Zelensky: Russia wants to turn all of Ukraine into another Pokrovsk
Russians want to turn the whole of Ukraine into what they are doing to Pokrovsk.
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Two killed, 13 injured in artillery strike on Kherson
The number of people injured in a Russian artillery strike on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has risen to 13, with two killed in the attack.
Pentagon clears Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine, but final decision lies with Trump – CNN
The Pentagon has given the White House the green light to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles after assessing that it would not negatively impact U.S. stockpiles, leaving the final political decision in President Donald Trump's hands.
Ukrainian Navy carries out missile strike on Oryol TPP, substation in Novobryansk
The Ukrainian Navy has conducted a missile strike that disabled the Oryol Thermal Power Plant and an electrical substation in Novobryansk, Russia.
Five killed, three injured as two vehicles hit explosive devices near border in Zhytomyr region
Two vehicles struck explosive devices near the border in Ukraine's northwestern Zhytomyr region on October 31, killing five people and injuring three others.
Injury toll in Russia’s artillery strike on Kherson rises to nine, two killed
The number of people injured in the artillery strike on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has risen to nine, while two civilians were killed.
War update: 94 combat clashes along frontline since day-start, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the start of the day, 94 clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in seven sectors of the front, and the heaviest enemy pressure concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian drone targets team of experts surveying damage after airstrike in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian military carried out an airstrike on Bilenke community near Zaporizhzhia. While officials were documenting the aftermath, an enemy drone attacked members of the commission on site.
Nearly 160 Russian oil facilities struck in 2025, SSU Chief says
Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Vasyl Maliuk stated that since the beginning of the year, 160 Russian oil production and refining facilities have been successfully targeted, including 20 such sites in September and October.
Zelensky announces new “long-range sanctions” targeting Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has already identified priority targets for a new wave of “long-range sanctions” to be implemented in the near future.
No encirclement of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold line – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that while Russian troops are present in Pokrovsk, they are being systematically destroyed by Ukrainian forces. As of the morning of October 31, there have been no significant changes in the town, no encirclement has been recorded, and the situation remains under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Kyiv confirms use of Russia’s INF-banned 9M729 missile in strikes on Ukraine – Reuters
Russia has in recent months attacked Ukraine with the 9M729 cruise missile — a secret development that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019 to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Defense Forces destroy one of three Oreshnik missiles on Russian territory — Maliuk
The Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, said that in the summer of 2023, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Foreign Intelligence Service destroyed one of three Oreshnik missiles on Russian territory.
Russians shell Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, one dead, four wounded
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, killing one person and wounding four others.
Russian strikes cause drop in voltage in power grid, with possible power outages in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, enemy strikes on infrastructure have caused a drop in voltage in the region's power grid, with possible power outages in three cities.
Energy infrastructure damaged in Odesa region due to enemy attack
Energy infrastructure in the Odesa region was damaged during the night of October 31 as a result of an enemy drone attack.
Russians shell Kherson center, one person wounded
Russians shelled the Central district of Kherson, wounding a 50-year-old woman.
Several Russian regions report drone attacks: Power plants, oil refinery, and electrical substation hit
Authorities in several regions of Russia on Friday reported drone attacks, including strikes on a combined heat and power plant in the city of Oryol and an electrical substation in the Vladimir region.
Russian troops kill eight and injure 18 residents of Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed eight and wounded 18 residents of the Donetsk region over the past day, October 30.
Russians attack Sloviansk with guided bombs, one person wounded
On the evening of October 30, Russian troops struck Sloviansk in the Donetsk region with guided bombs, reportedly wounding one person.
Drone attack on Sumy: Victim toll climbs to 15, including four children
Fifteen people, including four children, were injured in Sumy as a result of a Russian attack with strike drones on the evening of Thursday, October 30.
Defense Forces destroy one ballistic missile and 107 enemy drones
Defense Forces destroyed one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 107 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine on the night of Friday, October 31. Thirty-six enemy UAVs were spotted hitting 20 locations.
Russians attack railway infrastructure in two regions
On the night of October 31, the Russian army attacked railway infrastructure in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
War update: 132 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces engaged in 132 combat clashes with Russian invaders on October 30.
One killed, seven injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
Russian forces used drones, artillery, and aircraft to strike 45 settlements across the Kherson region over the past 24 hours, killing one person and injuring seven others.
Three killed, 29 injured in Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On October 30, Russian forces carried out 673 attacks on 19 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia loses 970 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,141,830 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 31, 2025, with 970 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Nearly 400 people evacuated from Donetsk region in October
In October, nearly 400 people were evacuated from the Donetsk region and provided with free accommodation in safer parts of Ukraine, including 137 people with limited mobility.
Russia attacks Sumy with ten drones, residential buildings damaged, civilians injured
In Sumy, a Russian drone attack struck residential buildings and infrastructure facilities, leaving several people injured.