Overview
- At least three people were killed and ten injured in Balakliia after overnight Russian rocket strikes, local officials said.
- Ukraine’s air force reported Russia launched an Iskander missile and 176 drones overnight, with 139 drones shot down or jammed and 37 impacts recorded at 14 sites.
- Zelenskyy said he expects to finalize an agreement in Paris on air-defense systems, combat aircraft and missiles to strengthen Ukraine’s protection.
- Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha appealed for financing to scale up domestic drone production, saying Ukraine could build up to 20 million drones next year with sufficient funding.
- Berlin registered 1,304 new Ukrainian arrivals in October, the highest monthly figure since October 2023, as Russia also claimed advances in Zaporizhzhia at Mala Tokmatschka and Riwnopillja.