Overnight, Russia attacked energy facilities in Donetsk, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. Today, hourly power outage schedules are in effect from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in all regions of Ukraine.
Russians have started using jet gliders on Soviet-era aerial bombs to hit targets far behind the front lines, putting additional strain on Ukraine's air defense. Some of them are equipped with a jet engine, increasing their flight range to 200 km.
The European Commission and the Belgian government will meet to overcome the political deadlock regarding the use of frozen Russian assets. Belgium is in no hurry to approve the plan due to fears of financial and legal risks, demanding guarantees and risk sharing with other EU countries.
Russia and Turkey are discussing maintaining Gazprom's annual gas supply volume at around 22 billion cubic meters as part of the extension of two major contracts. This comes amid US pressure to limit energy purchases that finance Russia's war.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense published the scheme of the Russian "Orion" UAV and data on 43 manufacturing enterprises. A third of these companies are not under sanctions, which allows Russia to continue supplying components.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the dollar for November 5 at 42. 07 hryvnias, which is 3 kopecks more. The euro exchange rate is 48.33 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.35 hryvnias.
On November 5, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, without significant precipitation, only light rains in the southwest during the day. The daytime temperature will be 8-13° Celsius, in the south up to +15°.
New EU member states may be subject to a "probationary period" of several years, with the possibility of suspending membership or expelling them from the bloc if they deviate from democratic principles.
Canada is engaging the Business Development Bank to finance and invest in defense companies. This is part of the government's five-year plan to modernize the armed forces, worth 82 billion Canadian dollars.
In Italy, there are calls to cancel the performance of Russian singer Ildar Abdrazakov, who is scheduled to perform at the Verona theater in 2026. The singer has become a confidant of Putin and heads a theater in annexed Sevastopol.
South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
Switzerland is investing almost 9 million Swiss francs in the four-year Ukrainian-Swiss TRUE project, which will run until 2029. It aims to develop a modern rehabilitation system in Ukraine, is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and will be implemented by the Ukrainian Charitable Foundation "Patients of Ukraine" and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
On November 4, 144 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in the Southern, Kupyansk, Sloviansk, and Pokrovsk directions.
Over 51% of Ukrainian refugees aged 20-64 who arrived in Germany between February and May 2022 had found employment by summer 2025. This represents a significantly faster integration into the labor market compared to refugees from other countries, with the employment rate more than tripling over three years.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the commander of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, and spoke with unit commanders. The structure, tasks, development strategy of the UAS, and domestic drone production were discussed.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
Ukraine rescued 8 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are an 11-year-old boy, an 18-year-old youth who was threatened with deportation, and a 17-year-old teenager with his sister who were humiliated for speaking Ukrainian.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Maternova stated that Ukraine is demonstrating an example of implementing reforms during wartime. She noted that such a situation has not yet occurred in the history of the European Union.
New satellite images have revealed the large-scale construction of a road bridge across the Tumen River, which will connect Russia and North Korea. The bridge, almost 5 km long, is being built as part of an agreement signed last year during Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
The European Commission, in its report on Ukraine's European integration progress, acknowledged that wartime restrictions are proportionate. Taras Kachka emphasized that Ukraine maintains an appropriate level of democracy.
On November 5, electricity consumption restrictions will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. The number of queues for household consumers will range from 1 to 2.
Russians have launched a wave of fake videos where Ukrainian soldiers allegedly surrender en masse near Pokrovsk. These videos were created using AI, as reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik signed memorandums on unified quality standards for defense products and the creation of a joint defense enterprise. Norway will allocate $7 billion for Ukraine's defense needs next year.
The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, banned the operation of the Palladium hotel and restaurant complex for the duration of an inspection due to the playing of Russian-language content. This happened after a video circulated online showing the club's DJ playing a song by a Russian artist.
In Latvia, access to 27 Internet resources spreading Russian propaganda has been restricted. These websites systematically disseminated one-sided information about Russia's war against Ukraine and justified the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Germany intends to increase financial aid to Ukraine by approximately 3 billion euros next year. This will cover artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and the replacement of two Patriot air defense systems.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully evacuated a wounded soldier from an occupied settlement using a ground robotic complex. The mission lasted almost 6 hours, the robot covered 64 km, despite hitting a mine and being attacked by a drone.
Vladimir Putin signed laws on year-round conscription into the army and sending reservists to protect critical facilities. This happened against the backdrop of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure.
The register of damages from the aggression of the Russian Federation has been supplemented with a new category A3. 3 – Loss of housing or place of residence. It covers not only owners, but also tenants and those who have lost the opportunity to live with relatives.
President Zelenskyy visited the Pokrovsk direction, where he met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade and presented state awards. Issues of supply, logistics, rotation, military training, drone development and digitalization, as well as the "18–24" contract program and the transition to a contract army, were discussed.
