War

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany plans to establish its first military drone unit in 2027, with up to 600 personnel.

The UN General Assembly has debated Russian and Chinese vetoes that blocked renewal of an Iran sanctions panel, amid a dispute over the sanctions’ legal basis.

Ukraine’s president says its FP-7 ballistic missile has been used in combat for the first time, but has not disclosed where or when.

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg says Putin’s public statements suggest the invasion will continue, even as Moscow leaves open the possibility of talks. [Source 1] [Source 2]

Kyiv’s mayor reported two drone impacts near the Southern Bridge. Buses have resumed crossing, but metro services remained restricted during inspections.

Ukraine’s prime minister called the overnight assault the biggest combined attack on its energy infrastructure since the last heating season, as new power cuts were reported in Kyiv and five regions.

The minister described the decision as a policy change, while saying the cabinet is not opposed to medical evacuation in principle.

A benchmark of farm-commodity prices gained 13% in the third quarter, its sharpest quarterly rise since early 2022, as crop and shipping concerns unsettled trade.