Oct 5, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Kyiv will stop targeting Russian energy infrastructure only if Western allies ensure Moscow halts attacks on Ukraine’s energy, logistics, and food supply lines. The statement follows claims by former US President Donald Trump that both nations had mutually agreed to cease strikes on energy targets.

Meanwhile, attacks continue on both sides. Ukrainian strikes reportedly injured seven people in Sochi and Belgorod, while Russian shelling killed two people and injured 14 in Kherson. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a recent Russian strike on a train near the Polish border, calling it an attempt to intimidate European partners. Additionally, Zelenskyy issued a decree dismissing Ukraine’s state prosecutor.

Sources: CDM, N1

Russian forces launched renewed drone attacks against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address at the UN General Assembly, injuring at least one person. The strikes follow an explicit military campaign announced by Moscow's Defense Ministry aiming to destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian oil facilities have forced Moscow to import foreign fuel.

Concurrently, European security concerns mounted after German authorities identified two suspects with ties to Moscow following explosive drone incidents near Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the alleged sabotage, stating, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil, ready to respond."

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks targeting five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, according to local emergency services. The artillery and drone strikes resulted in at least five deaths and left 16 people injured across the region.

The heaviest casualties occurred in the Kamianske district, where three people were killed and five others sustained injuries. In the Pavlohrad district, bombardment left two dead and seven wounded. Additional injuries and damages to local infrastructure were reported in the Nikopol district. Emergency personnel responded to multiple sites to extinguish fires and clear debris, while local officials continue evaluating the full scale of destruction in the targeted communities.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Explosions were reported near the Iranian coastal locations of Bandar Abbas and Sirik following targeted military strikes by the United States, marking the first direct military exchange between the two nations in a month. United States President Donald Trump threatened additional actions should Tehran retaliate, asserting that Iranian leadership is eager for negotiations.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran does not seek a broader conflict but warned that it will "decisively respond to aggressors." Iranian military officials also rejected claims that their naval capacity was compromised during the operations, maintaining that their forces remain fully operational. Both countries remain on high alert as regional tensions persist.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework backed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel's military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed total opposition to the proposal, which Hamas accepted last month.

The public rejection underscores a growing rift between Netanyahu and Washington, even as Israeli forces recently scaled back major attacks in Gaza following American diplomatic pressure. The decision comes ahead of Israel's general election on October 27, with Netanyahu facing strong opposition from far-right coalition partners against making territorial concessions in the enclave.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald