Ukraine, Romania discuss joint projects within SAFE mechanism
On October 29, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Sergiy Boyev arrived in Romania to discuss the potential for developing military-technical cooperation between the two countries.
War
Russian army attacks evacuation vehicle in Kostiantynivka
In the Donetsk region, Russian forces attacked a volunteer armored evacuation vehicle belonging to the humanitarian mission Proliska in Kostiantynivka. Thanks to the work of electronic warfare (EW) equipment, all passengers survived.
Injury toll in overnight Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia climbs to 23, two killed
The number of people injured in the overnight Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 23.
Russian attack on Vinnytsia kills seven-year-old child
A seven-year-old girl who was wounded during Russia’s massive combined attack on Vinnytsia region last night has died in hospital.
Russian drone attack on Sumy gas station leaves four injured
Prosecutors in Sumy have documented the aftermath of yet another Russian airstrike on a local gas station, which left four people injured.
CinC Syrskyi dismisses Russian claims of encirclement in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with the commanders of army corps, military units, and formations holding back Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Russian forces strike Sloviansk with MLRS, killing three civilians
Russian troops carried out a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) strike on the town of Sloviansk in Donetsk region, killing three civilians.
Russia launches over 650 drones, 50 missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during another large-scale combined attack on Ukraine, Russia used more than 650 drones and over 50 missiles of various types.
Death toll in Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to two, 17 injured
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers have found the body of another person under the rubble of a dormitory that was partially destroyed in a Russian nighttime attack.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 623 drones and missiles out of 705 launched
During the night of October 30, Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 623 drones and missiles out of 705 launched by Russia since the evening of October 29.
There were direct hits from 16 missiles and 63 strike drones recorded at 20 locations.
Five people injured in Vinnytsia region due to massive Russian attack
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on the Vinnytsia region left four adults and a seven-year-old child injured and damaged civilian and critical infrastructure.
Russian troops launch strike on critical infrastructure on Carpathian foothills
On the Carpathian foothills, Russian troops launched a massive strike on critical infrastructure in the morning. No information about casualties has been received yet.
Consequences of Russian artillery strike on Kherson city center
The consequences of the evening enemy artillery strike on the city center were shown in Kherson; houses and an educational institution were damaged.
In Zaporizhzhia, victim toll increases to 15
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured as a result of Russia’s overnight combined attack has risen to 15.
Due to Russian attacks, Ladyzhyn in Vinnytsia region left without water, heat, and electricity
In the Vinnytsia region, Ladyzhyn was left without heat and water due to Russian shelling, and the city is preparing to launch an alternative heat and water supply system.
Victim toll in Zaporizhzhia climbs to 13
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in the Russian combined attack has increased to 13.
Russians strike Kramatorsk with Iskander missiles
On the morning of October 30, Russian invaders struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with Iskander missile systems, damaging houses.
War update: 172 clashes along frontline over past day, 55 of them in Pokrovsk sector
Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 172 clashes with Russian troops over the past day, with 55 of them occurring on the Pokrovsk front. Heightened enemy activity was also observed in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Kostiantynivka sectors of the front.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 960 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to October 30, 2025, have reached approximately 1,140,860, with 960 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian missile strike hits Dnipro, no casualties reported
Russian forces launched a missile strike on Dnipro, hitting an industrial enterprise.
Injury toll in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to 11, including six minors
The number of people injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a combined Russian attack has risen to 11, including six children aged up to six years old.
Drone strike hits Kyiv region: woman injured, homes, vehicles damaged
In Kyiv region, a Russian drone attack left a woman injured and caused fires as well as damage to residential buildings and vehicles.
Ukrainian drone operators destroy two Russian guns, self-propelled howitzer
Fighters of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine used FPV drones to destroy two Russian artillery guns and a self-propelled howitzer.
Russians strike dormitory in Zaporizhzhia, injuring four civilians
A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia hit a dormitory, destroying several floors of the building.
In Kherson region, Ukrainian defenders destroy Russian Osa surface-to-air missile system
In the Kherson region, Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian Osa surface-to-air missile system.
Russians 'spoofed' coordinates to form letter Z on maps – Kubilius
At the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces deliberately "signed" their spoofing operations so that the falsified GPS coordinates on maps would form the letter Z.
Partisans sabotage railway in occupied Tokmak
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH set fire to a relay cabinet in the temporarily occupied town of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region, which controlled train traffic for Russian forces along a critically important route.
29 October 2025
Ukraine expects Turkey to join PURL – Zhovkva
Ukraine expressed gratitude to Turkey for its defense assistance and stated that it expects Ankara to become one of the key contributors to security guarantees and to join the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative for the purchase of American weapons.
Nordic countries, New Zealand reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand issued a joint statement condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine and reaffirming their steadfast support for Kyiv.