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Drone unit commander Yuriy Kasyanov speaking into a microphone on Maidan, urging support to save his disbanded unit and keep fighting. EMPR.media

An Appeal to Save the Kasyanov’s Drone Unit: Despair Returns to Maidan

Desperate Kasyanov heads to Maidan to save his disbanded drone unit, accusing leadership of trampling rights and blocking combat operations — a dramatic plea to Ukraine’s top command.
Oct 5, 2025
Smoke and explosions over Ukrainian city as combined Russian drone, missile and air attacks slam infrastructure, homes and power networks.

Russian military forces carried out a massive combined attack on Ukraine

Russia unleashes massive combined missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, hitting energy grids, homes and cities — causing power outages, infrastructure damage and injuries.
Oct 5, 2025
Polish F‑16 fighter jets taking off at night as Poland scrambles military aircraft to secure airspace amid Russian attacks on neighbouring Ukraine.

Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine

In response to Russian long‑range strikes on Ukraine, Poland’s armed forces scrambled fighter jets and put air defenses on alert to protect Polish airspace — a major regional security move.
Oct 5, 2025
Rubble and smoke in Lapaivka village after a devastating Russian drone and missile strike that killed four family members in the Lviv region. empr.media

Tragedy in Lviv Region: Russian Attack Claims Lives of Four Family Members

A combined Russian drone‑missile attack on Lviv region destroyed a home in Lapaivka — killing four family members, including a 15‑year‑old girl, and injuring others overnight. empr.media
Oct 5, 2025
Ukrainian defenders engage Russian forces amid explosions and smoke on the frontlines during the Oct 5 2025 Russia‑Ukraine conflict update. empr.media

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of October 5, 2025

Russia’s war on Ukraine rages with 81 air strikes, thousands of artillery and drone attacks, fierce fighting along multiple fronts, and Ukrainian defenders holding strong.
Oct 5, 2025
International writers, readers, and publishers at Lviv Book Forum 2025 opening, celebrating resilience and the power of literature in Ukraine.

The Lviv Book Forum festival has started in Lviv: Resilience and Endurance

Ukraine’s 32nd Lviv Book Forum opens under the theme “Resilience and Endurance,” with 260+ events, discussions, author talks, and a major book fair celebrating culture in challenging times. EMPR.media
Oct 4, 2025
Damaged passenger train and station in Shostka, Sumy region, after a Russian drone strike injures dozens and kills a civilian on the Shostka‑Kyiv route.

Russia Strikes Train and Station in Shostka En Route to Kyiv, Mass Casualties Reported

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train and the station in Shostka on the Shostka‑Kyiv route, killing one and injuring dozens including children — emergency response underway.
Oct 4, 2025
Damaged Ukrainian power infrastructure and blackout aftermath after a massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy facilities across multiple regions.

Russian massive attack hit Ukraine’s energy sector 

Russia again hits Ukraine’s power grid and energy facilities with a massive combined missile and drone assault — triggering blackouts, damaged infrastructure, and nationwide emergency repair work.
Oct 4, 2025
Explosions and air defence fire over a Ukrainian city skyline during massive combined Russian drone and missile attacks on October 3, 2025.

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of October 3, 2025

Day 1,317 of Russia’s war sees heavy drone, missile and air raids, with 162 combat engagements and large combined strikes reported across Ukraine’s energy, transport and frontline sectors.
Oct 3, 2025
Portrait collage of Ukrainian actors and artists who died defending their country, honoring their sacrifice and cultural legacy. EMPR.media

Honoring the Fallen: Ukrainian Artists and Actors Who Died Defending Their Country

A heartfelt tribute to Ukrainian artists, actors and cultural figures who set aside careers to defend their homeland and paid the ultimate price — their stories of courage live on. EMPR.media
Oct 3, 2025
Damaged Naftogaz gas facility in Ukraine after Russia’s largest strike on gas production and energy infrastructure since the full‑scale war began. EMPR.media

Ukraine’s Naftogaz Reports Largest Russian Strike Since Beginning of the War

Russia launches its largest assault yet on Ukraine’s state gas facilities — missiles and drones damage Naftogaz infrastructure in Poltava and Kharkiv, threatening winter fuel supplies.
Oct 3, 2025
Smoke and fire at the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia’s Orenburg region after strike drones hit fuel production facilities.

Russian Oil Refinery in Orenburg Region Hit by Drone Strikes

Ukrainian drones struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia’s Orenburg region — a strategic deep‑strike on Russia’s energy backbone that triggered fires and explosions.
Oct 3, 2025

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