Putin's 'scare tactics' about 'invincible' weapons are an attempt at psychological pressure on the West. Sanctions have squeezed Putin so much that he has started recalling all Soviet and Russian missiles, trying to intimidate the world with 'nukes' that Russia will still not be able to use.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. Restoration work will begin after the security situation stabilizes.
On October 29, Russian troops lost 960 soldiers and 340 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.10.25 are estimated at 1,140,860 personnel.
As a result of the night enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, including six children aged 3 to 6 years. Several floors of a dormitory were destroyed and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
As a result of enemy strikes on energy infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, power supply problems arose. The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk warned of possible power outages, and Ukrzaliznytsia reported train delays in Mykolaiv region.
As a result of the night strike on Zaporizhzhia on October 30, four people were injured, two of them hospitalized. A dormitory was hit, several floors were destroyed, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
On the night of October 30, Zaporizhzhia suffered an enemy strike, as a result of which an infrastructure object was damaged. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties, the city was attacked by ballistic missiles and UAVs.
On the night of October 30, the Kyiv region was attacked by enemy UAVs, as a result of which a 36-year-old woman was injured in Boryspil. A private house also caught fire, windows of high-rise buildings were damaged, and two cars were destroyed.
On the evening of October 29, the enemy attacked the Bilenkivska community of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As a result of the strike, two people were injured – a man and a woman.
Russian troops attacked the Bilenkivska community of Zaporizhzhia district. The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, published photos of the consequences of the strike; there were no casualties.
In the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, the left-liberal D66 party is leading, securing 27 seats. The far-right Party for Freedom can count on 25 mandates, but most parties are not ready to form a coalition with it.
The Russian army struck a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv. There were no casualties, said Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv CMA.
Around five thousand people protested in Riga against Latvia's plans to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. The Saeima is expected to vote on this decision on October 30.
Since the beginning of the day, 157 combat engagements, 3723 kamikaze drone strikes, and 3373 artillery shellings have been recorded. The enemy launched 41 air strikes, using 87 guided aerial bombs.
The EU has approved the allocation of approximately 50 million euros to Ukraine under its guarantees for hospital reconstruction. These funds will be directed towards the reconstruction of facilities damaged by the war and those operating under increased strain.
Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against Russian military production and propaganda, and is also synchronizing the 19th package of European Union sanctions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of blocking contacts of Russian entities working for the war.
The DeepState project reported on the advance of Russian units in the eastern and northern parts of Pokrovsk. The enemy is trying to maintain the pace of infiltration, sending small groups into the city, while Ukrainian forces are holding positions in the southern districts.
The government has supported the launch of the "Obriy" ecosystem, which will allow registering for unemployment status, applying for assistance, and receiving grants of up to UAH 15,000 for retraining through Diia.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released details of the updated 51-day basic general military training course, which has been in effect since July 2025. The program includes 42 days of classes, 7 days off, and 2 days for administrative procedures, with an emphasis on firearms training and protection against UAVs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction, where high-intensity combat operations continue. In Kupyansk, the situation remains challenging, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces have more control.
A 24-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, temporarily residing in Lviv, humiliated servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and residents of western regions during a live broadcast. The police opened criminal proceedings under an article on violating citizens' equality; the blogger faces up to three years in prison.
Ukraine is closing its embassy in Havana and downgrading diplomatic ties with Cuba. This decision is a response to Cuba's support for Russian aggression.
Explosions were recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, warned of the threat of guided aerial bombs.
Denys Shmyhal discussed defense cooperation with his Portuguese counterpart Nuno Melo. Portugal will contribute $50 million to the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine.
Several matches were held in Ukraine as part of the country's football cup draw, with "Dynamo" defeating "Shakhtar".
In Ukraine, the "Own Business" grant program is being expanded, allowing young people aged 18-25 to receive up to UAH 200,000 for a business. From 2026, the grant amounts will be increased, and support for veterans and their families will also be expanded.
According to the US Vice President, a "new page has been turned" after the dispute. In addition, the Trump administration is trying to establish productive relations with both Ukrainians and Russians.
Ukraine voted against the resolution to end the American blockade of Cuba at the UN. This decision is a response to Cuba's support for Russian aggression, including wishing success to Putin and the participation of Cuban citizens in the war.
A trial has begun in France against Bulgarians accused of desecrating a Jewish memorial in Paris. The investigation believes that the action was organized by Russian special services to incite interethnic hatred.
The US expects Serbia to persuade Gazprom to sell its stake in NIS or gain control of the refinery through nationalization.
