On the night of November 4, the Odesa region suffered two waves of drone strikes. Hits on civilian port and energy infrastructure were recorded, leading to fires and damage.
Two Russian enterprises, a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan and an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, stopped operations after a UAV attack on the night of November 4. Power outages are also reported in the Kursk region.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continues the operation in Pokrovsk, fierce battles are ongoing. Special forces are working to eliminate enemy attempts to expand fire influence on logistics.
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.
Over the past day, 163 combat engagements took place on the front, 55 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 5 missile and 75 air strikes, using 6,411 kamikaze drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the losses of Russian troops over the past day, November 3. 840 occupiers, five tanks, and 42 artillery systems were eliminated.
ATESH partisans successfully destroyed an antenna vehicle of the R-417 "Baguette" radio relay communication station at an airfield in Rostov-on-Don. This paralyzed the coordination of enemy aircraft and data transmission between military units of the Southern District.
German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called for a complete ban on Russian steel imports, including steel billets processed in the EU. He emphasized the need to strengthen European patriotism and support domestic steel production.
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces reports an increase in Russian psychological operations against Ukraine on Polish territory. The goal is to sow fear and create the impression of a "danger" of Ukrainians staying in Poland.
The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation a commemorative coin "Year of the Horse" with a face value of 5 hryvnias, dedicated to the year 2026 according to the Chinese calendar. The mintage of the coin is 80,000 pieces, and its sale will begin on November 4.
ATESH agents set fire to a power transformer that supplied the FSB building in the Bryansk region. This caused chaos and panic during a comprehensive inspection from Moscow, paralyzing the work of the FSB.
The Russian Orthodox Church is officially participating in the militarization of the occupied territories of Ukraine, having handed over a motorcycle for "combat missions" to priest Dmitry Krotkov. This priest, associated with the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the FSB, previously organized "humanitarian missions" and supervised the arrangement of dugout churches.
The European Commission noted Ukraine's "exceptional determination" on its path to the EU, but called for accelerating reforms in the judicial sphere and strengthening anti-corruption measures. The report emphasizes the need to overcome pressure on anti-corruption bodies and ensure their independence.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the 12th package of military aid for Ukraine, which will be presented in the near future. Italy has already provided 11 aid packages worth up to 3 billion euros, including SAMP/T systems.
Ukraine is actively developing the production of its own drones to abandon Chinese DJI Mavic. The first thousands of Ukrainian drones have already been handed over to the military at the front, Forbes reports.
An American reconnaissance aircraft, a Boeing RC-135U, is circling over the Black Sea near Sevastopol, causing concern among Russian military personnel. The aircraft departed from Britain and flew over six countries for reconnaissance activities near the Russian Federation.
Russian officials reported an alleged "massive drone attack" on the Volgograd region and a fire at the Frolovska power substation. Governor Andrey Bocharov stated that a fire broke out at the substation site "as a result of falling UAV debris."
The Irish government has reduced the period of stay for newly arrived Ukrainians in state housing from 90 to 30 days. Weekly financial contributions for accommodation are also being introduced for asylum seekers who are working.
In October 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine raised UAH 64. 7 billion for the state budget by placing domestic government bonds. Of this amount, UAH 49.9 billion accounts for hryvnia bonds, and USD 355 million for foreign currency bonds.
The SBU counterintelligence detained an 18-year-old informant who was spying on military echelons in Poltava and Kirovohrad regions. The perpetrator installed hidden cameras and tried to locate air defense positions; he faces up to 8 years in prison.
The Russian administration in Berdiansk has created a pseudo-volunteer organization "Bars-85", involving students from the local medical college. This is part of the militarization of education and the preparation of young people for work in the military structures of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine lacks $750 million out of the $2 billion needed for gas imports. The European Union will allocate about 127 million euros in additional support to Ukraine for gas purchases.
Following Ukraine's permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad, Switzerland has recorded a significant increase in applications for temporary protection type S from this age group. Since the end of August, the number of such applications has risen from 3 to 185 by mid-October, accounting for a third of all new applications.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of NATO member countries, thanking them for military support and calling for strengthening joint efforts. Further military assistance, protection of the energy system, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia were discussed.
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 151 enemy attacks, with the most intense fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions. In the Pokrovsk direction, 57 occupiers and 11 drones were destroyed.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing new types of contracts for servicemen for a period of 1 to 5 years. They provide for increased payments, bonuses, and an expanded social package.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there is currently no clear peace plan for settling the war. He denied information about the alleged existence of an agreed 12-point plan.
Defense ministers from ten Joint Expeditionary Force countries will meet in Norway. This is the first JEF meeting with the participation of Ukraine's defense minister and the first above the Arctic Circle.
The 30th Marine Corps confirmed the strike on military personnel in Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1. The strike was carried out on the center of the settlement, and officials have been suspended.
Over 5,000 Administrative Service Centers (ASCs) across Ukraine have started accepting applications for deferment from mobilization. In two days, 24,000 applications have been submitted, with the largest numbers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, and Kharkiv regions.
