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War in Ukraine today: latest news, 03 October, 2024 (photo)

It has been the 953th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm:

The enemy does not stop trying to advance into the depths of Ukraine’s territory. To date, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Defence Forces 73 times. It is most active towards Kurakhove and Pokrovsk, where it conducted more than half of all attacks.

The border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts continue to suffer from russian artillery shelling – the settlements of Semenivka, Kliusy, Pokrovka, Bilovody, Obody, Druzhba, and Tymofiivka were affected. Katerynivka, Volfyne, Komarivka, Bilopillia, Richky, Khotin, Yastrubyne, Iskryskivshchyna were under airstrikes.

It is known that today russian aviation dropped one guided aerial bomb on the territory of Kursk oblast of the russian federation.

Towards Kharkiv, russian terrorists dropped ten guided aerial bombs near Cherkaska Lozova, Starytsia and Bochkove.

The enemy attacked our positions in the Kupyansk sector ten times. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy assaults near Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, Pishchane, Pershotravneve and Vyshneve.

Towards Lyman, enemy units continue to attack near Makiivka, Novosadove, Torske and Dronivka. Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian troops have repelled five out of nine enemy attacks in this area. The fighting continues. Terrorists fired at Novoiehorivka and Serebriank faorest with unguided aerial missiles.

Fighting continues towards Siversk, the enemy attacked near Spirne. The enemy attack was successfully repelled by our defenders.

Towards Kramatorsk, the invaders carried out three assault operations near Andriivka, Bila Hora and Stupochki. The enemy is actively using aviation, having dropped 11 UAVs in the area of Chasiv Yar.

Four hostile attacks took place towards Toretsk so far. The enemy attacked near Toretsk. Our defenders are giving a worthy fight back, all attacks have been stopped. The aggressor’s aircraft bombed the areas of Katerynivka and Kleban-Byk.

Towards Pokrovsk, since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have already carried out 20 attacks on the positions of our defenders near Sukha Balka, Hirnyk, Novotoretske and Krutyi Yar. The defence forces have already repelled 18 enemy attacks, and two combat engagements are still ongoing. The occupiers concentrated their main efforts near Mykolaivka and Selydove, where seven and five combat engagements were registered respectively.

Towards Kurakhove, there were 18 combat engagements, where the invaders are most actively trying to advance near Novooleksandrivka, Tsukuryne, Heorhiivka, Kostiantynivka, Trudove and Katerynivka. Five battles are still ongoing.

Towards Vremivka, the invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian troops three times near Maksymivka and Bohoiavlenka, where the fighting is still ongoing.

Towards Orikhiv, the occupiers conducted two attacks near Novodanylivka and Kamianske.

In other sectors, the enemy did not conduct active operations.

The Ministry of Energy reported that as a result of russian shelling of energy facilities, the railway and mines were cut off. Emergency power outages have been introduced in parts of Kharkiv and Poltava oblasts. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine can produce 4m drones a year. Contracts have already been signed for the production of 1.5m drones this year.

Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

Serhii Bolvinov, Head of the Investigation Department of Kharkiv Police, reported that four people were burned alive in a fire in Borova community, and two more people suffered burns. Two displaced women, a local man and woman, died.

The people did not have time to escape – the fire spread quickly from the territory of Donetsk oblast to the village of Pisky-Radkivski. According to police, about 1,100 wooden houses burned in and near the forest, and sixty people were evacuated. Law enforcement officials do not rule out that the fire was caused by russian shelling.

Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the RMA, reported that at 5:25am, russians attacked Cherkaska Lozova village of Kharkiv region. ‘The shelling damaged 7 private houses and outbuildings. Three people were injured: two women aged 68 and 57 and a man aged 69.

The day before, at 11:20pm, russians attacked Shevchenkivskyi district. They hit the forest belt of Oleksiivka forest park. The glazing of two 9-storey buildings was partially damaged.

