Armed Forces of Ukraine

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reported a difficult situation at the front due to Russia's superiority in manpower and ammunition. Ukraine plans to call up more than 160,000 troops to strengthen the Armed Forces.

Ukrainian defense forces have stabilized the contact line in Toretsk, preventing the enemy from advancing beyond the eastern outskirts. Ukrainian infantry is effectively resisting the occupiers in urban battles, despite constant shelling.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi spoke with US General Cavoli about the heavy fighting at the front. The parties discussed strengthening support for Ukraine and responding to Russia's involvement of the DPRK military.

During a night attack on Kyiv region, the wreckage of a downed drone fell on the territory of an IDP camp, without causing any damage. In general, air defense systems shot down all enemy targets, with no casualties.

In Cherkasy region, air defense forces destroyed three attack drones. The falling debris damaged a warehouse and the windows of several businesses in Cherkasy district.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1310 occupants and destroyed 19 tanks. Also, 58 artillery systems and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.

The Security Service exposed the administrators of Viber and Telegram channels that disseminated the locations of the Armed Forces and checkpoints. The six suspects face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the military.

Peskov denied information about talks between Moscow and Kyiv to stop strikes on energy facilities. The Financial Times and the Washington Post have previously reported on attempts at dialogue mediated by Qatar.

In the first 9 months of 2024, 584 cases of obstruction of the Armed Forces were registered, but only 63 went to court. The register of court decisions does not contain a single verdict against TCC employees under Article 114-1 of the Criminal Code.

The Ministry of Defense has simplified the procedure for reporting property for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After the service, soldiers have to return only a bulletproof vest and helmet, while all other uniforms remain with them.

The United States will provide Ukraine with 2,000 Humvee SUVs as part of a new aid package. The military will use them for various purposes, from transportation to mobile air defense platforms.

For the first time, Ukrainian artillery attacked buildings with alleged North Korean military locations in the Kursk region.

Over the last day, 158 combat engagements took place, with the hottest fighting in the Kupianske and Kurakhove sectors.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12057 on changes in the State Border Guard Service. After their dismissal, SBGS servicemen will be enrolled in the reserve of the Armed Forces and the intelligence agency.

Ukrainian defense forces are in control of most of the islands near Kherson. The enemy tries to land and seize a bridgehead on the right bank of the Dnipro every day.

In southern Ukraine, the enemy has about 200,000 troops, but has not created offensive groups. The enemy is forming small infantry groups of up to 10 people and assembling armored vehicles for assault operations.

In the occupied Crimea, 34-year-old lawyer Lyudmyla Kolesnikova was detained for purchasing Ukrposhta's NFT for 25 euros. The woman was accused of espionage and providing financial assistance to Ukraine.

President of Ukraine meets with Mette Frederiksen in Reykjavik to discuss military support and the Peace Formula. Denmark will allocate 4.2 billion kroner for the production of Ukrainian weapons, including drones and artillery.

The SBU detained an FSB informant who was adjusting missile strikes on Kharkiv using selfies. The woman took pictures against the backdrop of strategic objects and sent them to the occupiers, for which she was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a draft law on a special procedure for writing off military property. Commanders of the Armed Forces will be able to write off drones and electronic warfare equipment with the approval of the Commander-in-Chief.

The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the rules for the procurement of domestic drones and electronic warfare equipment for the needs of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 'A new chief of staff of the command, Colonel Oleksiy Halabuda, has been appointed.

New details of Shabunin's case: media published a witness interrogation report confirming that the activist is evading service.

The NSDC announced plans to draft more than 160,000 people into the Armed Forces to man up to 85% of military units. The Council extended the mobilization until February 2025.

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 occupants carried out 93 air strikes and fired over 4,800 times at Ukrainian positions. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 48 times.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1360 Russian occupants and destroyed a significant amount of military equipment. Enemy losses include 9 tanks, 45 artillery systems and 72 UAVs.

US President Joe Biden called the presence of North Korean troops in Russia “very dangerous. ” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the information about the deployment of more than 3,000 DPRK troops at training grounds in the Kursk region.

The Army+ app has added 5 new types of electronic reports for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These include a Form 5 certificate, reports for leaving the garrison, for treatment, financial assistance, and leave after captivity.

Stabilization medical centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in combat areas will be reinforced with professional doctors from hospitals. The medics will continue to work in their specialty to save the lives of the military.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited troops in the Zaporizhzhia sector. He discussed with the commanders the state of supply of units and preparations for the winter period.