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.
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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.
Russians hit residential building in Sumy
The Russian army struck the roof of an apartment building in Sumy with a drone.
Russian forces shell Kherson, one woman injured
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injuring a 77-year-old woman.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 33, three killed
The number of people injured in the Russian drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 33.
Putin fears another coup – The Telegraph
Since Vladimir Putin came to power, Russia has turned into a totalitarian state. Russian leader has been meticulously guarding his regime from any threats. Now, he reportedly fears that a coup may be looming.
Industrial facility damaged, one person injured as Russians attack Kryvyi Rih with glide bomb
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), with fragments damaging an industrial facility and injuring one person.
Trump sees Ukraine as partner with business potential – expert
The current approach of the U.S. President toward Ukraine is based on viewing the country as a partner with major business opportunities — a perspective confirmed by recent actions of the U.S. administration.
Putin kills children while his envoy spreads Kremlin propaganda in U.S. — Latvian FM
Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braze, commenting on Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv, stated that while Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, is visiting the United States, the Kremlin leader is killing children.
Strongest security guarantee for Ukraine is membership in NATO – former U.S. ambassador Taylor
To secure reliable guarantees of protection, Ukraine must become a full member of NATO, subject to the provisions of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty — and this is attainable.
Croatian Defence Minister arrives in Kyiv
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, October 26, for an official visit.
Two people killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in Kharkiv region
Two people were killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region yesterday and this morning.
Lithuanian President proposes long-term closure of border with Belarus and restrictions on transit to Kaliningrad
Amid concerns over the potential smuggling of contraband using Belarusian meteorological balloons, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has proposed closing the border with Belarus for an extended period and restricting transit to Russia’s Kaliningrad.
Invaders shell truck carrying food supplies in Sumy region, injuring driver
In the Sumy region, Russians deliberately targeted a civilian truck, injuring the driver.
Russian troops strike Kharkiv with drone
Russian troops have struck Kharkiv with a drone.
ATESH agents carry out sabotage on railway in Crimea
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement disabled relay equipment on the railway near Armiansk in occupied Crimea, disrupting the logistics of the Russian invaders.
Defense Forces liberate over 185 km² of Pokrovsk district – General Staff
As of October 26, 2025, Ukrainian forces have liberated 185.6 square kilometers of the Pokrovsk district in the Donetsk region and cleared an additional 243.8 square kilometers.
Shooting at U.S. university leaves one dead, several injured
At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting on Saturday evening at Lincoln University in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Man killed in Huliaipole community due to Russian attack
In the Huliaipole community of the Zaporizhzhia region, one man was killed and another wounded as a result of an air strike by Russian troops.
Russian army strikes Kramatorsk community, causing destruction
The Russian army struck the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region in the morning, damaging private homes.
Russia is outsider on oil market — intelligence
Russia’s potential for increasing oil production is minimal, making it an outsider among major exporters.
One killed and seven wounded in enemy strikes in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, on October 25, the regional center and five settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes, killing one person and wounding seven, including two children.
Strike on Kyiv: Three killed, number of injured rises to 31, including seven children
In Kyiv, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian attack on the night of October 26 has risen to 31, including seven children, while three people have been confirmed dead.
Russia uses more than 50 missiles, 1,200 drones, and 1,360 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine in one week — Zelensky
The Russian Federation has used more than 50 missiles, nearly 1,200 strike drones, and more than 1,360 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine this week.
Residential infrastructure damaged in three districts of Kyiv due to Russian attack
In Kyiv, residential infrastructure in the Desnianskyi, Darnytskyi, and Obolonskyi districts was damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones on the night of October 26.
Russian troops shell 31 settlements in Sumy region, causing damage
In the Sumy region, Russian troops carried out 64 shellings of 31 settlements over the past day, destroying residential buildings and civil infrastructure.
Air Defense Forces destroy 90 enemy drones on night of October 26
On the night of October 26 (from 8 p.m. on October 25), Air Defense Forces shot down/jammed 90 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones in the north, south, and east of the country.