At 11:07pm, russians attacked Zolochiv village of Bohodukhiv region. Six residential buildings were damaged.

At 11pm, russians attacked Saltivskyi district. As a result of the shelling, the structural elements of a house and 2 cars were burned. The facade of a 5-storey residential building, apartments on the 4th and 5th floors were destroyed, and 10 cars were damaged. Twelve people were injured: five were hospitalised in moderate to light condition. Among the injured is a 3-year-old girl who is being treated on an outpatient basis.

Aftermath of russian shelling. Photo: National Police

As a result of the russian airstrikes on Kharkiv, 51 buildings were damaged, more than 760 windows were smashed, the press service of the city council reported. As of 10am, more than 120 circuits were closed. The debris removal at the site of the house hit in Kharkiv has been completed – no one was killed.

Five residents of a house in Kharkiv that was damaged by a russian airstrike have asked to be moved to a dormitory, as their homes were destroyed.

According to him, a mobile ASC will be operating in a school near the site of the attack from noon so that people can quickly file claims for damaged property.

At 5pm, the russians attacked Nechvolodivka village of Kindrashivska community, Kupiansk region. A private house burned down as a result of a drone dropping ammunition, the area is being determined. Two women aged 61 and 53 were injured.

At 4:30pm, russians attacked Kupiansk. A 56-year-old woman was injured as a result of the shelling.

At 3:50pm, russians attacked Kupiansk. A civilian car was hit by an FPV drone. A 30-year-old woman was injured.

At 2:20pm, russians attacked Zakharivka village of Vovchansk community, Chuhuiv region. As a result of the shelling, grass, reeds and shrubs burned on an area of 4 hectares.

At 1pm, russians attacked Nikopol village of Izium region. An explosion of an unidentified explosive device, which injured a 52-year-old man.

At 12:34pm, russians attacked Kivsharivka village of Kupiansk region. As a result of the shelling, grass on an area of 1 hectare and coniferous litter were burned.

Towards Kharkiv, the enemy attempted two assaults near Vovchansk and Tykhe.

Towards Kupiansk, there were 14 enemy attacks. Ukrainian defence forces repelled the enemy’s assault near Synkivka, Andriivka, Pishchane and Stelmakhivka.

Donetsk oblast

Serhii Horbunov, Head of the CMA, reported that a police officer was wounded in the shelling of Kostyantynivka on the afternoon of 3 October. The russians struck the town at around 11:35am, damaging the facade of a multi-storey building and two cars.

Filashkin, Head of the Regional Military Administration, said that the northern part of Donetsk region will be left without water for an indefinite period of time due to a massive Russian attack on the facilities of the Water of Donbas enterprise. Residents of Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka and neighbouring towns and villages – around 260,000 people in total – will face water supply problems.

At around 5am, russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka. The shelling damaged the facade of a multi-storey building.

The day before, the occupation forces had struck 2,732 times at the front line and residential areas.

There were explosions in 16 settlements: the cities of Bilytske, Hirnyk, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Kurakhove, Lyman, Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Sloviansk, Toretsk, and the villages of Andriivka, Katerynivka, Markove, Pishchane, Sontsivka, and Ulakly.

82 civilian objects were damaged, including 16 residential buildings.

The russians dropped three UMPB D-30 SN bombs on Kramatorsk, injuring a civilian and damaging two buildings, 34 garages and civilian cars.

The enemy struck Sloviansk with two UMPB D-30 SN bombs, injuring a civilian and damaging a hotel, trade pavilions, non-residential buildings, a car and critical infrastructure.

In Kostiantynivka, two people were injured as a result of the shelling, three apartment buildings, three cars and power grids were damaged.

Three civilians were injured in Pishchane, which was hit by three FAB-250 bombs with an UMPK module. Two enterprises were destroyed and critical infrastructure was damaged.

Russian troops shelled Andriivka with Tornado-S MLRS, wounding two residents. One was wounded in Hirnyk and one in the village of Ulakly.

