Russian Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation is the federal executive body responsible for military policy and the administration of the Russian Armed Forces. It is led by the Minister of Defence, appointed by the President. The ministry is the primary channel through which Moscow communicates its official positions on armed conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, issuing regular statements on battlefield developments.
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Russian strikes on humanitarian hub in Komyshuvakha kill at least 31 as search continues
Russian airstrikes hit a school and adjacent shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on 2 November 2026 while humanitarian aid was being distributed. The official death toll rose from 26 to 31, while President Volodymyr Zelensky later said 33 people were killed in one strike. The number reported missing increased from 48 to 58, and five people were hospitalized with injuries.
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Humanitarian mission opens in occupied Oleshky under local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
A local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire enabled a joint humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky, with routes cleared of mines, a convoy prepared, and civilians scheduled to receive aid and safely evacuate. The operation is mediated and coordinated by US First Lady Melania Trump and involves Ukrainian, Russian and US delegations.