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 is examining the concerns of EU leaders regarding a "reparation loan" for Ukraine, particularly those expressed by the Belgian Prime Minister. This concerns the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Chinese company Shandong Yulong Petrochemical is increasing imports of Russian oil to compensate for supply disruptions after the imposition of sanctions by Great Britain. The plant plans to purchase 15 batches of Russian oil in November, which will be a record volume.
The European Union has significantly increased imports of diesel and jet fuel from other countries, preparing for restrictions on petroleum products produced from Russian crude oil. From October 1 to 20, almost 1.9 million barrels of fuel arrived at EU ports, which could become a monthly record.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia, ruling out any territorial concessions. He emphasized that negotiations could take place anywhere except Russia or Belarus.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the SBU has sufficient evidence of the Russian citizenship of the former mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov. Based on this, a decision was made regarding his resignation, as the head of state could not entrust the management of Odesa to a person with Russian citizenship.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "Shaheds" have in some places become more dangerous than ballistic missiles, as all available air defense assets must be used to shoot them down. In November, Ukraine plans to reach 500-800 interceptors per day.
Tonight, the enemy attacked civilian gas infrastructure facilities of the Naftogaz Group in Poltava region. This is already the seventh targeted attack since the beginning of October, no one was injured.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained that Gripen fighter jets are among the most useful for Ukraine due to their low cost, lower maintenance needs, and ease of mastery by pilots. These aircraft are also convenient for using a wide range of weapons that Ukraine uses.
Experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
Indian state-owned refineries are considering continuing to purchase discounted Russian oil, relying on smaller suppliers after US sanctions against major energy giants. Companies are awaiting government guidance and evaluating options, as four sanctioned companies accounted for over 80% of India's Russian oil imports in 2024.
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.
President Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to increase pressure on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to reduce his support for Russia. He also emphasized the need for European financial support for Ukraine for two to three years.
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.
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.
In several regions of Ukraine, scheduled hourly power outages of 1 to 2 queues are in effect from 08:00 to 22:00. Electricity consumption remains high, and due to bad weather, 30 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been de-energized.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices slightly decreased amid OPEC+ plans to increase production and optimism regarding a trade agreement between the US and China. Investors are also assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
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.
A woman who was in critical condition after the shelling of Kyiv on October 22 died in the hospital, increasing the number of victims to three. At that time, the enemy attacked the capital with drones, damaging the Podilskyi, Desnianskyi, and Obolonskyi districts.
Hungary seeks to join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia to form an alliance of Ukraine skeptics in the EU. This could complicate EU efforts to provide financial and military support to Ukraine.
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.
According to analysts, the Kremlin is intensifying cognitive warfare to force the US to make decisions favorable to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, accusing them of inability to negotiate. Russian officials accuse Donald Trump of obstructing peace talks by refusing Russia's maximalist demands.
On October 27, Russian troops lost 1060 soldiers and 108 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.10.25 are estimated at 1,138,750 personnel.
Russian terrorists shelled Kherson again on the night of October 28, killing an elderly woman. Yaroslav Shanko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, expressed condolences to the victim's family.
During 2025, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine approved 163 new sleeve insignia for military units and subdivisions. These insignia are designed considering historical traditions and modern military symbolism, reflecting territorial heraldry and the specifics of the units' activities.
