The Institute for the Study of War reports on attempts by Russian agents to discredit Maia Sandu's victory in the elections in Moldova. Pro-Russian politicians and oligarchs are spreading statements about the illegitimacy of the voting results.
Australia will provide Ukraine with 14 fast and maneuverable boats worth $14 million. This is part of the military aid that has totaled more than $1.3 billion since the beginning of the war.
Israel has detained a senior aide to Prime Minister Eliyahu Feldstein on suspicion of passing on classified information. The leak could have affected negotiations on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.
Western intelligence agencies discovered incendiary devices sent via DHL as part of a covert Russian operation. Four suspects are detained in Poland who were planning terrorist attacks on civilian aircraft.
German company Rheinmetall is completing the construction of its second plant in Ukraine. The first joint shop with Ukroboronprom is already working on the repair and production of armored vehicles.
Hamas has rejected Egypt's proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire and the release of four hostages in the Gaza Strip. This was announced by US Secretary of State Blinken after a conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister.
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. The South Korean military detected the launch and is analyzing the incident, which occurred on the eve of the US presidential election.
A judge in Philadelphia rejected a prosecutor's attempt to block Musk's $1 million-a-day payments to undecided voters. The payment program will run until the November 5 presidential election.
The Lithuanian Defense Ministry initiates a ban on military service for persons with dual citizenship of Russia or Belarus. The draft law provides for the dismissal of such servicemen due to security risks.
Goran Vesic will resign on November 5 due to the collapse of the roof at the Novi Sad train station, which killed 14 people. The minister said that his department was not responsible for the tragedy.
Russian occupants struck Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts of Kharkiv with multiple rocket launchers. According to preliminary data, the munitions hit the ground, there were no casualties or damage.
The GUR reports disproportionate losses among Russian regions in the war against Ukraine. Bashkirs, Tatars, and Buryats are dying much more often than residents of Moscow, while the regions suffer from poverty.
The director of the US Cyber Security Agency reported a large-scale disinformation campaign by foreign powers. Despite this, the electoral infrastructure remains protected from interference.
During a meeting with Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Mark Rutte called on Germany to increase defense spending to more than 2% of GDP. Germany plans to allocate about EUR 90.6 billion for defense this year.
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania signed a memorandum of cooperation in the defense industry. The document envisages joint production of UAVs, ammunition and electronic warfare equipment.
There were 226 combat engagements in the frontline, 84 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The occupants carried out 11 air strikes, 206 kamikaze attacks and almost 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian positions.
An air alert has been issued in Kyiv and the region due to the threat of drones. Hostile UAVs were spotted near Boryspil flying towards the capital.
A fight between teenagers involving the use of cold steel took place on a Paris suburban train. Four victims, aged 16-17, were seriously injured, including the loss of an arm and a split skull.
The Reserve+ app has launched a beta test of online deferment from mobilization. Students and postgraduates will be the first to receive instructions, followed by people with disabilities and parents with many children.
Russian troops fired 14 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 63 explosions were recorded. The attacks took place in five communities and involved the use of various types of weapons.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses amounted to 700,390 soldiers, 9193 tanks and other equipment.
The North Korean Foreign Ministry called Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban a “role model. ” This reaction was prompted by his criticism of the EU and statements about the defense of Hungary's sovereignty.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Azov Sea, and one ship with 8 missiles in the Mediterranean.
A massive protest was held in London against the pollution of water bodies by untreated wastewater. The number of wastewater discharges in the UK increased by 50% last year, reaching a record 464,000 spills.
More than 75 million people voted early in the US presidential election, which is almost half of the total number of voters in 2020. Democrats are currently ahead of Republicans by a small margin - 37.9% vs. 36.2%.
Ukrainian defense forces successfully shot down all Russian drones that attacked Kyiv on the night of November 4. Debris fell in the Obolon and Desnianskyi districts, causing localized fires but no injuries.
Iran has announced through diplomatic channels that it is preparing a new comprehensive strike against Israel using more powerful warheads. The operation may involve not only the IRGC but also the regular army.
Ukrainian defense forces regained positions in Druzhba village in Donetsk region. At the same time, the enemy advanced near Maksymivka, Yasna Polyana, Bohoyavlenka and in Kreminna Balka.
According to the UN, the Yemeni Houthis have increased their numbers to 350,000 fighters and are receiving support from Iran. The group has carried out more than 130 attacks on ships in the Red Sea since November 2023.
Andriy Tkachenko, a former member of the Wagner PMC and a close associate of Pryhozyn, was found dead in Segozer. He disappeared under mysterious circumstances while fishing.
