General Staff: 124 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours
There were 124 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops on October 26, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
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Russian forces shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, damage infrastructure
The Russian army launched strikes on the Nikopol and Pavlohrad districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region on October 26, causing damage to infrastructure.
Russia loses 800 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,137,690 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 27, 2025, with 800 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russia realized there would be consequences if it avoids good-faith negotiations – US expert
By imposing new sanctions on Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has demonstrated his long-standing approach to negotiations, which involves countermeasures with serious consequences if a party refuses to engage in good-faith dialogue.
One killed, one injured as Russia launches 701 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 701 attacks on 24 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and another was wounded as a result of an airstrike on the Huliaipole community.
Ukrainian border guards repel Russian assault in Donetsk region, destroy 14 armored vehicles
Fighters with the Phoenix border guard unit of unmanned aerial systems, in coordination with adjacent Ukrainian units, repelled a Russian mechanized assault near Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region, destroying about 50 enemy troops and 14 armored vehicles.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia's newest Buk-M3 system worth $45M
Reconnaissance units of the Black Forest Brigade have destroyed a Russian state-of-the-art Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system valued at $45 million.
Dmitriev deserves reinstatement of US sanctions – Ukrainian ambassador
The activities of Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev in the United States are aimed at enabling Russia to continue its war against Ukraine and kill even more people. Therefore, he deserves the reinstatement and strengthening of U.S. sanctions against him.
Secretary Bessent refutes Dmitriev’s claims that sanctions have no effect on Russia’s economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Vladimir Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev is a Russian propagandist who lies about the consequences of sanctions for the Russian economy.
Ukrainian intelligence strikes three radars, landing craft in Crimea
The Prymary special unit of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) struck three radar stations and a landing craft in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Explosion at oil depot in Iraq leaves one dead and several injured
One person was killed and six others were injured today following an explosion of a turbine at an oil depot in the Al-Zubair district of Basra Governorate in southern Iraq.
Parliamentary elections underway in Argentina
Parliamentary elections are taking place in Argentina today.
Austrian chancellor opposes excluding Israel from Eurovision
Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker has spoken out against any attempts to exclude Israel from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna next May, calling such a move a "great mistake."
Illegal escape routes for draft dodgers blocked in Zakarpattia
In Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia) region, law enforcement officers have blocked four channels used for the illegal smuggling of conscript-eligible men abroad over the past week.
26 October 2025
Russian drones strike transport infrastructure in Chernihiv region
In Koriukivka, Chernihiv region, Russian drones struck transport infrastructure facilities, temporarily disrupting suburban rail service.
Russia launches at least five drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia district, over 1,700 houses without power
The enemy carried out at least five drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district, leaving more than 1,700 houses without electricity.
Ukrainian forces liberate Yehorivka in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" have cleared the village of Yehorivka of Russian invaders in the Oleksandrohrad sector and raised the Ukrainian national flag there.
U.S. expected to drop plans for 100% tariffs on China
The U.S. government is likely to abandon its plan to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump says he can resolve military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will resolve the military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan "very quickly."
Russia strikes minibus with drone in Sumy region, injury toll rises to 12, one killed
In the Sumy region, a drone attack on a minibus killed a 69-year-old man and injured 12 people, including an 8-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl.
Coordinated sanctions on Russia set stage for peace talks, Ukrainian Ambassador says
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna welcomed the sanctions imposed on Russia by President Trump administration and European countries, emphasizing that these measures, together with coordinated assistance to Ukraine, create the best possible backdrop for negotiations.
Zelensky: Russian offensive deadlines collapse again as Ukrainian forces hold line
Russia’s plans for its offensive campaign have once again been shattered over the past ten months thanks to the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers.
Zelensky: UK steps up support with air defense, missiles and drone production
The United Kingdom will assist Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles, and the production of interceptor drones.
Nonstop Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region using heavy artillery, glide bombs, and drones, resulting in damage to infrastructure, homes, and a school building in Nikopol district.
Russian drone hits minibus in Sumy region: five civilians wounded
Russian forces hit a minibus with a drone near Mykolaivka village council in Sumy region; five people were wounded, including a child.
War update: 71 combat engagements on frontline since day starts
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 71 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in five sectors of the front.
Kremlin seeking to use Dmitriev’s visit to U.S. to spread its narratives among Americans – ISW
Moscow is seeking to use the visit of the Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev to the United States to spread Kremlin narratives in the U.S. information space.
UWC holds annual general meeting, declares 2026 Year of Global Ukrainian Unity
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) held its Annual General Meeting virtually on October 25 and declared 2026 the Year of Global Ukrainian Unity.
Russian army strikes Derhachi community
On the afternoon of October 26, Russian forces carried out a strike on the Derhachi community in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the attack, a building caught fire.