Explosion rocks petrochemical plant in Russia
An explosion occurred at a petrochemical plant in the city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan.
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03 November 2025
Ukrainian intel hits Russian S-400 command post in occupied Crimea
Specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) have struck the command post of a Russian S-400 Triumf air defense battalion in temporarily occupied Crimea, destroying and damaging two radar stations, other equipment, and a surveillance radar.
Partisans conduct reconnaissance of Russian special forces unit guarding Kerch Bridge
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH carried out reconnaissance of the territory of the 102nd Separate Special Purpose Detachment for Combating Underwater Sabotage Forces and Assets of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in the Kostiantynivska Bay area of Sevastopol.
Andriy Klymenko, sanctions and security expert
The liberation of Crimea will mark a start to our victory in the war and the collapse of the Russian Empire in its current form
Ukrainian intel reveals escalating partisan attacks on Russian railways
Ukrainian partisans are crippling Russia’s logistics — the number of fires at railway infrastructure sites across the Russian Federation continues to grow.
Occupiers cut down valuable tree species in Crimea under pretext of planting vineyards – CNR
Near Sevastopol, the occupiers are cutting down oak and hornbeam trees, justifying their destruction by claiming they intend to plant vineyards in place of the forest.
01 November 2025
Air Defense Forces destroy 206 of 223 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 206 of 223 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 31.
31 October 2025
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.
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.
Crimea restricts usage of messaging apps
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the use of Telegram and WhatsApp has been restricted. Local residents are being advised to install the Russian messenger app Max.
30 October 2025
Large oil slick spotted off western coast of Crimea
A large oil slick has been spotted off the western coast of temporarily occupied Crimea.
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.
In Crimea, ‘court’ keeps Crimean Muslim women imprisoned
The occupation “Supreme Court of the Republic of Crimea” has rejected an appeal filed by the lawyers and decided to keep in custody Crimean Tatar women from Bakhchysarai and the Sevastopol district — mother of five Esma Nimetulaieva, teacher Nasiba Saidova, student Elviza Aliieva, and entrepreneur Fevziie Osmanova.
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
Ukrainian National Guardsmen capture two Russian soldiers on Pokrovsk front
Ukraine’s National Guard fighters, in coordination with neighboring army units, captured two Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector.
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.
Cold War would be best scenario now – Swedish expert
Under the current circumstances, a new “Cold War” would be the best possible scenario, as there will be no normalization of relations with Moscow for many years to come.
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.
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.
Vasyl Zvarych, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic
No reason to worry about new Czech government ending support to Ukraine
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
Zelensky holds phone call with Stubb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss cooperation with international partners.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas, who is visiting Ukraine for the first time in his current role.
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.
Russia systematically commits war crimes against civilians in Ukraine – UN
Russia is carrying out systematic drone attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine and conducting deportations of residents from occupied territories – acts that constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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.
Ukrainian intelligence releases footage of key Russian commander killed in Zaporizhzhia region
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released video footage showing the elimination of Russian Army officer Vasily Marzoyev in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region. He was the son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, who was implicated in war crimes against civilians in Kherson.
Ukrainians in occupied territories hold “Ї” campaign for Day of Ukrainian Language
To mark the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, activists of the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement organized the “Ї” campaign in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, spreading pro-Ukrainian symbols.