Olena Mukhina

Russia's mounting ammunition crisis worsened after Ukrainian forces launched precision drone strikes on key depots, killing six North Korean officers stationed with Russian troops, according to Estonian intelligence. The attacks highlight Ukraine's expanding long-range capabilities and Russia's growing dependence on North Korean supplies.

The newly unveiled "Viking" maritime center of Ukraine’s military intelligence has been equipped with Stridsbåt 90 boats, advancing operational capabilities for sea-based missions and fire support.

A cyber operation by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence hit the North Caucasus Federal University, crippling its network and deleting crucial data.

In light of the tragic death of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, Ukrainian media leaders have called on international institutions to investigate her death and to ensure the safety of journalists in captivity.

Ukrainian authorities are working to return the body of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity.

Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh, speaking at the 18th Council of Europe Sports Ministers Conference, urged Europe to ban Russian athletes from international competitions. She highlighted the tragic loss of over 487 Ukrainian athletes and coaches in the war and called attention to the destruction of over 500 sports facilities as a result of Russian aggression.

EU officials have called for swift justice after the confirmed death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriya Roshchyna, who was illegally detained by Russia. Her death, reported during a transfer between Russian detention centers, is being investigated as a war crime by the Security Service of Ukraine.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of nearly 5,000 combat drones to Ukraine, marking a significant step in defense collaboration between the two countries.

The Media Movement, a coalition of Ukrainian journalists and media organizations, has called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take immediate action against media pressure by state officials, demanding transparency, open communication, and unobstructed access to crucial public information.

Some 335,000 residents are still remaining in the region.

With the potential capture of Toretsk, Russian forces could effectively advance towards Pokrovsk or in the Avdiivka direction, reinforcing their troops in crucial sectors like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

As Russia attempts to replenish its artillery forces in Kharkiv, Ukrainian defenders destroy dozens of occupiers and military equipment, keeping the operational situation under control despite heavy assaults.

Environmental experts raise alarms over the severe pollution of Crimea’s Black Sea coastline, which they attribute to military drills, infrastructure damage, and toxic spills. Occupied Crimea faces a looming ecological catastrophe, with restricted beach access and devastated natural reserves.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Security Service of Ukraine, successfully struck a Shahed UAV storage facility in Russia on 9 October.