Ukraine's power system remains balanced despite the damage to infrastructure. It is expected to import 12047 MWh of electricity from 5 countries, and the water level in the ZNPP pond is sufficient for the plant's operation.
The chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee called for consideration of an attack on North Korean troops in Ukraine. Turner also supports Ukraine's right to attack military targets in Russia.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell has said that it is necessary to respond to North Korea's involvement in the war. He came for talks with senior officials during his visits to Japan and South Korea.
At night, Russian drones attacked Cherkasy region, with air defense systems firing on the targets. Drone debris damaged residential infrastructure in Zolotonosha district, with no casualties.
A drone crashes into an oil depot in the Stavropol region of Russia, with no casualties. Russia claims to have destroyed 83 UAVs in various regions, including occupied Crimea.
Air defense forces shot down enemy drones over Kyiv region. The falling debris damaged two private houses, with no civilian casualties.
Flash floods in eastern Spain killed 158 people and left dozens missing. The natural disaster destroyed Valencia's infrastructure and flooded agricultural land.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 48 drones and 3 X-59/69 missiles, air defense shot down 31 drones and one missile. The attack damaged civilian facilities in several regions, with no casualties.
Over the past day, 170 combat engagements took place, 60 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 57 air strikes and fired 4241 times at Ukrainian positions.
Dry weather with temperatures up to +19 degrees is expected in Ukraine on November 1. Forecasters warn of westerly wind gusts of up to 15-20 m/s in most regions.
The EC has launched an official investigation into Temu for possible violations of the Digital Services Act. The platform may face fines of up to 6% of annual revenue for failing to comply with security and transparency rules.
A Russian court imposed a fine of two undecillion rubles on Google for restricting state channels on YouTube. The amount exceeds the world's GDP and is doubling every day due to non-payment.
Starting November 1, 2024, drivers will have to obtain an RMPD registration number and ensure the geolocation of their vehicles. Violation of the requirements will result in fines ranging from PLN 1500 to PLN 12000.
Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), discovered in September in Hawaii, evaporated near the Sun on October 28. The SOHO spacecraft captured the last moments of the comet, which belongs to the Kreutz family.
On November 3, wet snow is expected in the eastern regions and Sumy region. The temperature will drop to -3° at night, and during the day it will be from +2° to +7°, with wind gusts of up to 20 m/s.
The NBU expects international reserves to grow to USD 43. 6 billion in 2024 and USD 41 billion in 2025. The forecast is improved by the expected international assistance of USD 41.5 billion in 2024.
The NBU forecasts that Ukraine's real GDP will grow by 4% in 2024. In 2025-2026, the economy is expected to grow further by 4.3-4.6%, driven by international financing and external demand.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects inflation to rise to 9. 7% by the end of 2024. It is forecast to decline to 6.9% in 2025 and reach the 5% target in 2026.
The NBU expects moderate fluctuations in the exchange rate in both directions within the framework of managed flexibility.
The National Bank of Ukraine has kept its key policy rate at 13%. The regulator plans to keep the rate at least until the summer of 2025 to control inflation and bring it back to the 5% target.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the first reading the draft state budget for 2025 with expenditures of over UAH 3. 6 trillion. Security and defense remain the top priority with funding of UAH 2.2 trillion.
The President signed a law allowing plea bargaining in corruption cases. The document provides for a reduced sentence in exchange for the disclosure of accomplices and compensation for damages.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, three children aged 4, 12, and 13 were poisoned by carbon monoxide due to a malfunctioning stove. All of the victims were hospitalized, and rescuers are reminding them of the rules for safe use of stoves.
In 2023, 178 criminal cases of animal cruelty were opened, which is more than last year. Since 2015, a total of 1599 such proceedings have been recorded.
On November 1, from 9:00 a. m. to 3:00 p.m., the checkpoint “Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke” will suspend the clearance of freight transport. The reason is the update of the server software on the Slovak side.
The Odesa MSEC exposed a scheme to issue fictitious disability certificates to evade mobilization. The organizer of the scheme, who involved 12 doctors, faces up to 10 years in prison, and the court set bail at UAH 10 million.
The new Great Seal of Australia no longer contains a mention of the monarch, breaking a 120-year tradition. The change in design drew criticism from the opposition for “hidden republicanism.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi spoke with US General Cavoli about the heavy fighting at the front. The parties discussed strengthening support for Ukraine and responding to Russia's involvement of the DPRK military.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is in line with seasonal trends, but there is a shortage during peak hours. The power system is stable, with imports from 5 countries totaling 9,542 MWh.
