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.
Society and Culture
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.
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.
Polish court arrests Ukrainian on suspicion of involvement in Nord Stream sabotage
On October 1, the District Court in Warsaw, acting on a request from the local prosecutor's office, ordered the temporary detention of a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Blocking of Ukrainian media in Hungary a dangerous precedent – National TV Council
The National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine has described Hungary's decision to block a number of Ukrainian media outlets as a serious violation of the right to information and a dangerous precedent for the European media space
Zelensky posthumously awards nation’s highest title to Parubiy, Afanasiev, Chubenko and Vakulenko
President Volodymyr Zelensky has posthumously awarded Andriy Parubiy, Hennadii Afanasiev, Stepan Chubenko, and Volodymyr Vakulenko the title of Hero of Ukraine as “defenders of the idea of Ukraine.”
Zelensky visits wounded soldiers, presents them with awards
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with servicemen undergoing treatment for their injuries and presented state awards to soldiers and combat medics.
Zelensky awards and confers honorary titles on several military units
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded honorary titles to a number of military units.
Over 80% of Ukrainians say preparations for full-scale Russian invasion were insufficient
The vast majority of Ukrainians (81%) continue to believe that Ukraine has not done enough to prepare for a full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine's First Lady, Princess Anne honor child war victims
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska and Princess Anne, King Charles III's sister, yesterday visited a memorial for Ukrainian children killed by Russia. They also met with children who had been rescued from occupation.
Canadian troops honor Ukrainian soldiers completing training
The Canadian Armed Forces have shared how their servicemen bid farewell to Ukrainian defenders after completing a training course.
Ukrainian rescuers recognized as most powerful among INSARAG teams
Ukrainian rescuers have been recognized as the most powerful among all teams of the International INSARAG Group, which was formed after a series of large-scale earthquakes around the world in 1991 and has a UN mandate.
30 September 2025
Ukrainian expedition launches search and exhumation work in Poland
A Ukrainian expedition composed of researchers from the Memorial and Search Center “Dolya” in Lviv began search and exhumation work in Poland on Tuesday.
Ukrainian stand presented at Festival of Cultures in Tashkent
On September 27, Tashkent hosted a large-scale 21st Century Culture Festival, where the Ukrainian Embassy in Uzbekistan and the Ukrainian Sunday School “Promin” presented a Ukrainian stand, which became one of the most prominent.
29 September 2025
Ministry of Health forecasts increase in flu incidence at end of December.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine predicts a rise in flu incidence toward the end of December.
Zelensky honors memory of victims of mass shootings in Babyn Yar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took part in a ceremony in Kyiv to honor the memory of the victims of the Babyn Yar mass shootings.
Lithuania says it cannot fully protect its airspace from drones
Lithuania plans to spend €500 million on additional air defense systems in the coming years, but the head of the country’s Armed Forces warned on Monday that even these upgrades will not guarantee 100% protection of national airspace.
Revived Creonte to be staged in theater recreating atmosphere of its 1776 Venetian premiere
The world premiere of the staged production of Dmytro Bortniansky's first opera Creonte, which was considered lost for more than 200 years, will take place in a Ukrainian theater that closely resembles Venice's Teatro San Benedetto, where its concert premiere was held in 1776.
Energy workers restore power to 2,000 families in Kyiv after Russian attack
In Kyiv, DTEK energy workers restored power to 2,000 families after a Russian combined attack.
Director David Petrosian preparing play on civilians adapting to returning soldiers
Ukrainian director David Petrosian is working on four productions, including the premiere in October of 'Poliandria', a play about civilians adapting to the lifestyle of soldiers injured in the war.
28 September 2025
Medical team of Liut brigade evacuates wounded soldier from Donetsk region to Lviv in record 20 hours
Medics from the National Police's Joint Assault Brigade “Liut” carried out Ukraine's first evacuation of a seriously wounded soldier from Donetsk Oblast to Lviv in just 20 hours.