Olena Mukhina

As Ukrainian forces breach Russian defenses in Kursk Oblast, questions arise over the tactical purpose of this operation, given the critical fighting in Donetsk Oblast where Ukrainian defenses are severely pressured. Forbes reports that some Ukrainian military figures believe resources, including Bradleys and Abrams tanks, should be concentrated on the eastern front, not in Kursk Oblast.

Ukraine reports that North Korean troops, embedded with Russian units in Kursk Oblast, are undergoing extensive training on modern warfare drone tactics.

Oleg Nayandin and Vitaliy Borysenko of Eleview International Inc. have been indicted for allegedly exporting dual-use goods and telecommunications equipment to Russia in violation of sanctions, with potential prison sentences of up to 20 years looming over them.

The Ukrainian government has introduced a preferential loan program to help domestic arms manufacturers increase production and speed up deliveries to the military.

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.