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Saturday, October 3
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,538,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1, 560 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia strikes key Kyiv bridge for 3rd straight day as attacks intensify
Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the bridge's surface as well as trolleybus overhead power lines have been damaged in the attack. Movement over the bridge was halted following the strike.
4 injured in Kyiv Oblast as Russian drones reportedly strike pharmaceutical warehouse
Russia launched a drone attack on the city of Hostomel in Kyiv Oblast on the evening of Oct. 2, striking warehouses and reportedly injuring four people, including a child, officials reported.
US-Ukrainian fund unveils first critical minerals deal
The U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) jointly unveiled several investment projects on Oct. 2, including the first-ever critical minerals deal with Ukrainian company BGV Group Management.
'Every fallen hero will be found' — Kyiv to speed up identification of fallen Ukrainians, Budanov says
While over 26,000 bodies and remains have been repatriated to Ukraine, "a significant portion" remain unidentified, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov said.
Friday, October 2
Embassies not planning to evacuate Kyiv amid Russia's bombardment, Foreign Ministry confirms
"As of now, the Foreign Ministry has not received any such requests or notifications from foreign diplomatic missions regarding plans to relocate," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
About Russia's attacks on energy
Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure target power plants, transmission lines, and gas facilities to cause civilian suffering through blackouts and heating disruptions. Russia intensifies attacks during the winter months, forcing emergency repairs and electricity imports from European neighbors. Ukraine faced countrywide catastrophic blackouts in the winters of 2022-2023 and 2025-2026 due to Russia’s campaign against energy infrastructure.
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