Corey Navrotsky, a 41-year-old retired U. S. Marine sergeant, was killed on October 27 on the border with the bryansk region. The veteran with 20 years of service joined the Ukrainian forces in September of this year.
The third bridge over the Desna River, which was damaged during the hostilities, has been completed in Chernihiv Oblast. The 300-meter-long bridge ensures proper passenger and freight traffic.
The High Council of Justice has dismissed the head of a Poltava court for inciting another judge to bribe him. He received $10,000 allegedly to give to a colleague, but used the money at his own discretion.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has exposed another russian fake about an alleged offer to buy steamed shoes at a discount for veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of the disinformation is to create an image of contempt for veterans, to undermine trust in the government and social unity.
The first snow of the season fell in Kyiv and its suburbs, moving from north to south. The phenomenon was accompanied by strong winds, which caused a dust storm in the Brovarskyi district and a tree falling on Berezniakivska Street.
The Australian Ministry of Defense has canceled a multibillion-dollar military satellite project with Lockheed Martin. Instead of a single-orbit system, the country will focus on developing a multi-orbit system to improve defense capabilities.
The Ministry of Education has released a ranking of the most popular professions in vocational schools. More than 94,000 students chose working specialties, with the top positions being occupied by cooks, car mechanics and electric and gas welders.
Warner Bros. is exploring the possibility of shooting a feature film in the Game of Thrones universe. The project is at an early stage of development, without a director or screenwriter.
Four doctors in Rivne region are suspected of making fake documents to obtain disability groups. The doctors falsified medical histories and examination results to help avoid mobilization.
russian LNG exports in January-October reached 26. 4 million tons, of which 51% went to Europe. In October, exports amounted to 2.97 million tons, the highest figure for the year.
ihor kimakovsky, a "counselor" in the so-called "dpr", survived a drone attack on his car on October 31. The car was damaged by an explosion, and kimakovsky said that he survived by accident.
According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, 585 children were killed and 1664 injured as a result of russian aggression. Most of the victims are in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.
An unexploded FAB-500 bomb was found near the village of pushkarnoye, 6 km from belgorod. Another munition came down from a russian aircraft unexpectedly.
American officials are concerned about Elon Musk's communication with putin because of Musk's access to classified information. Musk has a high level of security access due to SpaceX's contracts with the US government.
An experienced Swedish soldier was killed last week during the fighting in Ukraine. The Swedish Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of its citizen and is conducting an investigation.
The state subvention for hot meals for pupils in grades 1-4 will continue next year. The government has allocated UAH 2 billion for free meals for primary school children starting in October 2024.
The President supported the idea of multiple citizenship for Ukrainians in the EU and close partners.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of special departments in Germany and Poland for the return of Ukrainians. The President noted that foreign countries would stop social payments to unemployed Ukrainians in the future, which would also be an incentive to return home.
Ukraine agreed with NATO to provide Poland with a police mission with aircraft in exchange for MiGs for Ukraine. However, even after that, Poland found new reasons not to hand over the planes.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a bilateral document between Ukraine and Hungary to lift the blockade on NATO membership. Ukraine has already submitted its proposals to the Hungarian side.
UN Special Rapporteurs presented reports on human rights violations in russia and belarus. The practice of torture is widespread in russia, and unprecedented repressions are observed in belarus after the 2020 elections.
Writer Dave Asprey, 50, explained why people often wake up between 3am and 5am. In his opinion, the reason lies in fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which leads to the release of stress hormones.
Eurozone GDP grew by 0. 4% from July to September, exceeding forecasts. Ireland led the way with growth of 2%, while Spain and France showed strong growth thanks to tourism and the Olympics.
The occupants are bringing new units to Tokmak, Vuhledar, Volnovakha and Mariupol districts. Significant activity of enemy aircraft and assault units along the front line is observed.
Okhmatdyt doctors performed a unique mono-segmental liver transplant from the mother to a 5-month-old boy, Matviy. The operation lasted almost a day, and the transplanted organ weighed 118 grams.
Canon has introduced a new RF-S7. 8mm F4 STM Dual lens for 3D shooting with a 63-degree viewing angle. The device will go on sale in November 2024 at a price of $450, which is significantly cheaper than existing analogs.
A serious fire has broken out at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, with two people injured. The facility is one of the largest in Europe, where nuclear submarines are built for the British Navy.
37-year-old photographer Amanda Gallagher tragically died at an airfield in Kansas, accidentally getting hit by an airplane propeller. The woman violated safety rules while photographing a group of paratroopers.
Portugal has signed an agreement with France to purchase up to 36 Caesar guns by 2034 to upgrade its army. Caesar is a mobile artillery system capable of firing 6 rounds at a distance of 40 km in less than a minute.
Starting March 2025, European operators will be able to review the limits on electricity imports to Ukraine and Moldova on a monthly basis. From December 2024, the import capacity limit will be 2,100 MW.
