War in Ukraine
The UN warned of the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine is rushing to restore the grid before the cold weather.
David Arahamia said that Russia may resume negotiations after the State Duma elections. According to him, the process currently lacks "substantive content."
In Vilnius, the Kremlin's threats were described as political and psychological pressure. Lithuanian politicians stated that the country is already a potential target of the Russian Federation.
The gabions are intended to contain debris after drone strikes and reduce the affected area. The company is preparing additional security measures.
Russian forces launched 2 missile strikes and 63 airstrikes, dropped 228 aerial bombs, and carried out more than 2,000 attacks. The hottest area is the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian schoolchildren from the 6th grade onward will watch propaganda films during lessons. The Center for Countering Disinformation called this part of a strategy to militarize children.
In the Kovel community, Russian drones struck a critical infrastructure facility. Five people were wounded, and a house and outbuildings were damaged.
As a result of the attack, a logistics company's branch, facade, windows, and a truck were damaged. Two people were injured.
The US is satisfied with the talks in Moscow and Kyiv and hopes for a trilateral meeting. The most difficult issue remains the territories.
The President also stated the need to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor, rather than weaken the victim.
The government is preparing war-risk insurance worth $1 billion.
The Ukrainian president said that Russian businesses and oligarchs must feel the consequences of the war. He called on partners to strengthen sanctions.
Serhii Koretskyi said that the winter would be difficult, but Ukraine had prepared resilience plans and three response scenarios.
In August, Russia carried out around 2,800 attacks with jet-powered drones, compared with 350 in June. Air defense response time has been reduced from 60 to six seconds.
According to CNN, Ukraine is using its military experience to protect its interests and prepare partners to counter Shahed drones.
Gas stations are testing a system of automatic alerts about approaching Russian UAVs. It is intended to warn employees and visitors about the threat.
The Ukrainian Navy and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted the first battle between uncrewed boats. A Sargan 3000 equipped with a Protector turret destroyed a Russian boat.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that it would be "enough for Zelenskyy to come" to Moscow for negotiations. According to him, Russia would not stop the war during this period.
Russia launched 410 attack UAVs at Ukraine, including 37 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 336 drones; 21 hits were recorded.
Russia produces 140 ballistic missiles every month; 280 missiles are needed to intercept them. Ukraine is asking for assistance from the United States, Europe and the countries of the Middle East.
Restrictions apply in the border zone to entry, residence, and work. Some citizens need permission from the State Border Guard Service; decisions are made within 10 days.
The head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration confirmed the strike on the gas station in Korets. There are currently no reports of fatalities or injuries.
German investigators suspect Russian and Belarusian citizens of attempting to blow up a Ukrainian aircraft with a drone. One of them may be linked to the GRU
In Zviahel, Zhytomyr region, a Russian strike destroyed a grocery store, killing two people. It is reported that one of them was a child. An enterprise and a gas station in Zviahel and Korosten were also damaged.
Two chemical industry enterprises were also hit on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Oleh Ivashchenko said that a Russian recruit lives for an average of 20–30 minutes at the front. Russian generals are asking for 800,000 people to be mobilized.
Russian drones struck railway facilities in Lutsk and Fastiv, and passengers were evacuated. The attack is ongoing, and train schedules may change.
Martin Herem said that the risk of mistakes in rapid procurement does not justify ending aid to Ukraine. He agreed to head Estonia's Ministry of Defense.
Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops back to the Zherebets River near Nevske and Makiivka. The advance returned the front line to its May 2025 configuration.
The ePoints program is in effect, and funding is предусмотрено through the end of 2026. The Ministry of Defense explained the delays as being due to refinancing procedures and promised payments to manufacturers.