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The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to demonstrate resilience and tactical superiority in various regions amid the ongoing conflict. Recent actions include the destruction of enemy shelters and personnel by the 126th Brigade in Kherson and the successful drone strikes by the 413th Raid Regiment. Colonel Valentyn Manko's release of military maps has drawn scrutiny from the General Staff, underscoring the importance of information security. Meanwhile, the Rada is considering extending the stay of foreign soldiers with expired contracts. The defense strategy heavily relies on drone warfare, with units like the Talion and Ivan Franko groups using this technology to target enemy logistics and personnel. Additionally, the establishment of the Joint Forces Grouping under General Drapatyi is strengthening coordinated defense efforts. These continuous operations highlight the resilience and innovation within the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

What recent actions has the Ukrainian Armed Forces taken?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been actively engaging in combat operations across various regions. Notable recent actions include the destruction of enemy shelters and personnel by the 126th Brigade in Kherson and strategic strikes by drone units such as the 413th Raid Regiment. These operations emphasize their tactical capability and technological integration in conflict scenarios.

How is drone warfare being utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces?

Drone warfare is a critical component of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strategy. Units like the Talion battalion and the Ivan Franko Group are using drones to target enemy logistics, personnel, and infrastructure effectively. This approach provides them with a significant tactical advantage in terms of surveillance and precision strikes.

What measures are being taken regarding foreign military contracts in Ukraine?

The Rada is considering legislation to extend the stay of foreign military personnel whose contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces have expired. This proposal aims to retain experienced foreign fighters within the ranks and bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst ongoing military engagements.

Why is the General Staff concerned about the publication of military maps?

The General Staff is reviewing the publication of military maps by Colonel Valentyn Manko to assess if classified information was disclosed. This incident underscores the crucial aspect of maintaining information security to protect operational details and avoid jeopardizing military strategies.

What new strategic initiative has been introduced by the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have initiated the formation of the Joint Forces Grouping, which will operate under the leadership of Major General Drapatyi. This new formation aims to enhance operational coordination and unified command among diverse military units, improving overall defense efficacy against adversary threats.

What role does the 40th Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy play?

The 40th Separate Coastal Defence Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy is active in disrupting enemy naval operations. Recent actions include attacking and neutralizing enemy vessels, demonstrating their critical role in securing Ukraine's maritime frontiers and supporting broader military objectives.

What impact has the establishment of the Joint Forces Grouping had?

The establishment of the Joint Forces Grouping has significantly bolstered Ukraine's military coordination and strategic planning. Under the command of Major General Drapatyi, this initiative has led to enhanced synchronization between various military branches, optimizing the effectiveness of counteroffensive operations and defense strategies.

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General Staff headquarters General Staff reported on situation in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia directions: Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their defensive operation Defense forces continue their defensive operation, conducting search and strike operations in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Zaporizhzhia region. 1 345 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces destroyed the logistics route for supplying weapons to the occupiers in the direction of Pokrovsk. Defense Forces blow up occupiers’ logistics UGV near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Defense Forces of the 7th Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces blew up a Russian logistics Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with a mine near Pokrovsk area. 3 274 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Shahed with machine gun fire. Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Shahed from Mi-8 helicopter. VIDEO A video posted on social media shows a Russian Shahed kamikaze drone being shot down. 3 937 20 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone shootings over Ukraine

SOF fighter destroys enemy drone waiting on the road while driving a buggy Ukrainian fighter destroys Russian "sleeper" FPV drone right from buggy. VIDEO Footage posted on social media shows a soldier from the Special Operations Forces (SOF) destroying a Russian "sleeper" FPV drone in Donetsk region. 4 993 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Seven participants in the scheme supplied the army with defective beds at inflated prices. Case has been sent to court: Seven members of scheme supplied defective beds to army at inflated prices. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Vinnytsia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Southern Region have sent an indictment to court against seven individuals accused of embezzling more than ₴2.7 million from the defense budget during the procurement of army beds. 1 282 2 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

