Russian authorities stated that their air defense units intercepted all detected Ukrainian drones during a recent operation. These claims have not been independently verified.

Following meetings with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Moscow is prepared to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine next month, emphasizing the need for final security guarantees rather than temporary ceasefires.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also met with Witkoff, indicated Kyiv’s readiness for negotiations to begin by early November, citing support for ceasefire and humanitarian measures.

Footage purportedly showing the strikes was circulated, though independent verification of the targets' status remains pending.

A cargo vessel reportedly transporting military supplies to the port of Odessa was struck while at sea. The specific details of the incident, including the cause of the strike and the extent of any damage, remain unverified.