Kyivstar now expects its revenue to grow by 15%–17% this year, up from its original forecast of 14%–16%. Its revenue reached $349 million in the third quarter, up 17.5% from a year earlier, according to its quarterly financial results.

The situation remains most difficult in Kyiv, where power limitations remain in place due to significant damage to energy infrastructure, the Energy Ministry said.

The ammunition depots were located near the town of Melitopol and the settlement of Khliborobne in the Russian-occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the statement.

The strike was the deadliest Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Finland's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said European countries should commit at least 0.25% of GDP in support of Ukraine, which Kyiv has identified as the right percentage to keep it financially afloat.

"I take note of your request to discuss this matter further at the forthcoming informal European Council meeting in Dublin, and I will make time for this discussion," wrote European Council President Antonio Costa.

The number includes 2,440 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

A Russian oil refinery was set ablaze as a Ukrainian drone attack set off fires and explosions across southern Russia overnight on Nov. 6, monitoring channels reported.

"There's going to be an agreement. It's going to be a big agreement, and it's going to involve more than Ukraine," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

With Democrats set to control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives come 2027, Zelensky said Ukraine now has "increased chances" of securing additional aid.

Attending the 30th Ibero-American Summit, Zelensky said the funds will help bolster Ukrainian air defenses as Russian strikes pummel Ukrainian transportation and energy infrastructure.

Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is charged with passing operational information to Ukraine and will face a court-martial hearing in December.

The Trump administration's push to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash exports is being driven by U.S. envoy John Coale and does not reflect a broader policy shift in Washington, multiple U.S. and European officials told the Kyiv Independent. The initiative has little support within the administration, with U.S. officials describing it as Coale acting independently rather than advancing an agreed government policy. Lithuania, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, also has no plans to change

Key developments on Nov. 5: * Water supply disruptions return in Kyiv, metro service temporarily suspended due to power fluctuations * Death toll of Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 43 as search continues * Russian strikes on Ukraine’s drug supply chain leave pharmacy shelves empty * Poland detains 6 suspects working for Russian intelligence, Polish official says * Ukrainian woman dies in illegal Russian detention in Crimea * Pro-Russian Latvian moves to Russia, gets forcibly consc

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi marked 100 days as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in late October, as Ukraine regains ground in the northern part of Donetsk Oblast and seeks to improve defensive positions before winter. Drapatyi, one of Ukraine's most popular generals, was appointed in July with high expectations that he would deliver much-needed reforms to the armed forces. His promotion to commander-in-chief came after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his unpopular pr

While in pre-trial detention, Sergei Mulivanov signed a military contract and was subsequently sent to participate in the Russian invasion he had previously vocally supported.

"I am convinced that we all realize how, by giving the image of a Europe that is proceeding in disarray, we are doing nothing but serving the interests of those who want this war to continue. And I think it is unacceptable, given that human lives and the future of our security are at stake," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned.

The results of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections have brought the Democratic Party a largely anticipated, if nonetheless remarkable in scale, victory. Democrats have outperformed even the most optimistic expectations, dramatically shifting the balance of power in Washington in their favor. With the coalition that brought Donald Trump back to the White House two years ago now under strain, those following Washington's Ukraine policy may well be wondering: where does all this leave Kyiv? Given the

Kyivvodokanal, the municipal utility responsible for water supply and wastewater services in Kyiv and the surrounding region, said at around 1:30 p.m. local time that power outages at its facilities had disrupted water supplies across all districts of the capital.

"We would like you to keep going and find new missions and de-escalate as much as possible," David Arakhamia, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary group, told the first lady. "Your mission is above politics."

Oleksandra Kazarovytska, who was 44 years old, had returned to occupied Sevastopol to help her parents sell their apartment, according to the statement of the Kharkiv language school where she served as director of studies.

According to Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, the group was also involved in torture-for-hire, kidnappings, extortion of millions of dollars, and other crimes.

More than 30 people may still be trapped under the rubble, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Fico's latest comments seemingly downplay the suggestion made by his foreign minister, Juraj Blanar, who proposed Bratislava as a venue for preparatory peace talks after his visit to Moscow last week.

Of the 130 people identified, 27 allegedly "took an active part in unlawful actions," while another 24 "acted aggressively, incited others, and deliberately provoked confrontations" with police and National Guard personnel, according to the National Police.

With the final death toll yet to be officially established, the strike on the front-line village is already one of the deadliest single Russian attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion four and a half years ago.

WASHINGTON, United States — "It is a funeral," a conservative voter from South Carolina said, gesturing toward the crowd inside the Butterworth, a restaurant in the heart of Washington that has long been favored by members and supporters of the Republican Party. It is where Washington Republicans come to see one another — and to be seen. On election night, the restaurant had initially been bustling. More than 650 people had registered to attend, and a line of guests stretched out from the fron

When asked about the corruption allegations, David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary faction, told the Kyiv Independent that he "hadn't had time to look into the matter."

"Our countries are united by a shared strategic vision for the region’s future — one in which reliable energy routes, modern infrastructure, a strong industrial sector, and successful businesses can be developed," Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

The detainees include five Polish nationals aged between 25 and 52 and a 37-year-old Russian woman, according to Tomasz Siemoniak, Poland's minister-coordinator of special services .

The EU's Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis described the payment as "an investment in Ukraine’s recovery, security and prosperity, and in its future as a member of the European Union."

Ukrainians last saw pharmacy shelves this empty in the first weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.