russia - Ukraine war
Night drone attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, causing deaths, injuries, and significant infrastructure damage. Fires broke out while ambulances, homes, and energy facilities were targeted.
Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of November 4, 2025.
On November 1, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian servicemen during an awards ceremony, killing Volodymyr Sviatnenko and others. Missile and drone strikes also hit communities in Dnipropetrovsk.
Russian Drone Attack on November 2 set fire to a Star Brands warehouse in Pavlohrad, burning 11,000 m² and hindering firefighting due to ongoing drone threats.
Russian infantry is advancing through the southern outskirts of the city, creating a “gray zone,” as enemy units infiltrate multiple city blocks and set up observation posts.
Russian command reportedly ordered the execution of female soldiers refusing to fight near Pokrovsk. “Atesh” partisans also report mass desertions and suicidal assaults amid rising losses.
Syrskyy heard reports from commanders in the Pokrovsk direction. He emphasized that there is no encirclement or blockade of the cities. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are making every effort to maintain logistics.
Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of November 3, 2025.
Russia has used the 9M729 cruise missile against Ukraine, a weapon banned under the INF Treaty, showing Putin’s disregard for U.S. diplomacy, Reuters reports.
During the massive shelling on October 30, Russians damaged substations critical to nuclear safety in Ukraine, — IAEA
Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of October 30, 2025.
Putin ordered unhindered access for foreign journalists to Donetsk areas where Ukrainian forces are allegedly trapped, while Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry warned reporters not to trust Russia’s “corridor” offers.