On October 31, 2025, as a result of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the "Koltsevoy" oil product pipeline in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region was disabled. The facility supplied the Russian army with gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel.
On November 1, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv, resulting in injuries. In the Poltava region, after the attack, a fire broke out at a gas production facility.
From November 1, new rules for processing mobilization deferrals through "Reserve+" or ASCs are being introduced in Ukraine. Also, from November 5, martial law and general mobilization have been extended until February 3, 2026.
An explosion occurred at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in New Mexico. Three people were taken to the hospital, and there is no threat to public safety.
The National Assembly of Bulgaria approved a bill to suspend the export of oil products to European Union member states. This decision is motivated by the need to ensure the country's energy security and the stability of the domestic fuel market.
Canada is accelerating the payment of the final installment of its US$70 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This funding is part of nearly $22 billion in aid the country has provided to Kyiv.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian shelling of Ukrainian NPP substations could not have happened without the involvement of Rosatom specialists. The IAEA confirmed damage to substations that ensure the safe operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian forces have carried out over 160 attacks on the enemy's fuel infrastructure. Hundreds of operations have also been conducted against the Russian war machine.
American actor Harrison Ford criticized US President Donald Trump for his attacks on measures to address the climate crisis, calling him one of the worst criminals in history. Ford stated that Trump's policy aimed at dismantling climate initiatives scares him to death.
On November 1, measures to limit electricity consumption by up to 0. 5 queues will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
The Pentagon has approved providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, believing it will not affect American stockpiles. However, the final decision rests with President Donald Trump, who is hesitant due to the potential impact on relations with the US and Russia.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the Oryol TPP and the Novobryansk electrical substation with Neptune cruise missiles.
The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its estimate of the electricity deficit to 3% in 2026, which will slow down GDP growth.
In November 2025, monthly gas tariffs for the population are increasing, while annual offers remain unchanged. Most Ukrainian households receive gas at annual tariffs, which range from UAH 7.79 to UAH 9.98 per cubic meter.
The G7 will continue to support Ukraine in means of repelling enemy air strikes and restoring power plants destroyed by the Russians. Energy ministers of the G7 countries are sending an important signal as Russia continues to attack Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure.
An explosion and fire occurred at a gas station in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, injuring four people, two of them seriously. The explosion happened during work on a liquefied gas tanker, causing a large fire and limiting visibility on the A42 motorway.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will try next week to persuade US President Donald Trump to grant Hungary an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil. Landlocked Hungary claims there are no viable alternatives to Russian oil.
Dmitry Peskov commented on reports of the cancellation of the meeting between Putin and Trump in Budapest on October 31. He urged to "focus on official wordings, not on media assessments."
Russia attacks the same energy facilities with "Shaheds" up to 20 times, doubling the power of the drones' warheads. Ukraine plans to additionally reinforce a hundred key substations with three levels of protection by the end of the year.
Indian Oil Corp. , India's largest refiner, purchased five cargoes of Russian oil for December delivery from companies not subject to sanctions. This happened after the company canceled seven to eight cargoes of Russian oil due to recent US sanctions.
SBU counterintelligence and the National Police detained an FSB agent who was adjusting Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Hourly power outage schedules are being applied in all regions of Ukraine due to high consumption and new Russian attacks on the energy sector. As of this morning, new blackouts have been recorded in several regions, and restoration work is underway.
An emergency power outage occurred in Kramatorsk. Residents are asked not to overload the contact center regarding the outage.
In Jamaica, over 13,000 people remain in overcrowded shelters, 72% of the island remains without electricity, and only 35% of mobile networks are functioning.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for October 31 at 41. 97 hryvnias, and the euro at 48.51 hryvnias, which strengthened the hryvnia by two kopecks. In banks, the dollar is traded at 42.20-41.70 hryvnias, the euro at 49.02-48.35 hryvnias.
On the night of October 31, explosions occurred at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia. This is the largest oil refinery in northern Russia, and one of the five largest refineries by processing volume.
After Russia's attack on October 30, the IAEA recorded damage to critical substations. IAEA teams at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant and Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant reported a loss of access to external power lines.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell by 0. 55% and 0.71% respectively, heading for their third monthly decline. A strengthening dollar and a slowdown in manufacturing activity in China affected the market, while increased supply from OPEC+ and the US offset the impact of sanctions.
The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to October 31, 2025, amounted to 1,141,830 occupiers. Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 970 invaders.
Massive floods in central Vietnam have killed 13 people and left 11 missing. More than 116,000 homes and 5,000 hectares of crops have been submerged, including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An.
