Searches conducted at Pochaiv Lavra in Ternopil region
Searches are ongoing on the territory of the Pochaiv Lavra in the Ternopil region.
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08 October 2025
Defense appeals arrest of Ukrainian citizen in Nord Stream sabotage case
The defense has filed an appeal against the decision of the Warsaw District Court to detain Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zh. for 40 days on suspicion of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
In occupied Crimea, Russian officials search students’ phones for banned apps and Ukrainian settings
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian authorities are inspecting schoolchildren’s mobile phones for the presence of the Ukrainian language, banned applications, and VPN services.
07 October 2025
MoH explains how Ukrainians aged 40+ can receive free health screenings
The medical screening program for people aged 40+, which will start in Ukraine in 2026, provides for a range of medical services for the initial detection of diseases, as well as periodic monitoring of risk factors for people diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
EU to fund four cultural projects in Ukraine under Creative Europe program
The European Union will provide funding for four cultural projects in Ukraine totaling EUR 7 million under the Creative Europe program.
Over 1,000 Points of Invincibility established in Kyiv — KCMA
There are 1,037 resilience centers set up and operating in Kyiv.
Ukrainian schools abroad help children preserve national identity – ambassador
Ukrainian schools and educational studios abroad play a crucial role in preserving the cultural and national roots of Ukrainian children, especially those growing up in mixed families and outside their homeland. The knowledge they acquire not only strengthens their sense of identity but also contributes to the development of bilateral relations between countries.
06 October 2025
Teachers in frontline areas to receive increased monthly bonus – PM Svyrydenko
The government has increased the monthly bonus for teachers working in frontline areas to 4,000 hryvnias.
Electricity supply restored to almost 20,500 users after Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, electricity supply was restored to almost 20,500 users who were left without power as a result of the Russian attack at night.
05 October 2025
Eleven underground schools already open in Zaporizhzhia region
A total of 11 underground schools have already opened in the Zaporizhzhia region, with plans to reach 24 by the end of the year.
Zelensky presents Territorial Defense Forces warriors with state awards
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) for their defense of the country presenting them with state awards.
Global Teacher Prize Ukraine: winner of 2025 national award for educators announced
Ruslan Shalamov, a biology and ecology teacher from Kharkiv, has been named the winner of the 2025 Global Teacher Prize Ukraine, the country’s annual national award for educators.
Power restored to 72,000 homes in Donetsk region – regional administration
Power has been restored to 72,000 homes in the Donetsk region, but approximately 20,000 households are still without electricity as energy crews work to fix the problem.
One in nine Russians has no access to clean drinking water — intelligence
One in nine Russians does not have access to clean drinking water.
04 October 2025
Power restored to nearly 28,000 consumers across 76 settlements in Odesa region
Over the past day, electricity has been restored to nearly 28,000 consumers across 76 settlements in the Odesa region.
Opera Creonte, lost for 250 years, revived in Chernivtsi
Olha Kobylianska Chernivtsi Music and Drama Theater has hosted the world premiere of Creonte, an opera by Dmytro Bortniansky that had been considered lost for nearly 250 years.
Crimean political prisoner Ruslan Nahaiev hospitalized for third time in two years – rights activists
Crimean businessman Ruslan Nahaiev, unlawfully sentenced by Russia to 13 years in prison, has been hospitalized for the third time in two years.
Motorcade in support of prisoners of war and missing persons held in Zaporizhzhia
On Saturday, October 4, in honor of City Day, several dozen people took part in a motorcade in Zaporizhzhia in support of prisoners of war and missing persons.
New digital health certificates planned in Ukraine
Ukraine is preparing to launch new digital health certificates in 2026 for adoption procedures and obtaining driver’s licenses.
03 October 2025
Zelensky honors Ukraine’s educators
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with teachers, university lecturers, students, and schoolchildren, thanked educators for their contribution to the future of Ukraine, and presented state awards.
Ukraine brings home 22 more children from Russian-occupied territories
Another group of 22 Ukrainian children and teenagers has been brought back from Russian-occupied territories under President Volodymyr Zelensky’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Ukrainian Parliament proposes state program to support evacuation of IDPs
The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to allocate funds in the state budget to create a state program for evacuation support, ensuring that every internally displaced person (IDP) receives assistance from the state.
Ukrainian Ambassador shares details about search operations in Poland
The Polish side has ensured that search operations are carried out in the village of Jureczkowa in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, near the border with Ukraine. The operations will last up to three weeks, and it is too early to talk about their results.
15 unidentified drones spotted over Belgian military base — Politico
On Thursday evening, 15 drones were spotted over the Elsenborn military base near the German border, prompting the Belgian Ministry of Defense to launch an investigation.
Police investigate two attacks on Sens bookstore in Kyiv
In Kyiv, police are investigating two attacks on the Sens bookstore on Arsenalna Street, which took place on Monday and Wednesday.
SSU shows footage of 205 Ukrainians released from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine has released exclusive video footage of the release of 205 Ukrainians from captivity, which took place on Thursday, October 2.
Nearly 1,600 cultural heritage sites destroyed or damaged in Ukraine since war started
As of September 25, 2025, as many as 1,599 cultural heritage sites and 2,415 cultural infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russia's full-scale aggression.
02 October 2025
Prisoner exchange: 185 Ukrainian soldiers, 20 civilians return home
Ukraine and Russia have carried out another prisoner exchange, with 185 Ukrainian service members and 20 civilians returning home.
01 October 2025
Nord Stream sabotage: Defense team to appeal Polish court decision on Ukrainian's arrest
The defense team will challenge the decision of the District Court in Warsaw, which on Wednesday approved the temporary detention of Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Z., suspected of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.
Princess Anne visits military rehabilitation center in Pushcha-Vodytsia
Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko showed Princess Anne, a member of the British royal family, the rehabilitation process for Ukrainian defenders at the Medical Rehabilitation Center in Pushcha-Vodytsia.