Memorial dedicated to military chaplains unveiled in Kyiv
A symbolic memorial dedicated to military chaplains was unveiled in Kyiv near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People.
Society and Culture
12 October 2025
Power restored in Boryspil district after Russian drone attack
Energy workers have restored electricity following a Russian drone attack on the Boryspil district, Kyiv region, early on October 12
More than 20,000 users remain without electricity in Sumy region
The power supply situation in the Sumy region has been partially stabilized. More than 20,000 users remain without electricity, mainly in the 5-kilometer border zone.
Russia could pose real threat to NATO before 2036 — ISW
Russian sabotage and espionage activities indicate preparations for a potential war with NATO before 2036.
EU launches new biometric border control system starting today
The European Union is beginning the phased rollout of its digital Entry/Exit System (EES) at external borders starting October 12, including those with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.
Kindergartens in TOT of Luhansk region are instilling traditions of Russian “Cossacks” - RMA
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, the occupation administration strictly controls the creation and staffing of “Cossack” groups in kindergartens.
Twelfth underground school opens in Zaporizhzhia
A 12th underground school for 1,000 children has opened in Zaporizhzhia as part of the My Fortress program, implemented jointly with Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science and UNICEF.
Six electric transport routes suspended in Odesa due to power outage
In Odesa, trolleybus and five tram routes have been suspended due to a power outage.
11 October 2025
Journalist Roshchyna posthumously named recipient of World Press Freedom Hero award
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who was killed while in Russian captivity, has been named a recipient of the World Press Freedom Hero award.
Power restored to over 240,000 households in Odesa region after nighttime attack - DTEK
Power engineers in the Odesa region have restored power to over 240,000 households after nighttime shelling; critical infrastructure facilities have been reconnected.
Power restored to over 800,000 households in Kyiv, local outages remain - DTEK
Power engineers have restored electricity to over 800,000 households in Kyiv, with local outages remaining.
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.
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.