In Rodynske, hostile attacks damaged 20 multi-storey buildings, an educational institution and an administrative building; in Bilytske, a workshop, a non-residential building, a tractor, and civilian vehicles; and in Katerynivka, 6 private houses and a shop.

Roman Padun, Head of Kurakhove CMA, stated that the russian army opened fire on a police crew evacuating a wounded woman from the town of Hirnyk yesterday. The occupiers hit the armoured vehicle with an FPV drone, the police officers were not injured.

Yuliia Ryzhakova, Acting Head of the regional service for children, said that there are still more than 700 minors in 13 settlements of Donetsk oblast where the forced evacuation of families with children has been announced. Most of them are in Kostiantynivka community.

Arsenii Prylipka, a fighter with the 72nd Brigade, said that during the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Vuhledar, russian occupation forces controlled the road, shelling it from the flanks. Now Ukrainian units are holding new positions and repelling the russian offensive.

According to the military, the occupiers do not plan to stop at Vuhledar. Prylipka also stressed that the last 6-7 months have been accompanied by significant pressure from Russian troops, especially due to their active use of adjusted aerial bombs (AB).

Extreme evacuations from Kurakhove community are organised by the White Angel crew, which takes out up to 20 people every day. Russian troops attack the evacuation routes, so law enforcement officers often change the route. The group makes up to 5 flights a day. Among those rescued over the past week: a wounded 66-year-old woman, four children, people with disabilities and animals. The oldest rescued woman is 89 years old. About 4,000 people remain in the Kurakhove community, including 2,000 in Hirnyk and about 1,500 in Kurakhove.

Dmytro Pozharskyi, Head of the regional department for social services, informed that since September 2024, 1,780 people have been evacuated from Donetsk oblast by evacuation trains.

Luhansk oblast

Artem Lysohor, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, reported that the occupiers made 91 attacks in the area of Balka Zhuravka. 26 of them were made from cannon artillery.

Most of the attacks involved the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. The enemy used 65 of them in this area of the frontline. Hostilities also took place near Makiivka, Hrekivka, Andriivka and Stelmakhivka.

Luhansk border guards fired 1,511 times at enemy positions in Siversk, Kupiansk, Bakhmut and in the area of Serebrianka Forest between 23 and 29 September. As a result, 70 occupants were killed and 70 wounded, and one russian was taken prisoner. The destroyed and damaged equipment includes a 2A65 Msta cannon, two 2B9 Vasylok mortars, 14 cars and trucks, an ATV, 13 armoured vehicles, five T-72 tanks, and 71 drones. Fourteen ammunition depots, two electronic warfare trench stations and a UAV control centre were burned.

The so-called “lpr” approved a regional targeted programme for the overhaul of common property in apartment buildings, which is scheduled to last until 2026. Thus, in 2025, it is planned to start overhauling 40 residential buildings, and in 2026 – another 45. They assure us that the existing housing stock was analysed when drawing up the programme. The list includes 32 settlements. Of these, only five were occupied in 2022, four of which are dilapidated. Most of the towns and villages on the list have been spared from hostilities. Nevertheless, on average, the occupiers will overhaul one or two buildings per town in two years. However, the search for contractors is still ahead. Like in Siverskodonetsk. There, contractors leave houses half-restored. For example, they replace windows and doors, but do not touch the water and heat supply and sewage systems at all. The cost of the work is similar to a fully completed order. The difference in costs settles somewhere.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Regional Military Administration, reported that at night the russian army once again massively attacked Kyiv oblast with drones. Enemy targets were destroyed by air defence forces. The wreckage of downed drones was found in five districts. Grass and forest flooring caught fire in three districts as a result of their fall.

Kyiv City Military Administration reported that about a dozen drones were shot down in the capital’s airspace at night. The air alert in the capital lasted more than 5 and a half hours. The russians launched the first groups of drones before midnight, and constantly sent more throughout the night. None of the russian drones reached their target. Falling debris was witnessed in Desnianskyi district of the city.

