Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 41 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 33 of the 62 Russian Shahed-type drones launched overnight, according to the Air Force. Twenty-three of the drones were reported as "lost."
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Death toll of Russia's Kryvyi Rih strike on Oct. 28 rises to 2
"Unfortunately, a 55-year-old man died at 8:50 a.m.," said Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, on his Telegram channel on Oct. 30.
Ukraine should strike back if North Korean troops cross into its territory, Biden says
In a separate news briefing on Oct. 28, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder said a "relatively small number" of North Korean troops are already in Kursk Oblast.
General Staff: Russia has lost 693,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,560 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russian drone debris hits residential building in Kyiv, 9 injured
Russian drones targeted Kyiv during an overnight attack on Oct. 30, city authorities reported.
Ukrainian and Russian officials to resume discussions on stopping energy plant attacks, FT reports
Ukraine and Russia are reportedly holding preliminary discussions about stopping attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Oct. 29.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 75,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open-source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 75,382 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukraine facing 'most difficult' winter since start of full-scale war, Ukrenergo chief says
If Russia continues its onslaught of attacks against critical energy infrastructure as it did in 2023, then Ukrainians may face up to eight hours of power outages on the most "critical" days, Brekht said.
US urging China to pressure withdrawal of North Korean troops from Ukraine’s front line, CNN reports.
United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has been urging China, which maintains relations with North Korea, to put pressure on Pyongyang to withdraw North Korean troops from Ukraine's front line, CNN reported on Oct. 29, citing a U.S. official.
Georgia sinks deeper into Russian-style authoritarianism amid stolen election allegations
Georgia's Oct. 26 parliamentary election presented a clear geopolitical choice for the country’s voters, but criticism is mounting that the ruling regime stole the vote. After years of vacillating between the West and Russia and paying lip service to European integration, the country's ruling Georgian Dream party began to
Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Selydove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed
Key developments on Oct. 29: * Russia claims capture of Selydove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed * Small number of North Korean troops already in Ukraine, CNN reports * Zelensky asked US for Tomahawk missiles in secret clause of victory plan, NYT reports * South Korean delegation to visit Ukraine to share information on North Korean
Fire breaks out at Slovak factory producing artillery shells for Ukraine
The fire broke out at 1:30 p.m. local time in a hydraulic press used for the three-dimensional molding of steel shell casings.
Small number of North Korean troops already in Ukraine, CNN reports
"It seems that a good many of them are already in action," one of the officials told CNN, referring to the North Koreans.
Who is Sergei Kiriyenko, Russian hawk reportedly in touch with Elon Musk?
Late last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk, the U.S.-based oligarch with extensive influence on American politics, had been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The revelation came weeks after reports that similar calls were potentially made by former U.
Ukraine facing 'grim' situation in Donetsk Oblast, as Russia claims capture of Selydove
Ukraine faces a "pretty grim" situation in Donetsk Oblast in the east of the country as Russian forces make some of their swiftest advances since the summer of 2022, according to experts and OSINT analysts. "The last week has been extremely difficult for the Ukrainians — the Russians were able to
Opinion: It’s time to admit the West is already at war with Russia
Another week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gone by, and Moscow has crossed yet another line with its aggression against Western targets. This time, the violation came in the form of a parcel bomb in the hold of a German aircraft. The device exploded on the ground at
German Rheinmetall plant in Ukraine is 'legitimate' target for Russia, Kremlin says
The military plant of the German concern Rheinmetall, which opened in late October in Ukraine, is a "legitimate" target for Russian attacks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 29.
Kharkiv’s historic skyscraper becomes the latest victim of Russia’s bombardments
Late on Oct. 28, a loud explosion rang out in the center of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Situated just over 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the Russian border, explosions have become part of daily life in Kharkiv as Russia continues to attack the city with drones, missiles, and aerial
EU to increase capacity to export electricity to Ukraine to 2.1 gigawatts ahead of winter
The new limit will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and operators will be able to review it monthly starting in March 2025.
160,000 people planned to be drafted into Ukrainian forces, National Security and Defense Council head says
Some 160,000 people are planned to be drafted into Ukrainian forces, which will raise the manning of units to 85%, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Lytvynenko said on Oct. 29.
Norway announces $127 million compensation for Romanian Patriot sent to Ukraine
The funds allocated by Norway will be used to buy a new Patriot system for Romania to replace the one it handed over to Ukraine on Oct. 3.
Ukrainian parliament approves resignation of Prosecutor General Kostin
Andriy Kostin's resignation was supported by 255 members of parliament.
Zelensky asked US for Tomahawk missiles as part of victory plan's secret part, NYT reports
According to the officials, Ukraine did not manage to convince Western diplomats why it needed Tomahawks. The number of Ukraine’s targets in Russia also allegedly far exceeds the stockpiles the U.S. could hand over without jeopardizing its interests in the Middle East and Asia.
Russia claims capture of Selydove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed
While Kyiv did not confirm whether Russia captured the town, an expert told the Kyiv Independent that Selydove is effectively "lost."
Explosions reported in occupied Luhansk, Ukrainian official suggests ammunition depots hit
"Since morning, locals have been sharing the sights of ammunition detonation," Governor Artem Lysohor said, sharing footage recorded by civilians and bystanders on his Telegram channel.
Trump's reported plan to 'freeze' Russia's war 'unrealistic,' Ukrainian lawmaker says
Oleksandr Merezhko, the chair of the parliament's foreign affairs policy, said that upon taking office, Trump would soon have to "face reality" and any such plan would fail in light of political realities.
Orban lauds Georgia's ruling party for not allowing country to become 'second Ukraine'
"I would like to congratulate you on the fact that... you have not allowed your country to be turned into a second Ukraine," Viktor Orban said at a press briefing with his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Kobakhidze.
Kyiv, Seoul to strengthen intelligence sharing, Zelensky says after call with South Korean president
During the phone call, the presidents agreed to "strengthen the sharing of intelligence and expertise and to intensify contacts on all levels, including on the highest level, to develop a response strategy and a list of countermeasures," the Ukrainian president said.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure 49 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and injured at least 49 over the past day, including children, regional authorities reported on Oct. 29.
North Korean troops possibly heading to front lines, language barrier causing problems, says South Korea
The assessment comes shortly after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Oct. 28 that North Korea had sent troops to Russia following a meeting with South Korean defense and intelligence officials.
South Korean delegation to visit Ukraine to share information on North Korean troops
A South Korean delegation will visit Ukraine in the second part of the week to share information on North Korea's troops in Russia and discuss cooperation, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Oct. 28, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Zelensky says he 'didn't hear Trump say he would reduce support for Ukraine'
Speaking at a press conference in Reykjavik, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine "understands all the risks," including a possible change in U.S. policy, and is preparing a plan to strengthen the country internally.
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