The construction of the Rheinmetall ammunition production plant in Ukraine is being delayed due to the Ukrainian side's desire to change the location of the facility. The head of the concern, Armin Papperger, stated that after the new location is approved, the plant can be built within twelve months.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an S-400 "Triumph" launcher and an occupiers' ammunition depot in Crimea on October 6, 2025. The SOF Resistance Movement obtained intelligence on the location of the 18th Russian army's ammunition depot in the village of Udachne near Simferopol, which was hit by SOF drones.
In Ukraine, driving an electric scooter and bicycle while intoxicated is equated to driving a car while intoxicated. The fine is 17,000 hryvnias and deprivation of driving rights, even for teenagers.
On November 7, the Russian army lost 1190 servicemen and 98 units of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.11.25 amount to 1,150,100 people.
On November 8, the world celebrates a number of holidays, from European Healthy Eating Day to World Pianist Day. Today also commemorates the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and International Radiology Day.
During the day, 170 combat engagements took place, Russian troops launched 55 air strikes and used 3,074 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, destroying 110 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment in the Pokrovsk direction.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a hotel building fire covering an area of approximately 750 sq. m. was extinguished on the territory of the Bukovel resort complex. There were no casualties, and about 70 people were evacuated.
President Zelenskyy spoke with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint projects. Zelenskyy invited the Romanian leader to visit Ukraine for further negotiations.
Microsoft Corp. shares fell 8.6% in eight days, equivalent to a loss of nearly $350 billion in market capitalization. Investors are becoming more cautious about companies associated with artificial intelligence.
The US administration sold 20 sniper rifles to the BOPE unit in Rio de Janeiro, despite warnings from diplomats. This unit was involved in a raid that killed 121 people.
In October, Russian troops lost 25,000 servicemen, which is the largest monthly loss since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This happened thanks to the actions of Ukrainian UAVs, which have video evidence.
In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.
British Vodafone and American AST SpaceMobile plan to build a European satellite mobile network that will expand access to broadband and support emergency response. Commercial deployment is expected in 2026, with Germany becoming the hub for satellite operations.
A helicopter carrying people crashed in Dagestan. Four people died, one is in critical condition, and two are in serious condition.
The defense concern Rheinmetall and the Finnish company ICEYE are establishing Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH. The goal is to strengthen European capabilities in space reconnaissance and SAR satellite production.
China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, the country's third warship, is equipped with electromagnetic catapults for faster aircraft takeoffs. Its commissioning marks a significant step for Beijing, which now boasts the world's largest navy.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to extend the "transport visa-free regime" until the end of 2027. This will allow Ukrainian carriers to transport goods without special permits, contributing to business development and Ukraine's integration into the European transport area.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has been заочно notified of suspicion of aiding and abetting an aggressive war against Ukraine. He provided Russian troops with human and material resources, organized the mobilization of 100,000 servicemen, and facilitated the construction of fortifications.
The "AI-Ready Talents" meetup took place at IT Arena in Lviv, where FAVBET Tech discussed the adaptation of the Ukrainian IT market to artificial intelligence.
Great Britain is ready to use all military capabilities to support Ukraine after the war ends. The country also announced the deployment of the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles on NATO's eastern flank, 8 years behind schedule.
The word of 2025, according to Collins English Dictionary, is "vibe coding. " This term, proposed by Andrej Karpathy, describes the use of artificial intelligence to write computer code using natural language.
Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office liquidated a network of 14 fraudulent call centers that, under the guise of investment platforms, extorted money from citizens of Ukraine, the EU, and Asia. Over 800 units of computer equipment and almost 500 mobile phones were seized.
Toyota has announced a massive recall of over a million vehicles due to a rearview camera issue that could pose a safety risk. The defect is caused by software that prevents the image from being displayed correctly on the screen.
On the night of November 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down or suppressed 94 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Over the past day, November 6, the Russian army lost 1,170 servicemen and 65 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.11.25 amount to 1,148,910 personnel.
Tesla shareholders have backed a compensation package for Elon Musk that could be worth nearly $1 trillion. This would make him the world's first trillionaire if the company reaches a market capitalization of $8.5 trillion.
Ukraine's Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna announced "positive" negotiations regarding the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles and other long-range weapons. This comes despite Donald Trump expressing reluctance to supply them to Ukraine.
Flights at Sweden's Gothenburg Landvetter Airport were temporarily suspended due to the detection of drones in the airspace, leading to an investigation into possible sabotage. Air traffic was closed but resumed at 9:00 PM, and similar incidents have been recorded in other European countries.
33-year-old Belarusian citizen Yana Leonova was extradited from France to the United States. She is accused of conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act, smuggling and money laundering, and defrauding the United States.
