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The State Biotechnological University in Kharkiv has been transformed into a private agricultural holding operating on state lands under the leadership of former and current officials controlled by Andriy Odarchenko, a Member of Parliament convicted of bribery. Due to shadow schemes involving harvest and land lease, the state budget has lost approximately UAH 100 million.
A 43-year-old man died in a Kyiv hospital a day after mobilization and passing the military medical commission. A forensic medical examination established that the cause of death was "blunt force trauma."
The European Commission has proposed to the Member States to start negotiations with Ukraine on its participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the EU Space Programme and the Union's Secure Connectivity Programme. This will strengthen the resilience of the EU's communication infrastructure and is the next step in advancing Ukraine's participation in the EU Space Programme.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast who, under the guise of cleaning, collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The woman photographed documents and property of military personnel, and also inquired about their positions.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the theft of over 4. 136 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth over UAH 23 billion. He organized the illegal seizure of assets of agricultural enterprises from February 2022 to December 2023.
An employee of kindergarten No. 5 in Smila, Cherkasy region, stole gold jewelry from pupils. A criminal case has been opened on this fact under Article 185 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
A UN investigation has confirmed Russia's use of drones to target civilians near the front line in Ukraine. This is considered a crime against humanity, aimed at expelling civilians.
In Sumy, heat supply is proceeding according to schedule, despite the difficult security situation. It takes 3-5 days for full heat supply deployment, which is a technical requirement.
Myanmar's military government has detained over 10,000 foreign nationals for illegal entry and involvement in online fraud, repatriating most of them. This comes amid international pressure and accusations between the junta and ethnic groups.
The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" in Donetsk region destroyed two 48Ya6-K1 "Podlyot" radar stations and a 9A82 launcher of the S-300V complex. This was the result of systemic attacks by intelligence officers on Russian air defense.
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel confirmed in Kyiv maximum support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor. He emphasized Russia's terror against Ukrainians and the suffering of innocent people.
On the night of October 28, Russia launched 38 Shahed and Geran-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 26 drones in the north and east of the country.
Over the past day, 218 combat engagements were recorded on the front line, which is 75% more than the day before. The Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remain the hottest.
On October 27, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 168 attacks by Russian troops. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Croatia's Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić. The 14th and 15th packages of military aid were discussed, as well as the implementation of PURL and SAFE projects.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that relations with North Korea are "going according to plan" during a meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The parties discussed defense cooperation, drone production, long-range capabilities, and support for the Ukrainian military.
Russia has submitted a bid to replace Italy as the host of Euro 2032, citing the outdated infrastructure of Italian stadiums. However, Russia is not eligible to participate in the tournament due to its invasion of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting where tasks were set to expand the geography of long-range weapons use. Russian oil refining is already paying a tangible price for the war, and will pay an even higher one.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
Russian troops attacked an energy facility in Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region. A number of border settlements were left without electricity, and a civilian was wounded.
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."
Ukrainians have a negative attitude towards the idea of reducing the number of pharmacies, believing that this will limit access to medicines and lead to price increases. prices. In their opinion, such an initiative could lead to shortages and market monopolization, endangering public health.
Under the guise of optimization, schemes of MP-bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko were implemented at SBTU. The dealers profited from everything - from creating the university's website to writing off fuel. Details - in the UNN investigation.
Two people were injured as a result of a drone falling near a residential building in northern Chernihiv. This was reported by Bryzhynskyi.
Why the National Bank is preventing a sharp fall of the national currency and what will happen to the dollar.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, thanked Ukrainians who teach the language in the temporarily occupied territories. He emphasized that being Ukrainian means being brave.
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.
Malawi's president has declared a state of emergency due to food insecurity affecting more than a fifth of the population. The country has received a grant from the World Bank to purchase 200,000 tons of maize.
The Kyiv City State Administration announced that the decision on installing the main New Year's tree and the format of celebrations will be made after consultations with the command of the capital's defense forces. No funds from the city budget are allocated for these events.