National Guard of Ukraine
The 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the penetration of over 300 Russians into Pokrovsk through the southern outskirts on light vehicles, using fog. Defense forces destroyed 162 occupiers and wounded another 39.
An adaptive sports space "Recovery of the Unbroken" for veterans, military personnel, and people with disabilities has opened in Yahotyn, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and other partners, with a budget of UAH 2.455 million.
The Defense Forces continue search and strike operations to detect and destroy Russians in Pokrovsk. The enemy has reduced activity, is trying to establish logistics, and has shifted the vector of attack to Myrnohrad.
Over the past day, 276 combat engagements took place on the front, 100 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
Ukrainian forces repelled 260 combat engagements as of the evening of November 5, with the hottest spots in the Donetsk region. The enemy launched 1 missile strike, 43 air strikes, and used over 2300 kamikaze drones.
Since the beginning of the day until 4:00 PM, 205 combat engagements have been recorded, which is almost twice as many as the day before. The situation remains most tense in the Pokrovsk direction, where 84 combat engagements took place.
The Defense Forces continue to defend the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration; there is no encirclement of units. In Pokrovsk, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting strike and search operations, strengthening flanks and protecting logistics routes, eliminating 26 occupiers in 24 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi refuted Russian propaganda claims about the alleged "blockade" of the Defense Forces in Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. He noted that enemy infantry is accumulating in the urban development of Pokrovsk, and work is underway to strengthen the stability of the defense.
The Defense Forces repelled a mechanized attack by the Russian army near Dobropillia, where the enemy deployed 29 units of armored vehicles. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 15 units of equipment and continue to clear the landing sites of infantry.
Rodynske in Donetsk region is under the control of the Ukrainian military. The fake information from the Russian Federation about the "capture" of Rodynske has been refuted by the National Guard "Azov". It is noted that the invaders only control "a small number of cartridges of several infantrymen who entered the outskirts of the city."
The Ukrainian film "Cuba&Alaska" has been recognized as the best documentary at the Rome International Film Festival. This is the first award in a new category launched this year.
In Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, urban battles are ongoing with enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups that have infiltrated the city. Ukrainian defenders eliminated about 40 Russians on October 25-26.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law that will allow foreigners who fought for Ukraine to legally stay in the country for up to 6 months after their contract expires. It also provides for the inclusion of the period of military service in the period of residence and the receipt of an immigration quota for those who fought for at least 4 months or were in captivity.
The Ministry of Defense spoke about the Ukrainian national weapons brand ZBROYA, which will officially represent Ukraine at the international level.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched a new digital function in the "Army+" application, which allows military personnel to submit an electronic report for changing their place of service between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine. This innovation is the result of joint work of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4648-IX on increasing state budget expenditures for national security and defense by UAH 324.7 billion. The funds will be directed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, weapons procurement, the National Guard, the State Special Communications Service, and other law enforcement agencies.
On October 18, a National Guard serviceman hit a 12-year-old boy on a pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih, who died on the spot. The SBI detained the driver who ignored the red light.
Military ombudsman Olha Reshetylova coordinated the return of a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a National Guardsman from captivity in Luhansk region. The National Guardsman was considered missing for over three years while being held in slavery.
Ukrainian military in Luhansk region conducted a complex special operation, freeing a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a National Guardsman. Both had been held captive and enslaved in the temporarily occupied territory for over three years.
Ukrainian prisoners were sentenced to imprisonment for terms ranging from 15 to 21 years on charges of "terrorism" and "violent seizure of power. "
Military ombudswoman Olha Reshetylova reported numerous complaints about military personnel staying in positions for more than three months. She also noted that there is a shortage of personnel for full-fledged rotations, and her priority is to launch the office of the military ombudsman.
The so-called "court" of the terrorist "DPR" accused Azov fighter Yevhen Vintovkin of allegedly murdering a person for "pro-Russian views. "
Russia attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa region with drones, causing a large-scale fire covering an area of over 5000 m² in warehouses. According to preliminary data, one person was injured.
Russian media are spreading disinformation about the redeployment of the NGU's "2nd Galician Brigade" to Sumy region to create "blocking detachments. " The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes this information, emphasizing that it is part of a campaign to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The changes will come into force on January 16, 2026, and provide for simplified procedures for obtaining residence permits, extending the period of stay, and canceling certain certificates.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the stabilization of the situation in Yampil, Donetsk region. Units of the Special Operations Forces, Ground Forces, and National Guard are conducting search operations to eliminate the remnants of enemy sabotage groups.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing to launch a new feature in the Army+ application, which will allow military personnel to submit electronic reports for changing their place of service between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard. This procedure is provided for by the Government's decision of October 1 and will become effective soon after the publication of the changes.