Russian raid in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. Two minibuses were hit, leaving at least 33 dead and 18 injured. Some of the victims have not yet been identified due to the condition of their bodies. Buildings and cars damaged. “This attack will not go unanswered - said Ukrainian President Zelensky - Russia is trying to destroy all forms of life in Donbass and a firm response from the world is essential”.
Alarm from US Secretary of State Rubio: "We are in a stalemate, the conflict may intensify and perhaps expand to involve other countries." Kiev negotiators expected in Miami to see Witkoff and Kushner on new US ideas. Great Britain, France, Germany, NATO and the EU were also invited.
Pro-Russian hackers Noname057(16) are behind the cyber attack that hit the Foreign Ministry. The Farnesina website was flooded with false requests for access to send it into a tailspin, but the IT systems held. The Postal Police intervened, the National Cybercrime Center for the protection of critical infrastructures and the Cybersecurity Agency were activated. The attack occurred on the day in which Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova from Moscow defined Foreign Minister Tajani's statements on possible Russian "interference" in the vote in Italy as "unhealthy" and "disrespectful towards Italians".
"The Russian threat against European countries and the Atlantic Alliance is daily and tangible, as demonstrated by the recent arrest of Russian spies by Italian services. Great Britain and Europe recognize the leadership of the Italian government in supporting Ukraine: a courageous action that has strengthened Rome's reputation. There is obviously a desire to put an end to the conflict, but our position is clear: the best way to reach a truce is to continue to help Kiev." The British ambassador to Rome Stephen Hickey says this in an interview with the Press. "If we stopped - explains the diplomat - Putin would continue his offensive. Our intelligence collaborates well, but we must remain vigilant about the hostile use of AI and cyber threats". Hickey then goes on to talk about Trump's policy and tariffs, stating that "the United States remains the most important ally for the United Kingdom and a fundamental partner for Italy, both for security and for the economy. We must continue to work with Washington: President Meloni has made a great commitment in this direction and our Prime Ministers have also established solid relationships with Trump. It would be a mistake to turn our backs and try to build something from scratch: the right path is to strengthen cooperation to protect the international system based on rules, legality and human rights built over the last eighty years".
Mykhailo Tkach, head of the investigative journalism department of the Ukrainian newspaper Ukrainska Pravda, was arrested in Vienna while carrying out an editorial assignment related to the search for fugitive Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. Mykhailo was in Austria with his colleague Yaroslav Bondarenko. Ukrainska Pravda itself writes it: "The editorial staff - we read - considers this detention illegal and requests his immediate release and an official explanation on the actions of the Austrian law enforcement agencies". The Ukrainian embassy in Austria asked the Austrian counterpart to clarify the circumstances of Tkach's arrest. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tykhy explained that the ministry, the Department of Consular Services and the Embassy of Ukraine in Austria are keeping the situation under control. It later emerged that the Ukrainian consul had accessed Tkach and spoken to him. Despite this, Austrian law enforcement continues to keep the journalist in custody.
The Ukrainian military launched an attack on several Russian regions, hitting a Russian factory that produces fuel components for the Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise missiles, as well as oil infrastructure, Russian news channels on Telegram reported. The Telegram monitoring channel Exilenova+ , citing testimonies from residents, reported seeing flashes of explosions and smoke in the area of the Redkino experimental plant in the Tver region.
The plant, which produces components of Decilin-M rocket fuel, as well as diesel fuel additives and aviation kerosene, had already been hit in a Ukrainian attack in February 2026. The attack destroyed around 6,000 FPV drones and related components, the General Staff said. The plant is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom and several other countries. Russia regularly uses Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise missiles to attack Ukrainian cities, as also demonstrated by the recent mass missile attacks on Kiev.
Two people were killed and four others, including a child, were injured following a shelling carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region. This was reported by the regional operational headquarters, Tass reports. According to the note, a couple died in the Razumnoye settlement after a bullet hit their private home. Four people were injured: a man suffered acoustic trauma and superficial abrasions to his back and shoulder, while his wife and 10-year-old son suffered injuries attributable to acoustic trauma. A house was completely destroyed; an adjacent property suffered partial roof damage, broken glass and damaged fencing.
The Russian attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on October 8 caused widespread blackouts in Kiev. The Kyev Independent reports it. Until the early hours of October 9, areas to the left of the Dnipro River remained without electricity. During the day, most neighborhoods suffered interruptions and the subway was closed due to lack of power, with many residents also left without running water. “There was an attack on one of the energy facilities important for the city of Kiev,” Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said. “Energy workers are doing everything they can to restore electricity as quickly as possible.” Ukraine's main private energy company Dtek has announced emergency shutdowns in several areas of the region. The military administration of Kiev Oblast has highlighted how Russia has intensified attacks on networks and transformers in recent weeks.
The Mexican government is investigating a video released online that appears to show alleged members of the country's criminal organizations, including the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, active in the conflict in Ukraine. The images portray a group of at least nine men in tactical gear inside a wooded area. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the Security Cabinet is analyzing the footage to ascertain its authenticity. “Investigations are being made to see whether the videos are real or not and, in any case, how it is possible for Mexicans to join a war in Europe,” he said during his morning conference. The main hypothesis is the engagement by third parties.