SOF Russian forces have achieved no significant results on front – Zelenskyy Russia’s army has achieved no significant results along the frontline. Ukrainian defenders are successfully holding positions in the Pokrovsk sector, including areas around Dobropillia in Donetsk region. 2 903 47 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Zelenskyy on the situation at the front

Fighters of the 43rd Brigade eliminated 7 invaders with strike drones Strike drone of 43rd SMB hit occupier squarely in back. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the 43rd Separate Mechanised Brigade (SMB) showed footage of the elimination of occupiers in their area of responsibility. 2 542 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Fighters from the 5th Omega detachment hit three occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Omega special forces struck three enemy infantrymen in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Special forces from the 5th separate Omega detachment shared footage of the destruction of Russian infantry in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 539 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Tetiana Chornovol Chornovol on negative trends in Armed Forces of Ukraine: We are developing in wrong direction, command likes to treat people as resource Ukrainian Armed Forces combat officer Tetiana Chornovol stated that there is a tendency in the Ukrainian army to gravitate towards the Russian model, where people can be treated as resources. 14 805 103 Previously in trend: Chornovol about problems in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Shmyhal reveals details for the military New contracts in Armed Forces of Ukraine will envisage base pay of 50,000–60,000 hryvnias for servicemembers – Shmyhal The base salary for servicemembers who sign a new contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine may range from 50,000 to 60,000 hryvnias per month. 10 891 87 Previously in trend: Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian strike in Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1: Ukrainian serviceman recounts AFU soldier on Russian strike during awards ceremony in Dnipropetrovsk region: "Most likely, someone "leaked" us" A serviceman of the 35th Marine Brigade gave testimony about the strike on battalion personnel during an awards ceremony in a village in Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November. 10 269 56 Previously in trend: Russian strike at awards ceremony

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are creating a new brigade despite the large number of AWOL Armed Forces of Ukraine are forming new brigade from among 150th, despite large number of AWOL, - Commander Filimonov The Armed Forces of Ukraine are currently forming a newly created brigade. At this stage, there are already about 3,000 AWOL there. 49 567 66 Previously in trend: Formation of new brigades in AFU

DOT-Chain Defence: how the state weapons marketplace works Ordering electronic warfare systems for front: new feature added to DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace The military will order electronic warfare (EW) systems through the DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace. 276 0 Previously in trend: DOT-Chain Defence

Formation of troops and the threat of Russian strikes. Known episodes of attacks Russian strikes during formation of troops: publicly known episodes Every time after Russian strikes on Ukrainian military gatherings at training grounds or during formations, there is talk of security protocols and the removal of officials. But are these terrible lessons really being taken into account? 16 696 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

The General Staff denied the encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk and Mirnograd No Defense Forces units encircled in Pokrovsk or Myrnohrad – General Staff The General Staff assured that none of Ukraine’s Defense Forces units are encircled within the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. There is also no blockade of the cities. 7 046 67 Previously in trend: "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Fighters of the 36th Brigade eliminated 6 occupiers and an enemy vehicle with strike drones Drone operators from 36th Brigade "toasted" 6 occupiers in building. VIDEO Soldiers of the 36th Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi, from the "Couriers of the Apostle Peter" unit, eliminated occupiers in a shelter. 2 635 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

A soldier of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated an occupier with control shots to the head in Pokrovsk Fatal shot to occupier’s head: SOF fighter shows battle in Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing Special Operations Forces (SOF) troops engaged in urban warfare with occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 16 273 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian soldier eliminated three invaders in close combat with rifle fire in Pokrovsk Ukrainian soldier eliminated three invaders in Pokrovsk with shots to head. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Ukrainian soldier destroying occupiers with small arms fire in close combat in Pokrovsk. 21 158 25 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ministry of Defence reveals details of new contracts for military personnel New AFU contracts: fixed 1–5-year service terms and higher monthly pay. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has begun preparing new types of contracts for military personnel and corresponding amendments to legislation. 12 000 138 Previously in trend: Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

