Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks caused 101 explosions throughout the day. No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure were reported.
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ISW: Avdiivka a microcosm of Russian command's 'wider failure'
"Avdiivka is a microcosm of the Russian General Staff’s wider failure to internalize and disseminate lessons learned by Russian forces during previous failed offensive efforts in Ukraine," analysts said.
Minister: Russia attacks over 100 Ukrainian towns in 1 day
"Since the beginning of the year, this is the largest number of towns and villages that have come under attack" in a single day, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.
Politico: US Speaker tells Senate Republicans he supports aiding Ukraine
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would back additional aid to Ukraine, but did not support combining it with funding for Israel.
UPDATE: Russia attacks Kherson city center, injuring 1
A Russian attack from the left bank of the Dnipro River injured one woman and caused damage in central Kherson early on Oct. 28.
Russia attacks Kherson, causes damage in city center
A Russian attack from the left bank of the Dnipro River caused multiple explosions and damage in central Kherson, Roman Mrochko, the head of the city's military administration, reported on Oct. 28.
Russia hikes interest rates to 15% amid soaring inflation
This marks the fourth time Russia's Central Bank has raised lending costs this year. Since July, the bank has raised rates by a total of 7.5 percentage points.
First Ukrainian demining machine developed in Kharkiv
Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said the equipment was "significantly cheaper than foreign counterparts," but no less efficient. The machine is reportedly capable of defusing 95% of mines.
Jailed Crimean Tatar activists transferred to Siberia
Russian authorities are transferring imprisoned Crimean Tatar activists Nariman Dzhelialov and Aziz Akhtemov from occupied Crimea to Minusinsk in eastern Siberia, the news outlet UA.South reported on Oct. 27.
Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian troops targeted the communities of Esman, Velyka Pysarivka, Seredyna-Buda, Myropillia, and Znob-Novhorodske, firing 12 times throughout the day.
Experts: Ukraine's EU candidacy highlights need for major bloc reforms
Ukraine's accelerated candidacy has hastened the EU's need to implement comprehensive reforms, including treaty reform and changes to the bloc's voting structure.
3 missiles, 2 drones shot down in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense destroyed three X-59 guided missiles in Mykolaiv Oblast and two Lancet drones over Kherson Oblast on Oct. 27, Ukraine's Southern Air Command reported.
Media: Tracking device in Polish president's car may have been planted by Russia
Polish State Protection Service (SOP) officers believe the vehicle could have been bugged for months prior to the discovery, and that it was likely bugged during Duda's visit to Ukraine in June.
EU affirms security commitments to Ukraine, pledges winter aid
The European Council promised "to provide strong financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes."
ISW: Failures near Avdiivka will create long-term problems for Russian offensive
"The Russian command will likely struggle to offset Russian equipment losses, particularly in armored vehicles," the ISW report said.
Slovenian company provides drones to Ukraine
Slovenian-made reconnaissance drone systems known as Bramor C4EYE, or Belin drones, were provided to Ukraine in recent weeks. Drone manufacturer C-Astral did not disclose how many were shipped or the exact dates of the shipments.
ISW: Russia 'highly unlikely' to recruit soldiers needed to staff new formations
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev claimed on Oct. 25 that over 1,600 people enter into service contracts per day, and that 385,000 have joined Russia's armed forces since Jan. 1 of this year.
US, Japan, South Korea condemn North Korean arms deal with Russia
"Such weapons deliveries, several of which we now confirm have been completed, will significantly increase the human toll of Russia’s war of aggression," the statement read.
Russia claims air defense shot down 2 ATACMS missiles
State media reported that the alleged interception marked the first time Russia's military has shot down the U.S.-made missiles.
Undersea telecom cable between Sweden and Estonia damaged by 'tampering'
A Swedish investigation concluded that the damage occurred "within the Estonian economic zone" and did not affect the cable's functionality.
Russia attacks 3 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks struck the communities of Bilopillia, Yunakivka, and Khotin.
Moldova, Romania to conduct joint military exercises
The exercises are part of Moldova's 2023 Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) program and will be held at the country's National Army Military Training Base.
Military intelligence: 400,000 Russian soldiers occupy Ukrainian lands
"There are enough forces for separate operations in certain areas of the front. And the occupier's group in Ukraine in the temporarily occupied territories, we remind you, is more than 400 thousand Russian servicemen," Military Intelligence Spokesperson Andrii Yusov said.
EU officially extends protections for Ukrainian refugees
The European Union has officially implemented its decision to extend temporary protections for Ukrainian refugees in EU countries until March 2025.
North Korea hopes to build 'forward-looking' partnership with Russia
North Korea's government wants "to work out a stable, forward-looking, far-reaching plan for the DPRK-Russia relations in the new era," North Korean lead Kim Jong Un said.
Scholz blasts Putin's hypocrisy, calls remarks on civilian casualties 'cynical'
“I am more than outraged when hearing that the Russian president is warning everywhere that there could be victims, civilian victims of military confrontations. It doesn’t get more cynical than that,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Biden: 'We're not withdrawing' support for Ukraine
In a national address from the White House on Oct. 19, United States President Joe Biden said he was going to send Congress an "urgent" funding request for aid to Ukraine and Israel on Oct. 20.
Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast injures 1
Artillery shelling in the Krasnopillia community injured one resident on Oct. 19.
21 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war
An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists confirmed that 21 journalists have been killed in the fighting thus far, while eight have been reported missing and another three missing or detained.
Zelensky speaks with Biden before US national address
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with United States President Joe Biden hours before Biden plans to deliver a national address about the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
Ukrainian forces attack occupied Crimea with missiles, Russia claims
The Russian-installed "governor" of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported that the Russian Navy was fighting off an aerial attack near Sukharna Balka. Razvozhayev also confirmed that an explosion occurred in the Sakharnaya Golovka area of Sevastopol.
Hungarian official: Orban's meeting with Putin 'about peace'
Gergely Gulyas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, said the meeting signified "the importance of talking about peace and the need to put an end to Russian aggression."
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