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Monday, November 3
Silence from Ukraine's allies after 'politically motivated' arrest of former top energy official
The arrest and detention of a former top energy official in Ukraine this week is an alarming new episode of democratic backsliding, Ukraine's civil society and lawmakers say — the latest in a series of politically motivated attacks on individuals and institutions. Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, formerly head of Ukraine’s state grid operator Ukrenergo, was arrested on Oct. 28 in western Ukraine and accused of hiding from pre-trial investigation, his lawyers told the Kyiv Independent. The accusations aga
Trump 'not really' considering Tomahawk transfers to Ukraine, for now
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 2 that as of now, he is not planning to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Sunday, November 2
Russia kills at least 15, injures 20 across Ukraine over past day
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia targeted Ukraine overnight with two Iskander M ballistic missiles and 79 attack drones, including around 50 Shahed-type drones, as well as Gerbera and decoy drones.
Russian oil tanker on fire after strike by Ukrainian drones in Krasnodar Krai, source says
Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said on Nov. 2 that the strike would have "long-term consequences" for Russia.
Powerful explosions reported at Shakhtarsk oil depot in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast
The facility was struck shortly before 8 p.m. local time, according to footage posted to social media. The Kyiv Independent could not verify these reports at the time of publication.
Drones spotted over military base in Belgium for second time in 24 hours
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said on Nov. 1 that the drones had come to "spy" on F-16 fighter jets and ammunition.
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"The Ukrainian military continues to demonstrate that no enemy rear is safe," the Navy added on Telegram.
