## Ukraine has hit nearly 160 Russian oil facilities in 2025, SBU says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Ukraine has carried out nearly 160 successful strikes against oil extraction and refining facilities across Russia in 2025, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk, said at a press briefing in Kyiv on Oct. 31.

Maliuk said that at least 20 of those strikes were conducted in September and October alone, targeting six oil refineries, two oil terminals, three fuel depots, and nine pumping stations.

Maliuk claimed that Russian domestic fuel shortages have reached up to 20%, with 37% of its refining capacity forced to shut down.

Fuel deficits were reported in 57 Russian regions, prompting Moscow to ban gasoline exports until the end of the year.

Strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and military-industrial sites are part of an ongoing campaign carried out primarily by domestically produced Ukrainian drones.

Most recently, Ukraine' military intelligence (HUR) struck a key Russian military fuel pipeline in Moscow Oblast on Oct. 31, disabling a key supply route used by the Russian army, the agency said in a statement.

Despite anti-drone nets and armed security on-site, the pipeline infrastructure was successfully taken out of service, HUR said. »

### Escaped monkeys 'destroyed' after Mississippi police are mistakenly told they're a danger

Authored by nbcnews.com

A number of monkeys were "destroyed" after they got loose Tuesday morning and Mississippi law enforcement officers were mistakenly told they were dangerous.

The rhesus monkeys were being transported when the truck carrying them crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, about 75 miles east of Jackson, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.

“The driver of the truck told local law enforcement that the monkeys were dangerous and posed a threat to humans,” it said. »

### Flights delayed across US amid air traffic controller shortages as shutdown drags on

Authored by theguardian.com

The shutdown has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers to work without pay.

“After 31 days without pay, air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue,” the FAA said late on Friday.

On Thursday, air traffic control staffing shortages snarled flights at Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington DC, with FlightAware data showing 7,300 flights delayed and 1,250 canceled across the US. »

### US attempted to capture Venezuela's Maduro by bribing his pilot, report claims

Authored by euronews.com

According to AP, the agent told the pilot in a secret meeting that he would be made a very rich man.

Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has taken an even harder line on getting Maduro.

The report also said the outlet reviewed — and authenticated — text exchanges between Lopez and the pilot. »

### SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Authored by apnews.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Mary Martin, who volunteers at the pantry, also relies on it regularly for food to supplement her SNAP payments.

Must Ministries said it handed out food to about 1,000 people, more than a typical bimonthly food delivery. »

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