A UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville Airport, en route to Honolulu. The accident caused a massive fire, with casualties. Residents were urged to seek shelter due to toxic smoke.
In Italy, there are calls to cancel the performance of Russian singer Ildar Abdrazakov, who is scheduled to perform at the Verona theater in 2026. The singer has become a confidant of Putin and heads a theater in annexed Sevastopol.
The enemy is accumulating in the city, setting up positions and controlling logistics, which leads to the gradual absorption of the settlement. The situation is critical, Myrnohrad is being cut off from the outside world, its loss would be the most regrettable.
Russia expects official explanations from the US after Donald Trump's statements about the possible resumption of nuclear tests. Moscow and Beijing insist that all countries adhere to their obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of Nuclear Tests.
The Australian government plans to oblige energy companies to provide three hours of free electricity daily to utilize surplus solar energy. The pilot implementation of the Solar Sharer program will begin in July 2026.
Moscow allocated tens of millions of rubles for the repair of water pipelines in the occupied Donetsk region. Instead, the occupiers are only installing plastic tanks with technical water, despite claims of success.
South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
Israeli researchers have identified the names of 5 million Holocaust victims using artificial intelligence. The database is available online in six languages, helping families find missing relatives.
Switzerland is investing almost 9 million Swiss francs in the four-year Ukrainian-Swiss TRUE project, which will run until 2029. It aims to develop a modern rehabilitation system in Ukraine, is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and will be implemented by the Ukrainian Charitable Foundation "Patients of Ukraine" and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
On November 4, 144 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in the Southern, Kupyansk, Sloviansk, and Pokrovsk directions.
Over 51% of Ukrainian refugees aged 20-64 who arrived in Germany between February and May 2022 had found employment by summer 2025. This represents a significantly faster integration into the labor market compared to refugees from other countries, with the employment rate more than tripling over three years.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the commander of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, and spoke with unit commanders. The structure, tasks, development strategy of the UAS, and domestic drone production were discussed.
On November 4, Belgian airspace was partially closed for security reasons after reports of several groups of UAVs flying over the country, including in the vicinity of Brussels and Liege airports. Flights were diverted to Maastricht.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for November 4, recording a 15-kopeck increase in the US dollar to 42. 04 hryvnias. The euro rose by 2 kopecks to 48.42 hryvnias, and the zloty added 1 kopeck, reaching 11.38 hryvnias.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the losses of Russian troops over the past day, November 3. 840 occupiers, five tanks, and 42 artillery systems were eliminated.
North Korea launched about a dozen rockets from multiple launch rocket systems towards the Yellow Sea. This happened shortly before the planned visit of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to the demilitarized zone.
ATESH partisans successfully destroyed an antenna vehicle of the R-417 "Baguette" radio relay communication station at an airfield in Rostov-on-Don. This paralyzed the coordination of enemy aircraft and data transmission between military units of the Southern District.
On November 4, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, without significant precipitation, except for light rains in the west and center. The daytime temperature will be 8-13°C, up to 16°C in the south, and 4-9°C at night.
German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called for a complete ban on Russian steel imports, including steel billets processed in the EU. He emphasized the need to strengthen European patriotism and support domestic steel production.
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces reports an increase in Russian psychological operations against Ukraine on Polish territory. The goal is to sow fear and create the impression of a "danger" of Ukrainians staying in Poland.
The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation a commemorative coin "Year of the Horse" with a face value of 5 hryvnias, dedicated to the year 2026 according to the Chinese calendar. The mintage of the coin is 80,000 pieces, and its sale will begin on November 4.
ATESH agents set fire to a power transformer that supplied the FSB building in the Bryansk region. This caused chaos and panic during a comprehensive inspection from Moscow, paralyzing the work of the FSB.
French authorities are considering blocking access to the Shein platform after discovering child-like sex dolls on it. The company has removed the relevant items and launched an internal investigation, promising to take action against those responsible.
The Russian Orthodox Church is officially participating in the militarization of the occupied territories of Ukraine, having handed over a motorcycle for "combat missions" to priest Dmitry Krotkov. This priest, associated with the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the FSB, previously organized "humanitarian missions" and supervised the arrangement of dugout churches.
The European Commission noted Ukraine's "exceptional determination" on its path to the EU, but called for accelerating reforms in the judicial sphere and strengthening anti-corruption measures. The report emphasizes the need to overcome pressure on anti-corruption bodies and ensure their independence.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the 12th package of military aid for Ukraine, which will be presented in the near future. Italy has already provided 11 aid packages worth up to 3 billion euros, including SAMP/T systems.
Ukraine is actively developing the production of its own drones to abandon Chinese DJI Mavic. The first thousands of Ukrainian drones have already been handed over to the military at the front, Forbes reports.
Russia is experiencing a growing shortage of primary care doctors, ambulance personnel, and mid-level medical staff. Trade unions report widespread overwork and low wages, leading to high staff turnover.
An American reconnaissance aircraft, a Boeing RC-135U, is circling over the Black Sea near Sevastopol, causing concern among Russian military personnel. The aircraft departed from Britain and flew over six countries for reconnaissance activities near the Russian Federation.
Peruvian authorities have severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the granting of asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is being prosecuted for alleged involvement in an attempted coup. Peru's Foreign Minister called it an "unfriendly act" and interference in the country's internal affairs.
