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A man was found dead near Krivoy Rog. The name of the law enforcement agencies is not being disclosed.

This was reported by the police of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

In particular, the local publication Svoi, as well as Suspilne, citing police sources, report that former candidate for the post of mayor and former CEO of the Central Mining and Processing Plant Dmitry Shevchik was found dead near Krivoy Rog.

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It is noted that Shevchik could have committed suicide by shooting himself with a Saiga hunting rifle. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene of the incident.

For his part, the pro-Russian fugitive deputy Artem Dmitruk stated that Shevchik was killed and that he had no reason to commit suicide, since he was “cheerful, helped believers and built churches”.

Dmitry Shevchik was found dead near Krivoy Rog

In the police were informed that the man was found dead at one of the recreation centers in the Krivoy Rog district.

Law enforcement officers, a forensic lab, a mobile forensic lab of the Research Institute of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a forensic expert are working to clarify all the circumstances of the incident. The inspection of the scene of the incident, collection of material evidence, identification and questioning of witnesses continues.

Photo: Dnipropetrovsk Region Police

Investigators entered information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations under Part 1 of Art. 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine with preliminary additional qualification “suicide”.

Dmytro Shevchik: what is known about him

He is a Ukrainian politician and businessman. In 2015, he graduated from the National Academy of Public Administration. In addition, he studied at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

In 2015 In 2008 he was elected as a deputy of the Dnepropetrovsk Regional Council from the Opposition Bloc party. In the local elections in 2020, he ran for the post of mayor of Kryvyi Rih from the Servant of the People party.

However, the election was won by the representative of the Opposition Platform – For Life party, Konstantin Pavlov, who was found dead after his victory.

Harris demanded that Zelensky choose a successor in case he is killed – WP Dmitry Usik

Kamala Harris and Volodymyr Zelensky and Kamala Harris/Getty Images

Before the full-scale invasion, Vice President Kamala Harris asked Volodymyr Zelensky to create a plan in case he was killed or captured. In particular, to choose a successor.

This is stated in the book “War” by American journalist and editor of The Washington Post Bob Woodward.

“A plan” in case of Zelensky's death

According to the author of the book, in February 2022, Kamala Harris allegedly urged Zelensky to resort to action against the backdrop of a military threat from Russia during the Munich Security Conference. In particular, she demanded that a succession plan be developed that would ensure stability if Zelensky, in her words, “is captured or killed.”

By the way, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, there have been multiple assassination attempts on Zelensky. Thus, in November 2023, the president noted that he and his entourage took the first assassination attempt very seriously. He compared it to Covid – at first, no one knew what to do with it. However, later it turned into familiar intelligence – which, in fact, tells about a group of people who arrived in Ukraine with the aim of killing the Ukrainian leader.

Interestingly, Volodymyr Zelensky could not answer how many assassination attempts there were on him. However, he indicated that he had survived at least five or six plots that had been thwarted by the Ukrainian secret services.

One of Zelensky's aides then said that there had been at least a dozen assassination attempts on him during the first few weeks of the war.

At the start of the invasion, Great Britain and the United States offered to take the president out of the capital. However, he refused, saying that he needed weapons, not a taxi.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is just three percentage points behind his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

He is trusted by 43% of Americans versus 46% for Harris.

This is evidenced by Reuters/Ipsos polls from September 20-23.

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Harris and Trump's Ratings on October 8 — Poll results

The latest sociological data shows that citizens of the United States trust Trump more in matters of economic structure.

About 44% believe that Trump offers the best approach to solving the problem of the “cost of living”. 38% of respondents called Harris more knowledgeable on the issue.

The Republican's election agenda also influenced the electorate, repeatedly emphasizing the crime rate, which is growing as the number of immigrants in the country increases.

Reuters notes that there is little data on the immigration status of criminals; studies have generally shown that migrants are no more prone to crime than native-born Americans.

The latest survey involved 1,272 adult US citizens who filled out a questionnaire online. Among them, 969 people will definitely take part in the voting on November 5.

Will be catastrophic: Deadly Hurricane Milton approaches Florida Sofia Rozhik

Deadly Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida/Collage by Channel 24

Forecasters are warning Florida residents who have not yet fully recovered from the powerful Hurricane Helen about the approach of another deadly storm, Milton. On Monday, October 7, it strengthened to a category 5.

The wind speed reached approximately almost 145 kilometers per hour in 25 hours, the NBC NEWS publication writes about this.

“Milton” is called the storm of the century

Forecasters predict that “Milton” can become one of the most destructive hurricanes in west-central Florida. It can strengthen to the not yet officially existing category 6.

The hurricane is said to be catastrophic and the “storm of the century” for areas in its path.

The state has been hit by heavy rains since Monday, and “damaging hurricane-force winds along the west coast of Florida as it approaches the coastline” are expected on Wednesday, October 9. The full force of the storm is expected to hit the densely populated city of Tampa overnight.

The city's mayor said Milton's storm surge could turn a house into a “coffin.”

