Over 90 Molniya drones shot down in Kharkiv region over past week, regional chief says
More than 90 Russian Molniya drones have been shot down in Kharkiv region over the past week.
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Filashkin: 5,200 people remain in Kostiantynivka; city without gas, water, or electricity
Approximately 5,200 people remain in Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, and the city is without gas, water, or electricity.
Ukrainian forces refute Putin's claim about encirclement of Kupiansk
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's statements about supposed encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, were fabrications and fantasies not based on any factual evidence.
Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas: It's time to shift from air policing to air defense
Due to repeated violations of Baltic airspace by Russia and the launching of meteorological balloons from Belarus, it is necessary to shift from intercepting intruders to having the capability to shoot them down, and to consider tougher measures in response to provocations from Belarus.
Four children aged 8 to 16 injured in shelling of Kherson hospital
Four children aged from 8 to 16, as well as five adults, three of whom were medical workers, were injured as a result of the shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson.
Filashkin: 1,256 civilians remain in Pokrovsk, evacuation is nearly impossible
A total of 1,256 civilians remain in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, and evacuation from the community is almost impossible due to constant enemy shelling.
European Commission: Reduction of U.S. military presence will not affect EU defense projects
The decision by the U.S. military command to reduce its troop presence in countries on the eastern flank of the European Union will not affect the EU's plans to build up its own defense capabilities under its roadmap extending to 2030.
Three retirees injured in Kramatorsk community due to enemy drone strike
Three retirees were injured in the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region due to a Russian drone strike.
Russia deploys 11,000 troops to encircle Pokrovsk agglomeration – Air Assault Forces reveal enemy’s possible plan
The Russian command has deployed around 11,000 troops in an attempt to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
Defense Forces deny reports of Russian breakthrough in Myrnohrad
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region and its surroundings.
Kherson hospital shelling: Victim toll climbs to nine, including four children
Nine people were injured in Kherson as a result of Russian shelling of a children's hospital, including four children and three medical workers.
Damaged high-rise buildings: Consequences of Russian strike on Kherson center
In Kherson, the consequences of the evening Russian shelling of the city center were shown, where, in particular, high-rise buildings were damaged.
Ukrainian Navy receives new Combat Boat 90 from Sweden and Norway
The Ukrainian Naval Forces received new Combat Boat 90 boats from Sweden and Norway.
SSU drones strike Russian surface-to-air missile system worth $20 million, two oil depots, and radars in Crimea
Last night, strike drones from the SSU's Special Operations Center “A” attacked Russian military and infrastructure facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Invaders strike medical facility in Kherson, injuring three employees and child
In Kherson, Russians attacked a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district, injuring three employees and a child.
Russia liquidates OMON lieutenant colonel involved in war crimes in Kyiv region
A car exploded in the Kemerovo region of Russia, driven by war criminal Lieutenant Colonel Veniamin Mazzherin.
Crimea attacked by drones, oil depots on fire in Hvardiiske and Simferopol
On the morning of October 29, the temporarily occupied Crimea was attacked by drones, after which fires broke out in the village of Hvardiiske in the Simferopol district and in Simferopol.
Air Defense Forces destroy 93 out of 126 Russian UAVs, hits reported in ten locations
Air Defense Forces destroyed 93 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine in the evening; hits were recorded in ten locations.
Russians attack seven settlements in Kharkiv region, causing casualties
Russian troops struck seven settlements in the Kharkiv region in the past 24 hours, injuring four residents.
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Chernihiv
Russian invaders attacked critical infrastructure in the center of Chernihiv.
Energy and transport infrastructure damaged in Odesa region due to Russian strikes, one person injured
On the night of October 29, Russian troops struck civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, causing damage, leaving some users without electricity, and injuring one person.
General Staff reports 148 clashes on front over past day, 45 Russian attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On October 28, there were 148 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the heaviest pressure applied by the enemy on the Pokrovsk sector. Increased activity was also observed in the Oleksandrohrad and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russian attacks on Kherson region leave one person killed, three wounded
Russian forces used drones, artillery, and aircraft to strike 32 settlements in Kherson region over the past day, killing one person and wounding three others.
Drones attack oil refinery, chemical plant in Russia – media
On Wednesday night, October 29, a group of drones attacked an oil refinery and a petrochemical plant in Russia.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,150 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in personnel from February 24, 2022, to October 29, 2025, have reached approximately 1,139,900, with 1,150 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine’s Security Service repels over 2,300 enemy cyberattacks in 2025
Specialists of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have repelled more than 2,300 cyberattacks by the enemy in 2025.
Ukraine can contribute to security and create joint units with Europe – expert
Ukraine and European countries should establish joint military units to ensure the security of both Ukraine and Europe.
Ukraine’s special recon unit hits Russian air-defense assets in Donbas
The ‘Prymary’ (Phantoms) special unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) struck two radar stations and a surface-to-air missile (SAM) launcher of the Russian army in Donetsk region.
28 October 2025
Russian forces operating in northern Kupiansk, using small-group tactics, drones – military spox
Russian forces are currently present in the northern part of Kupiansk and are attempting both to bypass the city and to break through toward its center.