16 killed and 26 journalists captured since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion

Ukraine’s Culture Ministry reported on November 3 that 116 journalists have been killed and 26 remain in captivity since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The statement was made to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

According to the ministry, 18 journalists were killed while carrying out their professional duties, while others died serving in the military. Ukrainian officials condemned Russia’s systematic targeting of media workers, including unlawful detentions, torture, and disinformation campaigns.

The National Committee for Cooperation with UNESCO also highlighted growing online harassment and gender-based violence against Ukrainian journalists, urging the international community to hold Russia accountable.

Ukraine called for the release of all imprisoned media workers and the establishment of an international mechanism to prosecute those responsible.

Among the latest casualties were Freedom TV journalist Olena Hramova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin, killed in a Russian drone strike on Kramatorsk on October 23.

Russians attackув Dnipro with missiles; industrial facility was damaged, and one person injured

A Russian missile strike hit the city of Dnipro on the morning of Nov. 3, injuring one person and damaging an industrial facility, according to Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council.

Lukashuk said a 37-year-old man was wounded in the attack.

Russian forces also targeted Nikopol with artillery and drones later that evening, though no casualties were reported. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed two enemy drones over the oblast.

According to Donald Trump, Putin wants to trade with the US and make a big profit for Russia

President Donald Trump said the U.S. could not use tariffs to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine because the two countries conduct little trade, but he believes Vladimir Putin wants to improve economic ties with Washington.

In an interview with CBS News, Trump described both Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping as “very strong” and “serious” leaders who must be dealt with carefully.

He added that Russia’s war against Ukraine “was Joe Biden’s war, not my war,” claiming it would not have happened under his presidency.

Trump said he had previously ended multiple global conflicts by threatening tariffs but noted that approach would not work with Russia due to the limited trade relationship.

He suggested, however, that Putin “wants to trade with us” and “make a lot of money for Russia,” which Trump described as “great.”

Latest update from DeepState on Russian advances in Pokrovsk

According to the most recent reports from the Ukrainian open-source intelligence group DeepState, updated on November 3, 2025, Russian occupation forces have made gradual advances directly into the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, marking a continuation of intensified assaults amid heavy urban fighting.

DeepState's interactive battle map and analysis indicate that Russian troops are using small sabotage and infantry groups trained for close-quarters combat in densely built-up areas, have infiltrated southern and central districts of the city, capturing additional positions and disrupting Ukrainian supply routes.

The group estimates that approximately half of Pokrovsk now lies in a contested "grey zone," where neither side maintains full control, with Russian forces gradually encircling the urban core through sheer numerical superiority—outnumbering Ukrainian defenders by up to 8:1 in some sectors.

This follows a surge in activity over the past 72 hours, including advances of about 10 kilometers in nearby areas like Dobropillia to the north, where Russian clusters pierced Ukrainian lines. DeepState warns that the situation remains critically unstable and on the brink of a potential crisis, with Ukrainian counter-attacks—bolstered by special forces insertions via helicopter—managing marginal tactical improvements north of the city but struggling to fully dislodge infiltrators.

Overall, Russian gains in the Pokrovsk direction totaled around 267 square kilometers in October, the highest monthly figure since summer, underscoring the strategic pressure on this key logistics hub. Ukrainian commanders, including General Oleksandr Syrskyi, have described the defense as "difficult and dynamic," prioritizing the identification and destruction of Russian infantry amassing in the urban environment to prevent encirclement.