Russian officials are seeking to connect the coastal territories of Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions with a "single water route. " According to Russia's plan, this "route" will cover Mariupol, Prymorsk, Henichesk, but for now, without occupied Crimea.
Occupying courts sentenced three Ukrainian marines to 21-23 years in prison for alleged "crimes" during the defense of Mariupol. The defenders will be sent to a strict regime correctional colony, despite the lack of evidence and lawyers.
The Ukrainian IT industry continues to provide billions in revenue to the state budget and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
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.
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.
A seven-year-old girl died in hospital after a massive Russian attack on Vinnytsia region, where four adults were also injured. In the region, 23 residential buildings and critical and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Valeriy Mykhailov, Vice-Rector for Research at SBTU, believes that the contract with convicted MP Andriy Odarchenko, who is still the rector, should be terminated after official receipt of the court decision. Odarchenko was sentenced to 8 years in prison for bribery, but the university claims they have not seen the verdict.
In October, Petro Poroshenko declared over 55 million hryvnias in income, of which almost 52. 5 million came from the Ministry of Finance of Hungary. This is the return of principal and interest on Hungarian government bonds, as well as over 2.4 million hryvnias in interest from capital withdrawn from Ukraine.
According to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, China and the United States have decided to stop fighting each other and start earning together.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine on the night of October 30, using 653 drones and 52 missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 592 drones and 31 missiles, while 3 more missiles were lost from radar.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on October 30, two people have already died.
The Ministry of Defense allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence, which is used by 180 units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In three months, almost 100,000 drones have been delivered with an average delivery time of 10 days.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using over 650 drones and more than 50 missiles. The attack affected at least 11 regions, causing destruction and casualties.
In Burshtyn, Prykarpattia, after a Russian attack, a warning was issued about the possible discovery of cluster munitions that could have been dropped from "Shaheds. " The city council urges residents not to approach suspicious objects and to report them to the State Emergency Service or the police.
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 exact dates of the holidays may vary within the same city or district, as each school can independently decide on the terms.
As a result of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on October 30, 17 people were injured, including a two-year-old girl. Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased man from under the rubble.
As a result of the air and missile strike on October 30, two energy infrastructure facilities in Lviv region were damaged.
The number of arson attacks on cellular communication towers and communication equipment facilities of local operators is increasing in Russia. In recent months, similar incidents have been recorded in Adygea, Rostov Oblast, Kamchatka Krai, and the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk says that China is interested in mediating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but does not believe that the time is right for this.
After a massive Russian attack, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged in Prykarpattia, and two households sustained minor damage. In Ladyzhyn, Vinnytsia Oblast, the attack caused disruptions to electricity, water, and heating.
On October 30, Russian occupiers attacked DTEK thermal power plants, seriously damaging equipment. This is already the third massive attack on the company's thermal power plants in October; in total, they have been shelled more than 210 times since the beginning of the invasion.
On the night of October 30, a number of Russian regions and occupied Crimea were subjected to a UAV attack. Reports indicate damage to railway infrastructure, a school, and an agricultural enterprise, as well as flight delays in Moscow.
Russian special services recruit users through pro-Russian Telegram channels to carry out minor acts of sabotage in European countries. This creates a network of low-cost agents of influence to pressure public safety in the EU.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, which is 16% more than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
On the night of October 30, Russians attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with a missile and a UAV; there were no deaths or injuries. In Dnipro, a missile hit an enterprise, and in Synelnykove district, drones attacked infrastructure and private houses.
In all regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers are in effect from 08:00 to 19:00. This is a consequence of a massive missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Polish and allied air forces launched operations in Polish airspace due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. All available forces and resources, including fighter jets and an early warning aircraft, were activated.
US President Donald Trump said he had a very serious discussion about Russia's war against Ukraine with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The leaders agreed to work together on a solution to the issue.