News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe

According to the data from the General Staff, Russia's estimated losses reached 54,400 soldiers in October.

The number includes 2,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Ukraine has targeted the facility a number of times, including a confirmed strike on Aug. 26 that sparked a large fire. The NORSI suspended operations due to damaged sustained in that attack.

"They can destroy a building, scorch our land and steal our memories. But they cannot destroy our right to a future," he wrote.

Zelensky spoke of Russian attacks on Ukrainian clergy members and said over 800 institutions have been damaged.

"We're working to strengthen the protection of our people, our bilateral partnership with Turkey, and real diplomatic prospects. There are important issues concerning shipping in the Black Sea," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed uncertainty about whether a negotiated peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible, speaking at a G20 foreign ministers meeting on Oct. 31.

The U.S. Embassy said it considered the information about the potential incident "a credible threat" and was coordinating with Russian authorities.

The plant, located in the Russian city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, produces solid rocket propellant for the Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket systems.

"We will be home soon! For now, we are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus — together with our people and even their beloved pets," Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said

Ukrainian forces downed 105 out of the 134 drones, including jet-powered attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russian drones struck 20 different locations, and debris fell in 10 areas, according to the statement.

"Don't trust them," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said when asked about the reports.