New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv. This is his first foreign visit as Secretary General. He held a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed Ukraine’s membership in NATO, Ukraine’s Victory Plan, the situation on the battlefield, the current needs of Ukrainian troops, air defence and additional cooperation with neighbours.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power. They discussed the protection of Ukrainians, restoration of infrastructure in Ukraine, strengthening its energy system, and construction of school shelters. According to Samantha Power, USAID is involved in the repair of 10,000 school shelters.

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the RMA, announced that Kyiv oblast handed over 30 Mavic 3T drones and 13 electronic warfare systems to the Bureviy brigade of the National Guard, purchased with a subsidy from the oblast’s budget.

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klychko informed that the capital’s community handed over 750 drones of various types to the soldiers of the separate presidential brigade named after Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to him, this year the capital has already allocated UAH 8.6bn to help the military.

Positive decisions worth almost UAH 10bn have already been made within the three stages of the recovery in Kyiv oblast. Commissions have already made positive decisions on more than 15,800 applications. The first stage involves the provision of financial compensation for current and major repairs, the second – the provision of certificates for the purchase of housing, the third – the provision of financial compensation for the construction of new housing to replace the destroyed one.

The RMA reported that the overhaul of Rudnytsia gymnasium branch is underway in Brovary region at the expense of the European Investment Bank. In the spring of 2022, russians hit the premises of the institution, causing damage and destruction of the building. Before the war, nearly 130 students used to attend the school.

Zhytomyr oblast

The regional employment centre informed that since the beginning of 2024, 804 combatants and people with disabilities as a result of the war have applied to the units of the State Employment Service. More than 140 war veterans have been employed in Zhytomyr oblast this year.

A museum commemorating fallen soldiers who studied at the school was opened in Zhytomyr Lyceum №30. Photos of the heroes are also posted for honour and commemoration in other educational institutions in Zhytomyr.

On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, an exhibition of photographs of servicemen killed in action for Ukraine, titled “Alive in the hearts forever”, was opened in the cultural centre of Khoroshiv village. A total of 20 paintings with portraits of fallen soldiers from the villages of the community and their families were presented. The exhibition was organised by local photographer and volunteer Anna Zhelyzko.

Baranivka community has signed a twinning agreement with the city of Haines-Beaumont (France). According to Baranivka Mayor Oleksandr Mihei, this event resulted from two years of close cooperation, during which more than one project was implemented together. A charity concert organised in honour of the agreement signing raised €1,240 for the needs of Ukrainian defenders.

Sumy oblast

During night and morning, russians carried out 10 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy oblast, resulting in 15 explosions. The attacks targeted Mykolaivka, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Richky, Shalyhyne communities.

During the day, on 1 October, russians carried out 75 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy oblast, resulting in 168 explosions. The attacks Verkhnia Syrovatka, Mykolaivka, Khotin, Myropilia, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Berezivka, Shalyhyne, Esman, Svesa, Seredyna-Buda, Znob-Novhorod communities.

Shalyhyne community: strike by FPV-drones (5 explosions), VOG drop from UAV (1 explosion).

Bilopillia community: the enemy fired by mortars (39 explosions),by GAB (4 explosions), FPV-drones (2 explosions), shot down a VOG from a UAV (9 explosions).

Krasnopillia community: struck by FPV-drones (5 explosions), mortar shelling (14 explosions), artillery shelling (24 explosions), VOG dropping from UAVs (3 explosions).

Esman community: airstrikes by GAB (8 explosions), artillery fire (5 explosions), mortar shelling (9 explosions) were recorded.

Berezivka community: the russians hit with artillery (4 explosions).

Seredyna-Buda community: the enemy dropped 2 mines on the territory of the community (2 explosions).

