Olena Mukhina

The visit marks another step in ensuring public support for Ukraine’s defense as it moves closer to EU and NATO integration.

In a strategic partnership, Ukraine and Poland are launching the Ukrainian Legion, with the first unit to begin training by year’s end.

These systems will help Ukraine counter increasing Russian aerial assaults, which is especially significant for the country's energy facilities and civilians ahead of the winter season.

Four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have found employment with The HALO Trust, where they use satellite and drone data analysis to locate mined areas, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

In a move to strengthen its defenses, Poland has launched the construction of the "Eastern Shield," a fortification initiative on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The project will feature modern detection systems and is expected to be completed by 2028 at a cost exceeding $2.5 billion.

The situation on the Pokrovske front remains complex, with Russian occupiers launching major assaults toward Selidove, according to Major Vitaliy Milovidov of the 15th National Guard Operational Brigade.

Military analyst and veteran Oleksii Hetman warns that Russian forces are likely preparing for a serious offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, concentrating significant manpower and equipment toward Huliaypole and Orikhiv.

Moldova has notified EU nations that Russia plans to disrupt the second round of its presidential election by targeting expatriate voting abroad, potentially using bomb threats to halt polling.

At the IT Products Exhibition-2024 in Pyongyang, Russian and North Korean officials signed an agreement to bolster collaboration in communications and digital technology.

In October 2024 alone, Russian forces deployed 2,023 attack drones against civilian and military sites in Ukraine.

The 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade repelled a heavy assault involving 22 Russian armored vehicles and around 120 troops, due to coordinated efforts involving artillery, anti-tank units, reconnaissance, and drones.

Military expert and former SBU officer Ivan Stupak has announced that Ukraine is trialing its AI-powered drones, which can track and intercept Russian 'Shaheds' moving at speeds over 150 km per hour.

After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claims that Poland hasn’t delivered MiG-29s, Sikorski suggests Ukraine buy arms on credit.

Finnish military expert Emil Kastehelmi reports a large-scale Russian offensive stretching across Donetsk, with over 100 battles in recent days.