On October 5, Ukraine experienced one of the largest overnight air attacks by Russian forces since the start of the war. Russia deployed attack drones as well as cruise and ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv, Chernihiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Odesa region, and other areas.
The attacks caused blackouts and water outages in Zaporizhzhia, industrial damage, casualties, and injuries. In Lviv oblast, two people were killed and two injured, while the city was covered in thick smoke. In Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, civilians were killed, infrastructure was damaged. Poland and Lithuania also reported drone incursions and airport flight restrictions due to risks.
Ukrainian drones struck the Lukoil oil refinery in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region; official results are awaited.
The international context remains tense. In Gaza, Israel is reducing operations for hostage talks, but bombardments continue with civilian casualties. The US supports negotiation efforts, though Israel maintains a tough stance.
In Georgia, the pro-Russian party leads in elections, sparking street protests and opposition arrests. In Czechia, the pro-Russian ANO party won the most parliamentary votes, creating challenges for European policy on Ukraine.
Tensions are present in Asia as well, with Kim Jong Un threatening a response if US military presence in the region grows; possible talks with Trump are under discussion, while China strengthens its influence. Switzerland is beefing up anti-drone defenses amid European risks.
Overall, the situation remains tense — Ukraine continues to fight for independence, and global political and military dynamics are shaping a new geopolitical reality.
