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.
Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat engagements have been recorded along the front line; the enemy is actively operating in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers launched eight airstrikes, using 21 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 100 shelling attacks.
Czech President Petr Pavel has tasked Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, with forming a government. Babiš has almost reached an agreement on a common platform with right-wing parties in the Czech Republic.
Greek tanker companies are refusing to work with Russian oil companies after sanctions imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports and an increase in the cost of transporting Urals crude.
US President Donald Trump began his Asian tour with a royal reception in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and discussed economic and defense issues. A key moment of the trip will be a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a trade truce and Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation is raising the minimum scores for admission to higher education institutions in six subjects. This will lead to the elimination of thousands of provincial school graduates, who will be left with a choice between vocational schools, factory work, or military service.
The European Commission will propose other options for supporting Ukraine after the EU summit failed to agree on a "reparation loan. " The main focus remains on frozen Russian assets, said European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and US President Donald Trump will meet next week to discuss the impact of American sanctions against Russian oil companies. Hungary is assessing the legal and physical impact of the new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that Russia killed 661 children and wounded 2203 during the war against Ukraine, and also committed at least 23 cases of sexual violence against children. Prosecutors are investigating 5363 criminal proceedings regarding crimes against children during the war.
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.
Kyiv rescuers rehomed three kittens found at the site of a fire after a Russian attack. Two male cats and one female cat will now have families.
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 detainees acted on behalf of Russian special services, preparing terrorist attacks and sabotage. The suspects set fire to a defense-related object and conducted reconnaissance of other important objects.
White House Special Representative Steve Witkoff has received an official invitation to visit Ukraine. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that new US sanctions against Russian oil companies could cut oil exports by 50%, leading to Russia losing up to $5 billion monthly. He also notes the rise of anti-American rhetoric in Russian media after these sanctions were imposed.
Russian Telegram channels report the probable loss of a Ka-52 combat helicopter along with its crew. The Russian Ministry of Defense does not comment on the information about the loss.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that pressure on Russia through strikes on its military and energy facilities will force Putin to negotiate. He noted that Ukraine needs long-range missiles, but they will not have to be used immediately.
On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian army has lost 346,000 troops since the beginning of 2025, which corresponds to the number mobilized. Ukrainian intelligence revealed that Putin intended to occupy the entire Donbas by October 15.
For the first time in three years, the Russian military-industrial complex has ceased to be an economic driver, according to the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation. Disinformation. Production of tanks, armored vehicles, and metal products fell by 6-20% in September, and budget revenues dropped by 21%.
The European Union is considering a plan to raise tens of billions of euros in common debt to support Ukraine. This comes after Belgium blocked the use of frozen Russian assets for financial aid to Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a short ceasefire plan would be developed within 7-10 days. He expressed doubt that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would agree to it.
US President Donald Trump is using trade talks, tariff threats, and verbal rebukes to encourage countries to abandon their renewable energy commitments. This promotes the purchase of more American oil and liquefied natural gas.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the occupiers' frontline fuel depot and oil storage facility in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region. On the night of October 27, SOF drones successfully struck Russian army supply facilities when the tanks were full.
