マイあさ! 午前6時のNHKニュース 2026年10月9日

Russian Bus Attack in Eastern Ukraine Kills 33

On October 8, the head of Ukraine's State Emergency Service announced on social media that a bus in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast had come under Russian attack, killing 30 people. The strike triggered a fire, and videos and photos posted online showed what appeared to be the charred frame of the vehicle. A further 3 people were killed in a separate Russian attack on a settlement in the same oblast, bringing the total death toll to 33.

President Zelensky posted on social media on October 8 that "the damage is so severe that some of the victims have yet to be identified," vowing to respond resolutely and sharply condemning the attack. Meanwhile, according to the prominent newspaper Kommersant and other outlets, a data center belonging to Yandex — an IT services company sometimes called "Russia's Google" — in Russia's Ryazan Oblast caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack, potentially leaving some of its services unavailable.

Scheduled Power Cuts Begin in Kyiv, Deepening Civilian Anxiety

As attacks on energy infrastructure continue, scheduled power cuts for ordinary households and restaurants began in the capital Kyiv on October 6. One Ukrainian restaurant in the city is covering its lighting and cooking equipment with a generator purchased last year. Staff monitor hourly outage schedules through a smartphone app, but sudden blackouts and cuts that last longer than planned still occur. The diesel fuel that powers the generator has risen in price compared to last year due to conditions in the Middle East and other factors; even so, the restaurant has no plans to raise its prices for now, wanting customers to enjoy a warm meal in peace. Manager Oleksandr Turchyn said: "When I see news that this winter is going to be extremely harsh, it makes me anxious. You always need to be prepared for something." A poll conducted by a Ukrainian research organization from October 3 to 5 found that 63% of respondents expect the energy situation to worsen this winter.

Kanagawa Police: Officer Illegally Removed 31 Expired Licenses Belonging to Others

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters revealed that a male officer in his twenties attached to the security section of Hodogaya Police Station in Yokohama had illegally removed 31 expired driver's licenses belonging to other people — licenses that had been collected from holders at the time of renewal. The matter came to light in August this year when the licenses were reported as lost property. According to investigators, the officer is believed to have obtained them internally while posted at a different police station and used them to check personal information on surveillance targets. The licenses, which should have been disposed of by the traffic division, had been diverted for this purpose. Kanagawa Prefectural Police plan to investigate stations across the prefecture to determine whether the practice was in widespread use within the security division.

Ministry of Defense to Begin Research into Strengthening Space Transport Capabilities

The Ministry of Defense has decided to launch research into strengthening space transport capabilities to ensure stable intelligence gathering via satellites. The decision reflects a judgment that a mechanism is needed to quickly restore satellite functions using replacement satellites should they be lost during a contingency. The ministry will soon solicit proposals from the private sector covering rapid rocket production, launch methods, and costs, with plans to select a contractor by February next year. Based on those proposals, it intends to formulate a new space transport concept while also contributing to the growth of Japan's domestic space industry. The ministry is also restructuring the Japan Air Self-Defense Force into the Japan Air and Space Self-Defense Force within the current fiscal year, advancing enhanced intelligence gathering via satellites.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry and World Judo Championships

A professor emeritus at Tokyo University of Science (東京理科大学) has been named this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate, recognized in part for discovering a chemical reaction that sheds light on the mystery of the structural origins of amino acids and other building blocks of life. The laureate visited the university's campus in Shinjuku, Tokyo the previous day and addressed students: "Even if results don't come quickly, please don't give up — keep researching with confidence in yourselves." He added, "It has been a very good research life, and I have no regrets."

At the World Judo Championships in Azerbaijan, Day 5 featured the men's 90 kg final, where Paris Olympics silver medalist Sanshiro Murao defeated fellow Japanese competitor Tajima to claim back-to-back world titles. He seized control with a waza-ari from a ko-soto-gake just over one minute in, then sealed the match with an ippon via ko-soto-gari after three minutes. In the women's 70 kg category, Shiho Tanaka (田中志保, 28) was chasing a second consecutive title but lost by penalty in extra time in the third round, picking up a third shido against a German opponent.