The government has approved the Winter eSupport program, under which every Ukrainian will receive UAH 1,000 starting December 1. The money can be spent on medicines, books, clothing, travel, utilities or support for the Armed Forces.
Russia has completely lost the ability to defend the Kerch Bridge from the sea, where it used to have 10 ships. The occupiers compensate for this with a large number of air defense systems, creating a dense air defense.
The Navy spokesperson reported that russia is stockpiling Kalibr missiles, despite their reduced effectiveness due to Ukrainian air defense. russia has eight carriers of these missiles in its Black Sea fleet.
Russia exports Ukrainian grain from the occupied territories through the ports of Berdiansk and Mariupol. Using forged documents, the occupiers sell it as their own products through their “official” ports.
Military counterintelligence exposed a lieutenant colonel of the Special Forces who was recruited by Russia for a full-scale invasion. The agent was passing information to the enemy about the Armed Forces' plans for special operations in southern Ukraine.
Onion prices in Ukraine fell by 13% over the week due to lower demand and higher supply. Small farms are actively selling produce from unequipped storage facilities at 8-14 UAH/kg.
Since August, dairy prices have risen by 30%, with an additional 5-7% increase expected. The head of the Union of Dairy Enterprises predicts further price increases by early 2025.
The Ferrari 248 F1, which Michael Schumacher raced in 2006, is up for auction at RM Sotheby's. The legendary racer won 5 victories with this car and set a record for the number of pole positions.
The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 24/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. Different exchange rates were observed on the interbank market, in banks and exchange offices.
538 Ukrainians applied for reparations for sexual violence during the war, including 303 men and 224 women. Most of the applications came from Kherson region - 147 cases.
In October, sales of Chinese cars in Ukraine fell by 8% year-on-year to 1. 2 thousand units. 81% of Chinese cars sold were electric vehicles, with Honda M-NV as the top seller.
A new US air defense base was opened in the Polish city of Redzikowo. President Duda emphasized the importance of the US presence as a guarantor of Poland's security, despite possible changes in the US administration.
The global diabetes prevalence rate has increased from 7% to 14% over the past 30 years, affecting 828 million adults. More than 450 million patients do not receive proper treatment due to limited access to healthcare services.
In the Volnovakha district of Donetsk region, the forced evacuation of families with children from 16 settlements of the Velykonovosilkovo community has begun. As of the signing of the protocol, 174 children have already been evacuated, but another 1,600 people remain in the area.
The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 34 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 3 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.29-41.31, the euro at UAH 43.71-43.72.
A 28-year-old man cut his veins on both arms in Odesa's Zankovetska Street shopping center. The victim was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
There are still 17 thousand people in Pokrovske community and about 700-800 in Kurakhove. Over the past day, 214 people and 10 children were evacuated from the front line, while the enemy continues to massively shell the region.
A former fiscal service employee created a network of fictitious companies to export grain without paying taxes. In 2024, more than 110 thousand tons of products worth UAH 1.055 billion were exported through the scheme.
Out of 55 million cubic meters of water, 20 million cubic meters leaked from the Kurakhivske reservoir after the dam was damaged by the occupiers. According to the head of the Donetsk RMA, there are no flooded settlements and no threat to local residents.
36-year-old Chanel Banks, star of the TV series Gossip Girl, has not been in touch since October 30. The police and relatives cannot find the actress, only a dog is left in her apartment, and her phone and laptop are missing.
In October, Ukrainians purchased more than 1. 9 thousand hybrid cars, up 7% year-on-year. The most popular models were Toyota RAV-4 among new cars and Ford Fusion US among used cars.
Samsung Electronics shares hit their lowest level since June 2020 due to possible Trump tariffs. The company is lagging behind competitors in the production of AI chips, having lost 34% of its share price since the beginning of the year.
2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.
Total international funding for Ukraine has exceeded $100 billion since the start of the full-scale invasion. The latest tranche of $1.35 billion came from the United States through USAID for humanitarian and social programs.
Yale University is launching a new course dedicated to Beyoncé's work over the past 11 years. The program will explore the singer's influence on culture, politics, and the social environment through the lens of black intellectuals.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, up 8 kopecks. In banks, a dollar can be bought for UAH 41.65 and a euro for UAH 44.65.
Queen Camilla resumes public duties after suffering a respiratory infection. Her schedule will be adjusted to avoid unnecessary stress, including shortening the duration of events.
Singer Madonna broke off her relationship with Akeem Morris, who is 37 years younger than her. The reason for the breakup was a big age difference, but the couple parted ways without drama.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.