Myropilia community: there were artillery fire (6 explosions), mortar fire (9 explosions), an FPV-drone strike (1 explosion).

Znob-Novhorod community: the russians fired artillery (2 explosions), FPV-drones (2 explosions).

Mykolaiivka community: the launch of the nuclear power plant (1 explosion) was carried out.

Khotin community: airstrikes by GAB (2 explosions), artillery shelling (3 explosions) were recorded.

Verkhnia Syrovatka community: GAB attack (2 explosions).

Svesa community: the russians hit by artillery (1 explosion).

Velyka Pysarivsk community: the VOG was dropped from the UAV (5 explosions).

According to Sumy Regional Military Administration, on the morning of 3 October, there was noticeable smoke in Sumy, which was a result of russian shelling. Fires broke out due to the burning of dry vegetation, and the State Emergency Service (DSNS) units are working to localise and extinguish the blazes.

Additionally, police evacuated a 78-year-old woman from the Bilopillia community who lost her home in a recent attack. According to Sumy Region Police, her house was destroyed by FPV-drone strikes, leaving her without any belongings, including important documents, all of which were consumed in the fire.

Chernihiv oblast

On 3 October, in the border village of Hirske in Chernihiv oblast, a russian drone struck a vehicle delivering liquefied gas to civilians. According to Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, the gas cylinders on the vehicle detonated, causing nearby residential buildings to catch fire. Preliminary reports indicate three fatalities, including a six-year-old child and two workers who were refuelling the gas. Four others were injured— a four-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and two men— all of whom were hospitalised.

During the day, russian forces attacked nine villages in three border communities in Chernihiv oblast: Novhorod-Siverskyi, Snovsk and Semenivka communities.

Novhorod-Siverskyi community:

– Vorobiivka: 8 explosions, probably by 152 mm barrel artillery; 3 explosions, probably by FPV-drones. As a result of the shelling, a critical infrastructure object, a private residential building and 2 commercial buildings were damaged.

– Hremiach: 4 shellings – 7 explosions, probably by FPV-drones.

– Kamin: 7 explosions, probably by 152 mm barrel artillery.

Semenivka community:

– Karpovychi: 6 explosions, probably by a 120 mm mortar.

– Semenivka: 4 shellings – 39 explosions, probably by 152 mm barrel artillery.

– Bleshnia: 7 explosions, probably by a 120 mm mortar.

– Tymonovychi: 21 explosions, probably by rocket launchers.

– Leonivka: 1 explosion, probably by an FPV drone.

Snovsk community:

– Huta-Studenetska: 1 explosion, probably by 122 mm barrel artillery.

No casualties or injuries among the local population were reported as a result of the shelling.

Pavlo Miroshnychenko, the Head of Koriukivka Region Military Administration, reported that in the border village of Hirske in Snovsk community, Chernihiv oblast, 62 people, including 11 children, left the village during 2023 and 2024. The community continues to focus on evacuation efforts, particularly prioritising families with children. Currently, around 115 people, including three children, remain in the village.

Additionally, Chernihiv oblast received a humanitarian aid donation of 16,250 spruce and pine saplings from the Latvian state-owned company “Latvijas Valsts Meži” (Latvian State Forests) for the ecological restoration of the area. These saplings have been allocated to Ichnianskyi National Nature Park to support reforestation efforts.

In Pryluky Central City Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services began in August. The hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation service has been operational for over a year, serving 30 to 50 patients monthly. So far, two patients have undergone inpatient rehabilitation, and the facility currently has five doctors, five assistants, and a team of junior medical staff.

Chernihiv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support reported that in Chernihiv on 3 October, the residents paid tribute to two Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, Serhii Larin and Andrii Diatchenko. Andrii Diatchenko was identified through DNA analysis.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

Mykola Lukashuk, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, reported that at night, the enemy attacked Nikopol region again.

They targeted the regional centre, Pokrovsk and Chervonohryhorivka communities. There were fires. An industrial enterprise and power lines were damaged.

