Only 561 civilians remain in Kupiansk
As of midday of October 28, only 561 residents remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.
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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.
EU considering cash balances of Russian assets to provide loan for Ukraine – von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that several options are being developed for the use of frozen Russian assets, which remain the main expected source to meet Ukraine's financial needs.
Ukrainian ambassador: Performances by Russian singer in Zurich a painful signal for Ukrainians
Ukrainian Ambassador to Switzerland Iryna Venediktova has published an open letter calling on the Swiss public to support Ukraine's position and cancel the scheduled performances of Russian singer Anna Netrebko at the Zurich Opera.
Naftogaz completes gas storage plan
Naftogaz Group has accumulated 13.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas in underground storage facilities and is planning additional imports due to Russian attacks on gas production sites.
Ukrenergo repays over UAH 2B in debt to Guaranteed Buyer
Since the beginning of the year, NPC Ukrenergo has repaid more than UAH 2 billion in debt to the State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer for services related to increasing the share of renewable energy.
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.
Zelensky: Heating season in Ukraine begins today
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the official start of the heating season in Ukraine is set for October 28.
Wadephul urges allies to support Ukraine ahead of winter
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Western allies to provide decisive support to Ukraine ahead of the winter, which will be critical.
Russia launches another attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure
During the night of October 28, a new wave of Russian missile strikes damaged gas production facilities operated by Naftogaz Group in the Poltava region.
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.
Netherlands’ Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands David van Weel arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, 28 October, for an official visit.
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.
Zelensky in talks with Germany and Italy on purchasing additional power-generation equipment
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is holding talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the purchase of additional equipment for electricity generation.
Europeans close to decision on frozen Russian assets — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Europeans are close to a decision on transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
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.
New power outages due to Russian shelling — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of October28, consumers in several regions of Ukraine remain without electricity due to Russian shelling. In some areas, scheduled hourly power outages are in effect.
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.
Florence Hartmann, the lead coordinator of the complaint filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) by a French non-partisan association
Filing a complaint with the ICC is yet another way for us to help Ukraine