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On 2 Nov 2025, fighting continued in eastern Ukraine. Russian forces claimed gains near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, but Ukraine said it stopped their advance. Ukrainian drones hit Russian military sites, including a helium plant and a drone storage area. Russian missiles struck a Ukrainian military training centre, killing one soldier and wounding eleven. Attacks on energy facilities left parts of Ukraine without power. The US agreed to share intelligence with Ukraine on targets inside Russia. President Zelenskyy rejected a Russian ceasefire plan that demanded Ukraine give up more land in Donetsk. The US proposed a bilateral meeting with Russia, with Ukraine to join later. The UN warned Russia about reports of sexual violence by its troops. EU leaders, except Hungary, said borders must not be changed by force. No major peace talks or ceasefire was announced. Both sides reported losses, but no large-scale changes on the front lines. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 14:17 IST; source: link)