Meteorologists say the storm has intensified so quickly because the waters in the Gulf of Mexico are at record temperatures. Forecasters are amazed at how quickly Milton has gained momentum.

This is an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane. It's just terrifying,” hurricane specialist John Morales said.

Florida orders evacuation

The hurricane has shut down several airports and schools, suspended tolls in western and central Florida, and caused lines to form at gas stations as people run out of fuel.

U.S. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida and authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts. Meanwhile, local authorities have already declared evacuation as a “matter of life and death.”

“Evacuate now, now, now,” Biden urged Florida residents.

The Florida governor reported the preparation of dozens of shelters to help the population.

Use today to finalize and implement a plan that will protect you and your family, he told residents on Tuesday, October 8.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will miss the October training camp of the Ukrainian national team due to illness. This was reported several days ago by the UAF press service.

Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk was called to the blue-yellows' camp instead.

The Spanish resource edatv.news writes that there is another reason why Lunin did not go to the camp of the Ukrainian national team. However, the Ukrainian publication refutes this statement.

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Lunin will miss the matches of the Ukrainian national team in October

According to the resource, Lunin allegedly refused to go to the Ukrainian national team in order not to miss the opportunity and convince Carlo Ancelotti that he is ready to fight for a place in the starting lineup with number one Thibaut Courtois.

It is noted that the Ukrainian goalkeeper implemented the same strategy as his teammate Kylian Mbappe. The 25-year-old forward decided not to go to the France national team camp for the Nations League matches in order to focus on his recovery.

But the Ukrainian Football publication, citing its own sources, claims that this is not true.

It is reported that Lunin as a result of the poisoning developed a viral infection. Doctors from Real Madrid and the Ukrainian national team are in contact and have informed their Ukrainian colleagues of the exact information about his condition.

On the eve of the Ukrainian national team training camp he had a temperature of 39.5, nausea and continues to feel unwell. That is why he will not be able to take part in the training process.

At the end of September, Thibaut Courtois was injured in the Madrid derby against Atletico. In the starting eleven for the following matches, he was replaced by Lunin. In particular, the Ukrainian defended the colors of the Galacticos in the Champions League match against Lille and in La Liga against Villarreal.

Recall that Serhiy Rebrov called up 25 players for the October Nations League matches, but the list underwent significant changes over the week, as six players dropped out due to injuries and illnesses.

You can read the updated roster of the Ukrainian national team in the article.

Gifts for Putin: How the Russian dictator was congratulated on his birthday Alexander Sadovaya

According to official data, Monday, October 7, was Vladimir Putin's birthday. He was publicly congratulated with various so-called “safe gifts”: funny songs, films.

Some gifts for the Kremlin dictator are given by especially close people. Olga Romanova, head of the “Sided Rus'” foundation, voiced this opinion to Channel 24.

“I think that gifts are given especially by close people. For example, to plant something in the residence in Gelendzhik. Maybe there will be a brave person who will smear his gift with “Novichok” (a poisonous substance – Channel 24). On the other hand, I really want to wish Putin many years of life in the dock and in the Ukrainian prison, in Lukyanovka. It is better than The Hague,” she said.

Putin's birthday: expert opinions

Head of the Center for Public Analysis “Vezha” Valery Klochok noted that the Russian occupiers were unable to give Vladimir Putin a birthday present – they were unable to give a sufficient rebuff to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region. At the same time, the Kremlin dictator is not going to transfer all his forces there; his goal is to continue the offensive in the Donetsk region.

Reserve Colonel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, pilot-instructor and military expert Roman Svitan suggested that the Russian command wanted to “congratulate” him with new victories, but did not achieve success. According to him, this created additional threats for Ukraine, because the enemy could carry out another terrorist attack.

Many Ukrainians who were forced to leave the country due to the war and found work there are planning to sell their homes in Ukraine. It is impossible to do this remotely, since the presence of the owner or his authorized representative is required.

With a power of attorney, a person can sell their property. ICTV Facts learned from Head of the Legal Department of Visit Ukraine Igor Usik, how to issue a power of attorney abroad and what is needed for this.

How to issue a power of attorney for a Ukrainian while abroad: where to apply

If you are abroad and you need to issue a power of attorney, there are two options. You can contact a diplomatic mission of Ukraine. The power of attorney issued by them will be valid on the territory of Ukraine without additional certification.

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Contact a local foreign notary.

— Powers of attorney issued by foreign notaries are also considered valid. But they require an apostille, — says the lawyer.

When drawing up a power of attorney, the following points should be taken into account:

• Powers of attorney related to the disposal of property must be entered into the Unified Register of Powers of Attorney (URP).
• It is not recommended to rely on general powers of attorney, as they may be rejected due to the lack of specific wording.
• Before contacting a diplomatic institution, it is recommended to draft a power of attorney in electronic form.
• It is important to clearly define what powers you are willing to entrust to another person.

