An investigation by an independent Russian publication indicates that Russian commanders order the execution of their soldiers who refuse to fight against Ukraine at the front.
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí, has become the tallest church in the world with a height of 162. 91 meters. This is one meter higher than Germany's Ulm Minster, which previously held this title.
Explosions were recorded at a local thermal power plant in the Russian city of Oryol. The cause could have been drones or missiles, which is confirmed by videos showing strong flashes and a fire.
A demonstration took place in Prague demanding the return of the Ukrainian flag to the facade of the National Museum of the Czech Republic. The action lasted half an hour, ending with the flag being raised on mobile masts.
The Netherlands allocates money to a British cyber program for Ukraine. This decision was made against the backdrop of systematic cyberattacks from Russia.
During the night, Sumy was subjected to a massive drone attack, which resulted in hits on a nine-story and a two-story residential building. Two people, an underage girl and an elderly woman, were injured.
Donald Trump has cut refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing white Africans from South Africa. The decision also includes transferring oversight of the refugee program from the State Department to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Russian seaborne oil product exports fell to 1. 89 million barrels per day, the lowest level in three years. The reason was disruptions at refineries, sanctions, and Ukrainian drone strikes.
Russian troops are attacking Sumy with attack UAVs, delivering five strikes on the civilian infrastructure of the Kovpakivskyi district. According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the damage is not a residential area, but there are civilian casualties.
On October 30, 2025, 114 combat engagements took place on the front, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine holding back Russian attempts to advance. The greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where there were 40 attempts to break through during the day.
The team of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada made 510 monitoring visits in 23 regions, revealing the critical condition of shelters. 11.5% of shelters do not have barrier-free access, and 37 shelters marked on maps do not exist.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on 65 more shadow fleet vessels and entities from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.
The police evacuation group "White Angels" evacuated a couple who walked 16 km from frontline Torske to Lyman. Their house burned down, and they hadn't eaten for three days; the woman walked barefoot.
Over 15,000 vacancies have been opened in the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, half of which do not require military experience. Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi noted that drones are ready for operation, and the USF account for 35% of verified enemy hits.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the military regarding the Pokrovsk direction and areas of Donetsk region bordering Dnipropetrovsk region. He thanked the military for defending their positions and the state.
Ukraine is already in contact with the European Union regarding the 20th package of sanctions, providing its proposals. President Zelenskyy emphasized that the effect of American and European sanctions against Russian oil companies is palpable.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a Russian bomb strike on the Sloviansk TPP. Two people were killed and several wounded in the attack.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old teenager from the temporarily occupied territory. The boy lived under pressure from the occupiers for two years; he was forced to study according to the Russian curriculum.
Ukrenergo announced round-the-clock restrictions on electricity consumption in all regions of Ukraine on October 31. This is due to the consequences of three Russian attacks on the energy system.
In the Kremenchuk RTCC and SP, a man brought by the police pulled out a pistol and wounded two servicemen. The injured are in the hospital, their lives are not in danger.
On October 29, the Russian army struck the TV tower in the center of Chernihiv, causing damage to the structure. Work will be carried out to stabilize the structure, and citizens are urged not to approach the object.
Pre-trial restrictions have been chosen for two entrepreneurs suspected of embezzling over 90 million hryvnias during the procurement of drones for the Defense Forces. They face detention or bail in the amount of 12 and 15 million hryvnias, respectively.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "East" military group deny the blocking of Pokrovsk by Russian troops, calling it propaganda. The situation in the city remains difficult, with infiltration of enemy infantry and search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces.
US President Donald Trump has offered China an oil and gas deal after meeting with Xi Jinping and announcing an easing of the trade conflict. This proposal concerns the purchase of American energy, particularly from Alaska, and the potential of the deal will be explored by the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Interior.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has launched Basic Social Assistance, which can be applied for through the "Diia" application. Deputy head of the department Valeriia Koval explained that this is a new state program to support families in difficult life circumstances, which combines several types of payments into one.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia Tanja Fajon. The parties discussed the PURL initiative, Slovenia's accession to the program, and the SAFE mechanism.
Three people died as a result of two MLRS strikes on Sloviansk today around 10:00 AM. Apartment buildings, private houses, a boiler house, and cars were damaged.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tikhyi, urged media representatives not to believe any words of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, as the Kremlin does not keep its promises.
As a result of the shelling of Sloviansk by Russian troops, one person was killed and another was wounded. 10 apartment buildings, 2 administrative buildings, a cafe, and 4 cars were damaged, and a fire broke out in a garage.
In Ukraine, 62% of social facilities and residential buildings have already been connected to heating. The State Energy Supervision detected 3.5 thousand remarks regarding energy facilities, most of which have been eliminated.
