In Khmelnytskyi, the search continues for a woman born in 1973 under the rubble of a building where an explosion occurred. Various versions of the explosion are being considered, including the detonation of an explosive device; 32 residents will need to be relocated.
Five volunteers of the International Federation of Red Cross were killed in Sudan while distributing food on October 27. Three more are considered missing after the incident in the city of Bara.
On October 28, "Chernihiv", "Bukovyna" and "Lokomotyv" became the first participants of the 1/4 finals of the Ukrainian Football Cup. "Chernihiv" defeated "Lisne" on penalties, "Bukovyna" beat "Nyva" with a score of 2:1, and "Lokomotyv" defeated "Nyva" 1:0.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the consideration of opening the Bobrowniki-Berestovitsa and Kuźnica-Bruzgi crossings, which were closed in 2023 and 2021. This decision is "trial" and possible due to enhanced border security.
Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko reported that the third level of protection has not been implemented at any of the company's facilities. At one of the facilities, protection level 2+ has been introduced, which involves concealing control systems underground.
Josep Martínez hit an 81-year-old man near Inter's training ground in Appiano Gentile.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs, starting October 28. This is the largest reduction at the company since late 2022, when approximately 27,000 jobs were eliminated.
The Defense Forces repelled a mechanized attack by the Russian army near Dobropillia, where the enemy deployed 29 units of armored vehicles. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 15 units of equipment and continue to clear the landing sites of infantry.
The Trump administration has informed its German counterparts that it is considering granting a non-renewable, limited general license for Rosneft Deutschland.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. They agreed to extend the deadline for trade agreements to resolve 54 outstanding trade barriers.
President Zelenskyy stated that Pokrovsk is the main target of the Russian occupiers, and fighting is ongoing directly in the city. More than 100 combat engagements have been recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
The sanctions include asset freezes and a ban on entry into the EU. In addition, EU individuals and organizations are prohibited from providing them with funds, financial assets, or economic resources.
Turkey and Great Britain signed a $10. 7 billion agreement for the acquisition of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2030.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that readiness for a meeting between Putin and Trump remains, although the dates have not been set. Earlier, a meeting in Budapest was canceled due to unsuccessful preparatory talks.
On October 27, a slowdown in traffic entering Poland is possible at the checkpoints "Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice", "Smilnytsia – Kroscienko" and "Hrushiv – Budomierz". This is due to the launch of the digital Entry/Exit System.
In the first 9 months of 2025, law enforcement officers recorded 1,243 offenses for driving under the influence, which is 22 more than in the same period of 2024. The largest number of violations were detected in Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, and Sumy regions.
Greek tanker companies are refusing to work with Russian oil companies after sanctions imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports and an increase in the cost of transporting Urals crude.
Over the past week, arsons and "spontaneous combustions" of electrical panels, railway relay cabinets, and other infrastructure involved in supporting aggression against Ukraine have become more frequent in Russia. Sudden fires at key nodes of Russian logistics and power supply occurred almost throughout the aggressor country.
October 26 marks the Day of Pleasant Surprises and Intersex Awareness Day, dedicated to human rights. The USA celebrates Pumpkin Day, and Ukraine celebrates Automobile and Road Workers' Day, which is observed on the last Sunday of October.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is considering all options to respond to the threat from China regarding rare earth elements. China has tightened export controls on these elements and battery materials, which poses a significant risk to European industry.
Ukraine is counting on the supply of 150 JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, the first of which should appear next year. President Zelenskyy stated that these aircraft are part of Ukraine's security guarantees.
General Motors is recalling nearly 23,000 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq vehicles due to defective Continental Tire tires. The problem lies in an unsuitable rubber compound, which can lead to tread separation.
On October 26, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with light and moderate rains during the day, except for the east. The temperature at night will be 1-6°C, and during the day 8-13°C, in the south up to 17°C.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia are focused on paralyzing oil production and refining, as well as on the Russian defense industry. This strategy is already showing noticeable results, in particular, Russia's almost complete exclusion from the gasoline export sector.
The Korneuburg Regional Court in Austria will consider the issue of extraditing Andriy Naumov, the former head of the Main Department of Internal Security of the SBU, to Ukraine. The SBI and the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine are actively cooperating with Austrian law enforcement agencies on this matter.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that local authorities will make decisions on the start of the heating season. This will happen in the coming days due to the expected drop in temperature.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the Russians aim to cause a complete power outage in Ukraine. This is intended to create social discontent among the most vulnerable segments of the population.
US President Donald Trump said he would not name the new White House ballroom after himself, calling such reports fake news. The new premises, being built in place of the demolished East Wing, are intended for official celebrations.
Oleksandr Shtyl, Deputy Director General of the "Kyiv City Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine," stated that as of October 25, the level of atmospheric air pollution in Kyiv meets the standards. This happened despite enemy shelling of some districts of the capital, which caused fires.
