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Sunday, October 4 Russia's war against Ukraine Technicians repair a trolleybus power line that was damaged following a drone attack on the Northern Bridge in Kyiv on Oct. 3, 2026. A Russian strike targeted a major bridge in Kyiv, its mayor said, in another attack on Ukrainian infrastructure that has brought traffic chaos to the capital. (Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP via Getty Images) Moscow unveils 'new doctrine' targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows to respond with more energy strikes. Zelensky said that Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents revealing that Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a "new doctrine" allowing Russian forces to launch broader strikes against Ukrainian civilian targets this upcoming winter. U.S. peace negotiations with Russia could now involve multi-billion dollar Lukoil deal, NYT reports. The Trump administration’s peace negotiations with the Kremlin have come to include discussions of a multi-billion dollar deal involving assets owned by Russian oil company Lukoil, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Oct. 3. Series of drone attacks disrupt power supply near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, IAEA says. The strikes damaged transformers considered vital for maintaining the ZNPP’s off-site power supply. Ukrainian woman detained in Kazakhstan after alleged FSB trap over grandson's return. Rozhanska attempted to collect her 8-year-old grandson and bring him back to his father in Odesa under an agreement reached in advance with the boy’s Russian relatives. 5 Russian missiles and drones exploded on Moldova's territory in overnight attack against Ukraine, Sandu says. "Moscow is putting lives at risk across Europe and must be stopped," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Oct. 3. Pontoon crossings coming to Kyiv following Russian strikes on key bridges, media reports. A Ukrainian official said that the construction of pontoon crossings could take up to three months and would help traffic move through the capital, which remains heavily restricted after multiple bridge attacks. Human costs of war At least 15,000 civilian casualties documented in Ukraine in 2026, UN report finds. The UN Human Rights Office found that an average of more than 400 civilians were killed or injured every week in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026, a 55% increase from the same period in 2025, High Commissioner Volker Turk told the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Oct. 2. Russian strikes kill 8, injure 83 across Ukraine, target another key Kyiv bridge. Ukrainian forces intercepted 131 drones. Hits were recorded at 12 locations, while falling debris was reported at five other sites. Russian strike on Liberian-flagged cargo ship in Black Sea kills 1, injures 3. The attack comes amid an international call for Russia to halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea and allow the passage of grain exports. You've made it this far, which means you care. Ukraine Daily has never missed a morning — not through blackouts, not through mass attacks. Our mission is to show the world the truth of what is happening here. Becoming a member helps us keep doing that, every single day. EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP MAKE A DONATION Inside Odesa port attacks: How Russia targets Ukraine's Black Sea trade This newsletter is open for sponsorship. Boost your brand's visibility by reaching thousands of engaged subscribers. Click here for more details. Today’s Ukraine Daily was brought to you by Lachlan Hyatt, Linda Hourani, Jonas Heins, Kate Tsurkan, Rebecka Pieder, and Dmytro Basmat. If you’re enjoying this newsletter, consider joining our membership program. Start supporting independent journalism today. If you have a story tip and want to get in touch with our reporters, please reply to this email.