The occupiers again terrorised civilians in Nikopol region. A kamikaze drone attack on the regional centre injured three people. A 75-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were hospitalised in moderate condition. Another man, aged 34, will be treated at home. In total, there were more than a dozen attacks with artillery and drones in the region during the day. The enemy targeted the regional centre, Pokrovsk, Myrove and Marhanets communities. A private house, an outbuilding and a gas pipeline were damaged. Zelenodolsk community of Kryvyi Rih region was also under attack. The russian army also used a drone strike there. The occupiers also attacked Velyka Mykhailivka community of Synelnykove region.

Aftermath of russian shelling. Photo: Mykola Lukashuk/Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council

Vilni Khvyli (Free Waves), a sports rehabilitation project for wounded servicemen and veterans with disabilities, is being launched in Kryvyi Rih. It will use techniques developed by world and European champion and Olympic swimming medallist Denys Sylantiev.

Vinnytsia oblast

Vinnytsia City Council stated that as part of the Zalizni Ptakhy (Iron birds) for the defenders campaign, Vinnytsia has sent another 150 FPV drones to the frontline.

Kirovohrad oblast

Andrii Raikovych, Head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, informed that Kirovohrad oblast has experienced another enemy drone attack. In one of the communities of Kropyvnytskyi region, the windows and doors of a residential building and several neighbouring garages were damaged.

In Kropyvnytskyi, 36-year-old soldier Hryhorii Sydorenko was buried at the Far Eastern Cemetery. He went to the front in August 2024. He served as a grenade launcher of a mechanised unit. He died on 29 September near the town of Ukrainsk, Donetsk oblast.

Poltava oblast

Filip Pronin, Head of Poltava Regional Military Administration, informed that dozens of enemy UAVs attacked Poltava oblast at night. The air raid lasted almost 12 hours. Drone debris damaged six commercial buildings in Lubny region. In Kremenchuk region, shrapnel damaged the roof of an outbuilding and the glazing in a residential building and a kindergarten.

Another person who was injured in a rocket attack on 3 September on the territory of an educational institution died in hospital today. The number of victims of the russian army’s strike has increased to 59.

Cherkasy oblast

Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, reported that at night, the defenders destroyed 16 Shaheds within the oblast. A fire broke out in the forest due to falling debris.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

As reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the russian military attacked near Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia oblast.

Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia RMA, informed that on 2 October, the russian military launched 402 strikes on 11 towns and villages in Zaporizhzhia oblast.

Mykolaiv oblast

According to Mykolaiv RMA, on 2 October, at 6:56pm, the enemy attacked Kutsurub community by FPV drones. There were no casualties reported.

Odesa oblast

Oleh Kiper, Head of the RMA, reported that during the night attack on 3 October, one of the Shahed-131/136 drones fell on a cemetery in Berezivka region of Odesa oblast without catching fire. There were no casualties or injuries reported.

Kherson oblast

Roman Mrochko, Head of the CMA, said that 41-year-old man was injured during a russian drone attack in Kindiika.

According to the RMA, the russian forces attacked a vehicle by a drone in Kherson, injuring a 57-year-old man who sustained explosive injuries, a concussion and shrapnel wounds to his abdomen.

In the morning, the russian military launched an airstrike on Beryslav community. Nearly 20 houses were damaged and a 56-year-old woman was injured.

Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson RMA, informed that on the night of 3 October, air defence forces shot down 3 Shahed-131/136 drones over Kherson oblast.

The aftermath of the russian attack on Beryslav community in Kherson oblast. Photo: Kherson RMA

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

The Military Unit A 4355 received 2 DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo quadcopters and a DJI Mavic 3T quadcopter from Lutsk community.

Zakarpattia oblast

Representatives of the Direct Aid to Ukraine International Project, led by the American Alex Davern, handed over equipment to the Rehabilitation Department of the Novak Regional Clinical Hospital. Soldiers recover from injuries at the facility.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

During the air alert, the area came under enemy attack. The Air Defense forces shot down all enemy targets. There were no injuries or damage.