How to issue a power of attorney abroad for Ukrainians: list of documents

To issue a power of attorney at the consulate, you you will need:

• Passport of a citizen of Ukraine.
• Identification code.
• Details of the person for whom the power of attorney is issued (full name, passport/ID).
• The exact list of powers that you want to grant.
• Payment of the consular fee.

To issue a power of attorney with a local notary, you will need:

• Passport of a citizen Ukraine.
• Identification code.
• Details of the person for whom the power of attorney is issued (full name, passport/ID).
• The exact list of powers that you want to grant.
• Translation of the passport into the language of the country where the power of attorney is issued.
• Payment for the services of a notary and translator.

A power of attorney issued by a notary abroad requires legalization.

Methods of legalization powers of attorney:

• Apostille is applied to documents issued in countries that have acceded to the Hague Convention of 1961.
• Consular legalization is applied to documents issued in countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention.

Britain accused Russia of “barbaric” use of chemical weapons in Ukraine Diana Kvasnevskaya

The UK accused Russia of “barbaric” use of chemical weapons in Ukraine/Command of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The UK accused Russia of “barbaric” use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. London also imposed sanctions against three Russian institutions and one individual.

The British government website wrote that Russia is using chloropicrin on the front in Ukraine. This is a substance that the International Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) classifies as a chemical weapon.

What is known about Russia's use of chemical weapons

The Russian Armed Forces' radiological, chemical and biological defence troops and their commander have been sanctioned for using barbaric chemical weapons in Ukraine, the British government said.

They explained that the sanctions targeted:

• The Russian Armed Forces' radiological, chemical and biological defence troops;
• Their leader is the Chief of the Radiochemical and Biological Defense Troops of the Russian Ministry of Defense Igor Kirillov, who is directly accused of involvement in the use of chemical weapons and the spread of disinformation;
• 27 Scientific Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense;
• 33 Central Research and Testing Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense, which is involved in the development of chemical and biological weapons.

I have made it my personal mission to challenge this malicious activity, and I will not back down. Russia's brutal and inhumane tactics on the battlefield are abhorrent, and I will use the full arsenal of powers at my disposal to combat Russia's criminal activities. I want to stress that Putin and those who carry out his will have nowhere else to hide, said Foreign Minister David Lemmy.

By the way, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia continues to use special ammunition loaded with dangerous chemical substances against the Defense Forces.

In particular, the occupiers use, along with conventional means of fire destruction:

• ammunition loaded with dangerous chemical substances, such as K-51 and RG-VO, which are riot control weapons and are prohibited for use as means of warfare;
• there is also a significant proportion of ammunition containing dangerous chemical compounds of unspecified origin type.

250 such cases were recorded in September 2024 alone.

Russia began to systematically use hazardous chemicals in February 2023. In particular, on September 24, 2024, there were 4,228 uses of munitions loaded with hazardous chemicals by the enemy.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to allocate an additional 86 million euros for the construction of protection systems around energy facilities.

This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during his speech at a government meeting on October 8.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate additional funds to protect energy facilities

The head of government noted that despite the attempts of the Russians to hit Ukrainian energy facilities, the situation in the energy system is currently stable and balanced.

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However, according to him, the energy sector remains a priority. Therefore, the government and energy companies continue to restore, repair and develop decentralized generation around the clock.

At the same time, Denys Shmyhal reported that today, October 8, the government made a decision that will allow the redistribution of funds within the loan from the European Investment Bank for the modernization of Ukrainian substations.

– We will be able to allocate an additional 86 million euros to the construction of protection systems around energy facilities, which will reduce the risks of Russian terrorist attacks, – the Prime Minister of Ukraine said.

The situation in the energy system as of October 8

According to the Ministry of Energy, the energy system of Ukraine remains balanced. However, regular shelling from the Russian Federation causes damage to energy facilities, which complicates its operation.

Consequently, over the past 24 hours, as a result of enemy shelling and military actions, power outages were recorded in seven regions of Ukraine: Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Sumy, Kharkov, Kherson and Chernihiv.

The Ministry of Energy noted that active restoration of energy facilities and preparation of the energy system for the autumn-winter period are currently underway.

Used Hurricane Helen: Trump criticized the provision of aid to Ukraine Asya Kovaleva

Trump used Hurricane Helen to criticize aid to Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel

Former US President Donald Trump criticized the significant amounts allocated to support Ukraine. He noted that they significantly exceed the “modest payments” for those affected by the hurricane in the United States.

American politician Donald Trump said this. According to him, the funds are distributed unfairly.

Trump commented on the provision of aid to Ukraine

Trump said that almost $300 billion, while American citizens affected by Hurricane Helene receive only $750 for emergency needs. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the policy of the Joe Biden administration, pointing out the injustice in the distribution of funds.

We have invested almost 300 billion in Ukraine, while the presidential administration is offering people $750 for emergency needs due to the strongest hurricane we have ever had, the Republican said.

In addition, he criticized how the US authorities are responding to the consequences of the natural disaster in the affected states.