Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is active in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders stopped enemy attacks and achieved partial success in certain areas.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that Ukraine would become an EU member by 2030, emphasizing the importance of quickly opening clusters. The European Commission noted Ukraine's progress but called for accelerating reforms to achieve this goal.
Russian propagandists are actively creating fake Telegram channels and social media pages that mimic the official resources of the "Timur Special Unit" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. Their goal is to mislead potential volunteers and discredit Ukrainian military intelligence.
European Commissioner Marta Kos urged Ukraine not to backtrack on anti-corruption measures to maintain its leading position on the path to the EU. This is necessary to complete accession negotiations by 2028.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) discovered and destroyed the headquarters of the Russian unit "Rubicon" in occupied Avdiivka, eliminating officers and drone operators. The enemy headquarters, which specialized in using combat drones, was located in a semi-destroyed building.
In Zakarpattia, the deputy head of the Ministry of Defense's military representation was detained for organizing the illegal transfer of men to Romania. The officer used a service car to avoid checks; the cost of the service was 7,500 euros.
Fighters of the SBU's "Alpha" Special Operations Center have destroyed over 1,500 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk and its surroundings over the past month. Also hit were 39 artillery systems, 20 tanks, and 62 armored combat vehicles.
According to intelligence, the program launched in Russia is aimed at preparing children for participation in armed conflicts where drones are used for reconnaissance, strikes, and killings.
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The German arms concern Rheinmetall AG has begun construction of an ammunition production plant in Lithuania, which is the largest defense investment in the country's history. The enterprise will start operating in mid-2026, producing up to 100,000 shells annually.
In a comment to UNN, aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap recalled that it was because of this missile that the United States withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the USSR and the United States.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Russia would not attack any other European country, as NATO is the strongest army in the world. At the same time, he noted that Russia is engaged in provocations against EU countries using drones.
President Zelenskyy and government officials reacted to the European Commission's report, calling it the best assessment result to date. Ukraine is confidently moving towards EU membership and is ready to open negotiation clusters.
The Verkhovna Rada, in its first reading, supported a bill on a 12-month deferment from mobilization for men aged 18-24 who served one year under contract during martial law. This will allow volunteers to rest and undergo rehabilitation after service.
In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a man was trapped under the rubble of a partially destroyed 5-story building after a Russian airstrike. SES rescuers freed him from under the debris on the 3rd floor, provided assistance, and handed him over to medics.
The European Commission presented its annual Enlargement Package, noting Ukraine's progress in key reforms and the fulfillment of conditions for opening negotiation clusters. The Commission believes that to achieve Ukraine's ambitious goal of accession by the end of 2028, an acceleration of the pace of reforms is necessary, especially regarding the rule of law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with servicemen of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" in the Dobropillia direction. They discussed the situation at the front, needs, and scaling up drone production, and also awarded the fighters with state honors.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reported that modern vehicle registration certificates have multi-level protection. Documents issued before 2013 can be exchanged for new ones at the Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers to display data online.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 12094, which updates the rules in the field of electronic communications and brings them closer to EU standards. The document improves the quality of mobile internet and communication, sets requirements for speed, and improves the mechanism of national roaming.
On November 3, 2025, near the village of Kruhliakivka, Kupyansk district, occupiers used FPV drones to kill two unarmed civilians who were walking with a white flag, and their dog. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crime.
Deputy Prosecutor General Mariia Vdovychenko met with UN Women Representative in Ukraine Sabine Freizer Gunes. They discussed the results of the first gender audit in prosecutor's offices and Ukraine's first criminal proceeding on systemic harassment.
As a result of the attack, the operation of military communications and the transmission of operational data in the region were paralyzed. This led to problems in units responsible for logistics and border protection.
The heating season in Ukraine began on October 15 for the social sector and on October 28 for private households. The government allocated over UAH 1.5 billion to protect energy facilities and provided EUR 1.36 billion for gas procurement to prepare for winter.
A citizen of Eastern Europe, who turned out to be an FSB agent and was involved in arsons on behalf of the enemy, has been detained in the Kyiv region. He faces up to 10 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and intentional destruction of property.
Former SAP prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi criticized the secrecy of agreements concluded by the anti-corruption body. He believes that these agreements should be approved by the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to developing ties with Russia despite "turbulent" external conditions. He met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, discussing cooperation in energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
In the first 10 months of this year, Russia launched over 44,000 Shahed drones against Ukraine, which is four times more than in the entire year 2024. About 64% of these drones were destroyed, indicating the strain on Ukraine's air defense.
NEC "Ukrenergo" has expanded the hourly power outage schedules from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM due to the difficult situation in the energy system. The restrictions will apply to both household and industrial consumers.
In the Kherson region, a foster father of a family-type orphanage will be tried for systematic rape and molestation of foster girls. He is also accused of possessing child pornography.
In North Korea, 97-year-old Kim Yong Nam, who headed the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK from 1998 to 2019, has died. He was known for his propaganda speeches in support of the Kim dynasty.
