Night in Dnipropetrovsk region passed without air raid alert, enemy attacks for first time in 3.5 months
In Dnipropetrovsk region, the night of October 20-21 passed without air raid alerts and enemy attacks for the first time in 3.5 months.
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21 October 2022
About 2,000 mobilized Russians arrive in Kherson region
Up to 2,000 mobilized Russians have arrived in the temporarily captured territory of Kherson region to replenish losses and reinforce units on the front line.
Kuleba on threat from Belarus: We’re doing everything possible to be ready for any scenario
The Ukrainian military and diplomats are working to prevent a military threat from Belarus and to prepare Ukraine for any scenario as much as possible.
156 Russian war crimes registered in liberated territories of Kherson region
Law enforcement officers have already documented 156 war crimes in the territories of Kherson region liberated from the Russian invaders.
Ukrainian troops destroy enemy observation post, two ammunition depots in south
The Ukrainian defenders eliminated 28 invaders, two Msta-S self-propelled howitzers, an enemy observation post, and two ammunition depots in the southern direction over the past day.
U.S. will continue international interaction to provide Ukraine with air defense - Pentagon
The United States can confirm that the UAVs that Russia is using against Ukraine are from Iran and intends to continue working with allies and partners to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the necessary means of defense.
20 October 2022
President: Terrorist attack at Kakhovka HPP will mean use of weapons of mass destruction
All world leaders must make Russia understand that a terrorist attack at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant will be the same as the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Podolyak on mining of Kakhovka HPP: Russia is preparing a man-made catastrophe
Russia is preparing a man-made catastrophe by flooding territory in southern Ukraine in order to stop a Ukrainian counteroffensive and block the retreat of Russian troops.
Switzerland already joining projects to rebuild Ukraine - Shmyhal
Switzerland is ready to play an active role in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
U.S. accuses Iran of direct involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine
Given Iran's transfer of combat drones to Russia and the presence of Iranian personnel in the temporarily occupied Crimea who help launch these UAVs on peaceful cities in Ukraine, the United States believes that Tehran is directly engaged in Putin's war against Ukraine.
Zelensky: Russians mined Kakhovka HPP, international observation mission is needed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russian invaders mined the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and are preparing to carry out a terrorist attack. He also called for an international observation mission to be sent to the plant.
Zelensky asks Europe to speed up supply of air defense systems to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to speed up the implementation of decisions on supplying Ukraine with air and missile defense systems for protection against Russian terror.
UK imposes sanctions on Iran over supply of drones to Russia
The UK government has announced the introduction of sanctions against Iran for supplying Russia with Iranian-produced drones that are used in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian military destroyed 15 out of 20 Shahed-136 drones today – General Staff
Over the past day, Russian troops have launched three missile strikes and 20 air strikes on Ukraine’s territory, as well as opened fire with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) up to 10 times. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military destroyed 15 out of 20 Iranian-manufactured Shahed-136 suicide drones, used by Russia against civil infrastructure.
146 bodies recovered at largest mass burial site in de-occupied Lyman
The police have completed exhumation procedures at the largest mass burial site in the Donetsk region’s Lyman. A total of 111 bodies of civilians and 35 of the Ukrainian military were recovered.
General Staff: Russia has fired 154 missiles at Ukraine since Oct 10
Russian troops have significantly increased the number of missile attacks on Ukraine. In particular, the Russians fired 154 missiles from October 10 to 20, a sevenfold increase compared to the first ten days of the month.
General Staff: Threat of Russian offensive from territory of Belarus growing
The threat of renewed Russian offensive operations on the northern front is growing.
1.8% of Kharkiv region remain under temporary occupation
A total of 544 settlements have been de-occupied in Kharkiv region since September.
Russia involves more than 8,000 Wagner PMC fighters in war against Ukraine – intel report
Russia has involved more than 8,000 mercenaries of the Wagner Group private military company in the war against Ukraine. Most of them are former prisoners.
EU agrees on new sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia
Permanent representatives of EU member states today agreed on new sanctions against Iran over supplying combat kamikaze drones to Russia that are used for barbaric attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure facilities.
Russia each day deliberately strikes Ukraine’s energy facilities – Podolyak
Russia each day deliberately shells energy facilities in Ukraine to freeze civilians in winter.
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Enemy fires S-300 missiles at village in Zaporizhzhia region
On the morning of October 20, the Russian forces fired S-300 missile at the village of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians blowing up Kakhovka HPP will make it impossible to supply water to Crimea for years - Danilov
Russian forces blowing up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant will lead to a catastrophe with a huge number of casualties and will make it impossible to supply water to Crimea for years to come.
Russian army kills 19 civilians in Ukraine on Oct 19
Nineteen civilians were killed and 23 others injured in Ukraine on October 19 as a result of Russia's armed aggression, according to regional military administrations.
Russians hit Mykolaiv with S-300 missiles
Russian forces fired S-300 missiles at Mykolaiv early on Thursday, October 20.
Two rescuers killed, four injured in mine explosion in Kharkiv region
Two employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have been killed and four others injured after their vehicle hit an enemy mine in the Kharkiv region on October 19.
It will be hard for Russian troops to 'evacuate' from Kherson region - UK intelligence
To evacuate military personnel and equipment, Russia will probably use a barge bridge near Kherson and pontoon crossings.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 66,650
The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed about 66,650 Russian soldiers between February 24 and October 20, including 370 in the past day alone.
Fourteen Shahed-136 drones shot down in Mykolaiv region last night
On the night of October 20, 2022, the Ukrainian military shot down 14 Iranian-manufactured Shahed-136 suicide drones in the Mykolaiv region.
Twelve bodies of civilians killed by Russians during occupation found in Donetsk region
Twelve more bodies of those killed by Russian troops during occupation have been found in the Donetsk region’s liberated settlements.