Ukraine

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified the Safari HG-105M semi-automatic shotgun for use in the Defense Forces. The weapon can be used for close combat and FPV drone warfare.

A spokesman for the Siversk military unit reported no military clashes with the North Korean military. NATO Secretary General confirms the presence of DPRK troops in the Kursk region.

The President of Switzerland is in favor of revising the ban on the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine. The current embargo harms the defense industry and the country's security.

The Ministry of Health has introduced a simple way to remember the symptoms of stroke under the acronym “BRAIN”. Doctors remind of the importance of a quick response within the first 4.5 hours after the onset of symptoms.

After the NATO Secretary General confirms that Russia is preparing to deploy North Korean troops, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls for the lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes. Rutte announces a significant escalation due to the involvement of DPRK troops in Kursk.

During his visit to South Africa, Minister Sibiga discussed security and cooperation issues with Lamola. Ukraine called on South Africa to help prevent Russian attacks on nuclear facilities and to simplify the visa regime.

The President of Ukraine is confident that bipartisan support in the US Congress will continue after the election. Zelenskyy emphasized that policy is determined not only by the leader but also by the Congress itself.

The President of Ukraine suggested that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ask Putin to return at least a thousand deported Ukrainian children. Zelensky called on the G20 countries to take responsibility for the return of the children.

The Vandog agency publicly accused the MHP company of stealing the creative idea of ​​the commercial. For MHP, adherence to the company's values, ethical principles and reputation are important, therefore, in response to the accusations, we turned to the All-Ukrainian Advertising Coalition (VRK) for an expert opinion.

The President of Ukraine visits Iceland to participate in the fourth Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit. The meeting will focus on military assistance, arms production, and maritime security.

Three Russian and “lPR” servicemen were notified of suspicion for the torture and murder of a 57-year-old man in Izium. The victim was tortured to death for his pro-Ukrainian stance and buried under the number 311 in a mass grave.

The Committee on Law Enforcement will consider the President's motion to dismiss Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin. A decision is expected tomorrow or the day after, after which the issue will be put to a vote in the Verkhovna Rada.

The SBI has completed an investigation into the former head of the Armed Forces' food supply department for illegal enrichment of UAH 56 million. The official purchased a car, an apartment, dozens of land plots and a warehouse.

The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of holding the second Peace Summit in India under the organization of Prime Minister Modi. However, there is a caveat - the country must join the communiqué of the first Summit.

In the Solomyansky district of Kyiv, unknown persons set fire to the doors of two Ukrposhta offices. The police opened criminal proceedings over the arsons.

BBC Ukraine has published the long lists of the Book of the Year 2024 awards in three nominations. The lists include 40 titles selected by the jury from among 154 books, and the winners will receive £1000 each.

The final Run4Victory race with a thousand participants took place on Trukhaniv Island in support of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter”. The event raised 800 thousand hryvnias and demonstrated a unique military robot dog.

The President explained that russians are advancing in the east through a “meat grinder” and the use of manpower. The occupiers captured Hirnyk and advanced in five settlements.

The expert explained how russian propaganda uses corruption scandals to undermine the West's trust in Ukraine. Cases against officials have a negative impact on international aid and the image of the state.

On the morning of October 28, a Russian kamikaze drone approached the Khmelnytsky NPP to a critical distance. “Energoatom claims that energy terror is intensifying and demands a response from the international community.

An 18-year-old resident of Rivne region who organized a scheme for illegal border crossing was detained in Lviv. The man took from $10000 to $15000 for smuggling conscripts across the border outside checkpoints.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed for the first time the presence of North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. He called it a significant escalation of the conflict and urged the allies to monitor the situation.

A DAF truck collided with a parked Mercedes Sprinter on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway. A 5-year-old passenger of the minibus was injured in the accident and taken to hospital.

Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized UN agency. Ukrainian farmers will have access to preferential financing, grants and international tenders.

According to the survey, 47% of Ukrainians receive news via Telegram. Social networks and messengers are recognized as the main sources of fake news.

Olena Duma tries to explain the two-year-long idle time of the seized Russian-Belarusian railcars. ARMA started looking for a manager only after media coverage, and the public council resigned due to the lack of transparency in the agency's work.

The President of Ukraine spoke out against freezing the conflict without clear security guarantees for Ukrainians. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to document the aggressor's responsibility.

SBU CI detained a Russian military intelligence agent who was collecting data on air defense locations and military hospitals in ten regions of Ukraine. The detainee faces life imprisonment; he had previously planned to join the Wagner PMC.

According to the survey, Ukrainians rate the digital transformation reform the best - 66% are satisfied. The worst are judicial and anti-corruption reforms.

Forecaster Natalia Didenko warned of magnetic storms and the possibility of seeing the aurora borealis. A comfortable temperature of +10...+16°C is expected until November 2-3, after which a significant cold snap will come.