South Korea intends to send a team to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. It is estimated that more than 11,000 DPRK soldiers have been deployed to Russia, including 3,000 near the front.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.32-41.35, and the euro at UAH 44.64-44.66.
If Russia continues its attacks on generation facilities in the winter, power outages of up to 8 hours a day are possible. “Ukrenergo is preparing three winter scenarios, including the worst-case scenario.
Cloudy weather with clearing is expected in Ukraine, with possible rains in the west. The temperature at night will be from -2° to +7°, during the day it will warm up to +10-15°, the westerly wind will be moderate.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1560 Russian occupants. The enemy's total losses amounted to 693,640 people, and a significant amount of military equipment was destroyed.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a nighttime attack by 62 Shahed and other attack UAVs. As a result of the air defense, 33 drones were destroyed and 25 were lost locally.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 23 Ukrainian drones attacked six regions of Russia. According to them, all drones were shot down by air defense systems.
There are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Mediterranean Sea with a total volley of up to 24 missiles.
Russian troops seized about 14 square kilometers per day in September 2024, compared to 1265 square kilometers in March 2024. Russia's recent successes are tactically significant, but most of the front remains stagnant.
An attempt to smuggle 42 vintage cameras to Turkey was detected at Odesa customs. Among them are rare models of Zeiss, Kodak, FED and other manufacturers from 1930-1960.
The United States will provide Ukraine with 2,000 Humvee SUVs as part of a new aid package. The military will use them for various purposes, from transportation to mobile air defense platforms.
In the occupied Pervomaisk gymnasium in Luhansk region, 16 students were forced to swear allegiance to Russia after a month of military exercises. The occupiers are also planning to expand the “cadet” corps in Starobilsk for 500 children aged 12 and older.
According to the FT, Ukraine and Russia are discussing an end to attacks on energy facilities with the help of Qatar. The parties have already reduced the frequency of attacks on energy infrastructure in recent weeks.
According to Western intelligence, a small number of North Korean troops are already in Ukraine. Their presence is expected to increase after the completion of training in Russia.
The US President says Ukraine should retaliate if North Korean troops cross its border.
For the first time, Ukrainian artillery attacked buildings with alleged North Korean military locations in the Kursk region.
The German concern Rheinmetall has announced the reliable protection of its production facilities in Ukraine in response to Russia's threats. The company plans to open four military plants, including the production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and air defense systems.
Over the last day, 158 combat engagements took place, with the hottest fighting in the Kupianske and Kurakhove sectors.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12057 on changes in the State Border Guard Service. After their dismissal, SBGS servicemen will be enrolled in the reserve of the Armed Forces and the intelligence agency.
Ukrainian defense forces are in control of most of the islands near Kherson. The enemy tries to land and seize a bridgehead on the right bank of the Dnipro every day.
In southern Ukraine, the enemy has about 200,000 troops, but has not created offensive groups. The enemy is forming small infantry groups of up to 10 people and assembling armored vehicles for assault operations.
Russian troops were able to penetrate a short distance near the village of Levadne. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting stabilization operations to prevent the enemy from advancing toward Velyka Novosilka.
The European Commission is preparing a report on the progress of the EU candidate countries. The document will recognize the successes of Ukraine and Moldova, but without specific recommendations for further integration steps.
In the occupied Crimea, 34-year-old lawyer Lyudmyla Kolesnikova was detained for purchasing Ukrposhta's NFT for 25 euros. The woman was accused of espionage and providing financial assistance to Ukraine.
President of Ukraine meets with Mette Frederiksen in Reykjavik to discuss military support and the Peace Formula. Denmark will allocate 4.2 billion kroner for the production of Ukrainian weapons, including drones and artillery.
Ukraine's energy system remains balanced, but the balance is fragile. Ukraine relies on electricity imports from the EU and encourages economical consumption during peak hours.
Northern European countries have supported the “Danish model” of financing the Ukrainian defense industry for the production of long-range weapons. Sweden has already allocated 20 million euros to support Ukraine's industrial base under this initiative.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, a scheme to forcefully buy grain from farmers at reduced prices was uncovered. The National Resistance Center has established the involvement of “farmer” Pavlo Kozyuba and other accomplices in the scheme.
VETERAN SPACE. IRPIN, a hub for veterans, their families and families of fallen heroes. The project was implemented at the expense of philanthropists and the city, and will provide psychological, legal and rehabilitation assistance.
Norway is considering a new agreement on assistance to Ukraine until 2030, which provides for an increase in annual support. Currently, the country provides $1.5 billion annually and allocates an additional €120 million for the Patriot system.
