The President of Ukraine has launched regional discussions on an internal Strengthening Plan to complement the Victory Plan.
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, banning the supply of critical components and batteries. The company is looking for new suppliers and has asked the Biden administration for help.
A Category 4 typhoon with a diameter of 500 km and wind speeds of 33 km/h hit the east coast of Taiwan. The authorities closed schools and businesses, and the army prepared 36,000 soldiers for possible rescue operations.
At night, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, all targets were shot down by air defense forces. Damage to residential buildings, administrative buildings and power lines was reported, with no casualties.
Russian shelling of Kharkiv destroyed the entrance of a residential building, killing a child and injuring 35 people. Rescuers are clearing the rubble in search of a 15-year-old boy who has not been in touch.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, with 41 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 83 air strikes and fired 5,049 times, using 1,618 kamikaze drones.
Cloudy weather with clearings and localized rains is expected in Ukraine. The temperature at night will be 1-10° Celsius, during the day 8-17° Celsius, with westerly and northwesterly winds gusting up to 18 m/s.
The European Commission has approved the annual Enlargement Package assessing Ukraine's progress towards the EU. Provided all requirements are met, negotiations on clusters could begin in 2025.
Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö recommends that the EU create its own intelligence service. The proposal is part of a review of the bloc's war and crisis preparedness presented to Ursula von der Leyen.
Flooding in eastern Spain has killed at least 63 people. This is the highest number of flood victims in Europe since 2021, when 185 people died in Germany.
Google has introduced the third part of the Magic Cat Academy series, where Momo the black cat fights ghosts in the sky. This is a sequel to the popular Halloween Doodle games of 2016 and 2020.
In Kyiv, the speed limit was changed from 80 km/h to 50 km/h in 8 sections. In Dnipro, the speed limit has been changed from 70 km/h to 50 km/h in 7 sections.
Domestic gas production increases the stability of the heating season and reduces dependence on global markets. The Deputy Minister of Energy announced Ukraine's prospects of becoming a gas hub in Eastern Europe.
The Ombudsman's Office is launching a survey for Ukrainians living abroad. The goal is to study the problems of migrants and the conditions for their return home; the survey will run until December 2024.
The government has approved a plan to join the European Network of Employment Services (EURES). Ukraine points to the need to study the classification of occupations, the role of intermediaries, and the coverage of students for effective integration.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation reported on the growing concern of the Global South over the DPRK military's involvement in Ukraine. China mostly ignores this topic.
A roadmap for opening Ukraine's airspace under martial law was presented in Warsaw. The plan was developed jointly with aviation services, military and international partners.
Temperatures are expected to drop in Ukraine on November 2, especially in the western and northern regions - to 4-9° during the day. Rains and winds of up to 15-20 m/s are forecast for most of the territory.
The UN Independent Commission has confirmed the systematic use of torture by the Russian authorities in the occupied territories and in the Russian Federation, stating that torture by the Russian authorities is considered a crime against humanity.
The state-owned online service Diia has passed the 21 million user mark. The app is the second most popular Ukrainian app in the AppStore after Google.
At the fourth Ukraine-North Europe Summit, they discussed strengthening defense support, including air defense systems and the Petriot. The partner countries supported Ukraine's Victory Plan and agreed to increase defense production.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the draft State Budget 2025 in the first reading. After voting on the basis and considering amendments, the document will be sent to the government for final approval by November 20.
The State Service for Special Communications has published a list of signs that indicate a smartphone or computer is infected with a virus. The agency recommends regular scanning of devices with anti-virus programs.
The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft has successfully docked with China's Tiangong orbital station. The three-person crew, including the first female space engineer, met with the previous team for a five-day rotation.
Marvel has announced the release dates of seven new series on Disney+ from December 2024 to December 2025. The announced projects include new seasons of What If, Daredevil Born Again, and several new series.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, about 3,000 North Korean troops have been secretly brought to the Kursk region of Russia. The Financial Times reports on the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia at a distance of 50 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The parties discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, Euro-Atlantic integration, and protection of Ukraine's energy system.
Satellite image of the “Putin's Special Forces University” in Gudermes after the drone attack is published. The photo shows smoke over the roof of the institution.
South Korea's presidential office announces talks on a visit by Ukraine's special envoy this week. According to intelligence reports, more than 11,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia.
South Korea intends to send a team to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. It is estimated that more than 11,000 DPRK soldiers have been deployed to Russia, including 3,000 near the front.
