Ukrainian Navy carries out missile strike on Oryol TPP, substation in Novobryansk
The Ukrainian Navy has conducted a missile strike that disabled the Oryol Thermal Power Plant and an electrical substation in Novobryansk, Russia.
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31 October 2025
Ex-Congressman Ritter believes Trump will provide major support to Ukraine
Former Republican Congressman Don Ritter has said he is confident that President Donald Trump's administration will be ready to provide Ukraine with further substantial support.
Court places ex-Odesa Mayor Trukhanov under 24-hour house arrest
Kyiv's Pecherskyi District Court has placed former Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov under round-the-clock house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet.
Five killed, three injured as two vehicles hit explosive devices near border in Zhytomyr region
Two vehicles struck explosive devices near the border in Ukraine's northwestern Zhytomyr region on October 31, killing five people and injuring three others.
Ukraine sanctions 24 individuals, 31 companies from Russia, China, Iran
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 24 individuals and 31 companies from Russia, China, and Iran.
Injury toll in Russia’s artillery strike on Kherson rises to nine, two killed
The number of people injured in the artillery strike on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has risen to nine, while two civilians were killed.
War update: 94 combat clashes along frontline since day-start, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the start of the day, 94 clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in seven sectors of the front, and the heaviest enemy pressure concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian drone targets team of experts surveying damage after airstrike in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian military carried out an airstrike on Bilenke community near Zaporizhzhia. While officials were documenting the aftermath, an enemy drone attacked members of the commission on site.
Ukrainian Presidential Office discusses boosting air defense with foreign diplomats
Representatives of the embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Italy met with officials at the Office of the President of Ukraine to discuss enhancing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
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.
No encirclement of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold line – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that while Russian troops are present in Pokrovsk, they are being systematically destroyed by Ukrainian forces. As of the morning of October 31, there have been no significant changes in the town, no encirclement has been recorded, and the situation remains under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Zelensky imposes sanctions targeting individuals working for Russia’s military production and propaganda
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees imposing sanctions on individuals involved in Russia’s military production and propaganda efforts.
Gulliver closure: Former owners reject Oschadbank’s allegations
LLC Tri O has rejected Oschadbank’s justification for the temporary closure of the Gulliver Shopping and Office Center in Kyiv, asserting that all engineering systems and equipment are fully operational and that no technical grounds exist for the shutdown.
Kyiv confirms use of Russia’s INF-banned 9M729 missile in strikes on Ukraine – Reuters
Russia has in recent months attacked Ukraine with the 9M729 cruise missile — a secret development that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019 to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Yehor Chernev, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
A peace on Russia’s terms would mean nothing but a pause before a new war
UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to visit Ukraine next week
Members of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine will pay another visit to the country from 3 to 6 November 2025.
Russia’s budget deficit to reach at least $100 billion due to sanctions next year – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s budget deficit next year, caused by sanctions, will amount to at least $100 billion, and according to more optimistic forecasts, up to $130 billion.
Defense Forces destroy one of three Oreshnik missiles on Russian territory — Maliuk
The Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, said that in the summer of 2023, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Foreign Intelligence Service destroyed one of three Oreshnik missiles on Russian territory.
Don Ritter, former longtime U.S. Congressman
I would advise Trump to start from the premise that Putin is a genocidal murderer
Russians shell Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, one dead, four wounded
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, killing one person and wounding four others.
Gulliver shopping center in Kyiv temporarily closed
Oschadbank has announced the temporary suspension of operations at the Gulliver Shopping and Office Center in Kyiv, effective from 22:00 on October 30. The closure was prompted by ongoing obstruction from the previous owner, LLC Tri O, which has blocked the transfer of management and infrastructure, creating risks to the facility’s safe functioning.
Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest canceled over Russia’s tough demands on Ukraine
The United States has canceled a planned meeting in Budapest between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin due to Moscow’s hardline demands regarding Ukraine.
Four servicemen killed in road accident in Lviv region
Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road accident involving servicemen from one of the military units in the Lviv region, in which four soldiers lost their lives.
Russian strikes cause drop in voltage in power grid, with possible power outages in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, enemy strikes on infrastructure have caused a drop in voltage in the region's power grid, with possible power outages in three cities.
Energy infrastructure damaged in Odesa region due to enemy attack
Energy infrastructure in the Odesa region was damaged during the night of October 31 as a result of an enemy drone attack.
Russian shelling damages substations critical to Ukraine's NPPs operation — IAEA
As a result of Russia's missile and drone attack on Ukraine on October 30, electrical substations critical to maintaining nuclear safety in Ukraine were damaged.
Russians shell Kherson center, one person wounded
Russians shelled the Central district of Kherson, wounding a 50-year-old woman.
Ukraine, EU, and U.S. prepare joint peace plan – Yermak
Ukraine and its allies are jointly developing a peace plan that will result in a single document; there are no alternative “plans” proposed by individual countries.
Several Russian regions report drone attacks: Power plants, oil refinery, and electrical substation hit
Authorities in several regions of Russia on Friday reported drone attacks, including strikes on a combined heat and power plant in the city of Oryol and an electrical substation in the Vladimir region.