PEGAS drone operators eliminated the occupiers and destroyed enemy equipment and shelters. PEGAS fighters’ strike drones destroyed 2 vehicles, dugout and 7 occupiers. VIDEO Kamikaze drones from the PEGAS unit, operated by troops of the 427th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "RAROH," eliminate another group of Russian military personnel 1 090 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy announced new contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zelenskyy announces new multi-year contracts for Armed Forces of Ukraine The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is developing new military service contracts designed for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 5 years. 2 908 13 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Manko publishes secret maps: General Staff comments General Staff reviewing photos of secret military maps shared by Colonel Manko The General Staff stated that an assessment by a state secrecy expert is required to determine whether the military maps published by the head of the Assault Forces Directorate, Colonel Valentyn Manko, contain classified information. 7 500 30 Previously in trend: Manko releases military maps

Border guards of the Steel Border brigade destroyed enemy shelters and occupiers in the Kursk direction Steel Border fighters destroyed five shelters and four occupiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Border guards operating "Steel Border" reconnaissance drones destroyed enemy shelters and occupier personnel. 1 184 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Buzky Guard fighters destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and personnel in the Kherson region. Combat operations of 126th Brigade in Kherson region: minus 5 guns, 4 shelters, and personnel of occupiers. VIDEO Operators of the 126th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, "Buzkyi Hard," whose tactics hinge on hybrid coordination between aerial reconnaissance and ground raids, allowing for rapid detection of the enemy and precision strikes, have eliminated occupiers and their equipment in Kherson region. 1 622 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Soldiers of the 413th Raid Regiment destroyed six enemy vehicles in the Dobropillia direction Five vehicles and "Grad" MLRS destroyed by drones of 413th Raid Regiment. VIDEO Drone operators of the 413th separate regiment "Reid" of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroy enemy equipment and personnel of the Russian troops in the Dobropillia direction. 1 648 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Soldiers of the 40th Coastal Defence Brigade destroyed a boat with enemy troops Occupiers did not reach positions of Armed Forces of Ukraine: 40th Brigade of Navy destroyed boat with Russian troops. VIDEO Soldiers of the 40th Separate Coastal Defence Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy attacked a boat with enemy troops. 7 299 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Rules of stay of foreign soldiers in Ukraine will be changed For foreigners whose contract with Armed Forces has expired, it is proposed to extend time of stay in Ukraine The Rada proposes to extend the rights of foreign military personnel whose contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine have expired. 1 023 7 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces Foreigners in AFU

5th separate assault brigade destroys four enemy shelters Fighters of 5th Assault Brigade destroy four occupiers’ shelters. VIDEO Fighters of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade are destroying enemy fortifications. 984 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Drone operators from the Phoenix unit repelled an assault by the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Border guards repel enemy assault in Donetsk region: 14 vehicles and 50 Russian troops taken out. VIDEO The Phoenix Border Guard unit repelled the occupiers` assault and destroyed their equipment in the Donetsk region. 3 177 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault

Ukrainian drone operators destroyed enemy shelters and eliminated the occupiers’ personnel. Occupier hid in tank: strike drones dropped ammunition directly into open hatch. VIDEO Drone operators of the 109th Mountain Assault Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to take out the occupiers' shelters and manpower. 7 280 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators eliminated occupying forces in Donetsk region, in Chasiv Yar Ukrainian drone operators eliminated six occupiers: invaders are burning near Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Soldiers of the TALION unmanned systems battalion of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared footage of the elimination of enemy manpower in Chasiv Yar. 4 383 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators from the 5th Kyiv Assault Brigade eliminate at least ten occupiers Drone operators hit six occupiers at once with single munition drop from drone. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th separate assault brigade continue to destroy the enemy. 4 588 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

UP reported on the critical situation in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Situation in Pokrovsk is critical, and logistics to Myrnohrad are complicated. Threat of encirclement of AFU is getting closer - media There are at least 250 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, who engage in small arms battles and shoot Ukrainian soldiers at their positions, including UAV operators. Logistics to the city is under full control of Russian drones. 25 610 155 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Ignatiev, "Betrayal caused setbacks in UAV development," says former commander of 110th TDF Ihnatiev. VIDEO Ukraine has lost momentum in drone and EW development due to decisions by certain officials. 8 789 52 Previously in trend: Development of drone production in Ukraine Drone industry

