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A Russian strike destroyed a five-story apartment building in Pryluky, killing at least nine people and injuring 40, including children. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 70 missiles, including numerous ballistic weapons.
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Rees-Mogg exposes a fundamental disagreement over sovereignty, international commitments and the responsibility to resist aggression. From Ukraine to the world wars, Carlson repeatedly scrutinizes the cost of resistance while explaining away the conduct that made it necessary.
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Ukraine’s General Staff estimates Russia’s total personnel losses at nearly 1.55 million since the full-scale invasion, including 1,690 over the past day. The tally also includes more than 551,000 UAVs, 50,800 artillery systems, and 12,396 tanks.
Marat Mambetov was a flight commander in Ukraine’s 40th “Ghost of Kyiv” Tactical Aviation Brigade. The heroic MiG-29 pilot lost his life on Oct. 1 while flying a combat mission in defense of Ukraine.
Ukraine said its forces intercepted or suppressed 161 Russian targets, including five ballistic missiles, 39 cruise missiles, and 117 drones. The attack struck 18 locations, while debris from intercepted targets fell at five sites.
The UN Human Rights Council voted 21-5 to extend its special rapporteur’s mandate on rights abuses in Russia for another year. The resolution cited worsening repression, including arrests and harassment of people opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
NATO’s top commander in Europe will unveil a strategy for defeating a potential Russian attack on the alliance’s eastern flank. The plan draws on Ukraine’s war experience, emphasizing low-cost drones, AI targeting and rapid strikes on Russian command systems.
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing 15 people. Strikes severely damaged a five-story apartment building in Pryluky, 150 km east of Kyiv, and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure in Kremenchuk.
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 6, 2026.
As Vladimir Putin marks his 74th birthday and the CIS approaches its 35th anniversary, the organization offers a stark measure of Russia’s declining influence across the former Soviet space. Several former members have left, while others are increasingly asserting political independence from Moscow.
Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and called Moscow’s war against Ukraine a “sacred war of justice” in a birthday letter to Vladimir Putin. The message comes as thousands of North Korean troops have fought alongside Russian forces and Seoul estimates around 6,000 have been killed or wounded.
Kyiv was hit by repeated waves of Russian missile attacks overnight, with damage reported across several districts and a second round of explosions before dawn. The assault followed Zelensky’s warning that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike.”
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker linked by Ukraine to Russia’s shadow fleet caught fire off Sochi after what Russian authorities described as an attack by an unmanned vessel. All 23 crew members were rescued as flames and thick black smoke spread across the coast.
Trump says he will speak with Putin “very soon” as Washington and the WHO press Moscow for more information over the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian anti-plague research institute.
President Zelensky has posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine title to 25-year-old MiG-29 pilot Marat Mambetov, who was killed in combat on Oct. 1 after his aircraft was struck by a Russian missile.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Tuesday evening that new intelligence points to Russian preparations for a massive strike, urging Ukrainians to heed air raid alerts. Hours later, Ukraine’s Air Force reported three Tu-160 strategic bombers taking off, saying possible cruise missiles could enter Ukrainian…
Two civilian ships were hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Citing contacts with Bulgaria’s navy, he pinned the blame for the strikes on Russia, while Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the drones’ origin was still unclear and ruled out invoking…
The European Commission proposed limiting Ukraine’s access to EU farm subsidies and markets for sensitive products even after accession, which Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi rejected on Tuesday, Oct. 5. by saying that Kyiv cannot accept permanent restrictions. Instead, he offered time-limited transition periods…
Lithuania moved closer toward lifting its long-standing nuclear weapons ban, after the amendment passed its first reading on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 106-18 votes in favor. The country’s Constitution currently prohibits weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases to be stationed on its territory. A final vote…
The Beloyarsk nuclear plant in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region began a two-day drill on Tuesday, Oct. 6, simulating a natural disaster and simultaneous accidents at two reactors. The exercise comes as the Kremlin escalates nuclear threats against Europe, including Lithuania, whose parliament voted the same day to lift its…
Ukraine’s Air Force expects Russia could increase the speed of its jet-powered attack drones to 800-900 kilometers per hour, although such speeds have not yet been observed. Moscow is also expected to expand its use of jet drones, forcing Kyiv to accelerate interceptor production and rely heavily on F-16 fighters.
