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Russian sources report the situation in Oleksiivka, Sumy region, is deteriorating rapidly. "Officially it's being called operational encirclement, but it looks more like a complete disaster for our troops on the ground," they write.

Another Russian channel admits the situation in Sumy is getting worse. It claims Oleksiivka will likely be abandoned, comparing it to Kondrativka where entire regiments were destroyed. Reinforcements from the 30th Motor Rifle Regiment are described by an officer as “pensioners, drunks, the unwanted”

Senator Lindsey “Bla Bla” Graham says sanctions haven’t stopped Putin, “he just sidesteps them.” The next U.S. sanctions package, he noted, will target not Russia directly, but countries like China, India, and Brazil that help the Kremlin by buying its discounted oil and gas. Lots of bla bla again.

Zelensky confirms a Russian bomb strike on Sloviansk TPP just hours ago. Two people were killed, others wounded. “This is pure terror, normal forces don’t fight like this.” He noted energy support agreements with Norway, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and ongoing talks with the G7.

Unmanned Systems Commander Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi officially announces recruitment to the Drone Systems Forces: over 15,000 positions open, many of them civilian specialties. Training, drones, and gear are provided. SBS has already taken out two full Russian assault corps in 5 months.

Heroes. Two Ukrainian Territorial Defense fighters after leaving their position in the Zaporizhzhia direction, which they held for 165 (!!) days. Unshakable will.

French defense company Alta Ares, in collaboration with Ukrainian engineers, has launched mass production of interceptor drones in France. These AI-powered systems are designed to counter guided bombs and aerial threats. Plans are also in place to localize parts of the production in Ukraine.

A Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 rolls over a Russian “drone-ambusher” wired with fiber optics near Pokrovsk.

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says the situation near Pokrovsk is difficult, but Russian claims about encircling Ukrainian forces are false. "The enemy is changing tactics, using urban cover and avoiding direct clashes. Ukraine is countering. Progress continues in the Dobropillia direction," he said.

A Russian strike damaged the main TV tower in central Chernihiv. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the hit has likely disrupted local broadcasting.

Russia is banning electric and hybrid vehicles from crossing the Crimean Bridge starting November 3, citing fears that batteries could be used to smuggle explosives. Access is blocked from both directions. Drivers are being redirected via a longer route from Taganrog to Dzhankoy in occupied Crimea.

As of 11:00, Ukraine’s 7th Air Assault Corps reports ongoing operations in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Russian forces infiltrated Pokrovsk but struggle to secure positions. In Myrnohrad, a mechanized assault was repelled, 5 armored vehicles, 2 trucks, and 14 troops were reportedly destroyed.

Authorities report a total blackout across occupied Luhansk region following a “malfunction” at the Shchastia TPP.