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.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed strikes on the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez petrochemical plant and JSC Sterlitamakskiy Neftekhimicheskiy Zavod in Russia. A fuel and lubricants depot in the temporarily occupied Kherson region was also destroyed.
President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where some of the fiercest battles are taking place. He awarded the best soldiers and emphasized the key role of drones in defense.
Ukrainian kamikaze drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Special Operations Forces attacked the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia. The attack by more than 50 drones occurred on the night of November 4 during the repair of a rectification column that had been damaged earlier.
Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik signed memorandums on unified quality standards for defense products and the creation of a joint defense enterprise. Norway will allocate $7 billion for Ukraine's defense needs next year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with servicemen of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" in the Dobropillia direction. They discussed the situation at the front, needs, and scaling up drone production, and also awarded the fighters with state honors.
Two Russian enterprises, a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan and an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, stopped operations after a UAV attack on the night of November 4. Power outages are also reported in the Kursk region.
The competitive struggle between Ukrainian airlines escalated into real "wars" involving law enforcement, leading to arrests of equipment, searches, and blocking of defense contract execution. This situation threatens to disrupt state orders and destroy part of the production capacities of the Ukrainian aviation business, which continues to operate even during the war.
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.
The SBU counterintelligence detained an 18-year-old informant who was spying on military echelons in Poltava and Kirovohrad regions. The perpetrator installed hidden cameras and tried to locate air defense positions; he faces up to 8 years in prison.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that up to 30 HUR special forces are assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, but he does not have details of the special operation. He emphasized that the main shield in the Pokrovsk direction consists of the Airborne Assault Troops, marines, and mechanized brigades.
SBI investigators have launched a pre-trial investigation into the death and injury of Ukrainian servicemen in the Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1. Compliance with safety rules during the alarm and proper organization of shelters are being checked.
The President congratulated the soldiers of the engineering units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their professional holiday and presented state awards. Junior Sergeant Serhiy Bolkun received the "Cross of Military Merit" award for demining and participation in the Kursk operation.
The woman entered false information into documents, which allowed draft dodgers to obtain disability certificates and leave Ukraine.
Ukrainian blogger Oleh Baryshevskyi, who left the country in 2024, appeared at a Halloween celebration in a Ukrainian Armed Forces military uniform, which sparked a wave of criticism on social media. A Ukrainian serviceman with the call sign "Vitsyk" reacted to his actions by posting a photo from the front line and emphasizing that "pixel" is not a costume for entertainment.
Law enforcement officers have returned over 20 million hryvnias to the Kyiv budget, which were embezzled by KCSA officials and entrepreneurs within the framework of the "Turbota. Nazustrich Kyivianam" (Care. Towards Kyiv Residents) program. Two entrepreneurs reimbursed UAH 12.5 million and handed over 6 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, bringing the total amount returned to over UAH 20 million.
President Zelenskyy awarded Oleksandr Alikseyenko and Oleksandr Tishayev with the "Cross of Military Merit" for exceptional courage. The soldiers held positions in the Zaporizhzhia direction for 165 consecutive days.
In Kyiv, in Pechersk, two men committed an armed robbery against a 27-year-old Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman who came for treatment. The attackers have been detained and taken into custody without the right to bail.
The UK has continued to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles for long-range strikes against Russia. This will provide Ukraine with supplies ahead of the winter months and increase pressure on the Kremlin.
Since the beginning of November 2, 168 combat engagements have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy carried out 36 air strikes, dropped 63 guided aerial bombs, and used 3,759 kamikaze drones.
On November 1, Russian troops launched a combined missile and drone attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries, including Ukrainian military personnel. The attacks affected the Nikopol, Pishchanska, Pokrovska, Marhanetska, and Chervonohryhorivska communities, damaging civilian infrastructure.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are forming a command for unmanned air defense systems. A concept for destroying enemy drones using helicopters is being developed, and light aircraft are also being involved.
Ukrainian military near Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, shot down a rare Russian reconnaissance drone "Knyaz Veshchiy Oleg". This drone can be used to counter measures taken by Ukrainian defenders.
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled a night attack by Russian troops, shooting down or suppressing 67 drones and recording the fall of fragments of one ballistic missile. In total, the enemy launched 79 attack UAVs and two Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a strike on the 16th mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kupyansk direction. The OTV "Kharkiv" stated that such a brigade does not exist.
Agents of "ATESH" from the 51st Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation report that the Russian command has ordered the execution of female military personnel who refuse to go into battle in the Pokrovsk direction. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a comprehensive operation to destroy enemy forces in Pokrovsk.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that a comprehensive operation to destroy enemy forces in Pokrovsk is underway. The defense of the agglomeration will be supported by additional units and weapons.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military medics due to the increasing concentration of enemy UAVs and the expansion of the "kill zone" to 20 km. Issues of evacuating the wounded from the battlefield and strengthening the army's medical support were discussed, including the use of ground robotic systems and military helicopters.
Officials of the Odesa City Council and heads of private enterprises embezzled over UAH 1. 6 million during the supply of goods for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They groundlessly inflated the contract value by including VAT, which is exempt from taxation.
