Olga Rozgon
Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were suspended for almost two hours due to the appearance of unknown drones. A number of flights were diverted to other German cities.
In November 2025, five long-awaited films will be released: science fiction, thrillers, historical drama, and a biographical film. Among the premieres are "Prey: Wild Lands", "Nuremberg", "Now You See Me 3", "The Running Man", and "Queen of the Ring".
Lithuania and Russia are negotiating the extension of the gas transit agreement to the Kaliningrad region, which expires in December 2025. Lithuania receives approximately 12 million euros in revenue annually for gas transit.
On the night of November 1, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 223 drones, of which 206 were destroyed or suppressed. Despite the effective work of air defense, 17 drones hit seven locations.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 60 airstrikes and used 5404 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military medics due to the increasing concentration of enemy UAVs and the expansion of the "kill zone" to 20 km. Issues of evacuating the wounded from the battlefield and strengthening the army's medical support were discussed, including the use of ground robotic systems and military helicopters.
Ukraine handed over to the Czech Republic a 28-year-old citizen wanted by Interpol for participating in an international call center fraud network that defrauded EU citizens. The perpetrator was detained in Vinnytsia with a fake ID.
"Lithuanian Railways" (LTG) is halting the transportation of Lukoil oil products due to sanctions imposed by the US and Great Britain. Last year, LTG transported about 345,000 tons of this Russian manufacturer's products to Kaliningrad.
Law enforcement officers exposed a network that produced and sold counterfeit products under the guise of well-known brands such as "Mivina", "Jacobs" and "Nescafe". Five organizers of the scheme were notified of suspicion of fraud and illegal use of trademarks.
Units of the Air Assault Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun daily work in the official digital military accounting system "Impulse". This will allow for the generation of orders, recording of leaves, business trips, and other events related to military service, without duplication.
SBU counterintelligence and the National Police detained an FSB agent who was adjusting Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of the NGO "Markhalivka. Support" against the decision of the Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi Court. This decision overturns the ban on honorary burials of Ukrainian defenders at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
The ATESH movement confirmed that the occupiers are taking decommissioned military vehicles from a warehouse in the Gagarin district of Sevastopol. These vehicles are used as "donors" to repair damaged equipment of the Russian Armed Forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "East" military group deny the blocking of Pokrovsk by Russian troops, calling it propaganda. The situation in the city remains difficult, with infiltration of enemy infantry and search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces.
In Kyiv, two drug farmers were exposed who organized the cultivation of hemp and the sale of cannabis. 50 bags of hemp and 5 kg of cannabis were seized from them, and they were notified of suspicion.
The former commander of the Kyiv "Berkut" regiment has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for organizing the destruction of weapons and documents related to the shootings on Maidan. The court also ordered him to pay almost UAH 680,000 in material damages to the state.
Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Zarichny district of Sumy, hitting a gas station with a drone. As a result of the attack, 4 people were injured.
Occupying courts sentenced three Ukrainian marines to 21-23 years in prison for alleged "crimes" during the defense of Mariupol. The defenders will be sent to a strict regime correctional colony, despite the lack of evidence and lawyers.
The Ministry of Defense allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence, which is used by 180 units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In three months, almost 100,000 drones have been delivered with an average delivery time of 10 days.
The number of arson attacks on cellular communication towers and communication equipment facilities of local operators is increasing in Russia. In recent months, similar incidents have been recorded in Adygea, Rostov Oblast, Kamchatka Krai, and the occupied territories of Ukraine.
In 2024, the number of Russian billionaires increased by 8. 5% to 128 people, equaling that of Great Britain. In total, the number of billionaires in the world reached a record 3,508 people with a combined fortune of $13.4 trillion.
Russian special services recruit users through pro-Russian Telegram channels to carry out minor acts of sabotage in European countries. This creates a network of low-cost agents of influence to pressure public safety in the EU.
The US has lifted sanctions against Milorad Dodik and members of his family following the Bosnian Serb leader's resignation as president of Republika Srpska. Dozens of individuals and companies from the Serb part of Bosnia have also been removed from the OFAC list.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about the detention of Ukrainian refugees in France for theft from the Louvre. In reality, the photos were taken in Poland, where the men were detained for attempting to steal a tractor.
Donald Trump said he would not meet Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour due to scheduling conflicts. However, he expressed hope for a meeting in the near future.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
Germany plans to purchase up to 12,000 kamikaze drones from startups Helsing, Stark, and defense giant Rheinmetall for approximately 300 million euros. These drones are intended for the German brigade in Lithuania, which will defend NATO's eastern flank against Russia.
Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.
The tanker Furia, carrying Russian Urals oil to India, turned back in the Baltic Sea. This happened after the US tightened sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, which may indicate disruptions in oil trade between the countries.