"Patriotic desks" are even placed in kindergartens, telling children about the "feats" of liquidated Russian servicemen. Teachers in the temporarily occupied territories are forced to conduct "courage lessons" next to portraits of the invaders.
China supplies drone components to Ukraine at a low price, but is gradually reducing their sale to Kyiv and its allies. Beijing is also hindering the import of Chinese electronic components by the Ukrainian defense industry through the Baltic states and Poland.
A US federal agent offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's personal pilot to secretly divert his plane to a location where US special services could arrest him. The pilot was promised a reward for this, but he refused.
An oil depot in Novospassk, Ulyanovsk region, Russia, has been attacked, local public pages confirm. The attack on the NS-Oil JSC facility is ongoing.
Russian officials declare their readiness for peace every month, but this does not lead to any progress in negotiations. The Kremlin uses negotiations to buy time, spreading speculation about Ukraine's and the West's unwillingness to make peace.
As a result of an explosion in an apartment building in Khmelnytskyi, 9 apartments were destroyed and another 15 were damaged. A search and rescue operation is underway, involving high-altitude rescuers and engineering equipment.
Democrats in the US Senate blocked a bill to reopen the federal government for the 13th time. The bill to fund the government until November 21 was rejected with 54 votes "for" and 45 "against" when 60 votes were required.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania, Juozas Olekas. They discussed joint weapons production, Ukraine's European integration, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia.
For October 28, the National Bank set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 07, and the euro at UAH 48.97. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.82-42.20, and the euro at UAH 48.70-49.27.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council predicts that in the first half of November, Kremlin propaganda will focus on discrediting EU and US sanctions, as well as new nuclear threats. Narratives about the alleged ineffectiveness of sanctions and Russia's military superiority are expected to be promoted.
According to analysts, the Kremlin is intensifying cognitive warfare to force the US to make decisions favorable to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, accusing them of inability to negotiate. Russian officials accuse Donald Trump of obstructing peace talks by refusing Russia's maximalist demands.
On October 27, Russian troops lost 1060 soldiers and 108 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.10.25 are estimated at 1,138,750 personnel.
On October 28, cloudy weather with clearings, light rains, except for the eastern regions, is predicted in Ukraine. The daytime temperature will be 8-13°, in the south and southeast up to 16°.
Russian terrorists shelled Kherson again on the night of October 28, killing an elderly woman. Yaroslav Shanko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, expressed condolences to the victim's family.
During 2025, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine approved 163 new sleeve insignia for military units and subdivisions. These insignia are designed considering historical traditions and modern military symbolism, reflecting territorial heraldry and the specifics of the units' activities.
According to the head of the foreign policy department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine systematically counteracts Russia's attempts to regain lost positions in the international arena, preventing its election to eight governing bodies of international organizations in 2025. This is an element of pressure and an important task of Ukrainian diplomacy.
Donald Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as leading contenders for the 2028 US presidential nomination. He also stated that he is keeping the door open for his own candidacy.
The Kyiv Digital app has introduced a smart search feature that allows users to quickly find city services and answers to questions. This feature understands user intent and analyzes the content of the query for relevant results.
Operators of the "Prime" strike unmanned aerial vehicle company of the 5th border detachment delivered effective strikes against enemy logistics. The enemy UAV launch site was eliminated, an FPV drone was neutralized, and transport and a field fuel and lubricants depot were destroyed.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that a peace treaty on the Russian-Ukrainian war would be signed in Budapest. He believes that peace is only possible with the participation of external forces, and Europe should negotiate with the Russians.
Over 3,000 enterprises have completely ceased operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. No more than 30% of the population works there, mostly in low-paying jobs related to the occupation structures.
Oleksandr Usyk continues to top The Ring's ranking of the world's best heavyweights. Fabio Wardley moved up in the rankings after defeating Joseph Parker, becoming a contender for a fight with Usyk in 2026.
The dam of the Belgorod reservoir was damaged after strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on October 24 and 25, which led to a 1-meter drop in water level. Restoration work is currently underway, and residents in the flood-risk zone have been offered evacuation.
The European Union has supported Lithuania in connection with regular flights of contraband balloons from Belarus. President of the European Council António Costa assured of full solidarity with the people of Lithuania and called on Belarus to cease hybrid activities.
The statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Putin's readiness to accept the US concept for Ukraine is a manipulation. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that Moscow is imitating peaceful intentions without practical actions.
Late in the evening on October 27, an explosion occurred in Chernihiv, caused by a Shahed drone falling in the central part of the city. After the incident, problems with mobile communication arose.
A massive power outage occurred in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Korsakov, Dolinsk, and other settlements on Sakhalin. Local residents report an "impact" and a "flash."
The leader of the German BSW party, Sahra Wagenknecht, states that Putin will not attack NATO because he is not suicidal and knows about the Alliance's superiority in weapons. She believes that talks about additional NATO armaments are "wrong and dishonest."
The US is increasing pressure on Hungary to stop importing Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump will meet next week to discuss the issue.
On October 27, at 10:48 PM, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 1 on the Richter scale occurred in the city of Sındırgı, Balıkesir province. Tremors were felt in Istanbul and Izmir, but no serious consequences were reported.
