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In the city of Megion, which is in the Russian Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO), as a result of an operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (GUR MO), the local administration building and the police vehicle depot burned down.

Ukrinform reports this with reference to sources in the Main Intelligence Directorate.

Arson of the Megion City Hall in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug

— On October 28, 2024, as a result of a successful operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the local administration building burned down in the city of Megion in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. Napalm was poured into three broken windows on the first floor of the city hall and set on fire, after which a call was received on the FSB hotline with a message about the mining of the building, — the source said.

The agency's source reported that while local law enforcement officers in Megion were trying to find out whether the administration building was really mined, the firefighters took no action because they were waiting for permission to work.

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— Meanwhile, the fire was spreading over an ever-widening area — the flames completely destroyed the chancery, the deputy mayor's office, and several other rooms. When the attention and resources of the special and rescue services of the city of Megion were focused on extinguishing the fire in the mayor's office, napalm had already been spilled on local police cars in a guarded parking lot, — reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate.

As the intelligence officers added, a second fire was also started, which destroyed at least five police cars.

At the same time, it became known that the arson was started by a woman who threw Molotov cocktails into the building. Also, Russian media write not about five, but about one burnt car.

Russian media reports that the woman who committed the arson was detained, and a criminal case was opened against her, which was transferred to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.

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A new step in defiance of the EU: Orban played along with Putin again Natalia Belzetskaya

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited the capital of Georgia, where protests continue. There he was booed, but pro-government TV channels praised the head of government as the prime minister of the country presiding over the EU, although the European Union claims that it did not give Orban the right to represent the organization at this meeting.

By his behavior, the Hungarian politician only confirms that he is a puppet of Vladimir Putin. This opinion was expressed to 24 Kanal by the chairman of the Hungarian community of Kyiv and the Kyiv region Tibor Tompa, adding that this was finally confirmed by Orban's reaction to the elections in Georgia.

Orban played along with Putin again

The pro-Russian party “Georgian Dream” won the elections in Georgia held on October 26. Since then, protests have been spreading across the country. Against this background, Viktor Orban arrived in Tbilisi, where he stated that the Georgians allegedly made the right choice because they did not get involved in the war and “did not become a second Ukraine.”

Then one of the Hungarian intellectuals stated that Orban should be awarded a “black belt of political cynicism.” After all, in this situation, the prime minister's cynicism simply knows no bounds. He is playing along with the Russian dictator, who has adopted a wait-and-see position regarding the elections.

Why Putin did this? Because the Kremlin has a representative like Orban, who constantly destroys European principles, European policy and does all the dirty and unworthy work instead of the Kremlin, – emphasized Tibor Tompa.

Unfortunately, Viktor Orban has truly become the executor of Putin's wishes today. Although in reality Hungary has no positive benefits from interaction with Russia.

Recall that in Georgia people came out to protest after a pro-Russian party won the elections. On the day of the vote, there were numerous reports of violations and falsifications.

Viktor Orban arrived in Tbilisi on October 28. He congratulated the “Georgian Dream” on their victory and stated that “Georgians have chosen a peaceful path” unlike Ukraine.

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained three more accomplices of the Russian FSB, who were preparing sabotage at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in the Odessa and Kharkiv regions.

The SBU press service reported this on Tuesday, October 29.

FSB agents were preparing sabotage at UZ facilities

The defendants burned relay cabinets and tried to disable rolling stock on a strategically important railway line.

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According to the case materials, the perpetrators thus decided to “make easy” money. But instead of money from the Russian invaders, they received suspicion from Ukrainian law enforcement.

In the Odessa region, law enforcement officers neutralized a group that burned three relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia and was preparing to derail a train. The perpetrators planned to install a brake stopper on the track for the sabotage, which they purchased online.

SBU officers prevented sabotage and detained two enemy henchmen in the heat of the moment, when they were preparing to block the railway tracks.

Photo: SBU

Also in Kharkiv region, a 17-year-old resident of Lozovsky district was detained, who destroyed a railway relay cabinet and was preparing for a new arson.

All defendants were notified of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 113 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (sabotage committed under martial law).

In addition, the actions of the perpetrators in Odessa were additionally qualified under Part 3 of Article 28, Part 2 of Article 113 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (sabotage committed by an organized criminal group under martial law). They face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Romania has taken an important step to shoot down Russian “Shaheds” Sergey Popovich

The Romanian Defense Ministry has drafted a bill that will allow drones violating its airspace to be shot down. It clearly outlines the rules for monitoring the use of the country's airspace.

