Captured Americans fighting for Ukraine purportedly held in Russia-occupied Donetsk

3:26 AM

Zelensky: Kursk operation has made one of the biggest contributions to Ukraine's exchange fund.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Kursk operation has made one of the most significant contributions to Ukraine's exchange fund, aiding the release of Ukrainians from captivity.

12:41 AM

Russian opposition activist killed in Kharkiv Oblast, while fighting for Ukraine.

Russian opposition activist Ildar Dadin, who had joined Ukraine’s armed forces, was reportedly killed in battle in the Kharkiv region, according to former Echo of Moscow journalist Ksenia Larina.

10:15 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv braces for Russian push near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

10:05 PM

Dutch Defense Minister visits Kharkiv, reiterates support for Ukraine.

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Breckelmans made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Oct. 6, and visited Kharkiv.

8:41 PM

NATO to expand military forces and air defense due to increased threats, Die Welt reports.

NATO has been advised to significantly bolster its defense capabilities, as outlined in a report by German media channel Welt.

5:18 PM

Ukraine's futsal team wins historic bronze in match against France at World Cup.

Ukraine's national futsal team achieved a decisive victory with a score of 7:1.

5:08 PM

Ukraine shows destruction of Russian Osa anti-aircraft system with FPV drone.

A drone worth "several hundred dollars" was used to destroy an automated air defense system worth $10 million, the intelligence agency noted.

4:17 PM

Hungarians protest 'ruling party propaganda,' demand more media freedom.

The protests, launched outside of the building of the state-owned MTVA media company, were organized by Hungary's leading opposition figure and head of the Tisza party, Peter Magyar.

4:07 PM

Video

Vuhledar, Russia losses and Israel-Lebanon conflict | Ukraine This Week.

The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains the top stories of the week, from the fall of Vuhledar to the rising Russian casualties. Also, how might the conflict in the Middle East impact the war in Ukraine?

10:15 AM  (Updated:  October 6, 2024 3:26 pm)

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 30 over past day.

Russia launched 87 Shahed-type drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, one Iskander-K cruise missile, and one Kh-59/69 cruise missile against Ukraine overnight, according to the Air Force.

2:58 PM

Lithuania confiscates military goods from Kaliningrad-Moscow trains, gives them to Ukraine.

Lithuanian customs officers discovered military uniforms and camouflage nets on passenger trains traveling from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to Moscow, the Delfi outlet reported on Oct. 5.

2:02 PM

Ukrainian artifacts stolen by Russia appearing on black markets, Kyiv says.

"These artifacts, stolen from our museums and archeological sites, are now appearing on black markets. We already have enough evidence to launch new criminal proceedings," Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin said.

1:12 PM

NATO considering 'concrete steps' on Ukraine's accession at Ramstein summit, WP reports.

Ukraine may be offered "more concrete steps" regarding its NATO membership during the upcoming Ramstein summit, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Oct. 6, citing an undisclosed diplomat.

12:16 PM

Ukraine braces for Russian push near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in coming days.

"If they achieve a breakthrough, Russia will be able to fire at logistical routes connecting Zaporizhzhia to the east of Ukraine," Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said.

11:34 AM

Putin used then-President Trump's animus toward Ukraine to undermine US support, NYT reports.

Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for advice when deciding on whether to send arms to Ukraine during his presidency in 2017, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Oct. 5, citing undisclosed U.S. officials.

9:14 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 660,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes over 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

5:58 AM

Russia's envoy to US concludes his term amid heightened bilateral tensions.

Russia’s Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, returned to Moscow on Oct. 5 as his term in Washington concluded, according to state media reports. Antonov's departure marks the end of his assignment during a period of increasingly hostile relations between the two nations.

2:49 AM

Russia struck passenger bus in Sumy Oblast, injuring 3.

In the Richky community of Ukraine's northeastern Sumy district, Russian forces used a drone to drop an explosive device on a passenger bus. The explosion injured three civilians and damaged the bus, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Oct. 5.

9:40 PM

US Republican delegation visits Hungary, questions Orban's relations with Russia and China.

After visiting Hungary from Oct. 3-5, five U.S. Republican senators voiced concerns about Hungary's growing ties with Russia and increasing cooperation with China.

7:50 PM

Russian attack on Kherson injures 4.

Russian forces carried out a drone attack in the Dripro district of Kherson on October 5, leaving four civilians injured, local authorities reported.

6:47 PM

War analysis

Ukraine scrambles for resources before uncertain US elections, Russian stockpiles not unlimited

6:09 PM

Defense in Zakarpattia teenage sexual assault case seeks dismissal.

After over a year of court hearings, attorneys defending three Ukrainian teenagers convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Zakarpattia Oblast have asked the court to close the case against them.

5:44 PM

Ukraine hit 3 Russian command posts with Storm Shadows and GMLRS, military claims.

"The results of the strikes are being clarified," the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on Oct. 5.

3:47 PM

Interview

'That's not what Georgian people want' – President Zourabichvili blasts ruling party's pro-Russia stance

2:12 PM

Zelensky to present 'victory plan' at upcoming Ramstein meeting.

On Oct. 2, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. had reviewed Ukraine's victory plan and identified "a number of productive steps."