Artem Shevalev, a former deputy finance minister, has been appointed CEO of the state-owned Ukrgasbank, pending the central bank’s approval. His appointment ends over three years of interim leadership, with Volodymyr Ponomariov serving as acting CEO.
The US secretary of state urged Russia to provide more information about a suspected plague case in Siberia while warning against speculation. The call came after a lab worker died and nearly 200 people were reportedly placed under observation, although plague has not been confirmed.
South Korean ports reportedly handled over 176,000 tons of fuel bound for Russia in July and August, including shipments via sanctioned tankers. The news coincides with Seoul’s threats of further action against Kyiv over the latter’s disclosure of two North Korean POWs transferred to South Korea.
A KIIS poll found that 41% of Ukrainians now consider preserving independence while leaving some territory occupied the most realistic end to the war, up from 33% in February 2025. Another 53% selected scenarios involving the liberation of at least some occupied land.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian intelligence received news that Russia is preparing a massive strike, prompting Kyiv to strengthen air defenses and other countermeasures. Zelensky said Ukraine is securing ammunition and interceptor missiles but remains entirely dependent on foreign partners for critical defenses against…
Drapaty is reshaping Ukraine’s military around drone-heavy warfare, decentralized command, and younger combat leaders. His tenure has seen local counteroffensives regain ground while pursuing a 30-year plan to modernize the AFU.
At the Global Tech Kharkiv forum, Credit Agricole is finalizing its Bank Lviv acquisition, Brave1 is redirecting Hr.7 billion ($159 million) to component production, Diia.City is adding BioTech and MedTech, and UK Aid is funding frontline SME software upgrades.
Ukraine’s National Police dismantled two alleged drug networks during an operation named “Breaking Bad.” Investigators say one laboratory produced more than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of methadone monthly and planned to export it disguised as automotive fluid, while mobile laboratories produced amphetamine for sale in…
Ukraine’s Ukrposhta and drone maker Athlon Avia have released a new postage stamp series chronicling the history of the Furia, Ukraine’s first fixed-wing reconnaissance drone. The six-stamp sheet traces the UAV’s journey from its first combat deployments in 2014 to its use today by more than 100 Ukrainian brigades.
The latest ISW report says Russia is increasing the use and development of inexpensive, jet-powered “quasi-cruise” missiles to step up its attacks on Ukraine. The speed and maneuverability offered by these weapons, in increasing numbers, are pressuring Ukraine’s air defenses.
Ukraine launched a record-breaking barrage against Russia over 24 hours, with Moscow claiming its forces destroyed 1,750 Ukrainian drones and 17 Flamingo cruise missiles. The reported figures surpass the previous record for Ukrainian drone attacks and mark an unprecedented number of Flamingo missiles used in a single…
Satellite images show major damage and a collapsed span on the Chonhar bridge linking occupied Crimea and the Kherson region, potentially complicating Russian military supply movements.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius urged NATO to develop a concrete plan for responding to Russian hybrid attacks, warning that Moscow is testing the alliance beyond its eastern flank. He said the threat includes drones, GPS interference, sabotage, and weaponized migration.
Ukraine says it holds the tactical initiative near Vovchansk, while cautioning against confirming reported gains east of the city as fighting remains concentrated in a rapidly shifting gray zone, a Ukrainian military spokesperson said.
Ukrenergo said scheduled hourly power cuts would return to parts of Ukraine from 3 p.m. until the end of Tuesday, Oct. 6, after Russian strikes damaged energy infrastructure. Restrictions will affect households and industry infrastructure, although the grid operator did not identify the regions covered.
Two commercial ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria on Tuesday, with one sinking and its crew missing. The strikes followed attacks on commercial vessels near Turkey and Odesa as Kyiv and Moscow escalate their drone war in the Black Sea, with Russia retaliating for Ukrainian attacks on its refineries by targeting…
Seoul says Ukraine’s apology after revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners at the UN General Assembly fell short of expectations and is weighing diplomatic measures, including recalling its ambassador. Despite Seoul’s initial criticism, Kyiv said it had informed the former of its intention prior to the…
Poland will deploy one Patriot battery in the Lublin region near Ukraine as part of a broader military buildup. Warsaw is also expanding units, drone capabilities and aviation infrastructure across the region.
