A group of drug dealers who supplied cocaine in coffee packages and sold it via Telegram were exposed in Kyiv. During the searches, 800 g of cocaine, 2 kg of cannabis and UAH 5 million were seized.
October 30 was declared the Day of Mourning for the victims of Russian shelling in Kryvyi Rih. One person died and 14 people were injured in the night shelling.
Germany, under Scholz's leadership, will play a decisive role in Ukraine's accession to NATO and ending the war.
One local resident was killed and 8 wounded in the morning attack by Russian troops on Kherson. Due to the night shelling, Korabelny and Central districts of the city were cut off from electricity.
Representatives of the PRC have been participating in military exercises in Belarus over the past 3-4 months. China is interested in the experience of using drones, demining, and storming buildings in the context of the war in Ukraine.
The air quality in the Indian capital has deteriorated critically, exceeding WHO safe standards by 25-30 times. Authorities are urging residents to stay home and restricting construction due to high levels of PM 2.5 pollution.
A drone attacked the building of the Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes, causing a fire on the roof. Russia's air defense forces also reported destroying 7 drones in other regions.
Air defense forces shot down 26 of 48 attack drones launched by Russia in the evening of October 28. The occupiers also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Kryvyi Rih from the territory of Crimea.
The South Korean president announced that a delegation will visit Ukraine to discuss the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. The delegation will brief the EU and meet with Ukrainian intelligence and defense officials.
During a 7-hour attack by Russian drones on Kyiv region, all enemy targets were destroyed by air defense forces. The falling debris damaged the road surface and set the grass on fire.
In Kyiv, a UAV attack injured 6 people and damaged buildings and a gas pipe. In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike left 14 injured and 1 dead, and damaged more than 10 buildings.
The United States reports 10,000 North Korean troops sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Some of them have already moved closer to the Ukrainian border.
Afghanistan's Ministry of Virtue has banned women from reading the Quran aloud and talking in front of others. The authorities are also gradually banning the use of images of living beings in the media.
The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on three Russian agencies and three high-ranking individuals. The sanctions were imposed for attempts to undermine democracy and destabilize the situation in Ukraine through disinformation.
The Republican candidate for vice president of the United States has declared that he will prioritize support for Taiwan over Ukraine because of its role in the global economy. Taiwan produces about half of the world's semiconductors.
Volkswagen plans to cut thousands of jobs. The company also intends to cut salaries by 10% due to competition with China and the transition to electric vehicles.
After the NATO Secretary General confirms that Russia is preparing to deploy North Korean troops, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls for the lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes. Rutte announces a significant escalation due to the involvement of DPRK troops in Kursk.
During his visit to South Africa, Minister Sibiga discussed security and cooperation issues with Lamola. Ukraine called on South Africa to help prevent Russian attacks on nuclear facilities and to simplify the visa regime.
The President of Ukraine visits Iceland to participate in the fourth Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit. The meeting will focus on military assistance, arms production, and maritime security.
While repairing overhead lines near the frontline, DTEK's crew came under enemy fire. The power engineers managed to take cover, but their work vehicle was seriously damaged.
Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.
In the Solomyansky district of Kyiv, unknown persons set fire to the doors of two Ukrposhta offices. The police opened criminal proceedings over the arsons.
Robert Fico reported the appearance of an armed man with a loaded gun at a public event in the city of Dukla. This is the second attempted assassination attempt on the Slovak prime minister since the May incident.
According to the survey, 47% of Ukrainians receive news via Telegram. Social networks and messengers are recognized as the main sources of fake news.
According to the survey, Ukrainians rate the digital transformation reform the best - 66% are satisfied. The worst are judicial and anti-corruption reforms.
The National Guard, the Security Service, and the State Border Guard Service have the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. The judiciary has the lowest level of trust, with only 25% of citizens' confidence.
German intelligence services are investigating 700 people linked to Berlin's “Mustafa Institute” suspected of spying for Iran. The university is allegedly used by the Quds Force to recruit agents.
Russian troops crossed the canal in the southern part of Chasovyi Yar and approached the city. Fierce fighting continues in the central and northern parts of the canal area.
Two girls aged 12 and 13 were wounded in Nikopol as a result of a Russian drone attack. The victims were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds, their condition is assessed as moderate.
Friedrich Merz said that the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not mean Germany's entry into a war with Russia. He emphasized that such missiles would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.