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October 2026
Ukrainian Cup round of 16 opens with Shakhtar-Dynamo fixture
The 2026/27 Ukrainian Cup round of 16 schedule began on October 27 with two all-Premier League pairings. Eleven UPL clubs qualified for this stage.
Ten-man Karpaty hold Chornomorets to goalless draw
Karpaty played from the fifth minute with 10 men but denied Chornomorets a home victory. The Ukrainian Premier League match ended 0-0.
Obolon reviews latest round for senior and youth sides
The Kyiv club has presented an update covering its first team, U-21 squad and U-19 side after another round of the Ukrainian championship.
ISS Crew Balances Spacewalk Planning, Robotics and Science
Expedition 75 prepared for an external solar-array installation while handling robotic hardware and configuring instruments for plant, storm and Earth-observation research.
Two Ukrainians detained in Poland over alleged 110,000-zloty scam
A 92-year-old woman in Tczew was persuaded to hand over her savings to callers posing as police officers. The suspects are aged 16 and 21.
Teenager attacks Israeli embassy guard in Belgrade
A knife-wielding minor wounded a police officer outside Israel’s embassy in Serbia before being shot dead. Authorities raised the national terrorism alert to red.
Fire hits Prague home of STV co-owner
Investigators are examining a blaze at the home of Martin Drda, a co-owner of an arms group that supplies ammunition to Ukraine. Damage was estimated at 200,000 Czech crowns.
Ukraine’s tax service completes system maintenance
Online tax services are operating normally again following scheduled technical work on several systems.
Odesa Region Joins Ukraine’s National Unity Radio Dictation
Community representatives, young people and a barrier-free initiative ambassador took part in the annual language event on October 27.
Enemy Combat Losses — October 28, 2026
Enemy losses as of October 28, 2026.
Kylian Mbappé apologizes over Mao Zedong remark
The Real Madrid forward said his description of Mao Zedong was thoughtless. The controversy cost him sponsorship agreements with several Chinese companies.
Warsaw police detain axe-wielding suspect
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after witnesses saw someone brandishing an axe near central Warsaw’s Gdańsk waterfront. Police later charged him over the danger allegedly posed to another person.
Polish border officers seize yacht hauled by Ukrainian driver
A motor yacht valued at about 200,000 zlotys was stopped at the Budomierz crossing after officers found inconsistencies in its identifying details.
Germany’s household saving rate stands well above EU average
German households posted a gross saving rate of 18.9% in 2025, compared with 14.3% across the European Union. Switzerland remained markedly higher among comparable economies.
Poland Faces Shortage of Qualified F-16 Pilots
Unofficial estimates suggest Poland has about 40 pilots qualified for its 47 F-16 fighters, well below the minimum of 70 considered necessary for effective fleet operations.
Dynamo set milestone in UPL-2 round 10
Dynamo recorded their 145th big-margin UPL-2 victory as the tenth round produced several club and individual firsts.
UPL Matchday 10 delivers records despite 12-goal low
The Ukrainian top flight’s 10th round produced the lowest goal total of the season. Polissia and Kharkiv extended notable club runs, while several players and teams reached career milestones.
Nine detained in Polish illegal cigarette investigation
Polish officers detained eight Polish nationals and one Ukrainian over an alleged illicit tobacco distribution network. Six suspects were remanded in custody for three months.
Israel records highest midday election turnout since 1973
More than 2.3 million Israelis had cast ballots by noon, putting turnout at 31.5%. The figure was the highest recorded at that stage of voting in 53 years.
Odesa Arts Students Win Top Prizes at Slovak Festival
Young musicians and dancers from Odesa secured a Grand Prix and multiple gold awards at an international arts competition in Slovakia.