In the early hours, Ukraine faced a massive drone attack, with 78 drones and missiles launched by Russian forces. Air defense systems successfully intercepted 67 out of 73 drones and one of three missiles. The attacks lasted over five hours in Kyiv alone. As the day progressed, a dust storm engulfed several Ukrainian cities, significantly impacting air quality. The storm is expected to persist until October 4th. In political developments, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg urged support for Ukraine's peace plan over China's. President Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, discussing brigade staffing and weapons procurement. Reports emerged of Russian forces capturing a village near Pokrovsk and advancing in Toretsk. The day concluded with discussions about the upcoming "Ramstein" meeting, which Zelensky described as a "special meeting."