were liberated, and 198.9 square kilometers were cleared of saboteurs.
Ukraine returns group of children from temporarily occupied Kherson region
As part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a group of children aged 4 to 17 has been returned from the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.
Chornobyl NPP blacked out after enemy shelling of power facility
An emergency situation has arisen at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant as a result of a Russian attack on energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Kyiv region, and the plant is now in a blackout.
Russian army shells Kherson, wounding woman
A 26-year-old woman was injured in the Dnipro district of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, UAVs, and guided bombs — damage reported
Throughout the day, Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukrainian air defense destroys over 10,000 Russian targets in September
Throughout September, Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed 10,215 Russian aerial targets.
Slavutych in Kyiv region left without power after Russian strike on substation
Slavutych, located in the Kyiv region, has been left without electricity following a Russian strike on a local substation.