Fuel crisis worsens in Crimea, gasoline stolen from parked cars
The fuel crisis is deteriorating in temporarily occupied Crimea, with gasoline being given to the military and supplies for civilians being restricted.
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11 October 2025
Water supply equipment launched in Kirovohrad region after Russian strike
In the Kirovohrad region, after shelling by the Russian Federation, a pumping station of the regional water supply system was launched again.
Pro-Russian propaganda about 'Western guilt' in war gains ground in Poland's information space – CCD
In Poland's information space, there has been a surge in pro-Russian narratives aimed at shaping the perception that the U.S. and EU allegedly "provoked" Russia into waging war against Ukraine.
10 October 2025
Power restored to all users in Cherkasy region; emergency blackouts in effect in Kyiv and seven regions
As of 14:30, power supply to customers in the Cherkasy region has been fully restored. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv and seven regions.
Power restored to 270,000 customers in Kyiv, emergency outage schedules cancelled in three cities
Emergency power outage schedules in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy have been cancelled, while standard outage schedules remain in place. In Kyiv, electricity has been restored to 270,000 customers.
Cathedral building occupied by UOC-MP vacated in Volyn
In the city of Volodymyr, Volyn region, law enforcement officers ensure order during the court decision to vacate the Dormition Cathedral, occupied by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
MFA invites teenagers temporarily residing abroad to attend Iron Change summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Ukrainian children aged 14 to 16 who are temporarily residing in the EU, the US, Canada, Turkey, Moldova, and the UK to participate in the Third International Iron Change Summit.
09 October 2025
Ukraine brings back 23 children from temporarily occupied territories
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a group of 23 Ukrainian children and teenagers has been rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
Rail links with Chernihiv and Sumy regions stay open under combined logistics
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia stated that rail connections with Chernihiv and Sumy regions remain operational — in certain sections, for safety reasons, combined logistics involving trains and buses are being used.
Baykar CEO envisions future human-machine interaction over next 20 years
Rapid technological development around the world will gradually lead to partnerships between humans and machines, and in half a century, these will become global autonomous ecosystems.
Zelensky awards 360 military personnel, including 223 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state honors to 360 defenders of Ukraine, 223 of them posthumously.
New water pipeline in Mykolaiv built using technologies applied in Ukraine for first time
The new water pipeline in Mykolaiv was built according to the latest engineering standards. It is the first facility of this level in Ukraine, combining a fiber optic control system, energy-efficient solutions, and protection against Russian drones.
National Police call for tougher penalties for illegal border crossings, arms trafficking
The National Police of Ukraine are calling for tougher penalties for illegally transporting people across the state border, as well as for the sale of captured (trophy) weapons or ammunition, including to criminal networks.
At least 12,000 civilians forcibly deported from Crimea by Russian authorities
The Russian occupation authorities have forcibly deported at least 12,000 civilians from the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea.
Ukraine returned two families with children from TOT by Russia
Two families with children have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russia as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
08 October 2025
16,700 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
There are 16,700 civilians remaining in the active combat zone in Donetsk Oblast.
Provocations disrupt searches at Pochaiv Lavra in Ternopil region
Provocations took place during searches on the territory of the Pochaiv Lavra in Ternopil region, with a group of minors obstructing the investigators’ work.
Sixth Group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers to sign contracts with AFU
Another, sixth group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion will sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine on October 10 in Lublin.
Searches conducted at Pochaiv Lavra in Ternopil region
Searches are ongoing on the territory of the Pochaiv Lavra in the Ternopil region.
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.