Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukrainian troops were allegedly encircled in Kupyansk and Pokrovsk. According to him, Russian troops are not against allowing "media into the enemy's encirclement zones."
Most Ukrainian arms manufacturers are seeking safe working conditions abroad due to Russian aggression. The main reasons are the inability to export products and insufficient volumes of state orders.
The IX Ukrainian Women's Congress took place in Kyiv, gathering over 2,500 participants. The general partner of the event was the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, which has been helping Ukrainians and developing communities for ten years.
Far-right and conservative parties in Europe, particularly in Poland and Germany, are expressing concern over the increasing number of young Ukrainian men. This follows the easing of exit rules from Ukraine.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
Maria Lvova-Belova accused Ukraine of fakes about deported children, although she herself boasted about "re-educating" a deported boy.
Romania reported on US plans to reduce its military presence on NATO's eastern flank, including the Romanian airbase. A NATO representative stated that the Alliance is closely cooperating with the US on force composition, noting that the American presence in Europe remains significant.
Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, has agreed on a government coalition with the right-conservative Motoristen party and the anti-European SPD. Babiš previously stated that he would not provide Ukraine with money for weapons from the budget.
Germany plans to purchase up to 12,000 kamikaze drones from startups Helsing, Stark, and defense giant Rheinmetall for approximately 300 million euros. These drones are intended for the German brigade in Lithuania, which will defend NATO's eastern flank against Russia.
The Russians deployed about 11,000 personnel to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration, accumulating 27,000 troops and equipment. The defenders of Pokrovsk eliminated 90 occupiers and destroyed equipment in two days.
The enemy is not in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. The situation in the city and its surroundings is fully controlled by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.
Lieutenant Colonel Veniamin Mazherin of the OMON Rosgvardia 'Obereg' unit died as a result of a car explosion in the Kemerovo region of the Russian Federation.
The tanker Furia, carrying Russian Urals oil to India, turned back in the Baltic Sea. This happened after the US tightened sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, which may indicate disruptions in oil trade between the countries.
During the night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. Today, hourly blackout schedules will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
In Odesa region, the enemy launched a massive attack on civilian infrastructure at night. Damage to energy and transport facilities has been recorded, and one person has been injured.
On the night of October 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 126 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones, of which 93 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. The attack is ongoing, with 32 UAVs hitting 10 locations.
On the night of October 29, drones attacked two oil refineries and one petrochemical plant in Russia. Strikes were recorded in Mari El, Stavropol Krai, and Ulyanovsk Oblast, with no civilian casualties.
Over the past day, 148 battles took place on the front, which is a third less than the previous day. The most intense hostilities were recorded in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents to $64. 33 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 7 cents to $60.08.
On October 28, Russian troops lost 1150 soldiers and 313 UAVs, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.10.25 amount to 1,139,900 personnel.
The Russian authorities are preparing a reform of electricity tariffs, which will lead to price increases for the population. This will save 160 billion rubles at the expense of vulnerable segments of the population.
In October, American intelligence provided Congress with an analysis stating that Putin is "more determined than ever before" to continue the war. There are no signs of Russia's readiness for a compromise on Ukraine, despite Trump's attempts to organize peace talks.
In Kostiantynivka, an officer of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, Oleh Petrasiuk, saved a Dutch film crew by shooting down an enemy FPV drone. The incident occurred while documenting damage to a church after shelling by the occupiers.
China supplies drone components to Ukraine at a low price, but is gradually reducing their sale to Kyiv and its allies. Beijing is also hindering the import of Chinese electronic components by the Ukrainian defense industry through the Baltic states and Poland.
Russian officials declare their readiness for peace every month, but this does not lead to any progress in negotiations. The Kremlin uses negotiations to buy time, spreading speculation about Ukraine's and the West's unwillingness to make peace.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 135 combat engagements in 24 hours, 45 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders eliminated 113 occupiers and destroyed 11 drones.
Russian troops advanced to the outskirts of Myrnohrad in the Pokrovsk direction, where intense street battles are ongoing. Ukrainian defense forces are holding positions and strengthening defensive lines in the city.
US President Donald Trump will tighten sanctions against Russia to force Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this is just the beginning of pressure on the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. They discussed cooperation with partners and the current situation in diplomacy and in Ukraine.
