Ukraine has hit targets in Russia's Samara and Bryansk oblasts

"Ukraine has struck targets in Russia's Samara Oblast and the positions of Russian forces operating Iskander missile systems in Bryansk Oblast over the past 24 hours.....also reported "new results" in the Black Sea." Pravada

Russian relay stations operating in Ukrainian capital, coordinating Shahed strikes

"Serhii Beskrestnov, an advisor to the President, estimates that there are between 1 and 3

Russian mesh repeaters operating in Kyiv, which enable online control of the Shaheds.

During the targeted strike on the SSU building, there were no other Shaheds in the sky, which, according to the expert, proves the role of the relay station in precise guidance.
The enemy plans to deploy air defense systems on Kyiv’s bridges; the South Bridge has already been closed, while the North Bridge is operating with restrictions due to constant attacks." UN

Izium hit by large-caliber multiple rocket launchers

"Russian forces struck the city of Izium in the Kharkiv region with large-caliber multiple rocket launchers, sparking a fire and damaging houses." Ukrin

5.9 Earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia at 10:55 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 46.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 4 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS." EQ

Flash flooding kills one, prompts around 90 rescues in Madrigueras, Spain

"Flash flooding killed a 102-year-old woman and prompted the rescue of around 90 people in Madrigueras, Albacete Province, Spain after more than 140 mm (5.51 inches) of rain fell in approximately two hours. Regional authorities kept METEOCAM at Emergency Phase, Operational Situation 1, on October 3 as recovery and cleanup operations continued." W

204 combat clashes on front lines

"As many as 204 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

In the Sumy region, Russian artillery fire targeted Ulanove, Mala Korchakivka, Sadky, Pysarivka, Ivolzhanske, Tovstodubove, Vilna Sloboda, Mohrytsia and Khrapivshchyna. The Russians also carried out airstrikes on Sumy and Vakalivshchyna.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck one Russian drone command post and one Russian command post.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched four attacks near Sadky, Ryzhivka and Koreniok.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 13 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Dovhenke, Lyman, Radkivka, Zakharivka, Rybalchynе, Ivashchynе, Dovzhanka and Chuhunivka.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Kivsharivka, Kupiansk and Novoosynove.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attacks near Novoselivka, Karpivka, Novyi Myr, Lyman and Dibrova. Enemy attempts to advance were halted.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian invaders launched seven attacks near Mykolaivka, Ozerne, Kryva Luka and Yampil.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy attacks near Yurkivka and Fedorivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 16 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Raiske, Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Kindrativka and Ivanopillia.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 31 attacks near Serhiivka, Molodetske and toward Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Nove Shakhove, Hannivka, Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Svitlе, Bilytske and Novohryshyne.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy launched three attacks toward the settlement of Ternove.
On the Huliaipole axis, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks near Huliaipilske, Hirke, Vozdvyzhivka and Shyroke.
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations on the Orikhiv and Dnipro River axes over the past day." Ukrin

In Russia, lab technician at institute broke test tube containing dangerous infection and died week later. About 200 people had contact with her, and they are being tested

"In the Irkutsk Oblast of Russia, the aggressor country, a death from pneumonic plague—a dangerous airborne infection with a high fatality rate—has been reported. An employee of a

local anti-plague institute died from the disease.
The “People of Lake Baikal” project reported that 28-year-old Daria Shipilova died at a hospital in the city of Shelekhov. A week earlier, she had broken a test tube containing the pathogen responsible for pneumonic plague.
On the same day, law enforcement officers began escorting ambulances transporting people who had been in contact with Shipilova for testing.
Sources at “People of Lake Baikal” reported that as of October 2, approximately 200 people are suspected of having been in contact with Shipilova.
In Shelekhov, where Shipilova died, people wearing protective suits, gloves, and masks were seen on the streets." UN

Russian drone attacks Kyiv's South Bridge

"In Kyiv, a Russian drone has struck the South Bridge again. Metro and surface public transportation services were suspended." Ukrin

French school protesters threaten to burn down Elysee Palace

"A French protester was arrested on Friday after he threatened to burn down the Élysée Palace in Paris, as high school demonstrations across the country escalated.

Angry young people marched in the streets, set bins and school entrances on fire, and clashed with riot police in violent scuffles.
They did so in defiance of Emmanuel Macron, whose government has battled to contain increasingly violent protests over classroom conditions and funding.
By early afternoon, the education ministry reported protests impacting 560 schools.
The wave of violence left one teenager in a Strasbourg hospital after an aerosol can was thrown into a fire and exploded, hitting the student in the arm." msn

Russians attack Shevchenkove in Kharkiv region with drones

"Russian forces carried out intensive drone attacks on the residential area of the settlement of Shevchenkove in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region. Three residents were injured and fires broke out." Ukrin

5.8 Earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia

"A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred near 165 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 04:34 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 29.5 kilometers below the Earth's surface." EQ

194 combat clashes on front lines

"As many as 194 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck a Russian UAV command post, a staging area for assault groups, a logistics facility, five artillery systems and a command post.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy launched three strikes using five guided aerial bombs and carried out 55 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple rocket launchers.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian attacks. The invaders attempted to advance toward Starytsia, Vovchansk, Okhrymivka, Karaichne and Izbytske.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy made eight attempts to improve its positions, conducting assault operations toward Radkivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Kuryliivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked eight times toward Drobysheve, Lyman and Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched four assaults in the areas of Ozerne and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 21 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka and toward Osykove, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Kindrashivka, Rozkishne, Hruzke and Vilne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces launched 19 attacks, attempting to advance toward Dobropillia, Svitlo, Myrne, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces attacked four times toward Kalynivske, Berezove and Myrne.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces attacked seven times, attempting to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Ternuvate, Rivne and Hirke.
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy attacked once toward Pavlivka.
On the Dnipro River axis, Russian forces conducted one assault." Ukrin

Putin: Ready To Use 'All Weapons' Including Nuclear, If Kaliningrad Attacked

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has now directly weighed in amid the ongoing nuclear threat tit-for-tat involving European officials.

Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday, he warned the Western allies to cease their escalation in Ukraine, stressing he's willing to use "all weapons" in the Russian arsenal in the scenario that Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.
"The drills in the Baltic Sea, following one another… Then the attempts to arrest our ships and vessels. All this is an escalation. And then we began to hear statements regarding the Kaliningrad region," Putin said.
"If it comes to direct attack against the Russian Federation, in this case on Kaliningrad and possibly some other territories, of course the issue of using all weapons in our country’s arsenal will inevitably and unavoidably emerge on the agenda. This is unavoidable," he asserted in a warning that includes nuclear weapons.
NATO held recent military drills near Kaliningrad which were broadly described as deterrence operations, which Putin referenced in the remarks." ZH

Ukrainian forces strike Russian UAV storage and launch site near Donetsk, ammunition depot in Luhansk region

"Among the targets struck was a site for the storage, preparation and launch of attack UAVs near temporarily occupied Donetsk. According to the report, striking such facilities is one of the priorities for Ukrainian forces, aimed at reducing the Russian army's ability to use attack drones against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure." Ukrin

Targets hit in Black Sea and three Russian regions

"Zelensky said that a target in the Black Sea, a launch and storage site for attack drones in Oryol region, an oil facility in Samara region, and a supply depot for Russian forces in Bryansk region were hit." Ukrin