Kyiv breaks rainfall record on Oct 6
The city of Kyiv experienced a record daily rainfall on October 6.
Society and Culture
Nobel Week begins in Sweden, Norway
Nobel Week begins in Sweden and Norway, during which the winners of this prestigious award for 2024 will be announced.
07 October 2024
Mandatory evacuation announced in two more settlements in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, mandatory evacuation has been announced in two more settlements of the Borova territorial community.
Websites of Russian courts, Judicial Department down
In the morning hours of Monday, October 7, the websites of the Russian courts on the sudrf.ru domain and that of the Judicial Department, including the site of the Pravosudie State-Run Automated System, went out of service.
In occupied areas, disabled could be stripped of payments unless they obtain Russian passports
Russian invaders have resorted to blackmailing Ukrainians with disabilities living in the occupied territories toward obtaining Russian passports.
NATO's military exercise “Iron Wolf 2024-II” starts in Lithuania
Today, October 7, the North Atlantic Alliance's military exercise Iron Wolf 2024-II begins in Lithuania.
Eighth underground school to be built in Zaporizhzhia region
Due to the ongoing Russian strikes threatening the civilian population in Ukraine’s south, Zaporizhzhia will have another underground school built in the region, which will be the eighth one in the area.
Artifacts stolen from Ukraine appearing on international black market – Ukraine's Prosecutor General
Russia is committing yet another crime – the theft of cultural values. Artifacts stolen by Russia in Ukraine have started appearing on the international black market.
06 October 2024
“I did not expect to survive": Border guards rescue violator who got lost in mountains
Border guards rescued a violator who was trying to get to Slovakia on the instructions of “experts” from social networks.
Ukrainian Cultural Festival to take place in New York
The Ukrainian Cultural Festival will be held in New York (USA) from October 15 to 31.
Swedish benefactors send eight school buses to Vinnytsia region
Sweden's Keolis has handed over eight 46-seat school buses to eight communities in the Vinnytsia region.
05 October 2024
Action held in Dnipro to support Ukrainian POWs
On Saturday, October 5, ‘Honk the horn’ action was held in Dnipro to support prisoners of war. This time, it took place on one of the city's largest avenues and took the form of a silent protest.
Over 142,000 square kilometers in Ukraine remain contaminated with unexploded ordnance
Some 128,000 square kilometers of land and 14,000 square kilometers of waterways in Ukraine remain contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance due to Russia's all-out invasion.
2,093 cultural infrastructure sites damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression – Ukraine's MCSC
As a result of the full-scale Russian aggression, a total of 2,093 cultural infrastructure sites in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed.
Mother and eight children evacuated from border village in Chernihiv region
The police evacuated a mother and eight children aged 5 months to 15 years from a border village in Ukraine's northern region.
Domestic violence rate up by 80% on year - prosecutors
Since year-start, 8,185 criminal proceedings related to domestic violence have been initiated in Ukraine, which is 80% more than in the same period last year.
04 October 2024
Decisions made in Paris to boost Coalition on return of Ukrainian children – Ambassador
The decisions made by the foreign ministers of France and Canada during their meeting in Paris will significantly accelerate the efforts of the International Coalition focused on return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
Estonia urges PACE to draw salvage plan for Russia-abducted Ukrainian children
Kadri Tali, the head of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), on Wednesday called on the assembly to set out an action plan for the return of the children removed from Ukraine to Russia, as well as missing children.
Ukraine’s Honorary Consulate launched in Kobe, Japan
The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Japan has opened its doors in the city of Kobe. It is chaired by the President of the Association of Ukrainianists, Kobe Gakuin University Professor Yoshihiko Okabe.
EANA sets up committee to counter disinformation
The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) at its general assembly held in Rome on October 4 decided to create a committee to counter disinformation.
03 October 2024
Rutte visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, while on a visit to Ukraine, reaffirmed Allies’ readiness to help Ukraine with the treatment and rehabilitation of its soldiers.
Ukraine launches Army Recruitment Center in Poland
The first Recruitment Center for the Ukrainians willing to join Ukraine’s Army ranks was opened at the Consulate in Lublin.
CIA seeks informants in China, North Korea, Iran through online ads
The Central Intelligence Agency in the U.S. is expanding an online drive to recruit more informants in China, North Korea, and Iran.
Volyn tragedy: Poland praises Ukraine's plans to begin exhumation work
Warsaw has reacted positively to a statement by the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance (UINR), which, in response to an appeal from Polish citizens, plans to search for the remains of victims of the Volyn tragedy in 2025.
Four more children brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory
Four more children aged 3 to 17 years have been returned to the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government, including one child deprived of parental care.
Ukraine approves Demographic Development Strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Demographic Development Strategy of Ukraine until 2040, drafted by the Ministry of Social Policy.
02 October 2024
Over 33,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman
More than 33,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Captured journalists mentioned in PACE resolution for first time as separate category – MP
A PACE resolution adopted today contains for the first time a separate mention of captured journalists, including many civilian journalists who documented the crimes of the Russian authorities in occupied Crimea.
Zelensky’s Office chief speaks at meeting of Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
The Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, delivered a video address to launch the third meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.