Russian forces attacked central Kryvyi Rih with two Banderol loitering munitions on Tuesday, striking the grounds of a city hospital. Three people were wounded, including a hospital employee in serious condition and a woman who was walking her dog.
Russia has begun testing balloon barriers designed to counter Ukrainian drones, using Kevlar strands suspended from cables to entangle drone propellers. The system could force drones to fly higher, making them easier targets for Russian radar and air defenses.
The European Commission is set to unveil proposals Tuesday aimed at addressing concerns over EU enlargement as Ukraine and three other candidates seek membership. The plans could include safeguards on voting rights and access to EU subsidies, amid fears enlargement could strain the bloc’s budget and decision-making.
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, targeting what Russian investigative outlet Astra identified as a major oil depot supplying fuel to three Moscow airports. The strike came days after Ukraine hit another major Transneft oil hub.
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 5, 2026.
Russia has repeatedly warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv as attacks on the capital intensify. The US and European governments have rejected the pressure and kept their embassies open, denying Moscow the diplomatic isolation it appears to seek.
Trump publicly addressed Russia’s suspected pneumonic plague case for the first time, calling it a “big problem.” CNN experts cited the scale of monitoring, FSB involvement and the lab’s history of military biological research as reasons for concern, while stressing that no weaponized pathogen has been confirmed.
Russian forces struck an apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, injuring two civilians. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition, while a 37-year-old woman suffered thermal burns.
Russian drones sank the Turkish-owned Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea, killing two crew members. The attack comes as Turkey and the UN push for a new maritime security arrangement. Ankara has also discussed Black Sea security with Azerbaijan.
Russian drone debris fell in two Kyiv districts Monday, destroying two cars and damaging another in Pecherskyi while debris also landed near homes in Solomianskyi.
Ukraine is preparing new contracts for air-defense systems and missiles while seeking additional anti-ballistic capabilities to protect critical infrastructure. Zelensky also said Kyiv is sourcing F-16 ammunition around the world, with new packages already on the way.
Trump again blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for high US gasoline prices, saying disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were no longer the main factor. He also criticized refinery closures in Democratic-led states ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
Ukraine’s opposition European Solidarity party expelled lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko from its parliamentary faction on Monday, Oct. 5 over his proposals for ending the war. The party said Ukraine’s Defense Forces, language, EU and NATO membership cannot be bargained away in possible negotiations with Russia.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned a Russian drone strike on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn, calling it particularly cynical given Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in the Black Sea. He warned such attacks threaten food security worldwide, particularly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi announced on Monday, Oct. 5, that Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies had signed a joint, survivor-centered instruction for investigating conflict-related sexual violence. The document, signed in the presence of the British ambassador, aligns Ukraine’s police, investigations and…
Russian armed forces struck Kharkiv with three guided bombs on Monday, Oct. 5, killing at least six people and injuring 59, including three children. The strikes targeted an industrial area and a residential neighborhood in the Slobidskyi districts, damaging dozens of residential buildings and a civilian enterprise.
Ukrainian pilots will soon begin Rafale training in France, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday, Oct. 5, following a telephone discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron. As Kyiv moves toward its planned purchase of 16 Rafale jets, Paris is preparing a new defense package for Ukraine.
Two crew members died and 11 were rescued after the Turkey-owned grain carrier Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank near a Romanian offshore platform. On Monday, local media reported a possible drone strike, but Romanian authorities have not confirmed the cause or attributed the incident to Russia.
NATO’s top commander in Europe is preparing a strategy for rapidly defeating a potential Russian attack on the alliance’s eastern flank, Bloomberg reported. The draft plan would use land forces alongside drones, minimally crewed systems and artificial intelligence to halt an incursion and destroy enemy command…
Hungary is expected to stop blocking a procedural step that would advance Ukraine and Moldova’s EU accession talks, the Financial Times reported on Monday. However, opening the next two negotiation clusters would still depend on Ukraine’s parliament adopting a minority education bill on Oct. 12.
Russian guided bombs and a drone hit Kharkiv, killing at least three people and wounding 29, including three children, as rescuers searched for people potentially trapped beneath a damaged apartment building.
