Interfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/Information about recent political developments in Ukraine, key Ukrainian economic news and major current events in the CIS and the rest of the world.enThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:57:11 +03002https://interfax.com.ua/static/rss_logo_180x180.jpgInterfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/Four injured in shelling across Kharkiv region in past 24 hours – officialhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216247.htmlOver the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Russia launched strikes against Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the region, leaving four people injured, Head of the Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov reported.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:57:11 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216247.htmlFactsThree injured in shelling across Kyiv region in past 24 hours – officialhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216241.htmlThree people were injured as a result of enemy attacks across Kyiv region over the past 24 hours, Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko reported.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:46:17 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216241.htmlFactsLithuanian government extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028 – Interior Ministryhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216237.htmlThe Government of the Republic of Lithuania has decided to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens who fled the full-scale Russian aggression until March 4, 2028, the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania reported on Wednesday.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:32:52 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216237.htmlFactsAcross Ukraine, 28 people killed as result of shelling – Vyhivskyhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216121.htmlTwenty-eight people were killed as a result of Russian attacks on Wednesday, October 7, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivsky.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:03:09 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216121.htmlFactsKlitschko: 13 people injured in Kyiv as result of Russian strikeshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216123.htmlThe number of people injured as a result of Russian strikes in Kyiv has risen to 13, according to the capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:02:02 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216123.htmlFactsZelenskyy: 25 people killed on Wed as result of massive Russian strikehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216115.htmlThe death toll from the massive Russian strike on Ukraine has risen to 25, with 100 people wounded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:57:13 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216115.htmlFactsAlready 20 victims in Pryluky who killed by single Russian missile – administrationhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216118.htmlThe death toll in Pryluky has risen to 20 following Wednesday's enemy attack, according to Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration Viacheslav Chaus.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:56:49 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216118.htmlFactsNo threat to Ukraine from possible plague outbreak in Russia – MFAhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216103.htmlKyiv is closely monitoring the situation in the Russian Federation regarding a possible plague outbreak; at present, there is no threat to Ukraine, stated Heorhiy Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:23:38 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216103.htmlFactsAbout 28% of companies plan to relocate if winter is severe, 60% seek alternative logistics routes – surveyhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216106.htmlAbout 28% of Ukrainian companies cite preparing alternative locations or relocation options as a priority measure to ensure business continuity before the start of the 2026-2027 winter season, while 34% of companies have not set aside reserves for unforeseen expenses due to potential winter disruptions.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:22:26 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216106.htmlFactsMayor: Body of deceased woman found in Kyiv's Obolonsky districthttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216102.htmlThe body of a woman killed in a Russian attack was found in Kyiv's Obolonsky district, according to the capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:21:28 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216102.htmlFactsBudanov addresses Russian pilots carrying out strikes against Ukraine: You cannot hide behind ordershttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216095.htmlHead of the President's Office of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov commented on the latest Russian attacks on civilians, calling on international partners to stop seeking business opportunities with Russia.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:59:20 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216095.htmlFactsVAT refunds frozen, may thaw in 2-3 weeks - Hetmantsevhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1216088.htmlValue-added tax refunds will resume in two to three weeks at best, Finance, Tax and Customs Policy Committee head Danylo Hetmantsev said, confirming a problem that businesses have raised with the committee, as refunds have been halted for the past three weeks.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:49 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1216088.htmlEconomyNumber of victims from Russian attack on Kremenchuk rises to 47 – Regional Military Administrationhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216092.htmlForty-seven people have been reported injured in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, following a hostile attack, Vitaliy Dyakivnych, head of the Regional Military Administration (RMA), reported on Telegram on Wednesday.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:19 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216092.htmlFactsUkraine receives 4,807 units of power equipment since start of 2026, another 1,077 expectedhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1216082.htmlSince the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received 4,807 units of power equipment – generators, transformers, modular boiler units, cogeneration units, boilers, and other items, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy said on Wednesday.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:40:46 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1216082.htmlEconomyBody of another child killed found in Pryluky – policehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216090.htmlThe death toll from the Russian strike on Pryluky has risen to 19, as rescue workers discovered the body of another child who died in the attack, according to Chernihiv Regional Police press service.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:38:03 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216090.htmlFactsMissile strike on Pryluky is deliberate act of terror by Moscow – Zelenskyyhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216075.htmlThe use of missiles against Ukraine, specifically the strike on a residential building in Pryluky, represents a completely deliberate choice of terror on the part of Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:20:50 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216075.htmlFactsEight people injured in Kyiv's Solomiansky district – mayorhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216070.htmlThe number of casualties in Solomiansky district has risen to eight, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:59:05 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216070.htmlFactsPoroshenko: 2027 state budget must show Russia Ukraine can fight, Kremlin's bet on exhausting us will failhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216073.htmlUkrainian MP and European Solidarity party leader Petro Poroshenko has called for all available resources and efforts to be directed towards strengthening the military capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), with this priority reflected in the Government Action Program and the draft State Budget for 2027.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:40 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216073.htmlFactsCivil Code must provide individuals with real guarantees of respect for their private lives – Stefanchukhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216061.htmlThe Civil Code must ensure that every individual has real guarantees of respect for their private life, emphasized Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:19 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216061.htmlFactsNumber injured in Russian attack on Kremenchuk rises to 41 – regional authoritieshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216051.htmlThere are already 41 reported casualties in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, as a result of an enemy attack, according to a Wednesday Telegram post by head of the regional military administration Vitaliy Diakivnych.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:26:32 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216051.htmlFactsNumber of injured in Kyiv rises to six – City Military Administrationhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216046.htmlThe number of people injured in Kyiv has risen to six as of 6:00 p.m., the City Military Administration reported.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:37 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216046.htmlFactsF-Drones has received an additional order to supply the Pentagon with F10 strike droneshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-release/1216044.htmlThe US military has ordered an additional batch of Ukrainian F10 strike drones from F-Drones.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:17:14 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-release/1216044.htmlPress ReleasesGeneral Staff reports consequences of strikes on Samara power transmission line, Astrakhan gas processing plant in Russiahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216024.htmlThe General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reported on the results of strikes against two oil and gas industry facilities on Russian territory – Samara oil and gas processing plant on October 2 and Astrakhan gas processing plant on October 4.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:05:56 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216024.htmlFactsRussian forces attack Oleksandria: two killed reported – policehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216021.htmlRussian occupation forces launched strikes on the town of Oleksandria in Kirovohrad region on Wednesday, October 7, Kirovohrad region police communications department has reported.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:36 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216021.htmlFactsUkraine discussing border operations reorganization with partner nations to boost safety amid Russian shelling – MFAhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216002.htmlUkraine is discussing with neighboring partner countries the possibility of restructuring border operations to enhance safety in light of shelling by the Russian Federation, said Heorhiy Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:51:02 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1216002.htmlFacts