Ukraine
Russian artillery shelled a children’s hospital in Kherson on October 29, injuring nine people, including four children and three medics. The building sustained severe damage.
Ylva Johansson stated 4.7 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection in the EU, numbers rising weekly, with plans to transition from protection to long-term partnership.
Germany’s Federal Court upheld the life sentence for a Russian man who killed two Ukrainian servicemen in Bavaria, rejecting his appeal and making the verdict final.
Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of October 29, 2025.
German Die Welt journalist Ibrahim Naber was injured in eastern Ukraine when a Lancet drone struck nearby. One soldier died; his team sustained injuries. Fundraising started for Igor’s rehabilitation.
Russian forces destroyed Optima-Pharm’s central warehouse, wiping out 20% of Ukraine’s monthly medicine supply, causing temporary shortages but regional warehouses can stabilize deliveries.
Germany finally left Ukraine in late November 1944; Ukraine’s seven million soldiers, industry, and strategic territory were crucial for the anti-Nazi coalition’s ultimate victory.
Russian strikes damaged gas facilities in Poltava, marking the seventh attack in October. Naftogaz works to restore equipment; attacks aim to cut Ukrainians’ gas and heat.
Corruption in the defense sector: embezzlement of UAH 90 million on drones uncovered. NABU and SAP exposed a large-scale scheme organized by officials of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine and representatives of private companies during the procurement of drones for the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
After 100 days in office, Svyrydenko’s government shows polished communication but few real results – no major scandals, yet no vision, reforms, or clear strategy either.
Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of October 28, 2025.
A tea festival will be held at VDNH: oolong and pu-erh, tantra and yoga.