Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia has come into force. He also announced new NSDC sanctions against Russian entities, propagandists, and collaborators.
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin plans the second launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket on November 9 from Cape Canaveral. The rocket will carry two NASA ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars and a Viasat technology demonstrator.
The missing policeman, Yuriy Rybyansky, was found and detained in the Rivne region. He was a financially responsible person and had access to seized property; the seized funds disappeared.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU must provide Ukraine with "credible" financial commitments to unlock new IMF funds. This would allow for an IMF aid package of approximately $8 billion over the next three years, which is expected in January.
A new plaque was spotted at the White House amid the government shutdown, drawing criticism from lawmakers. They note that US President Donald Trump is decorating the White House during the shutdown.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services "Diia". Now, electronic identification and authentication in the application is available from the age of 14 with a taxpayer identification number (RNOKPP), and the use of artificial intelligence for providing information and simplifying access to services has also been regulated.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the Volgograd oil refinery, a storage base for Shahed-type drones in Donetsk, and three fuel and lubricant facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. These actions are aimed at reducing the enemy's logistical capabilities and offensive potential.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk scored 28 points in an NBA game for Utah, becoming the team's top scorer. He started and played 36 minutes.
Russia again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine from 8 AM to 10 PM.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that US President Donald Trump could persuade Putin to start peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Healey emphasized that Trump played a key role in establishing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon "Kalmaegi" has risen to 114, with 127 more people missing. The storm, which devastated the central regions of the country, has regained strength and is heading towards Vietnam.
As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.
On the night of November 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, releasing 135 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 108 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
In Volgograd and Kostroma Oblast, Russia reports night drone attacks. A local oil refinery and the Kostroma State District Power Plant were attacked, and authorities are addressing the consequences.
Ozzy Osbourne's West Hollywood apartment is on the market for $2. 375 million, less than four months after his death. The one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence boasts over 1,200 square feet of living space.
Oil prices rose on Thursday after hitting two-week lows, with Brent and WTI futures increasing by 0. 27% and 0.3% respectively. Easing sanctions and OPEC+'s production plan influenced the market, but demand concerns persist.
Over the past day, 276 combat engagements took place on the front, 100 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
The European Commission is considering covering Ukraine's funding deficit through funds raised from common EU debt and bilateral grants from member states. These options complement the proposal to use immobilized sovereign Russian assets totaling 140 billion euros.
In Kyiv, a MAZ route bus collided with an electricity pole on Akademika Palladina Avenue. As a result of the accident, five people sustained injuries of varying severity.
Five Norwegian political parties have called on Oslo to intervene to overcome Belgium's concerns about using frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion 'reparations loan' to Ukraine. The Norwegian Prime Minister has ordered a full review of the country's possible participation.
Since the beginning of the day until 4:00 PM, 205 combat engagements have been recorded, which is almost twice as many as the day before. The situation remains most tense in the Pokrovsk direction, where 84 combat engagements took place.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California. The missile traveled approximately 6,800 km to the Marshall Islands, confirming the system's reliability.
Russian troops attacked coal enterprises in Donetsk region with five airstrikes, damaging a boiler house, administrative and warehouse buildings. There were no casualties or injuries, and the enterprises are not operating.
As of October 1, 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine reached UAH 890. 1 billion, an increase of 8.2% since the beginning of the year. The most common banknotes in circulation are 500 hryvnias, and the least common are 50 hryvnias.
The Deputy Director General of the Energoatom branch was detained for systematic bribery. According to the investigation, she demanded 10-15% of the paid work, which amounted to over UAH 6.6 million, and had already received USD 40,200.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13062, which improves control over sick leave and provides for a mechanism for returning insurance payments. The law improves checks on the issuance of sick leave certificates and allows paper sick leave on a permanent basis.
The Defense Forces continue to defend the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration; there is no encirclement of units. In Pokrovsk, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting strike and search operations, strengthening flanks and protecting logistics routes, eliminating 26 occupiers in 24 hours.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13532, which provides for a one-time payment of UAH 50,000 at the birth of a child. It also includes monthly support of UAH 7,000 for childcare up to 1 year and other measures to increase the birth rate.
