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A tunnel under the Dnipro and pontoon crossings: Kyiv is preparing an alternative to bridges
In Kyiv, plans are in place to move from the preparatory stage to the construction of several contingency crossings over the Dnipro as early as next week, in the event that the main bridges are damaged. The Minister for Reconstruction,...
Ukraine has received €50 million in compensation for destroyed homes
Ukraine has received €50 million for ‘e-Recovery’ housing vouchers for owners of destroyed homes. The funding will benefit around 2,200 families.
The Kyiv City State Administration has amended the traffic regulations for bridges in Kyiv during a state of emergency
During an air raid alert, traffic is not restricted on four bridges in Kyiv; a separate traffic scheme is in place for the Pivdennyi and Podilsko-Voskresenskyi bridges.
Ukraine will switch to winter time on the night of 25 October
Ukraine will switch to winter time on 25 October 2026. At 04:00, the clocks will be set back by one hour; after 03:59, it will be 03:00 again.
Anatoliy Kashpirovsky has died — he was 87 years old
Anatoly Kashpirovsky’s death has been confirmed by his director. The psychotherapist, known for his television sessions, died at the age of 87.
In Kyiv, a drunk mechanic stole a tram and went for a ride around the city
In Kyiv, the police detained a 20-year-old man who, according to preliminary reports, whilst under the influence of alcohol, entered the driver’s cab of a tram, started it up and set off along the route without authorisation...
Pontoon crossings and ferries: the Rada is seeking an alternative to Kyiv’s bridges
Discussions are taking place in Kyiv regarding alternative transport links between the right and left banks of the Dnipro in the event of serious damage to the bridges. Among the ideas put forward by MPs from...
Passports abroad only after military registration has been checked: an explanation from the State Migration Service
To obtain a passport abroad, men aged 18–60 must have a valid military registration certificate. Their details are checked against the Ministry of Defence’s registers without the need for a paper document.
Kyiv’s bridges are operating differently: where restrictions apply
During an alert, traffic to the left bank is restricted on the Paton Bridge and the North Bridge. The South Bridge is closed to vehicles and the metro.
Russia struck Kharkiv with three KAB bombs: two dead, 31 injured
Two people were killed as a result of a strike involving three KABs on Kharkiv. A further 31 people were injured, including three children; a house was destroyed.
Transport chaos in Kyiv: bridges closed, taxi fares over 1,000 UAH
On the morning of 2 October, a major traffic gridlock occurred in Kyiv after traffic restrictions were imposed on several bridges across the Dnipro. The Southern Bridge was completely closed in both directions...
KIT Group and 630 million UAH in cash: what is known about the large-scale searches
The Office of the Prosecutor General and the Economic Security Bureau have announced the dismantling of a large-scale underground financial network which operated throughout Ukraine and, according to the investigation, was used...
MiG-29 pilot Marat Mambetov of the 40th «Ghost of Kyiv» Brigade was killed in action»
On 1 October 2026, Ukrainian military pilot Captain Marat Redvanovich Mambetov was killed whilst carrying out a combat mission. He was the flight leader of the 40th Tactical Brigade...
Ukraine plans to install shelters at all checkpoints by the end of 2026
Ukraine expects to have provided all checkpoints with shelters by the end of 2026, said Serhiy Derkach. The timeline depends on production.
The SBU has prevented more than 400 terrorist attacks and acts of sabotage — Poklad
In recent years, the Security Service of Ukraine has foiled more than 400 terrorist attacks and acts of sabotage, some of which were directed against the Ukrainian armed forces. This was reported on 1 October...
He went for a medical examination — and ended up in intensive care: the head of the Territorial Medical Commission in Cherkasy Oblast has been sacked
In the Cherkasy region, the head of the Zvenyhorod Territorial Centre for Social Services has been dismissed following a man’s injury. The case is being investigated by the specialised prosecutor’s office.