Russian strikes leave six wounded across Donetsk region
Russian invaders wounded six residents of Donetsk region over the past day, October 19.
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One killed, three injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
War update: 168 combat engagements on front lines over past 24 hours
A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops on October 19.
Drone attack causes fire in five-story building in Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of October 19-20, a fire broke out in a five-story residential building following a Russian drone attack on the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia loses 890 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,131,070 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 20, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
White Angels unit evacuates over 2,400 people from Dnipropetrovsk region in six months
The White Angels special police unit, operating in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has evacuated over 2,400 people in the past six months, including 577 children.
Rubio, not Witkoff, to lead US delegation preparing Trump-Putin meeting – media
Washington has decided to appoint Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instead of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, to head the delegation that will conduct talks with Moscow ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest.
Vance on Tomahawks for Ukraine: Trump heard this request and is still deciding
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the Trump administration will continue pursuing the path toward peace in Ukraine, no matter how long it takes.
Russia attacks power system in Chernihiv region, leaving over 30,000 consumers without electricity
Russian strikes on the power system in the Chernihiv region have left more than 30,000 consumers without electricity.
Most of Russia's territory faces fuel shortages – military expert
The majority of Russia's territory is experiencing problems related to a shortage of petroleum products.
Russian naval mine neutralized in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, servicemen from a Ukrainian Navy unit discovered and neutralized a Russian naval mine.
In Warsaw, Russian embassy car crashes into barriers and overturns
A Russian embassy car in Poland lost control on one of Warsaw's busy roads, crashed into barriers, and overturned.
Russian forces attempt to create “kill zones” for future assaults — Voloshyn
Russian troops are attempting to create so-called “kill zones” — areas where nothing remains intact — to later conduct assault operations and advance.
Zaporizhzhia region donates UAH 7M worth of equipment to air defense forces
In Zaporizhzhia region, military personnel from one of the brigades of the ‘East’ Air Command have received equipment and machinery worth over UAH 7 million.
Russian business loses growth opportunities amid “war economy”
Due to the need to fund its military budget, Russian business no longer has the resources for development, and entire industries may face collapse in the near future.
19 October 2025
Tusk: pressure should be put on Russia, not on Ukraine
No one should pressure Ukraine into making territorial concessions — instead, pressure should be applied to Russia to make it end its aggression.
War update: 151 combat clashes on frontline, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On October 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting — 53 attacks — occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Sybiha: Russia continues to intensify its information war
Russia is betting heavily on disinformation because it cannot win on the battlefield. In particular, despite overall budget cuts, Russian state spending on propaganda will increase by 54%.
All miners rescued from DTEK mine attacked by Russia in Dnipropetrovsk region
All workers trapped underground at the DTEK coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region following a Russian attack have been brought safely to the surface.
EU considering training Ukrainian troops inside Ukraine – media
The European Union is moving closer to a decision to train Ukrainian military personnel inside the country and to expand other forms of support, including border monitoring, assistance to veterans, and boosting cybersecurity.
Russian forces shell central Kherson in evening attack, two injured
Russian troops shelled Kherson’s Central district at around 18:45, wounding two men who have since been taken to hospital.
Massive Russian strike traps 192 miners underground at DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia carried out a massive attack on a DTEK coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region, where 192 miners were underground at the time. Evacuation efforts are ongoing.
New Ukrainian envoy to Council of Europe arrives in Strasbourg
Former Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi has arrived in Strasbourg, where he will begin his work as Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe.
Russian forces strike power facility in Chernihiv region, leave 55,000 households without power
Russian forces on Sunday attacked an energy facility in the Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region, leaving nearly 55,000 consumers without power.
Ukrenergo to impose power restrictions for industry across Ukraine on Monday
On Monday, October 20, Ukraine's national power grid operator Ukrenergo will implement power limitation schedules for industrial consumers in all regions of Ukraine.
Russian forces attack four districts in Dnipropetrovsk region with drones
On October 19, Russian forces attacked four districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones.
One person killed, four injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region on Sunday
One civilian was killed and four others were injured in the Kherson region over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Trump says US 'can't give all of our weapons to Ukraine'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States cannot give Ukraine all the weapons that Kyiv wants, as the country needs them for its own defense.
Man killed in Kupiansk district after Russian shelling
On the morning of October 19, Russian forces shelled one of the settlements in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, killing a 71-year-old local resident.