Interceptor drones in Odesa region: Air Force refutes Sternenko’s claim Sternenko claims Air Force banned use of interceptor drones: Air Command "South" refutes The Air Command "South" has denied activist Serhii Sternenko’s claims that interceptor drones were allegedly not being used to shoot down Russian reconnaissance UAVs in the Odesa sector and that volunteer assistance was being restricted. 4 407 22 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones Drone industry

Drone operators destroy occupiers’ equipment in the Donetsk direction Ivan Franko Group drone operators destroyed 11 pieces of equipment in Donetsk direction. VIDEO Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group are destroying enemy logistics and personnel in the Donetsk sector. 1 959 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian paratroopers liberated Kuchero Yar in Donetsk Oblast Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region: Ukrainian flag was raised there. VIDEO Units of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, including the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia sector. 6 492 47 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements Situation in Dobropillia direction

Soldiers of the 114th Brigade of the Strix unit destroyed the occupiers’ equipment with kamikaze drones Ukrainian-made kamikaze drones destroy enemy vehicle and radar antenna. VIDEO Soldiers of the 114th Brigade of the Striks unit are destroying enemy equipment on one of the axes. 1 636 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ukraine’s Armed Forces launch 7,000–9,000 drones daily to hold off Russian attacks Drone war: Ukraine’s Armed Forces deploy 7,000–9,000 drones against Russia daily Ukraine deploys between seven and nine thousand drones every day for defense and counterattacks against Russian forces. 1 831 21 Previously in trend: Production of drones Unmanned technologies Countering Russian drones Drone industry

Ukrainian SRG group killed personnel and shelters in the Sumy direction Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group took out three shelters and 13 occupiers in Sumy direction. VIDEO A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) in cooperation with UAV operators killed the enemy in the Sumy sector. 3 227 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

"Contract 18–24" program expanded again: What is known? "Contract 18–24" program expanded: all combat units of Defense Forces included The "Contract 18–24" program has been expanded once again. From now on, all brigades will be able to recruit young people. 1 233 13 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Ukrainian fighters of the 17th Army Corps repelled an assault by occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction Repelled an assault and destroyed 22 pieces of occupiers’ equipment in Zaporizhzhia region: combat operations by 17th Army Corps. VIDEO Soldiers of the 17th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled a large-scale Russian assault in the Mala Tokmachka sector of the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 999 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Repelling assault

Drone operators from the 214th battalion eliminated nine occupiers in the Novopavlivka direction Strike drones of 214th SAB eliminated nine Russian assault troopers - no one escaped. VIDEO Drone operators of the 214th separate assault battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to effectively destroy enemy manpower in the Novopavlivka sector, near the settlements of Stepova and Oleksiivka. 4 413 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

The occupier was eliminated by his own comrades while he was trying to surrender Wanted to surrender: occupier killed by his own invaders. VIDEO The "South" Joint Forces Group has released footage showing a Russian soldier being killed by his own army while attempting to surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 444 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the assault and eliminated the occupiers "Crashed into their own equipment": Defense Forces used smoke screen to repel occupiers’ assault. VIDEO Defense Forces have released footage showing occupiers crashing into their own destroyed equipment during an assault on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region. 4 741 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a video of dead invaders in the Dobropillia direction. Dozens of occupiers’ bodies rot in Dobropillia direction: no one searches or counts them. VIDEO Servicemen of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have filmed footage showing a "cemetery of occupiers" in the Dobropillia direction. 7 173 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators eliminated an occupier who was heading in the direction of Pokrovsk Ukrainian drone sets backpack on fire - occupier burned alive. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators caught up with a Russian soldier moving toward Pokrovsk and struck him with a fiber-optic-guided FPV drone. 6 798 21 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drapatyi appointed to lead Ukraine’s new Joint Forces Grouping – details Defense Forces have created Joint Forces Grouping. It will be led by General Drapatyi A new Joint Forces Grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been established within Ukraine’s Defense Forces. It will be commanded almost entirely by the Joint Forces Command, headed by Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi. 3 322 8 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU Joint Forces Grouping