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Editor’s note:
Welcome to our monthly military update, where we break down how the war has changed over the past month: on the front line, in the sky, and this time even underground and in space.
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OUR LEAD STORY:
KYIV, Ukraine – October was a whirlwind for Ukraine that saw the longest uninterrupted ceasefire since 2022, along with intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and a chill in relations with the U.S. as Moscow secured lucrative deals with the Trump administration. As of early November, the prospect of peace remains elusive as Ukraine builds a sovereign satellite communication network to end its reliance on Starlink.
After the paywall:
What new features make Russian drones a menace for Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure;
How the Russian oil refining industry looks after 10 months of Ukrainian attacks;
How the war is moving underground and rising into space.
