Zelensky: Russia used more than 1,100 guided aerial bombs against Ukrainians in a week
Russia has used more than 1,100 guided aerial bombs, more than 560 attack drones and about 20 missiles of various types against Ukrainians over a week.
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27 October 2024
Three police officers injured as Russians drop chemical substance on checkpoint in Beryslav
In the Kherson region, three people were killed and ten more injured in the past days as a result of Russian aggression. In particular, Russian forces deployed a drone to drop explosives on a checkpoint, resulting in chemical burns to three police officers.
Another 116 people evacuated from Kupiansk, Borova directions
In the Kharkiv region, 116 people, including six children, were evacuated from the Kupiansk and Borova directions in the past day.
76-year-old woman injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, a woman sustained injuries as a result of enemy shelling. Law enforcement officers have initiated an investigation.
Four police officers injured in Donetsk region due to Russian shelling
In Donetsk region, the Russian forces shelled eight settlements leaving two people killed, while nine civilians and four police officers were injured.
Ukrainian forces down 41 Russian drones, 32 lost from tracking
The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 out of 80 Russian drones used in an assault on Ukraine since the evening of October 26. As many as 32 drones were lost from tracking, while one headed toward Belarus.
General Staff shares video of Ukrainian troops training in the UK
Instructors from Great Britain continue to teach Ukrainian recruits the basics of fire training on the territory of the United Kingdom as part of the multinational operation INTERFLEX.
Frontline update: 174 combat engagements over past day
On October 26, Ukraine’s Defense Forces engaged in 174 battles with the Russian forces on the frontlines. In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 41 assaults, while in the Kurakhove sector, they pushed back 43 attacks.
Russian army loses another 1,440 soldiers in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to October 27, 2024, amount to about 689,400 people, including 1,440 invaders killed in the last day.
Russians attack energy facilities in Sumy region at night
Today, on October 27, the enemy launched an air strike on the energy facilities of the critical infrastructure of the Romny district, using a Shahed UAV.
Occupants in Siverskodonetsk have not yet drawn up schemes for connecting houses to heat - RMA
In Sieverskodonetsk, temporarily occupied by Russians, there are still no schedules and schemes for connecting high-rise buildings to the heating network.
Kharkiv region receives Bojena 5 demining vehicle from foreign volunteers
Pyrotechnic units of the State Emergency Service in Kharkiv region received a new Bojena 5 mechanized demining machine from Czech and Slovak volunteers.
Sappers seize remains of downed Russian drones in Kyiv region
Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service have seized the remains of attack drones used by Russian troops to attack Kyiv region.
Zelensky signs law allowing foreign nationals hold officer positions in Ukraine's Armed Forces
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law allowing foreign nationals and stateless persons to serve in officer positions on a contractual basis within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, and the National Guard.
Border guards destroy Russian hideouts, ammo depots in Kharkiv region
Soldiers from the Border Guard’s Hart brigade used multiple launch rocket systems and artillery to destroy Russian hideouts and ammunition depots in the Vovchansk sector.
Putin exaggerates Ukrainian losses in Kursk region to justify Russia's inability to suppress incursion – ISW
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin continues to exaggerate Russia’s progress in Kursk region, likely attempting to reassure the domestic audience of Russian forces' ability to ‘suppress’ Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk.
Border guards destroy enemy Rapira anti-tank gun, IFV and five vehicles in Kupiansk sector
Soldiers from the attack UAVs company Phoenix unit of the Revenge brigade destroyed five enemy vehicles, an MT-12 Rapira anti-tank gun, a truck, an IFV-2 and eliminated seven occupiers in the Kupiansk sector with drones.
26 October 2024
Day of mourning declared in Dnipro on October 27
On October 27, a day of mourning is declared in Dnipro for those killed in the Russian missile strike on the city.
War update: 159 clashes on the front, Russians lose over 300 personnel in Pokrovsk sector
On Saturday, October 26, there were 159 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders on the front lines, with the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors of the front remaining the hottest spots.
Up to 200 people evacuated daily from Kharkiv's Kupiansk community
Every day, between 100 to 200 people are being evacuated from Kupiansk community in Kharkiv region, an area frequently shelled by Russian forces.
Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka: one killed, three injured
One person was killed, and three others were injured due to aerial bombing strikes on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region.
Search and rescue operation in Dnipro over
The search and rescue operation in Dnipro is over. Emergency response teams worked from night until evening.
Russian artillery strike on Stanislav: two killed, five injured
Three more people were reported injured in Stanislav due to Russian artillery shelling.
Two killed, two injured in Russian artillery shelling of Kherson region
Russian troops fired artillery at Stanislav in the Kherson region, killing two people and wounding two others.
Death toll from Russian strike on Dnipro rises to five, 21 wounded
The death toll in Dnipro has risen to five as a result of a nighttime missile attack.
Ukrainian forces stop enemy assault in Donetsk sector using FPV drones
Soldiers from the National Guard of Ukraine used FPV drones to destroy several units of enemy equipment that Russian invaders were attempting to use to launch an assault in the vicinity of Zolota Nyva, Donetsk region.
Russian shelling leaves more than 1,000 consumers without power in Kharkiv region
In the Borova sector of the Kharkiv region, the Russian forces are hitting infrastructure. As a result of today's shelling, a gas pipeline and an electricity transformer were damaged, leaving some 1,100 consumers without power.
Woman injured as Russians attack Bilozerka in Kherson region
Around two o'clock in the afternoon, the occupiers attacked Bilozerka in the Kherson region.
Damaged houses, hostel, and shops: Kyiv region shows consequences of drone attack
In the Kyiv region, the wreckage of downed Russian drones was discovered in all seven districts.
Enemy shelling of Kharkiv region: Man's body recovered from rubble in Radkove village
In the village of Radkove, Kharkiv region, rescuers unblocked the body of a 65-year-old man who died when an enemy shell struck a private house.