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Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv on the morning of October 16 following strikes on energy facilities

Incidents 10/16/2026, 08:48

Emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv on the morning of October 16: power engineers cited enemy strikes on energy facilities, including a facility in the Kyiv region on October 15, as the cause. Planned blackout schedules are not in effect during this period.

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The Insider: China's Shenzhen Xingkai Technology ready to sell mesh modems for Gerbera and Geran drones to Russia

Politics 10/16/2026, 08:34

The Insider found that China's Shenzhen Xingkai Technology is ready to sell mesh modems to Russia for drones providing communications deep into Ukraine. A fake deal for 500 devices amounted to 19.5 million yuan.

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How to Safely Clean a Thermos and Travel Mug: Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Stains and Odors Without Damaging Coatings

Health 10/16/2026, 08:31

Styler has compiled a comprehensive guide on cleaning thermoses and travel mugs: how to remove coffee and tea stains, eliminate odors, and protect ceramic coatings, glass flasks, and lid seals.

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3.4-Billion-Year-Old Zircon Crystals Rewrite Earth's Oxygen History

Science 10/16/2026, 08:24

A study published in Nature Geoscience, based on 3.4-billion-year-old zircon crystals, showed that local "oxygen oases" existed on Earth a billion years before the Great Oxidation Event.

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Diesel above 100 hryvnias, gas at 50: fuel prices at Ukrainian gas stations on October 16

Economy 10/16/2026, 08:19

On October 16, diesel and autogas prices rose again in Ukraine: diesel exceeded 100 UAH/l at several networks, and gas at SOCAR and WOG crossed the 50 UAH mark. A-95 gasoline remained unchanged.

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Petition Launched in Kyiv to Rename the Moscow Gates of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Culture 10/16/2026, 08:15

A petition has been registered on the KCSA website to rename the 18th-century Moscow Gates at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The author cites the law on the decolonization of toponymy; over 350 signatures out of 6,000 have been collected as of publication.

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"When I first stood on the prosthesis, the pain disappeared": How Ukrainians recover after amputation

Health 10/16/2026, 08:11

British volunteer "Snow", after losing a leg in Ukraine, received a prosthesis at the "Bez Obmezhen" center and returned to the front. Since the war began, over 44,000 people have received prostheses under the state program.

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HUR's 'Artan': Over 2,300 targets hit in the border area and strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure

Politics 10/16/2026, 08:02

The HUR special unit 'Artan' has hit over 2,300 targets in the border zone over several months, including fuel infrastructure, ammunition depots, and armored vehicles of the Russian forces.

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Three Golds in Durres: Olha Ivzhenko Defends Her U23 European Weightlifting Champion Title

Sports 10/16/2026, 07:55

Olha Ivzhenko won three gold medals at the U23 European Weightlifting Championship in Durres, becoming the absolute champion in the under-61 kg category. Kateryna Malashchuk added another gold for Ukraine in the junior snatch.

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Night Drone Attack on Uman: High-Rise Fire, Victims, and Warehouse Destruction

Incidents 10/16/2026, 07:35

On the night of October 16, Russian drones attacked Uman and Cherkasy. In Uman, a high-rise caught fire, a guardhouse was destroyed, and five people were injured. Fires at warehouses and a private enterprise have been localized.

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Golden and Tangy Cottage Cheese Pancakes: A Proven Sugar-Free Recipe from Styler's Editor

Health 10/16/2026, 07:19

Styler editor Yuliia Liushneva shares a proven sugar-free syrniki recipe: 5% fat cottage cheese, whole wheat flour, served with creamy yogurt, banana, and orange.

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Von der Leyen proposes creating EU strategic gas reserves amid winter shortage fears

Politics 10/16/2026, 07:14

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed that EU leaders consider creating strategic gas reserves amid record-low storage levels and fears of a winter fuel shortage.

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Cold Snap, Rains and Sleet: How Weather in Ukraine Will Change on October 16

Science 10/16/2026, 07:07

A cold snap is expected in Ukraine on October 16: daytime temperatures of 8–13 °C, up to 18 °C on the Left Bank, and 1–6 °C in the Carpathians. The Ukrhydrometeorological Center forecasts rains, occasionally with wet snow, and local frosts in the west.

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Same Salary, Different Pension: Five Reasons Why Ukrainian Retirees' Payouts Do Not Match

Economy 10/16/2026, 06:38

The Pension Fund of Ukraine explained why two people with the same salary can receive different pensions: insurance service, income history, year of application, and the unofficial part of earnings shape a unique amount for everyone.

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It is a disgrace: Trump sharply criticizes Ukraine's resumed strikes on Russian refineries

Politics 10/16/2026, 06:36

US President Donald Trump called the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries a disgrace, stating they raise global oil prices. Kyiv responded by resuming attacks due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector.

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Heating Season 2026/2027: Heat Tariffs in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kharkiv Remain Unchanged for Households

Economy 10/16/2026, 06:25

The 2026/2027 heating season in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kharkiv begins without tariff increases for the population. We break down the rates per gigacalorie and factors affecting the final bill amount.

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Tarot Horoscope for October 16, 2026: Cards Drawn for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Other Zodiac Signs

Culture 10/16/2026, 05:58

Tarot horoscope for October 16, 2026: cards advise Aries to focus on the essential, Taurus to find balance, and Scorpios to practice self-care. Full forecasts for all zodiac signs.

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Kyiv Intends to Open All Six EU Accession Negotiation Clusters by the End of 2026

Politics 10/16/2026, 05:54

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Kyiv expects to open all six EU accession negotiation clusters by the end of 2026: four are already launched, and following the settlement with Hungary, no political obstacles remain.

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