The Volgograd oil refinery in Russia suspended operations after a Ukrainian drone attack on November 5. The plant processed 13.7 million metric tons of oil in 2024, accounting for 5.1% of the total volume.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the Volgograd oil refinery, a storage base for Shahed-type drones in Donetsk, and three fuel and lubricant facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. These actions are aimed at reducing the enemy's logistical capabilities and offensive potential.
Russian propagandist Ekaterina Mizulina and singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, got married in occupied Donetsk. Collaborator Denis Pushilin was present at the ceremony.
Seven Ukrainian citizens have been served with notices of suspicion for involving minors in a military-patriotic movement controlled by the Russian armed forces. This movement, known as "Yunarmia," prepares children for service in the Russian army and fosters loyalty to the aggressor.
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.
The High Anti-Corruption Court satisfied the Ministry of Justice's lawsuit, seizing assets of former Minister of Internal Affairs Vitaliy Zakharchenko worth over UAH 400 million in favor of the state. Six real estate objects, corporate rights, and funds in bank accounts were confiscated.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" lost to Polish "Legia" with a score of 2:1 in the Conference League. The match was marked by provocations from Polish fans and a decisive goal in the last seconds.
The Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, during a conversation with Donald Trump, made it clear that he could agree to return the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions to Ukraine. As a condition for ending the war, he demands full control over the Donetsk region.
State bodies and the Russian football union continue the illegal integration of Ukrainian clubs into Russian domestic competitions. The Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) is protesting against the fictitious "Shakhtar". An appeal has been sent to UEFA.
In Ukraine, 48. 4% of drivers use seat belts, which is an increase compared to last year. Over five years, the share has grown by 86%, and in 10 out of 19 cities, half of drivers are buckled up.
In temporarily occupied Donetsk, a massive fire broke out on October 11 after a drone attack. It started in the area of the Sigma hypermarket near the Sloviansk-Donetsk-Mariupol bypass road.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented the penetration of the Russian Federation into a defense plant in Mykolaiv by detaining an agent. She involved her cohabitant in collecting information about the enterprise's dispersal locations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to four citizens, including schoolboy Stepan Chubenko, killed by Russian militants in 2014. His killers are three militants of the "Kerch" battalion, one of whom, Vadym Pohodin, is still fighting against Ukraine.
In occupied Donetsk, schoolchildren and students have been turned into a "workforce" for delivering water. Instead of studying, children have to fulfill a "plan" for delivering water to so-called "SVO veterans" and people with limited mobility.
The state compensated 70% of the down payment and monthly loan payments at "SKY BANK", and also covered the costs of document processing.
The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup of the 2025/2026 season has taken place, where "Dynamo" will meet "Shakhtar", and "Agrotech" will play "Phoenix-Mariupol". The matches will take place on October 28-30, 2025, with the winner determined in a single game.
Russian troops are actively moving equipment and personnel through temporarily occupied Donetsk in the direction of Pokrovsk. At least 10 trucks with ammunition and buses with personnel without tactical markings have been recorded.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are checking schoolchildren's phones for YouTube, Spotify, and VPN applications. This is done to isolate children from the free world and immerse them in the information environment of Kremlin propaganda.
New textbooks on the history of Donbas and Novorossiya for students in grades 5-7 were presented in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. These books, created under the leadership of Vladimir Medinsky, impose the myth of the connection between the occupied territories and Russia and the image of Ukraine as an enemy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the military and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the situation at the front. He reported successful counter-offensive actions in the Donetsk direction, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas, where the Russians suffered significant losses.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine can force Russia to peace if its army is strong enough and has long-range capabilities. He emphasized that the world can help with this through strong sanctions.
On September 18, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of defenders who fell in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions. Investigators will conduct examinations to identify the repatriated bodies.
On September 17, the first matches of the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 took place. "LNZ" defeated "Metalist", and "Kryvbas" was eliminated from the tournament due to a violation of regulations, despite winning against FC "Chernihiv".
The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.
Transcarpathian Regional Council deputy Heorhiy Horvat has been notified of suspicion in the illegal sale of oak timber for over UAH 1 million. This is not the first scandal involving the deputy's family; his son was previously detained for robbery.
Local residents of Donetsk, Yenakiieve, and Makiivka report numerous explosions and hits. The Topaz plant in Donetsk, which produces radio engineering systems, was likely attacked.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the performance of Russian singer Anna Netrebko in London. He emphasized that her performance is a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the military regarding the situation at the front. He reported on active defense and destruction of the occupier in the Donetsk direction.
Many Russian cities and regions are experiencing fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Authorities are introducing fuel rationing, prices are rising, and drivers are queuing for kilometers.
