News for October 08, 2026

In an exclusive interview with Channel 24, military expert, Lieutenant General, and founder of the “Let’s Protect Ukraine’s Skies” Foundation, Ihor Romanenko, spoke about new threats from the air and the situation on the front lines.

Commander of the NOVA NRK unit of the 3rd Assault Brigade of the Third Army Corps under the call sign “Zhorik,” spoke in an exclusive interview for Channel 24’s YouTube project about the unique experience of the large-scale deployment of ground-based robotic systems. The officer explained how the robots provided logistics, evacuation, and fire support, saving the lives of thousands of infantrymen.

A Special Operations Forces soldier with the call sign "Pikachu" described how he is preparing to run his first marathon after being wounded.

Nikita “Zer Gud,” a fighter with the “Siberia” Battalion, part of the Main Intelligence Directorate, gave an exclusive interview to Channel 24. He spoke about the realities on the front lines, the occupiers’ tactics, and the motivation of Russian soldiers.

Channel 24 analyzed the key details of the sudden but highly publicized diplomatic scandal surrounding the North Korean prisoners handed over to Seoul, as well as why South Korea radically changed its rhetoric and why the country's president "lost face."

Richard Dannatt, Lord Dannatt, a retired British Army general and former Chief of the General Staff, gave an exclusive interview to Channel 24. During the conversation, they discussed the escalation of Russian airstrikes, Putin’s mobilization challenges, and diplomatic pressure on Ukraine.

Military expert Roman Svitan analyzed the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ new tactics for striking Russian infrastructure. Continued attacks on oil transshipment facilities could destroy the aggressor’s economy from within even before the military de-occupation of the territories.

Ukrainian grain could pose not only an economic but also a political challenge to Ukraine’s European integration. Discussions are already underway in EU countries regarding competition with Ukrainian producers, agricultural subsidies, and future rules governing access to the common market.

Ukraine is seeking funding for most of its additional defense needs, totaling $27 billion, more than $7 billion of which the government plans to cover with domestic resources. At the same time, Ukrainian cities have faced a suspension of payments by the Treasury, which has affected the salaries of municipal workers and funding for city services.

One brother is fleeing the Russian army, while another is being taught right now to dream of joining it. This is the reality for Ukrainian children who find themselves trapped under occupation and whom Russia is deliberately turning into its soldiers.

August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), is suspected of being a spy working against his own country. Channel 24 explains why Hanning’s arrest occurred precisely at a time when Berlin is trying to restructure its intelligence services to adapt to the new reality.

In Lviv, delays in treasury payments have jeopardized the timely payment of salaries to public transportation drivers and street cleaners. Although funds are available in the city budget, the city is unable to make some of the payments necessary for the operation of municipal utilities.