Ukraine: The Latest Strike sets thermal power plant ‘ablaze’ inside Russia & shooting at draft office in Ukraine leaves two soldiers injured
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Oct 31, 2025 Nataliya Luklinova, a passionate advocate for the arts, discusses the rediscovery of Dmitry Bortniansky's opera, lost for 250 years, which recently premiered in Chernivtsi amid air alerts. She shares the incredible journey of finding the score in Lisbon and the historical censorship that obscured its legacy. The premiere captured public enthusiasm and marked a significant cultural revival. Nataliya also hints at plans for international performances in cities like London and Venice, shining a light on other noteworthy Ukrainian composers.
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Fluid Urban Frontlines In Pokrovsk
- Russian forces have probed Pokrovsk with small teams and may be operating inside the city, making frontlines fluid and chaotic.
- Dominic Nicholls warns that exact positions are unreliable and that accurate detail is almost impossible to obtain.
Soldiers Wearing Civilian Clothes
- ISW and Ukrainian sources report Russian soldiers dressing as civilians during assaults, an act constituting perfidy under international law.
- Dominic Nicholls and ISW state this practice is a war crime and has recurred in recent assaults.
Mobilisation Tensions And Backlash
- Incidents of violence against recruitment officers are rising amid unpopular mobilization practices and manpower shortages.
- Dominic Nicholls links public backlash to forced recruitment methods and the emigration of 18–23-year-olds.
