Berlin authorities are closing the largest reception center for Ukrainian refugees at the former Tegel Airport due to a decrease in the number of new arrivals. A new residential area is planned to be built on its site, and part of the territory will be converted into a permanent refugee arrival center.
Fighters of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroy over 100 Russian drones of various types daily. Among the downed drones are attack, reconnaissance, and fiber-optic drones.
Ukrainians can now apply for a deferral from mobilization at CSAPs, as well as through the Reserve+ application. On the first day, almost 4,000 applications were submitted, and over 720,000 deferrals were automatically extended.
A new procedure for processing and extending deferrals from mobilization has come into force in Ukraine. Over 720,000 deferrals have been extended automatically, with most applications submitted via Reserve+.
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.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial restraint for the former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, in the case of unauthorized absence from duty. He was ordered to post bail of over 20 million hryvnias.
Russia is experiencing a significant shortage of doctors and teachers, but instead of developing qualified personnel, the authorities are relying on cheap labor. The country is increasing quotas for labor migrants and simplifying requirements for medical personnel, allowing paramedics to perform the functions of doctors.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that the changes to the rules for crossing the border for men aged 18-22, which came into force in August, do not create a significant burden on passenger traffic. A foreign passport and a military registration document are required to cross the border, with the exception of civil servants.
The FBI announced that it had prevented a potential terrorist attack that could have targeted Halloween in Michigan. Several individuals were arrested during the operation, and there is no danger to the public.
In Zakarpattia, two criminal proceedings have been opened regarding the breach of the state border by a mobilized lawyer. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the Lithuanian citizen, who was tortured by a Russian serviceman in Melitopol, was not a military person and did not participate in hostilities. Ukraine handed over the Russian serviceman to Lithuania for criminal prosecution for war crimes.
A mobilized lawyer from Zakarpattia illegally crossed the Ukrainian-Hungarian border in a Toyota Avensis, ramming barriers at the Velyka Palad checkpoint. As a result of the incident, a serviceman of the border patrol was injured.
In Odesa, a group of civilians attacked TCC servicemen, using tear gas and overturning a vehicle. The SBU opened criminal proceedings, and the attackers face 5 to 15 years in prison.
Between October 16 and October 31, 2025, 6,801 Russian occupiers were killed in Ukraine.
Over 15,000 vacancies have been opened in the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, half of which do not require military experience. Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi noted that drones are ready for operation, and the USF account for 35% of verified enemy hits.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem protested against the military conscription law, leading to clashes and injuries. The demonstration united almost all branches of the ultra-Orthodox community, demanding the restoration of the historical agreement on the exemption of yeshiva students from conscription.
In the Kremenchuk RTCC and SP, a man brought by the police pulled out a pistol and wounded two servicemen. The injured are in the hospital, their lives are not in danger.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bills on the extension of martial law and general mobilization. These measures will be in effect from November 5, 2025, for 90 days.
From now on, parents who are single-handedly raising a child under 18 can get a deferment in "Reserve+". The process is fully automated, takes up to several hours, and requires no certificates or visits to the TCR.
Moldovan and Ukrainian law enforcement officers detained a group of recruiters for a Russian private military company: they turned out to be citizens of Ukraine and Moldova who participated in hostilities on the side of the Russians.
After the rules for leaving Ukraine were relaxed, almost 100,000 men aged 18-22 crossed the border into Poland since the end of August. The number of Ukrainian men in Germany also increased to 1,400-1,800 per week by October.
The Odesa Oblast TCC reported a group attack on servicemen and damage to their vehicle. Civilians used physical force, tear gas, and batons, the TCC stated.
Seven Ukrainian citizens have been served with notices of suspicion for involving minors in a military-patriotic movement controlled by the Russian armed forces. This movement, known as "Yunarmia," prepares children for service in the Russian army and fosters loyalty to the aggressor.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released details of the updated 51-day basic general military training course, which has been in effect since July 2025. The program includes 42 days of classes, 7 days off, and 2 days for administrative procedures, with an emphasis on firearms training and protection against UAVs.
A bottle containing diary entries by Australian soldiers from World War I, written in 1916, has been found on Wharton Beach in Western Australia. The letters from privates Malcolm Neville and William Harley were discovered by the Brown family while cleaning the coastline.
Ukraine voted against the resolution to end the American blockade of Cuba at the UN. This decision is a response to Cuba's support for Russian aggression, including wishing success to Putin and the participation of Cuban citizens in the war.
In Kyiv region, a conflict arose during a check of military registration documents, as a result of which a woman hit a police officer on the head. She was detained, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
The Central Military Medical Commission is canceling illegal conclusions about unfitness for military service, issued in the Dnipropetrovsk region, at the initiative of the SBI. The first falsified decisions of the Military Medical Commission, made on the basis of forged medical documents, have already been annulled.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russian authorities are directing funds from local budgets to reward recruiters, cutting funding for social programs. This leads to cuts in spending on medicine, education, and housing programs in the regions.
Far-right and conservative parties in Europe, particularly in Poland and Germany, are expressing concern over the increasing number of young Ukrainian men. This follows the easing of exit rules from Ukraine.