A bill drafted by the Romanian Defense Ministry defines different levels of danger to the population, which will determine the appropriate response of air defense forces, Reuters reports.

What response to Russian drones does the law provide for

This bill establishes clear rules for monitoring the use of Romanian airspace for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. It was presented for public discussion by the country's Defense Ministry.

Military operations in the Black Sea, a massive increase in the use of UAVs, both military and adapted for military purposes, continue to create serious risks on the border with Ukraine and near the border with Romania, the document says.

The Romanian Defense Ministry emphasized that efforts are ongoing at the EU level to develop a unified approach to the use of drones and “adopt measures to counter the risks.”

The proposed measures include several stages: from detection and identification of aircraft to attempted communication, interception and warning shots.

According to the new rules, manned aircraft flying without permission may be destroyed only in case of aggressive actions on their part.

As for the drones, they can be destroyed, neutralized or captured depending on the level of threat. Destruction is an extreme measure.

Allied systems located in Romania can also participate in any operations in accordance with collective defense agreements with NATO and the EU.

Recall that last week, Russian drones violated Romanian airspace three times. The country repeatedly sent its fighters into the sky to intercept them, but did not attack a single drone.

Two people were killed during the morning shelling of Kherson on October 29.

At least 11 more people were injured.

Shelling of Kherson on October 29: what is known

The shelling of Kherson occurred at approximately 08:45 on October 29.

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The Dniprovskyi district of the city came under attack.

A 62-year-old man, who was in the yard at the time of the shelling, was killed.

The man's injuries were incompatible with life, noted the head of the regional military administration, Alexander Prokudin.

A 66-year-old woman was also killed.

Another 53-year-old man, who was caught in the street by enemy shelling, suffered an explosive injury and shrapnel wounds.

Soon, seven more victims were brought to the hospital.

Then a 40-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man sought medical attention.

The woman was diagnosed with shrapnel wounds to the abdomen and chest.

The man, who has a mine blast injury and shrapnel wounds to the fingers of his left hand, will be treated as an outpatient.

At noon it became known that a 35-year-old woman sought medical help on her own.

The victim received a mine-explosive injury and shrapnel wounds during the morning shelling.

By the way, during the night shelling of Kherson, the Russian army damaged power equipment.

Because of this, the Korabelny and Tsentralny districts of the city are partially de-energized.

They promise to inform about the completion of emergency restoration work additional.

Shelling of Kherson region on October 28

We remind you that at about 20:00 on October 28, in Antonovka Russians wounded two men and a woman with a drone strike.

At 23:00 on October 28, in Stanislav two adults and two children were injured when one of the artillery shells hit their house .

At another address, the Kherson region police add, a 59-year-old woman was injured.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 979 days now.

You can monitor the situation in cities on the interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and on the map of air raids in Ukraine.

The United States held consultations with Ukraine regarding the reaction to the participation of DPRK troops in the war, – State Department Diana Kvasniewska

The US State Department said it is holding consultations with Ukraine and its allies regarding the participation of North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine. In particular, they talked about next steps.

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a briefing that he was not going to speak publicly about the reaction.

What the US says about the participation of DPRK troops in the war on Russia's side

We have consulted with the Ukrainians, we have consulted with our allies and partners about the appropriate next steps, Matthew Miller said.

He also said that the content of those conversations would remain private.

Moreover, Matthew Miller explained that they spoke with China to make it clear that that the US is concerned about the destabilizing actions of Russia and North Korea.

According to the representative, Beijing was told that as an influential voice in the region, it too should be “concerned” about the actions that the DPRK has taken to undermine stability and security.

A US State Department representative said that Washington and South Korea will hold talks between the heads of the foreign and defense ministries in the US on October 31. They will discuss the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia.

A South Korean delegation will visit Ukraine this week to convey information about the dispatch of North Korean troops to Russia and discuss steps for cooperation.

This was announced by South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul, the Yonhap agency reports.

South Korean delegation to visit Ukraine

Yoon reportedly shared this plan with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who confirmed that North Korean troops were deployed in the Kursk region.

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— I hope that under the leadership of Secretary General Rutte, NATO will redouble its efforts to monitor and block illegal exchanges between Russia and North Korea in a spirit of solidarity and coordination, Yoon said.