Ivano-Frankivsk community sent 20 FPV drones to the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of Tavriysk thanks to the budget funds.

Lviv oblast

The number of victims of the russian missile attack on Lviv on 4 September has increased. Bohdan Kryl, teacher of Lviv Polytechnic, died in the intensive care unit. He was seriously injured during the attack. For 29 days, he was in critical condition in the intensive care unit. A total of 8 people were killed as a result of the russian attack.

In September, Lviv RMA directed another UAH 28m to the needs of defenders, namely, UAVs of various types to the 3th Separate Assault Brigades and the 45 Separate Artillery Brigades; portable means of radio-electronic warfare and training complexes to the one of the military units; FPV drones to the 3rd Border Detachment of the State Security Service; weapons and special equipment. All funds are allocated within the framework of the Safe Lviv Oblast program.

The Effective Aid to Ukraine Irish CF sent a passenger minibus, new clothes and household equipment to the Rozdilsky Children’s Boarding Home.

The Lviv City Council held a meeting with Samantha Paver, head of USAID. This is the largest American government organisation that has been actively supporting Ukraine for years. It was about cooperation and support for IDPs.

The Alley of Heroes, dedicated to Defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine, was opened in Velikie Mosty. The alley perpetuates the memory of 32 Heroes of Chervonohrad district.

A trip to the Domazhyr bear shelter was organised for families of military personnel within the framework of the Travel Therapy project together with the Circle of Brothers veteran space. It was attended by 34 people (military personnel, as well as wives, relatives and children of defenders who are currently in the combat zone).

Rivne oblast

Free support groups for loved ones of veterans and defenders are starting to work at Rivne Sustainability Center. Classes will be conducted by specialists with relevant experience and education. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Social Policy and is a component of the How Are You? All-Ukrainian mental health program.

Ternopil oblast

Ternopil community donated 1,000 pairs of high-toed winter boots worth UAH 2,284,200 to the 105th Separate Territorial Brigade.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

During an air alarm signal, the Air Defense Forces destroyed 4 enemy UAVs of the Shahed type. There were no hits to infrastructure objects. The fire in the garden of the private sector was promptly extinguished by the State Emergency Service. There were no injuries, deaths or property damage.

Chernivtsi oblast

Chernivtsi will receive additional EU grant funds in the amount of EUR 19.75m for the modernization of the city’s water management infrastructure. The project is aimed at bringing the water supply, drainage and treatment systems in Chernivtsi closer to EU standards.

Chernivtsi City Council has allocated UAH 3m to support education. These funds will be directed to fire prevention measures and repairs in educational institutions.

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

Constantin Spinu, Spokesman of the Ministry of Defense of Romania, reported that Ukraine finally received the Patriot system from his country. Romania announced the transfer of Patriot to Ukraine back in June, immediately after the loss of the Ukrainian national team to the Romanian national team at the European Football Championship.

The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine announced that Switzerland plans to allocate EUR 1.55bn to recovery projects in Ukraine over the next four years.

Samantha Paver, USAID Administrator, stated that USAID allocates $825m to support Ukraine’s energy system this winter.

South Korea will provide Ukraine with a loan of $100m for the 1st time. Ukraine will receive a loan for 20 years with an interest rate of 1.0% per annum. The grace period is 5 years from the date of signing the credit agreement. The funds received will be used to support the economic development of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, met with Mark Rütte. The 1st visit of Mark Rutte as the Head of NATO takes place precisely in Ukraine. Ukraine’s full membership in the Alliance was discussed.

Materials compiled by Tetiana Kliuchnyk-Horobets, Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Helena Albahachiieva, Kristina Maknynia

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Alla Litrovnyk, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Ilona Korolevska, Tetiana Moiseienko, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

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