Expert on Ukraine's defense production boost, future prospects

7:35 PM

Gazprom becomes Russia's least profitable company in 2023, Forbes reports.

In the meantime, Gazprom's net cash flow from operating activities increased by 5% to $242 billion in 2023.

7:05 PM

Ukraine denies Russian claims about attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant.

Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov claimed that a Ukrainian drone was neutralized by electronic warfare means near Kurchatov. Its fall allegedly caused explosions at an outbuilding not related to the nuclear plant.

6:07 PM

Russia attacking Kursk Oblast settlements with no Ukrainian troops present, Kyiv's military claims.

"The local population doesn't understand why they are being hit (by Russian forces) because the (Ukrainian) military is not even nearby," Vadym Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military's Operational Tactical Group Siversk, said.

5:56 PM

Part of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to lack water supply for 'indefinite period.'

"Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and nearby settlements where roughly 260,000 people live will have problems with water supply due to heavy Russian attacks," Governor Vadym Filashkin said.

5:28 PM

War analysis

Russian losses in Ukraine mount in September, 2nd-deadliest month since start of full-scale invasion

5:14 PM

'Lives are more important than buildings' — Zelensky defends Vuhledar withdrawal.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 3 that the decision of the Ukrainian military to withdraw from the front-line town of Vuhledar was "absolutely correct" as it helped save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

4:46 PM

Russia strikes Chernihiv Oblast, killing 3, injuring 4, including children.

Russian forces attacked the Koriukivka district in Chernihiv Oblast on Oct. 3, hitting a car that was carrying liquefied gas, Governor Viacheslav Chaus said.

4:01 PM

Ukraine receives Patriot air defense system from Romania.

Ukraine received a Patriot air defense system from Bucharest, a Romanian Defense Ministry spokesperson Constantin Spinu confirmed.

2:14 PM

Switzerland to pledge $1.7 billion for reconstruction projects in Ukraine.

Switzerland is planning to allocate 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion) for reconstruction projects in Ukraine over the next four years, Swiss Ambassador to Ukraine and Moldova Felix Baumann said.

2:01 PM

Zelensky calls for jointly intercepting Russian missiles during NATO chief Rutte's visit to Kyiv.

Newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 3 for a surprise visit, NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said.

12:33 PM

Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield in Voronezh Oblast, SBU source says.

According to the source, Russian warehouses containing guided aerial bombs, hangars with Su-35 and Su-34 aircraft, and aviation fuel storage facilities were targeted.

11:53 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 41 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed two people and injured 41 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Oct. 3.

11:01 AM

Ukraine Business Roundup — Ukraine launches e-residency for foreigners

10:51 AM

Ukrainian plans to search for Volyn massacre remains a 'step in the right direction,' Polish foreign ministry says.

The Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance's (UINR) announcement that it plans to search for the remains of victims of the Volyn massacre is a "step in the right direction," the Polish Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 3.

10:35 AM

Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 149

10:25 AM

Ukraine hits Russian long-range radar system with US-supplied ATACMS, military says.

Ukraine's military said the radar's destruction would open an "air corridor" for more effective use of Storm Shadow and Scalp-EG cruise missiles.

11:39 PM  (Updated:  October 3, 2024 9:43 am)

Russian guided bomb hits apartment building in Kharkiv, wounding at least 12.

Twelve people were injured, including a 3-year-old girl, authorities said. Rescuers are searching for more victims who may be buried under the rubble.

9:43 AM

Ukraine's victory plan includes 'productive steps,' US State Department says.

"The victory plan that Ukraine presented is not just a question of actions that Ukraine would take. It’s a question of actions that other countries around the world would take as well," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said of Ukraine's peace plan.

9:35 AM

Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine, 15 drones downed in Kyiv.

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 105 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine overnight. Seventy-eight were shot down across 15 oblasts, while 23 were lost to electronic warfare, and one flew toward Belarus, the statement said.

8:58 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 656,710 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

10:31 PM  (Updated:  October 3, 2024 7:00 am)

memorialization

The words of Ukraine’s fallen soldiers inspiring the nation to fight on

6:54 AM

Croatian president opposes country's participation in NATO's Ukraine mission.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve the participation of Croatian soldiers in NATO's mission to support Ukraine, citing concerns about the conflict potentially spreading to Croatia and prioritizing the safety of his country.

5:26 AM

Biden, Xi to hold phone discussion in coming days.

A phone call is being planned between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days.

3:01 AM

US names Russia, Iran, China as biggest threats to presidential election.

The U.S. warned that Russia, Iran, and China have "increasingly used generative AI to create more believable text, inauthentic synthetic audio, and video that may enhance their ability to reach U.S. audiences while hiding their origins."

12:32 AM

Ukraine wants UN nuclear watchdog to place foreign observers near all its nuclear plants.

Ukraine is in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to place foreign observers near its nuclear power plants amid reports Russia is planning to attack the infrastructure connecting the plants to the country's energy grid, an Energy Ministry official said.