According to him, the South Korean delegation will hold a briefing for the EU Political and Security Committee on Tuesday, after which it will visit Ukraine, where it will meet with intelligence and defense officials to exchange battlefield data and discuss cooperation.

Yoon stressed that illegal military cooperation between Russia and North Korea significantly undermines the rules-based international order and poses a threat to peace on the Korean Peninsula and around the world.

Last week, the South Korean president said Seoul may consider providing weapons to Ukraine.

Recently, South Korean intelligence reported that a second batch of North Korean troops will soon be sent to Russia. The first group of soldiers sent from the DPRK partly consists of 1.5 thousand elite special forces.

The Center for Countering Disinformation explained the essence of the strikes on distilleries Diana Kvasnevskaya

Ukrainian drones attack Russian distilleries with a specific purpose. The head of the CPD noted that alcohol is needed for Russian military aviation.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andrey Kovalenko, explained that the strikes on distilleries are attacks on Russian aviation. This applies to both airplanes and helicopters.

Why drones strike Russian distilleries

Russian military aviation cannot survive without alcohol. From fuel, to brake systems, from fluids for technical needs, cleaning, to de-icers. And this applies to both airplanes and helicopters. It's all alcohol, Kovalenko said.

He added that by striking Russian distilleries, Ukraine wants to reduce the capabilities of Russia's aviation.

Important. Literally on the evening of October 27, a fire broke out for the second time in a week at the Ethanol Spirit distillery near the town of Novokhopyorsk in the Voronezh Region. Drones also attacked an enterprise in the Annensky District of the Voronezh Region. The drones could have targeted a local distillery or the Annanefteprodukt oil depot.

By the way, on October 22, drones damaged distilleries in the Tula, Tambov and Voronezh Regions. Then Andrey Kovalenko explained that Russian distilleries are used to produce not only alcohol, but also fuel for military needs and explosives.

It is worth noting that:

• alcohol can be used to make explosives. In particular, it is converted into ethylene glycol by hydrolysis, and then into the explosive compound ethylene glycol dinitrate;
• polyethylene glycol is used for solid rocket fuel.

VVS Ukraine wrote that the interlocutor, who is involved in the military leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, did not directly answer what the practical sense is in attacks on Russian distilleries. According to him, these objects were the least protected by air defense and electronic warfare.

Four people were killed in the explosions in Kharkov on October 29.

Explosions in Kharkov on October 29: what is known

The explosions in Kharkov on October 29 thundered at 02:51.

At this time, the Russian army struck, presumably with guided air bombs, the Osnovyansky district cities.

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A private house was engulfed in flames.

Two houses were destroyed by the impact, and about 20 more were damaged in various ways.

Before five in the morning, the bodies of four people were found under the rubble.

The search continues. There is information that there may be more people, including children, under the ruins of houses.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 979 days.

You can monitor the situation in the cities on the interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and on the map of air raids in Ukraine.

Not just North Korea: Putin may be preparing a secret deal with another country Petro Sineoky

Russia has found an ally in North Korea. But it is quite possible that Putin will sign a partnership agreement with another country.

Russian opposition journalist Igor Yakovenko told Channel 24 about this, noting that Russia is especially interested in North Korea, which helps with weapons and manpower. Dictator Kim Jong-un is interested, in particular, in the modernization of nuclear weapons.

Who else can Russia sign an agreement with

As Yakovenko noted, a military bloc is currently brewing between three totalitarian countries. We are talking about Russia, the DPRK and Iran.

Considering the fact that Putin can prepare a similar agreement with Iran, such a military bloc is brewing. We cannot completely rule out the possibility that not only troops from the DPRK, but also troops from Iran will go to war in Ukraine, Yakovenko noted.

In such a situation, Ukraine should gradually become a kind of Eastern European Israel. It is important to stop relying only on international partners over time. Although military assistance from them will undoubtedly be needed. But it is worth developing our own weapons in order to be able to strike at any point in Russia.

Israel does not listen to anyone at all. They created nuclear weapons there, although NATO was against it. Israel strikes at enemies, despite everyone. Although the US has made suggestions on where not to strike. Sooner or later, Ukraine should also reach the point where it can do this, Yakovenko emphasized.

Let's add that The Washington Post noted that the West should be prepared to confront the alliance of Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China. While they are not a closely coordinated union, three of the four countries possess nuclear weapons.