Russians building up forces in Kostiantynivka sector for further assaults
Russian troops are amassing forces in the Kostiantynivka sector of the front in preparation for further assaults, with heavy fighting ongoing.
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Russian forces push into outskirts of Myrnohrad, street fighting underway
Russian invading forces have broken through to the outskirts of the town of Myrnohrad in the Pokrovsk sector, where heavy street battles are ongoing.
Zelensky announces creation of Energy Coalition, first meeting to be held soon
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the creation of an Energy Coalition. According to him, the first meeting in video format is scheduled to take place in the coming days.
Only 561 civilians remain in Kupiansk
As of midday of October 28, only 561 residents remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.
Russian forces shell residential area in Kramatorsk
In the Donetsk region, Russian troops once again shelled a residential area of Kramatorsk. The extent of the damage is being determined.
Lithuanian parliament speaker makes first visit to Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Juozas Olekas discussed steps to strengthen sanctions, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Russia during their meeting.
U.S. gives Germany six months to resolve issue of Rosneft assets – Bloomberg
Washington has set a six-month deadline for Berlin to resolve the issue concerning the assets of Russian oil company Rosneft.
Berlin says U.S. will exclude German branches of Rosneft from sanctions
The U.S. government has provided written guarantees that Rosneft's assets in Germany will not fall under American sanctions against Russia, as they are not under Russian control.
Russian drone attacks vehicle near front line, injuring members of WELT film crew
A Russian kamikaze drone attacked a Ukrainian military vehicle, injuring several members of the German news agency WELT's film crew.
European Commission proposes starting talks with Ukraine on participation in EU space and satellite programs
The European Commission has proposed that EU member states approve the start of negotiations with Ukraine on its participation in the Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) component of the EU Space Programme and in the EU secure connectivity programme.
Russia's Burevestnik missile test is worrying sign – Norwegian PM
Russia's work on developing its nuclear arsenal, including the controversial test of the Burevestnik missile, is a worrying signal, but NATO countries and their partners will not allow themselves to be intimidated.
Russian drone attacks civilian vehicle in Sumy region, driver injured
In the Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked a civilian vehicle, injuring one person.
Enemy increasing use of heavy equipment on Pokrovsk front – Ukrainian military
Russian forces have begun to use more heavy equipment on the Pokrovsk front, where street fighting is ongoing in the city of Pokrovsk.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia district rises to two
The number of people injured in a Russian strike on the Zaporizhzhia district has increased to two.
Zelensky: Around 2,200 Russian soldiers captured in eastern Ukraine in 2025
This year, 2,200 Russian servicemen have been taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine. During the Dobropillia operation conducted by Ukraine’s Defense Forces, Russian troops suffered significant losses.
Zelensky: 90-95% of long-range strikes carried out with Ukrainian weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine conducts 90–95 percent of its long-range strikes against the enemy using domestically produced weapons.
Russian strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, damage reported
Overnight Tuesday, Russian forces launched strikes on Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in multiple damages.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 26 out of 38 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces neutralized 26 drones used by Russian forces to attack the country overnight, with impacts recorded in four locations.
Morning attack damages residential buildings in central Kherson
Russian forces struck residential neighborhoods in central Kherson on Tuesday morning, damaging houses and vehicles.
War update: Ukrainian forces face 218 combat clashes over past day, Pokrovsk sector hit hardest
On October 27, there were 218 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, more than one-third of them occurred in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians carry out 396 strikes in Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one killed, three injured
Over the past day, Russian forces launched 396 attacks across 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one death and three injuries in Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia, and Polohy districts.
One killed, six injured in Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day
Russian forces struck 25 settlements in the Kherson region yesterday with drones, artillery, and aircraft, resulting in one death and six injuries.
Russian artillery damages kindergarten, school in Mykolaiv region
Over the past day, Russian forces struck three communities in the Mykolaiv region, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.
Russia loses 1,060 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,138,750 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 28, 2025, with 1,060 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Fraud suspect charged for scamming soldier out of $4,800 in Kyiv
Law enforcement officers exposed a resident of the Kyiv region who deceived a serviceman and took his money under the pretense of importing an SUV for a military unit.
Woman killed in yesterday's shelling of Kherson
A woman died from injuries sustained during yesterday's Russian shelling of Kherson.
"White Angels" deliver 754 tons of food to civilians – Ministry of Internal Affairs
Police officers from the evacuation units known as White Angels have already delivered 754 tons of food to civilians.
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy five Russian vehicles and motorcycle in Lyman sector
In the Lyman sector, pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh destroyed six enemy transport vehicles using FPV drones.
Level of solidarity with Ukraine among Czechs remains high – Government Envoy
Support for Ukraine in the Czech Republic remains steady and stable, and when citizens see that values are under attack, they are ready to contribute even more actively to fundraising efforts, including the purchase of weapons for Ukraine.