Russian drones killed a three-year-old boy and his grandparents in a village in the Kyiv region, and another person was killed during an overnight ballistic attack on the capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.
Russia in recent months has intensified attacks on Kyiv, while Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities and logistics infrastructure to try to undermine Moscow’s ability to wage war.
Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians in their attacks. Russia launched six ballistic missiles and 151 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said. The Ukrainian general staff also said on Saturday its military hit Russia’s Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries during overnight attacks, causing fires at both.
Local authorities also said five people were wounded in Russia’s Krasnodar region in southern Russia following a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukraine’s shortage of air defence missiles
“Europe, America, and Ukraine have long wanted to stop this Russian war,” Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app.
“Only (Russian President Vladimir) Putin doesn’t want to, and he’s desperately clinging to his ballistic missiles and drones to keep the war going. More pressure is needed.”
Zelenskiy is in Serbia, making his first visit to the Balkan country, which like Ukraine is seeking European Union membership.
The president has been pressing for extra help as the country is chronically short of air defence missiles for U.S. Patriot systems. The defence ministry said that only 29 out of 195 ballistic missiles were intercepted in July.
Ukrainian air defences downed 135 drones, but they were not able to intercept ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said on Saturday.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional administration, said Russian strikes were recorded at three locations in the Brovarskyi district, near the capital. In the region, 10 private houses, commercial and production facilities had been damaged.
One of the private houses in the village of Puhivka, about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from Kyiv, was set on fire after Russian drones killed the child and his grandparents. His parents and his 15-year-old brother and their neighbour were wounded, Zelenskiy said.
In Kyiv, fires were reported in three districts, officials said. Commercial premises and warehouses were damaged. Reuters witnesses heard several powerful explosions that shook the centre of the city. Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Saturday Russian forces had taken control of the settlement of Ivanivka in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Varies (depending on the cost of the pizza)</p><p>When: October 1 to 31</p><p>Where: You can find a full list of participating restaurants <a href="https://pizzafestmtl.com/vote/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Billed as "the biggest pizza celebration in town," Pizza Fest is already in full swing. Pizza lovers can indulge in an array of mouthwatering pies from local restaurants and vote for their favourites until the end of the month. The event also features a 'Biggest Eater Contest' on October 1, and the 'Pizza Fest Challenge,' a competition to crown Canada's best pizzaiolo, happening on October 15 and 16.</p><p><a href="https://pizzafestmtl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pizza Fest MTL Website</a></p><h3>Ramen Ramen Fes</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAwM4NZxcjl/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Varies (depending on the cost of the ramen)</p><p>When: October 14 to 27</p><p>Where: You can find a full list of participating restaurants <a href="https://www.ramenramenfes.com/carte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Ramen Ramen returns for its third edition mid-month. Hosted by ASIASIE, the festival invites ramen enthusiasts to slurp and savour the iconic Japanese dish over two weeks at 30+ participating restaurants. </p><p>In addition to the "Coup de Coeur" award, selected by a jury, the public gets to vote on which restaurant's "featured" noodle and broth combo they liked best, ultimately leading to the crowning of Montreal's best ramen bowl of 2024. </p><p>On October 14, as part of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, there will also be a special screening of the cult ramen film <em>Tampopo</em>, with ramen served on-site. </p><p><a href="https://www.asiasie.com/ramenramenfes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ramen Ramen Fes Website</a></p><h3>Invasion Cocktail</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DA3svExR75P/?img_index=2" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Ranging from free to $70 per event; You can download a <a href="https://app.eventnroll.com/en/tickets/buy-tickets/1051/10287" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free passport</a> for special prices on exclusive cocktails.</p><p>When: October 24 to November 9</p><p>Where: Various venues and establishments, including:</p><ul><li>Entrepôts Dominion – 3970, rue Saint-Ambroise<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></li><li>Tap Tap Cocktail – 1584, av. Laurier E.</li><li>Bar George – 1440, rue Drummond</li></ul><p>Why You Need To Go: This 11th edition of Invasion Cocktail, part conference and part tasting event, allows festival-goers to explore the city's vibrant cocktail scene across 16 participating bars. From panels to cocktail-making workshops, you can learn all about the craft of mixology and then cap off your educational expansion with some well-deserved beverages.</p><p>While participating bars are serving up unique cocktails with the festival's "star spirits," you also don't want to miss the Bartender Challenge, which will pit local drink masters against each other in a friendly competition that draws inspiration from Italian art in all its forms. There's also an entire evening dedicated to Aperitivos at Bar George.</p><p><a href="https://invasioncocktail.com/2024/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Invasion Cocktail Website</a></p><h3>MTLàTABLE</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9PxYjtonRk/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Three- or four-course set evening menus priced at $35, $50, $65 or $80 and brunch for $25</p><p>When: October 31 to November 17</p><p>Where: You can find a full list of participating restaurants <a href="https://mtlatable.mtl.org/en/restaurants" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p><p>Why You Need To Go: This festival starts on the last day of the month — but eager foodies can still squeeze in a meal before the end of October, and then continue munching their way through November with the 12th edition of MTLàTABLE.</p><p>This year's 18-day-long "ode to gastronomy" will see 150+ Montreal restaurants offer special multi-course menu deals ranging from $25 to $80. Each establishing will be using at least one local ingredient from Quebec. </p><p>"MTLàTABLE is a tasty opportunity for food lovers to explore many Montréal restaurants or revisit favourites. Whether you’re celebrating a romantic anniversary, craving a beloved dish, planning a family outing, or gathering with friends, this year’s edition of MTLàTABLE has something for everyone to savour," the Tourisme Montréal website says. </p><p><a href="https://mtlatable.mtl.org/en/restaurants?esl-k=sem-google%7Cng%7Cc715442109054%7Cme%7Ckmtl%C3%A0table%7Cp%7Ct%7Cdc%7Ca142248261585%7Cg18715134362&&source_campaign=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsJO4BhDoARIsADDv4vBJDcQ2U5jDDxLH1qw3jd-2R4mcr1BJjg0ZDv8RJLzipR7wC_uUo3IaAhsYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTLàTABLE Website</a><br/></p><p><em>These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.</em><br/></p>