Ukraine and Germany signed 15 agreements worth over €8.5 billion covering joint weapons production, air defense, drones, and energy protection. The deals came as Merz visited Kyiv and reaffirmed Berlin’s military support despite growing political pressure at home.
Romania is investigating a suspected drone crash near Plauru during Russian attacks on neighboring Ukraine. The incident follows confirmed airspace violations elsewhere on NATO’s eastern flank and growing demands for stronger drone defenses.
Germany risks being drawn into an armed conflict with Russia, the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service warned on Oct. 5, describing Moscow’s activities against Germany and other NATO members as a growing “shadow war.” While Germany’s domestic intel boss says the Kremlin is willing to carry out sabotage and…
Authorities in Russia’s Irkutsk region have expanded quarantine measures after the death of researcher Darya Shipilova following a reported laboratory accident involving pneumonic plague. Local media describe the incident as a probable outbreak, while Russian officials deny that plague caused her death and say the…
India is holding talks with Russia and Ukraine on restoring safe navigation in the Black Sea as it seeks a more active role in efforts to end the war. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the discussions also cover grain and energy exports and possible agreements to avoid attacks.
Ukraine says robotic machine-gun turrets using AI and machine vision have downed Russian jet-powered drones, including the Geran-5, as Kyiv expands deployments despite the systems’ limited range.
MEPs are proposing a European Defense Union that would work alongside NATO while giving Europe greater capacity to act independently. The plan would involve Ukraine, Norway, and the UK, along with six institutions, including a security council and rapid reaction force.
Russian attacks have nearly exhausted Ukraine’s locomotive reserves, creating a bottleneck for grain and iron ore deliveries to Black Sea ports and prompting Kyiv to seek replacements from European partners.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s surprise Kyiv visit underscored Germany’s strong support for Ukraine, including €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy infrastructure. Russian attacks during his visit highlighted Moscow’s broader strategy of targeting Ukraine’s cities and supporters, while…
The FT reports that the Estonian government is adopting a new defensive strategy laid out in its latest national security concept. Tallinn’s previous doctrine envisaged allowing attackers to enter the country before countering the enemy with a guerrilla-style defense to block Russian troops until NATO reinforcements…
A projectile fell near Moldova’s Palanca-Maiaky-Udobne border crossing, ricocheted off the ground and struck a passenger bus. A Moldovan border guard was lightly wounded, and the crossing was temporarily closed.
European embassies are refusing to leave Kyiv despite Russian threats of further strikes, publicly reaffirming their support for Ukraine as Moscow seeks to intimidate foreign diplomats.
Kyiv could face electricity cuts lasting 14-16 hours a day this month if Russia continues attacking facilities supplying the capital, utility expert Oleh Popenko warned. His remarks describe a possible scenario rather than an officially approved outage schedule.
Three Russian officers linked by a Ukrainian database to organizing missile strikes on Ukraine were among eight killed in a Tu-95MS bomber crash in Russia’s Amur Region on Sept. 29, independent Russian outlet Mediazona reported. All eight officers served in Russia’s strategic aviation forces, with three previously…
The White House is monitoring reports of a suspected plague case in Russia after a 27-year-old institute worker died and 189 people were hospitalized following contact with her. Russian authorities have not confirmed the diagnosis, while a hospital in the Irkutsk region has been placed under quarantine.
Russia has upgraded its Geran-4 attack drone with improved navigation, a new infrastructure-targeting warhead, and a Russian-made engine. Ukraine’s military intelligence says the changes could make the drone more accurate and less dependent on satellite navigation.
About 60 people were detained at an authorized Communist Party rally in Moscow after participants chanted for fair elections, political freedoms, and “Down with the Tsar.” The event marked the anniversary of the 1993 shelling of Russia’s parliament.
Pro-Russian politician Milorad Dodik’s SNSD retained its dominance in Republika Srpska, while three of the four leading parties in Bosnia’s Federation support Ukraine. The results underscore Bosnia’s political divisions and competing Russian and EU influence.
India is seeking a greater role in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with talks covering Black Sea shipping, grain and energy exports and possible non-attack arrangements. Zelensky said the US hopes to broker a new round of negotiations by late October.
