Series of drone attacks disrupt power supply near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, IAEA says
The strikes damaged transformers considered vital for maintaining the ZNPP’s off-site power supply.
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Russian Billionaires Fund 1% of State Budget in ‘Voluntary’ War Levy
Russian billionaires contributed 471 billion rubles ($5.6 billion) in “voluntary” wartime donations to the federal budget following a closed-door meeting with Vladimir Putin, funding over 1% of state outlays as the 2026 deficit doubled to 3.2% of GDP.
Ukraine asks EU to increase bioethanol export quotas by volume of its consumption in imported gasoline
Ukraine is proposing that the European Union increase the existing duty-free export quota for Ukrainian bioethanol of 125,000 tonnes per year to account for the volume of bioethanol that Ukraine imports from the EU as a component of motor gasoline, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky told journalists.
Ukrzaliznytsia receives six new domestically produced passenger carriages
Ukrzaliznytsia has replenished its rolling stock with six new passenger carriages manufactured at a domestic enterprise, the company reported on Telegram on Saturday.
Brussels rejects Ukraine request to accelerate payments — FT
The European Union has rejected Ukraine’s request to accelerate additional funding in 2026, stressing that further disbursements depend on Kyiv implementing previously agreed reforms, the Financial Times reported on Oct. 2.
Russia strikes second major Kyiv bridge in two days as attacks disrupt movement across the capital
A Russian drone damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, injuring two people, one day after repeated strikes on the Southern Bridge caused major traffic disruption.
Japan May Provide Patriot Missiles To Ukraine As Parliament Prepares Discussions
Japan may resume discussions on providing or selling Patriot air defense missiles, including interceptors, to Ukraine, Japanese parliamentarian Itsunori Onodera said during a visit to Ukraine, UATV English reports. According to Onodera, Japan currently faces legal and political restrictions on transferring such weapons.
Russia Warns Foreign Diplomats of ‘Mortal Danger’ in Kyiv
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned foreign citizens and diplomats in Kyiv of “mortal danger” on Saturday, Oct. 3, announcing that Russian forces will sustain mass strikes across Ukraine and the capital.
Commander of Unmanned Systems Forces Madiar: Army has hardened, time for the rear to grow up too
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert (Madiar) Brovdi has urged Ukrainians not to fall for illusions regarding a swift ceasefire and a long-awaited peace, emphasizing that Russia is continuing to escalate the war.
Lukashenko Calls Himself, Putin ‘Co-Aggressors’ in Ukraine
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko reaffirmed Minsk’s alignment with Moscow during an EAEU summit, joking that he and Vladimir Putin debate who is the greater “co-aggressor” in Ukraine. Lukashenko pledged that Belarus will execute Kremlin decisions and preserve a unified fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok.
Hidden repeaters may enable online Shahed guidance over Kyiv
Russia may have deployed hidden Mesh-network repeaters inside Kyiv to remotely control Shahed drones and adjust their flight paths during attacks on the Ukrainian capital, presidential technology adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said on Facebook on Oct. 3.
Debris found across four districts after series of explosions
Drone debris was discovered across four districts of Moldova on the morning of Oct. 3 after residents reported a series of explosions, Moldovan broadcaster TV8 reported, citing the country’s General Police Inspectorate.
Russian Terror Threatens Entire Alliance — Sybiha Discusses Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense With NATO Official
Strengthening the protection of Ukrainian cities and countering Russian strikes were the main topics discussed by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Jeffrey van Leeuwen, director of the…
IAEA reports damage to transformers near Zaporizhzhia NPP, seeks truce for repairs
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported a series of drone attacks in recent weeks that have further heightened the threat to nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear…
US Makes First Investments In Ukraine’s Strategic Minerals As Critical Minerals Deal Takes Effect
The United States is making its first investments in Ukraine’s strategic mineral resources, including uranium and rare earth metals, following the launch of the first project under the countries’…
5 Russian missiles and drones exploded on Moldova's territory in overnight attack against Ukraine, Sandu says
"Moscow is putting lives at risk across Europe and must be stopped," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Oct. 3.
Ukrainian woman detained in Kazakhstan after alleged FSB trap over grandson's return
Rozhanska attempted to collect her 8-year-old grandson and bring him back to his father in Odesa under an agreement reached in advance with the boy’s Russian relatives.
Ukraine lost another MiG-29 and its pilot on Thursday. It needs the jets to guard its cities, and almost none are left to replace them
Capt. Marat Mambetov, 25, ejected after a Russian missile hit his jet during a strike mission but did not survive; it was the 37th confirmed loss of a Ukrainian MiG-29 since February 2022, leaving a fleet of about three dozen, roughly what Ukraine had before the invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1682: Russian drones repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, forcing transport restrictions across the capital
Drones struck Volgograd and Samara overnight, ISW found Russia ended September with a net territorial loss despite more than 46,000 casualties, and Hungary agreed to unblock two EU accession clusters once Ukraine passes its minority-schooling bill.
Ukraine working to create international coalition to secure return of civilian detainees – Mezentseva
Ukraine is working to hold the first international summit on civilian detainees in Paris, launch joint medical commissions to provide access to seriously ill and severely wounded detainees, and create an international coalition to secure their return.
Latvian parliament adopts amendments on minority languages, restricting use of Russian
Latvia's public-service media will be allowed to produce content in Russian only in an emergency, under a state of emergency, or for the targeted debunking of disinformation.
Ukraine to add 20 Russian oligarchs to sanctions list after EU Council removed Fridman and Usmanov — Foreign Ministry
In response to the lifting of European sanctions against Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, Ukraine will add 20 more Russian oligarchs to its sanctions lists.