Ukraine National Bank mints “Ukrainian Language” collector’s coin
Ukrainian National Bank issued a new commemorative silver coin in limited mintage, 5 000 pieces, celebrating the Ukrainian language
German aid to Ukraine includes recon and naval drones, anti-air systems
Germany announced new military support package for Ukraine on 27 Oct., which includes Germany's most advanced air defence system – IRIS-T SLM
Russia reports drone attack on its Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
On the evening of 26 October, three drones attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Suspilne…
Georgia allowed entry to 7 Ukrainian prisoners after weeks stranded at Russian border
One of the prisoners reportedly cut his wrists in protest of being stranded in the border zone.
Russian attack on Kherson Oblast village kills one, destroys residential house
The centre of Kherson also came under Russian artillery fire on 27 Oct. As a result, a 36-year-old man was injured
British intel: Russia limits long-range strikes to replenish missile stockpile
For the first time since the war began, Russia has halted long-range bomber flights in Ukraine over a month, likely preserving cruise missile to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure this winter.
EU to show Film Festival in Russia despite war in Ukraine
The festival, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 for advancing the causes of peace, democracy and human rights, now overlooks the Russia's ongoing human rights abuses and war crimes in Ukraine.
Hungary, Slovakia oppose EU’s $52 bl allocation to Ukraine – Politico
Hungarian PM Orban and Slovakian PM Fico refused to allocate aid for Ukraine, arguing that 'EU support is not working' and citing 'concerns about corruption.'
ISW: Avdiivka losses create long-term crisis for Russian military
The scale of Russian equipment destruction around Avdiivka appears greater than at Vuhledar last winter and spring. Those losses prevented sustained Russian offensives elsewhere.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will respond to Russia’s critical infrastructure strikes
Kremlin is aware of Ukraine's intent to retaliate, as Russia first removed its fleet from Crimea and is repositioning its aircraft farther from Ukraine's borders.
Australia pledges $12.7 mn in new military aid to Ukraine
It includes bomb disposal equipment, portable x-ray machines, a 3D printer for metal, and counter-drone systems.
British intel: Russia retained Kherson front artillery after 2022 withdrawal
Russia has braced for a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive across the strategic Dnipro River, reinforcing defences around the eastern bank city of Orikhiv after withdrawing from the western side in 2022.
Another Russian strike on Khmelnytskyi Oblast hits nuclear plant area, injuring 16
11 apartment buildings, 9 private houses and 2 schools were damaged after Russian drones struck the city of Slavuta
Russia increases mobilization efforts targeting migrant communities
Russia escalates pressure on Central Asian migrants inside its borders under the guise of fighting "ethnic crime" in order to meet mobilization quotas, insider sources say.