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.
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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.
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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.
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.