In Tanzania, Gambian hamster rats are trained to detect contraband among cargo. Previously, these animals have been successfully used for de-mining, particularly in Cambodia.
7 thousand couples have applied for an online marriage through the Diia app. More than a million Ukrainians have used the online proposal feature, and the entire marriage process takes only 30 minutes.
Chief Inspector of the Defense Ministry Ihor Voronchenko was dismissed at the request of Chief Commander Syrsky. Lieutenant General Yuriy Sodol, who was accused of incompetence, resigned from the Armed Forces through the military commission.
The head of Chechnya plans to send 84,000 Kadyrovites to the front. At the same time, more than 3,000 mercenaries from the DPRK are being trained at training grounds in Kursk.
The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to eliminate the system of medical and social expertise and create a digitalized assessment system. Starting January 1, 2025, expert teams in powerful medical institutions will work instead of MSECs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a pilot project to strengthen security in schools with more than 200 students. The project provides for physical security, lighting, and access control on the territory of educational institutions.
Canada is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia over the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories. The sanctions will apply to the country as a whole and to individual officials involved in the abduction of children.
The Cabinet of Ministers amended the resolution on the establishment of the Council of the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War. It provides for the formation of interagency positions and the establishment of regional offices.
The Minister of Internal Affairs announced that the facts of disability granting to law enforcement officers will be checked. All those who received a disability during the war will undergo a second VLC and MSEC.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko assured that Ukraine will have enough gas for the heating season, even with increased consumption. Sufficient stocks of fuel and lubricants have been formed, and the only risk is Russian shelling.
The Minister of Health claims that there are no salary arrears for medical workers. However, earlier there were reports of delays in payments at Shostka Children's Hospital and Lutsk Maternity Hospital.
The Minister of Health has announced the completion of priority emergency repairs at Okhmatdyt. The hospital continues to operate and is ready for the autumn and winter period, despite the postponement of full recovery.
Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez and other celebrities showed their Halloween costumes. The images include aliens, an albino alligator, Alice in Wonderland, and John Wick.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announces the deployment of 8,000 North Korean troops to the Kursk region. russia has trained them and they are expected to take part in combat operations in the near future.
Esper Bionics is developing the MARS system, which uses sensors and AI to control the prosthesis through muscles. The technology will allow drones to be controlled by the movements of the prosthetic limb and muscle contractions.
Zelenskyy spoke about the concentration of Russian troops in the Kursk region and the involvement of the North Korean military. The President emphasized that Ukraine has no plans to seize Russian territory.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets found violations of children's rights in the Lviv RMA shelter, where minors are illegally held in isolation. The institution also operates without a medical license and violates the terms of children's stay.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to include proposals from Brazil, Africa, China, the United States, and Arab countries in the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The plan envisages strengthening Ukraine's position to achieve a just peace through diplomacy.
The President of Ukraine said that it is constitutionally impossible to give up the territories to Russia, even if Trump insists. Zelenskyy emphasized that weakening US support could lead to more occupation.
A representative of Ukraine will soon visit South Korea to discuss arms supplies. Ukraine is interested in receiving artillery, air defense and other important military equipment.
The President of Ukraine has decided on a candidate for ambassador to South Korea, but has not yet disclosed details. Zelenskyy expects a South Korean delegation to visit to discuss military cooperation and intelligence sharing.
The President said that the decision to appeal to the ICC would be made after the DPRK army's military use of force against Ukraine. Zelenskyy also counts on South Korea's support in this matter.
Zelenskyy confirmed the expectation of a team of experts from South Korea to monitor the situation. The President also expressed his readiness to exchange captured North Korean military personnel for Ukrainians.
Three thousand North Korean military personnel are already in a training camp in the Kursk region of Russia, with an expected increase to 12 thousand. The DPRK also plans to send engineer troops and civilians to work at military plants in Russia.
The Defense Ministry announced the launch of electronic deferments in the Reserve+ app in November. People with disabilities and postgraduate students will be the first to use the service, followed by parents with many children.
The Ministry of Health is discussing the possibility of adding the flu vaccine to the mandatory vaccination schedule. Currently, more than 100,000 Ukrainians get sick with SARS and influenza every week.
The Ministry of Health reports more than 100 thousand cases of ARVI and influenza every week in Ukraine. From October to May, the epidemic season of respiratory infections, including influenza and COVID-19, lasts.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reported a difficult situation at the front due to Russia's superiority in manpower and ammunition. Ukraine plans to call up more than 160,000 troops to strengthen the Armed Forces.
Ukrainian defense forces have stabilized the contact line in Toretsk, preventing the enemy from advancing beyond the eastern outskirts. Ukrainian infantry is effectively resisting the occupiers in urban battles, despite constant shelling.
The Russian military is trying to cross the canal in Chasovyi Yar in groups of 2-3 people and gain a foothold in the houses. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully cut off their logistical routes and knock them out of their positions.
