Ukraine reports 200 combat engagements with Russian forces over past day
On October 7, there were 200 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the frontline.
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Russia hits energy site in Chernihiv region again, leaving thousands without power
Russian troops have once again struck an energy facility in Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, cutting power to more than 4,500 consumers.
Russia loses 1,010 troops, one air defense system over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in their war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 8, 2025, are estimated at about 1,118,370 personnel, including 1,010 soldiers lost over the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian border guards repel Russian motorcycle assault near Vovchansk
Border guards from the ‘Forpost’ Brigade have repelled a large-scale Russian assault in the Vovchansk direction.
Inspector of Mykolaiv pretrial facility detained for promoting violence against Ukrainian troops
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has exposed an inspector at a pretrial detention center in Mykolaiv region who, according to investigators, called on Russians via Telegram channels to kill Ukrainian defenders.
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.
Ukrainian border guards destroy eight Russian shelters on Southern Slobozhanshchyna front
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, aerial reconnaissance pilots from the 'Strix' strike unmanned aerial systems company of the 4th Border Detachment destroyed eight shelters of the Russian invaders.
Ukraine to receive over 150 THeMIS combat robots from the Netherlands and Estonia
Estonian company Milrem Robotics will deliver more than 150 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine as part of a defense initiative led by the Netherlands.
Ukraine plans to increase gas imports by around 30% – energy minister
Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to increase natural gas imports by approximately 30%.
ISW: Russia accelerates initial phase of preparations for possible war with NATO
Russia is likely accelerating efforts to create the informational and psychological conditions for a future campaign aimed at preparing for a possible war with NATO.
Hrynchuk discusses urgent support needs of Ukrainian energy sector with G7+ leaders
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk informed G7+ leaders about the urgent needs of Ukraine’s energy sector following recent large-scale attacks on critical infrastructure.
FM says Russia deliberately creates risks and blocks repairs at Zaporizhzhia NPP through shelling nearby
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the latest dangerous escalation by the Russian Federation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and considers its shelling to be part of a deliberate strategy to block repair work.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy rare Russian ‘Zhitel’ EW station
Fighters of the 412th Nemesis Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems, in cooperation with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, detected and destroyed a Russian R-330Zh 'Zhitel' electronic warfare (EW) station deployed in Luhansk region.
07 October 2025
Ukrainian public broadcaster's premises damaged by shelling in Kherson
On October 7, a Russian artillery strike damaged the premises of Suspilne Kherson.
Netherlands launches production of drones, military systems for its armed forces, Ukraine
A large-scale production line for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), drones, and military batteries has officially been launched in Born, Limburg province, the Netherlands.
Ukraine's international reserves rise to $46.52B in Sept
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 1.1% in September 2025, reaching $46.52 billion as of October 1, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Ukrainian defense minister, German ambassador discuss opening of new joint defense industry enterprises
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with newly appointed German Ambassador Heiko Thoms on cooperation in the defense industry, focusing on the development of existing joint ventures and efforts to establish new ones.
Russia launched over 26 attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities over past day – Energy Ministry
Russian forces carried out more than 26 attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities over the past day.
Zelensky, Sampietro discuss return of Ukrainian children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, to discuss the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
Ukrainian, UAE defense officials discuss strengthening security of both states
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the United Arab Emirates Deputy Defense Minister, Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, during which they discussed further cooperation to enhance the security of both states.
Russians attack Bytytskyi starostat in Sumy region with Lancet drone
Russian invaders attacked the territory of the Bytytskyi starostat in the Sumy region with a Lancet-type drone.
Zelensky discusses countering Russia’s “shadow fleet” with head of FIS
President Volodymyr Zelensky listened to a report by Oleh Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) , on countering Russia's “shadow fleet.”
Inga Ruginiene, Prime Minister of Lithuania
We have to invest in defense and in your victory
One killed and several wounded in daytime shelling of Kherson region
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three were wounded as a result of shelling during the day, and another man was blown up by a mine in his own yard.
Viktor Maiko, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Without a Ukrainian content present in Kazakh public discourse, this void will be filled by Russian narratives
Zelensky assures gas prices for domestic consumers will remain unchanged
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that after a meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, it was agreed that the government would adopt a resolution to maintain a fixed price for natural gas for domestic consumers.
Ukraine's attacks on oil refineries forced Russia to maximize oil exports - Bloomberg
Sea deliveries of crude oil from Russia have remained close to a 16-month high over the past four weeks, as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries have forced flows to be redirected to export terminals.
Lithuanian PM says politicians opposing support for Ukraine will lose credibility
Lithuania unanimously supports Ukraine, and any politician who tries to express the opposite opinion will lose public support.
Zelensky discusses Ukraine’s reconstruction, joint defense projects with Danish Minister of Industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov, to discuss reconstruction projects and defense cooperation.
Zelensky discusses Ukraine’s reconstruction, joint defense projects with Danish Minister of Industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov, to discuss reconstruction projects and defense cooperation.