Russian commander says situation in southern Ukraine 'very difficult'
General Sergei Surovikin, the new commander of Russian troops in Ukraine, has acknowledged the difficulties for the Russian army on the battlefield.
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18 October 2022
President to hold meeting on situation in Ukraine's energy sector on Oct 19
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a meeting on the situation in Ukraine's energy sector on Wednesday, October 19.
President: No matter what enemy plans and does, Ukraine will defend itself
The supply of Iranian drones to Russia will not help it strategically, and this only further proves to the world that Russia is on the trajectory of its defeat and is trying to make others its accomplices in terror.
Boxer Usyk becomes United24 ambassador – Zelensky
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has become an ambassador of the United 24 fundraising platform for Ukraine.
Russian forces shell liberated communities in Kherson region
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have documented the consequences of enemy shelling of the Novovorontsovka, Kochubeivka and Vysokopillia territorial communities in the Kherson region.
NATO will provide Ukraine with counter-drone systems - Stoltenberg
NATO will in the near future provide Ukraine with systems to combat new threats, in particular, drone attacks on cities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Risk of Russian nuclear attack against Ukraine low, but NATO preparing for any scenario - Stoltenberg
In the current situation, NATO considers the likelihood of Russia's use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine to be low, but the military alliance remains vigilant and is closely monitoring the state and readiness of Russian nuclear forces, especially during Russian nuclear exercises.
Armed Forces of Ukraine repel Russian attacks in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv regions
During the day, the Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks near four populated settlements. Twenty airstrikes were launched on the invaders.
Ukrainian troops destroy Grad MLRS, 3 ammo depots, 20 invaders in south
In the south, the units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine performed about 100 fire missions, destroyed 20 Russian invaders, a multiple-launch rocket system, and three ammunition depots.
Russia has launched about 190 strikes on Ukraine since Oct 7
From October 7 to 18, Russia launched about 190 massive missiles and kamikaze drone strikes on 16 regions throughout Ukraine and Kyiv city.
German IRIS-T already integrated into Ukraine’s air defense
German IRIS-T system has been already integrated into Ukraine’s air defense.
Russians attacked more than 400 infrastructure facilities in a week
From October 10 to 18, the Russians attacked and damaged 408 infrastructure facilities, including more than 45 energy infrastructure objects. In addition, 180 residential buildings were damaged.
Russian missiles destroy humanitarian aid warehouses in Kharkiv
This morning Russian troops have launched a missile attack on the city of Kharkiv from Russia’s Belgorod, destroying humanitarian aid warehouses.
Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Budanov expects war to end by summer
Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Kyrylo Budanov expects the war against Russian invaders to end by next summer.
Death toll in Russia’s attack on critical infrastructure in Kyiv rises to three
Three people have been killed in Russia’s attack on an infrastructure object in the city of Kyiv this morning.
Invaders shell Sumy region’s community, killing two people
The Russian troops again shelled the border area of Sumy region, killed two people and injuring one more.
Two people killed in Russia’s missile strike on energy supply facility in Kyiv
Two people were killed in Russia’s missile strike on energy infrastructure in Kyiv city.
Ukraine’s Air Force shoots down enemy Su-25, five missiles and six drones
Forces and means of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 12 Russian air targets on October 18.
Zelensky: No space left for negotiations with Putin's regime
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that since October 10, Russia has damaged 30% of power stations in Ukraine, therefore, any negotiations with President Vladimir Putin are impossible.
Russian forces kill 20 civilians in Ukraine on Oct 17 – President’s Office
On October 17, 20 civilians were killed and 22 more were injured in Ukraine due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
Death toll in drone attacks on Kyiv rises to five
The body of the fifth victim - an elderly woman - was retrieved from under the rubble of a residential building in downtown Kyiv, which was hit by Russia’s kamikaze drone yesterday.
251 children considered missing amid war in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 251 children are considered missing.
Zelensky shows aftermath of missile attack on Mykolaiv
The Russian Federation destroyed an apartment building in Mykolaiv, also hitting a square park and a flower market, killing one.
Russians strike Ukraine with missiles: Energy infrastructure under attack
The Russian forces launched new missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. The enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities across the country.
Iranian instructors help Russians launch kamikaze drones from Crimea, Kherson region
Iranian instructors are on the ground to assist Russian invasion forces in launching swarms of kamikaze drones from Crimea and Kherson region’s training grounds.
Russian commanders use convicts to reconnoiter Ukrainian positions on front lines - SBU
The Russian military leadership exploit recently mobilized convicts for scouting Ukrainian positions on the front line.
All Ukrainian POWs to be returned from Russian captivity - Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says all Ukrainian prisoners of war will be returned home as the exchange team continues its work.
Russian war takes 425 Ukrainian children’s lives in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression toward Ukraine, 425 children have been killed and 815 – injured.
Kyiv's critical infrastructure facility hit in Russian strike Tue morning
In Kyiv, three explosions rocked one of the energy supply facilities during an air-raid alert.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine up to 65,850
The total combat losses of the invasion forces from February to October 18 amounted to approximately 65,850.