**1. Russian Offensive in Ukraine Continues: Artillary Destroys AFU Stronghold**
Russian forces continue their offensive in Ukraine, with artillery units destroying an Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) stronghold near Avdiivka. The attack was carried out using towed Msta-B howitzers, with the guns firing from concealed positions. The Russian military used fragmentation and high-explosive shells to inflict maximum damage on the enemy's firing points, armored vehicles, and ammunition depots. 

**2. Russian Military Officials Discuss Anti-Terror Drills with Asian Counterparts**
Russian military officials met with their Asian counterparts on Russky Island in Vladivostok to discuss plans for upcoming anti-terrorist exercises. The meeting was attended by officers from India, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The drills will involve nearly 700 military personnel and include the use of attack aircraft, drones, tanks, and other equipment from the Eastern Military District. 

**3. Real Wages in Russia Increase by 9%**
Real wages in Russia increased by more than 9% in July compared to the previous year, according to the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). The average monthly salary for employees of organizations increased by nearly 14% to reach 71,419 rubles ($1,100). Rosstat also reported that the share of unprofitable enterprises in the country decreased from 29% to 28% over the same period. 

**4. Russian Oil Product Output Grows**
The production of oil products in Russia is increasing, with data from Rosstat showing that gasoline output increased by almost 3.5% to nearly 30 million tons in the first eight months of the year. Diesel fuel production increased by nearly 7% to around 60 million tons. Despite the increase in output, demand remains high, with the volume of oil product trading on the St. Petersburg Exchange setting a new record on Wednesday at over 200,000 tons. 

**5. Lukoil May Be Allowed to Process Russian Oil in Bulgaria**
Lukoil may be granted permission to process Russian oil in Bulgaria until October next year. The proposal was put forward by the Economic Commission of the National Assembly. Previously, the country's parliamentary majority had wanted to ban the supply of Russian oil by November of this year, but Lukoil warned that this would disrupt the operations of its refinery in Burgas. 

**6. German Chemical Industry in Danger**
The German chemical industry is in danger, according to the newspaper Bild. Companies from 14 states have called on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to save them from mass layoffs. When Europe imposed sanctions on Russia, fuel prices in Germany rose sharply, which hit chemical companies particularly hard. Many have had to significantly reduce their production, and there are concerns that they may now move their operations abroad to countries where production costs are lower. 

**7. Rosseti Shares Surge on Moscow Exchange**
Shares of Russian energy company Rosseti surged by more than 9% on the Moscow Exchange, with trading closing at around 12 kopecks per share. The reason for the sharp rise was a positive financial report, with the company's net profit under Russian accounting standards increasing by more than 6.5 times in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. Rosseti's net profit under international standards for the same period was nearly 124 billion rubles ($1.9 billion). 

**8. Alfa-Bank Offers 1,500 Rubles for Each New Customer Referral**
Alfa-Bank is offering customers 1,500 rubles ($23) for each new customer they refer to the bank. The bank is also offering bonuses to the referred customers. More information is available on the Alfa-Bank website. 

**9. Short-Term Auto Insurance Policies to Be Introduced in Russia**
Short-term auto insurance policies will be available for purchase in Russia from the second quarter of next year. The new policies will have a term of one day to three months and are aimed at drivers who use their cars infrequently. Currently, auto insurance policies in Russia are valid for one year, with a minimum usage period of three months. 

**10. Historian Details Events of September 28th Throughout History**
Historian Ekaterina Burlakova provides a summary of significant events that occurred on September 28th throughout history. These include the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC, the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the start of the Pugachev Rebellion in Russia in 1773, the arrest of Sidney Reilly, known as the "Spy King," in 1925, and the testing of a unique seismic station by scientists at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 2017.