Possible Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia sector and execution of Ukrainian soldiers in Vovchansk: highlights for October 5

Russians executed four Ukrainian soldiers in Vovchansk

In the summer of 2024, the Russian occupiers executed four Ukrainian soldiers on the territory of an aggregate plant in the city of Vovchansk on the orders of their command, the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office said.

The reason for the investigation was the interrogation of Russian prisoners of war, during which they received testimony about the commission of this crime.

Battalion commander of the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade may have committed suicide

The command of the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade will conduct an internal investigation into the circumstances of the death of one of the battalion's commanders, Ihor Hryb. It was reported that he committed suicide at a command and observation post during a combat mission in the Vuhledar sector.

This happened after some of the soldiers left the unit without permission, said one of the soldiers.

Occupiers are preparing to storm the Zaporizhzhia direction

The Ukrainian military predicts that in the coming days, the Russian army will intensify its assault operations near the settlements of Orikhiv and Mala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzhia region in order to take fire control of Ukrainian logistics routes.

At the same time, British intelligence said that after capturing the town of Vuhledar in Donetsk region, the Russians would try to capture Velyka Novosilka, which is in the direction of Zaporizhzhia.

Victory plan to be presented during the Ramstein meeting

During the 25th meeting in the Ramstein format on October 12, Ukraine will present its victory plan to all partners.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that it is possible to guarantee lasting peace and security only on the basis of international law and without any trade in sovereignty or territories.

People picketed for clear terms of service in Kyiv

In Kyiv, a picket was held on Khreshchatyk Street in favor of establishing clear terms of military service. Despite the rain, more than two dozen people — relatives of the military, friends and volunteers — came to the main street of the capital.

The protesters expressed the following slogans: “An exhausted army is a lost war” and ”You can't throw the war on the shoulders of volunteers”.

Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Medical and Social Expert Commission detained

Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have served a notice of suspicion to the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Medical and Social Expert Commission, Tetiana Krupa, who was found to have almost $5.2 million in her home. She was taken into custody.

The Khmelnytskyi regional organization of the Servant of the People party noted that they had already initiated Krupa's recall from the regional council.

State Bureau of Investigation examines lists of military evaders found at the head of the MSEC

The State Bureau of Investigation is studying the lists of evaders found during searches in the office of the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Medical Expert Commission, Tetiana Krupa. It is noted that the lists contained the names and fictitious diagnoses of conscripts.

Russian “Hunter” is shot down in Donetsk region

An airplane-like target was shot down over the Donetsk region, but it could be a Russian S-70 “Hunter” drone, which has a fuselage length of 14 meters and a wingspan of 19 meters.

Patient dies in Kharkiv beauty salon

In Kharkiv, a cosmetologist, according to police, negligently killed her patient by injecting her with an excessive dose of anesthetic.

The police said that the patient had come for a plastic procedure to correct her body contours. It is noted that the cosmetologist was not authorized to perform such procedures.

Other important news of the day

• Defense forces attacked three command posts of the Russian army.
• Border guards showed how they, together with scouts, repelled attacks on gas towers near Zmiyne.
• The Financial Times writes that the West is increasingly proposing to end the war in Ukraine on the “land for NATO membership” model.
• The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the age requirements for housing under the eOselia mortgage program.