The Russian occupation administration has suspended the reconstruction of Avdiivka, citing the unresolved fate of the destroyed coking plant. The occupiers also promise to develop agriculture on mined fields, while they themselves are exporting scrap metal from the plant.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel helped the Russian army master modern combat tactics before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014. The defense concern Rheinmetall planned to receive a contract with the Kremlin worth about 1 billion euros.
In temporarily occupied Donetsk, a massive fire broke out on October 11 after a drone attack. It started in the area of the Sigma hypermarket near the Sloviansk-Donetsk-Mariupol bypass road.
Actress Diane Keaton rose to fame in the 70s for her role in "The Godfather," in which she played Michael Corleone's wife. Keaton was awarded an Oscar for her leading role in "Annie Hall."
Since the beginning of October 11, 160 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, the enemy has carried out 50 air strikes and 1785 kamikaze drone attacks. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction with 46 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed disappointment with Russia's decision to offer a gas deal only until the end of the year, although Serbia sought a three-year contract. Vucic rejected suggestions of nationalizing NIS, controlled by Russia's Gazprom Neft, to circumvent US sanctions.
Fierce fighting between Taliban forces and the Pakistani army began along the entire Durand Line on the Afghan-Pakistani border. The Taliban claimed responsibility for deadly attacks that killed 20 security personnel and three civilians.
The partisan movement "ATESH" records catastrophic losses of the occupiers in the southern direction. In a week, the 385th Motorized Rifle and 345th Airborne Assault Regiments lost 126 killed and 228 wounded.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Tel Aviv and spoke at "Hostages Square", where the crowd chanted "Thank you Trump!". He stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu was an important part of the process, despite accusations from relatives of the captives of blocking efforts.
In the so-called "DPR," the results of the "rural cultural worker" program were summarized. As a result, six "specialists" from Tomsk, Saratov regions, and Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation are heading to "develop culture" in the destroyed cities of Donetsk region.
Serhiy Rebrov, after the victory over Iceland, stated that all matches of the Ukrainian national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are very difficult due to a large number of injured players. He noted the team's dedication and the importance of the fight, as well as the support of Ukrainian fans.
As a result of enemy attacks on Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, a woman was killed, and 11 people were injured in the regional center. The occupiers launched 679 strikes on 14 settlements in the region, including missile and air attacks.
The price of Bitcoin fell to $110,623, one of the sharpest one-day drops. This caused the liquidation of over a billion in margin positions and wiped over $250 billion from the crypto economy.
On October 10, the Russian army lost 1060 soldiers and 18 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.10.25 amount to 1,121,570 personnel.
The leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany have reached an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision will be implemented in cooperation with the United States.
Cloudy weather with light rains is expected in most of Ukraine on October 11. The air temperature during the day will be 9-14°, in Kyiv - 10-12°.
The US Senate voted to lift sanctions against Syria, imposed under the "Caesar Act. " Damascus viewed the move as a "historic moment," and Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa called it a major breakthrough.
On the night of October 11, explosions occurred in Russian Volgograd, likely after a drone attack. The governor confirmed the information, and the airport imposed restrictions.
Emergency power outages have been canceled in the Dnipropetrovsk region, all families in the region are supplied with electricity. DTEK is working on targeted requests and promises to inform about changes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They discussed new Russian attacks on Ukraine, the supply of Patriot systems, and the expansion of the PURL program.
During Pushilin's "direct line," over 90% of calls concerned the lack of water, which has been absent for months, but none made it to air. People in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region are forced to drink water from puddles and survive without basic amenities.
A number of European countries increased their purchases of oil and gas from Russia in 2025, despite a general reduction in dependence on Russian energy. The total amount of Russian energy imports exceeded 213 billion euros since 2022, while aid to Ukraine from the European Union amounted to 167 billion euros.
María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dedicated her award to US President Donald Trump and the people of Venezuela. She emphasized the importance of Trump's support in achieving freedom and democracy for Venezuela.
In the Kyiv region, power supply has been fully restored for 110,000 subscribers after a massive Russian attack. All critical infrastructure facilities are operating normally.
US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, 2025. This decision is a response to Beijing's "aggressive stance" on international trade and export controls.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that Hungary's accusations against Ukraine are becoming absurd. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of helping the opposition party "Tisza" and pressuring European states regarding EU membership.
In the area of the settlement of Zhadove, Semenivka community, Chernihiv region, vehicles of JSC "Chernihivoblenergo" were attacked by kamikaze drones. There are dead and wounded, two vehicles were damaged.
The city of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region was subjected to a massive attack on the evening of October 10. Fires broke out at the impact sites, which are already under control, and one person was injured.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland 5-3 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine is in second place in Group D with 4 points.
French President Emmanuel Macron has re-appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the country's Prime Minister. This followed consultations with representatives of the main political parties, with the exception of the far-left and far-right parties.