Russia launched 205 drones at Ukraine overnight, including 49 jet-powered Shahed-type UAVs. Three Banderol drones struck Kharkiv, killing one person and injuring eight, while Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 172 drones, the Air Force said.
Seven candidates are competing to replace António Guterres amid demands for stronger international leadership. His record raises questions about diplomatic judgment and effectiveness, but Russia’s Security Council seat and the failure to reform its powers remain responsibilities of member states.
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 4, 2026.
Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it…
Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Environment Ihor Bezkaravainyi argues that international mine action in Syria must build local capacity rather than simply import established models. Drawing on Ukraine’s experience, there is a need for greater involvement in planning, more flexible approaches to demining, and…
“Sacred Treasures from Kyiv” at V&A South Kensington presents seven examples of Ukrainian sacred art from the 17th and 18th centuries. The display also brings the works together with two pairs of silver-gilt Holy Gates from Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, whose history has been reinterpreted to reflect their Ukrainian origins.
Poland and Romania have rejected Ukraine’s request to increase agricultural transit corridors and secure €1.1 billion in transport subsidies to move trapped grain through Europe. Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi warned that port bombardments could cause next year’s sown area to contract by up to 40%…
Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) “Alpha” Special Operations Center struck an Su-35 fighter, an Su-34 bomber, and an ammunition depot at the Khanskaya military airfield in Russia’s Republic of Adygea, the SBU confirmed on Sunday, Oct. 4. The precision operation, conducted roughly…
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukraine will deliver proportional responses to Russian strikes targeting municipal bridges, data centers, and mobile networks. Zelensky cited prior retaliatory hits against Russian logistics as proof of deterrence, as repeated attacks damaged Kyiv’s North Bridge for a second…
Moscow’s playbook is abundantly clear: continue negotiating in order to string Washington along until it either pressures Ukraine to capitulate or the Donbas is conquered in its entirety. Both scenarios are unlikely.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will begin deploying domestically produced small missiles by late October and expanding automated .50-caliber gun turrets to counter Russian jet-powered strike drones. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Kyiv on Sunday, Oct. 4, the leaders…
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová announced that no EU member state embassies are evacuating Kyiv despite Russian aerial strikes and threats against diplomats, Ukrinform reported. Mathernová confirmed regular contact with 25 EU missions, affirming that the EU Delegation and member state embassies remain…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a €1.3 billion assistance package in Kyiv on Sunday, Oct. 4, comprising €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy grid repairs. The leaders finalized 15 bilateral industrial pacts valued at over €8.5 billion, including a…
Brazil is home to 600,000 people of Ukrainian descent, with roughly 80 percent living in Paraná. Many are descended from immigrants who arrived more than a century ago, creating one of the largest Ukrainian communities outside of eastern Europe.
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an array of high-value Russian military targets on Oct. 3 and overnight into Oct. 4, including a Buk-M3 air defense system in Zaporizhzhia, a drone launch depot in Donetsk, and an electronic warfare station in Russia’s Bryansk region. The precision operations also degraded Russian…
Russia’s war is systematically damaging Ukraine’s scientific infrastructure and killing scientists. Despite the brain drain, researchers continue to work in Ukraine. The scale of wartime losses, however, raises a question that goes beyond rebuilding damaged buildings: How can Ukraine preserve the intellectual and…
Russian forces launched over 1,900 strike drones, 1,700 glide bombs, and 25 missiles against Ukraine over the past week, with more than 800 being high-speed turbojet variants, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported. The update followed an overnight barrage of 135 drones that killed one person at a Sumy medical…
Russian drone attacks wounded six civilians across the Kherson and Chernihiv regions on Sunday, Oct. 4, including a 10-year-old boy in Chernihiv’s Nosivka community and two elderly pedestrians struck in Kherson. The strikes destroyed private homes and coincided with a morning guided bomb raid in Sumy that injured…
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centrist, pro-Ukrainian United List party has won Latvia’s parliamentary election, capturing 36.6% of the vote with 88% of ballots counted. The decisive outcome outperformed pre-election polling, securing a mandate for Kulbergs to maintain 5% GDP defense spending and steadfast military…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that American military units and capabilities could be redeployed from Europe to the Western Hemisphere or the US as the Trump administration expands counter-narcotics operations in Latin America. Speaking in Colorado Springs, Hegseth tied the potential realignment to…