Key developments on Oct. 30:

• Russia strikes Dnipro railway station again, day after attack killed 15
• Evacuation convoys from Russian-occupied Oleshky split toward Ukraine and Russia, officials say
• Ukraine destroys Iskander-M missile launcher in Russia's Kursk Oblast, General Staff says
• Russia has damaged more than 800 Ukrainian energy

The Kyiv Independent has released "Dealer of Hate," a new documentary by investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk that examines aggression against Ukrainians in the EU countries that took in the largest number of refugees following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The Kyiv Independent has launched its 2026 Holiday Gift Guide, a curated selection of 80 items from Ukrainian brands and creators that showcase the country's creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

The number includes 1,590 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 28:

• 'Russia's mass murder:' Drone strike on Dnipro station kills 14 amid deadly daytime attacks on Chernihiv, Kremenchuk
• Ukraine destroys 2 Russian Su-34 bomber jets in Neptune missile strike on airfield, Navy says
• Route demining completed in Russian-occupied Oleshky as humanitarian convoy

The number includes 1,560 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 28:

• Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says
• Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
• Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says
• Netherlands announces 500 million euro military

The Kyiv Independent has teamed up with Ukrainian brand Pavuk on a limited-edition Christmas drop built around one of Ukraine's oldest holiday traditions: weaving a pavuk, a delicate mobile made of rye straw.

The number includes 1,510 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 27.

The number includes 1,400 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Key developments on Oct. 26:

• Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows
• Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospital
• Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff

The number includes 1,990 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 24-25:

• Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms
• Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia
• Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine, US after Nov.

The number includes 1,850 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The number includes 1,980 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 23:

• Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump
• Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say
• Ukraine to end automatic 100% mobilization exemptions for critical industries, Prime Minister says
• Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut

The number includes 1,830 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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The number includes 2,250 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 21:

• Zelensky supports resuming trilateral peace talks with US, Russia after Putin claims Kremlin readiness
• 'Everything was in ruins' — At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv
• Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow