The Ukrainian government expects to provide shelters at all border checkpoints by the end of 2026, amid Russian attacks on crossings on the borders with Poland, Romania and Moldova.

Ukraine has lost a pilot and a MiG-29 fighter jet in combat.

The EU and Ukraine say they have identified ways to cover Ukraine’s budget and defence needs for 2026 and agreed on steps to ensure timely funding.

The European Commission says Moscow is using nuclear rhetoric to spread fear and confirms it is coordinating with NATO to counter Russian threats, while noting that Brussels did not receive the letter directly.

Democracy Now! 's Amy Goodman is in Berlin, Germany, this week, where the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech is shaped by the German policy of Staatsräson , or “reason of state.” The concept refers to Germany's commitment to the existence of the Israeli state in light of the Holo

Drone debris has fallen onto the roof of a 25-storey residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district, causing a fire.

Kyiv’s Parkovyi data centre has ceased operations after sustaining critical damage in Russian strikes. The company says its clients’ data are stored at backup sites in the EU.

Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed strikes on a drone launch site, arms depot and the destruction of Rubicon unit UAV warehouses.

Defence Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed simplified rules took effect on 1 October to enhance Polish airspace defence amid Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Russian attacks have damaged 334 schools in Kyiv – one in three educational institutions in the capital.

Ukrainian officials condemned a Russian UAV strike on Kyiv's peaceful nuclear research facility, reporting the reactor was unharmed and no casualties occurred.

The UK has imposed 31 new sanctions on Russia, targeting shadow fleet LNG vessels, disinformation networks and those involved in child indoctrination.