SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent who tried to blow up a railway route of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. The detained 54-year-old mechanic, recruited through anti-Ukrainian comments, received instructions and 8 kg of plastic explosives via a drone.
Ford is considering abandoning the electric version of the F-150 Lightning pickup truck as it has faced difficulties due to high prices and limited range. The company plans to focus on smaller and cheaper electric vehicles.
164 combat engagements took place at the front, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and South-Slobozhansky directions. Ukrainian defenders are holding back Russian troops' attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.
Zelenskyy presented awards to servicemen for the unique evacuation of a wounded soldier. The fighter, who spent 33 days in occupied territory, was rescued with the help of a ground robotic complex.
A Texas court has dropped the criminal case against Boeing regarding the 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes, which killed 346 people. This followed an agreement with the US Department of Justice, under which the company will pay over $1.1 billion.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit Vietnam, claiming the lives of at least 114 people and flooding cities in the Philippines. Over 260,000 servicemen are ready for rescue operations as winds reach 149 km/h.
US stock markets fell sharply, pushing the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones indices to two-week lows. This occurred due to a sell-off in technology companies and concerns about the economic stability of the United States.
Ukrainian and Swedish sides are making progress on financing a deal that could include Kyiv's purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets. Stockholm is considering export credits, frozen Russian assets, and an aid program for Ukraine to cover part of the costs.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft laws No. 13414 and No. 13415, which provide for compensation of part of industrial investments through tax mechanisms. This initiative, developed by the Federation of Employers of Ukraine and people's deputies, is aimed at stimulating investments and restoring industry.
The European Council and Parliament have agreed to accelerate investments in the EU defense industry as part of the ReArm Europe plan. Ukraine will gain access to the European Defense Fund for joint developments.
An explosion of a charging station occurred in an office building in Ivano-Frankivsk, causing a fire over an area of 20 m². Two people were injured, 40 were evacuated, and the fire was extinguished.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine warns about a fraudulent scheme of extorting money on behalf of law enforcement officers through a fake website. Users' computers are blocked and they are threatened with criminal liability for non-payment of a fake fine.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
Due to unknown drones in the Belgian capital, the airport's operations were paralyzed, leading to a delay in the flight of Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff. He was supposed to discuss gaps in the anti-drone defense system with Germany's permanent representative to NATO.
Partisans from the "Freedom of Russia" movement destroyed control systems and power supply of dozens of vehicles that provided transportation of military cargo.
Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that member countries will invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035. This is due to the long-term threat from Russia and its cooperation with other countries.
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin plans the second launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket on November 9 from Cape Canaveral. The rocket will carry two NASA ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars and a Viasat technology demonstrator.
Leading Chinese air taxi developer EHang plans to transport passengers from airports to major cities for as little as $30. This will be possible through the operation of unmanned eVTOLs, which have received approval from the air traffic regulator for commercial operation.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services "Diia". Now, electronic identification and authentication in the application is available from the age of 14 with a taxpayer identification number (RNOKPP), and the use of artificial intelligence for providing information and simplifying access to services has also been regulated.
Honda has announced the development of a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology with a V6 gasoline engine for heavy-duty vehicles, expecting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency. The technology will debut in the US in 2027 and will be applied to the Pilot, Passport, and Acura MDX models.
On the night of November 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, releasing 135 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 108 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
Over the past day, 276 combat engagements took place on the front, 100 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
On the night of November 6, the Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, as a result of which 8 people were injured in Kamianske. Residential buildings, infrastructure, and a transport enterprise were damaged; strikes also occurred in the Petropavlivka community and Nikopol district.
Over the past day, November 5, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1,170 Russian occupiers and 278 units of enemy equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.11.25 amount to over 1.1 million personnel.
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered satellites into orbit that will power artificial intelligence systems. The first mission with two prototypes is scheduled for early 2027.
A new training course, "Fiber Optic Drones. Fundamentals of Use," has been launched in the "Army+" application, dedicated to the specifics of using fiber optic FPV drones in combat conditions. The course consists of 7 lessons covering advantages, preparation, flight techniques, and troubleshooting, and its lecturer is Vitaliy "Soloma," an engineer from the SIGNUM battalion.
The British military has received the first 50 Ajax reconnaissance armored vehicles, which will be sent to NATO's eastern flank. The delivery was eight years late and despite criticism of the armored vehicles' effectiveness amid the growing role of drones.
The German Ministry of Defense and the military are concerned that MPs from the far-right AfD party may be using parliamentary inquiries to obtain strategically important information. They believe that some MPs are "deliberately processing questionnaires from Moscow" concerning the Bundeswehr's military capabilities and procurement schedules.
