Ukraine's Fight: A Look at the Recent Battles and Political Moves

Surge in Attacks

• Missiles: More fired in October than any month since 2023.
• Drones: Over 5,000 launched in October alone.
• Targeting: Widespread power outages, especially in Kyiv.

Ukraine's countermeasures:

• Targeting Russian refineries to cut oil revenues.

Human Cost

• Casualties: Between October 31 and November 3, 36 killed, 130 injured.
• Regions Affected:
• Donetsk Oblast: 16 killed, 23 injured.
• Other regions: Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia.

Battleground: Pokrovsk

• Significant Clashes: Half of Russian glide bomb strikes concentrated here.
• Russian Progress: Up to 300 enemy soldiers within the city.
• Zelenskyy's Stance: Denies critical situation but acknowledges progress.

Political Developments

• U.S. Stance: Trump rules out sending Tomahawk missiles.
• U.K. Support: Continues supplying Storm Shadow cruise missiles (155-mile range).

Insights from Former President Leonid Kuchma

• War's End: Believes it's nearing but warns against early election preparations.
• Power Dynamics: Zelenskyy has more authority than formally prescribed.
• Future Outlook: Optimistic about Ukraine's future, warns peace won't be easier than war.