Kyiv Under Drone Fire: Russia’s jet-powered drones hit the National Academy of Sciences and other central sites, killing at least one and injuring dozens, as attacks also struck Dnipro and Kharkiv. Defense Industry & Drones: Ukraine’s defense sector is expanding fast with private drone makers and new systems, while analysts stress how cheap drones are reshaping the cost math of modern air defense. EU Accession Roadmaps: Politico reports the EU is preparing step-by-step reform roadmaps for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania, with deadlines and results tied to progress. Sanctions & Deportations: The EU imposed fresh sanctions on individuals and organizations involved in deportation and ideological indoctrination of Ukrainian children. Budget Pressure: The Cabinet prioritized spending for defense, pensions and social payments amid delayed international funding, while Ukraine also seeks EU support to cover logistics costs for agricultural exports. Energy Resilience: Ukrnafta is installing concrete shelters at 13 Kyiv-area gas stations to keep fuel supply running during strikes; gas prices for households stay unchanged through the autumn-winter period. Cross-border Tensions: Poland reported a Russian drone strike near the Dorohusk border crossing, with air defense and aircraft ready. Geopolitical Business Fallout: Russia placed Metro’s Russia assets under temporary management, adding to a wider pattern of Kremlin-linked takeovers.