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.
During a briefing, President Zelenskyy told journalists about the export of Ukrainian weapons and the implementation of "export capitals" projects.
On November 4, electricity consumption restrictions will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks. The schedules provide for hourly outages and power limitations for industrial consumers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that up to 30 HUR special forces are assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk, but he does not have details of the special operation. He emphasized that the main shield in the Pokrovsk direction consists of the Airborne Assault Troops, marines, and mechanized brigades.
President Zelenskyy reported that up to 60 Russian servicemen remain in Kupyansk, and the city is being cleared. Fierce battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where 30% of all combat operations and 50% of KAB (guided aerial bomb) usage are concentrated.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense signed a contract to purchase 18 F-16 aircraft and equipment from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of 1 euro. They will be used for training, including Ukrainian pilots, at the European F-16 Training Center.
A Russian drone exploded during field work in Nizhyn district. Two men born in 1993 and 2004 died, and another man born in 1973 was injured.
SBI investigators have launched a pre-trial investigation into the death and injury of Ukrainian servicemen in the Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1. Compliance with safety rules during the alarm and proper organization of shelters are being checked.
Iryna Rudnytska, head of the pro-regime organization "Family Commonwealth," was detained in Moscow on charges of child trafficking. Among her wards are minors illegally removed from the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Mariupol.
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First Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Khomenko met with an ICC delegation, discussing deepening cooperation and supporting victims of war. Ukrainian prosecutors will be sent to the Kyiv office of the ICC Prosecutor after the signing of the Memorandum.
Yuriy Flomin, an expert at the WHO Bureau in Ukraine and a neurologist, spoke about 9 habits for improving sleep. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine before bed.
A foreigner was sentenced to 6 years in prison for espionage. He tried to obtain secret technical documentation for a Ukrainian aircraft for $1 million.
Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the advance of the Defense Forces in the area of the Dobropillia salient. This forces Russia to disperse its forces, making it impossible to concentrate efforts near Pokrovsk.
The President congratulated the soldiers of the engineering units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their professional holiday and presented state awards. Junior Sergeant Serhiy Bolkun received the "Cross of Military Merit" award for demining and participation in the Kursk operation.
