Ukraine
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.
Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They discussed Ukraine's Victory Plan, military assistance, sanctions against Russia, and the threat of the DPRK's military use.
The global anti-money laundering organization FATF refused to blacklist Russia. China, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa voted against the proposal during the October vote.
The Ministry of Education and Science has launched a new bullying reporting feature on the AICOM website. The system allows anonymous or open reporting of bullying cases, automatically informing the school and the police.
Russian troops conducted 104 attacks in various frontline areas, most of them in the Kupyansk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy is actively using aviation and suffering significant losses in manpower.
Six children aged 8 to 16 were evacuated from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region. Among the evacuees is a foster family, and a total of 224 children have been evacuated from the occupation in 10 months.
In the occupied Luhansk region, the Luhansk Character program is being implemented, forcing children to make trench candles for Russian troops. The occupiers plan to raise a loyal generation for further mobilization.
The 2024/25 heating season has started in Ukraine, with 58% of boiler houses in the country connected. Volyn, Ternopil and Chernihiv regions are leading the way in terms of connection rates, with almost 100% coverage.
Russian troops are less than three kilometers from Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. More than 2,500 locals remain in the city, and evacuations are underway.
North Korea could earn about $5. 5 billion by supplying weapons to Russia. The DPRK could also send up to 20 thousand of its soldiers to Russia.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Resolution No. 12161 on changes in the composition of committees, which was voted for by 243 MPs. The document provides for the relocation and promotion of 12 MPs in various committees.