Ukrainian forces shoot down 80 Russian attack drones overnight
The Defense Forces have shot down 80 drones that Russian invaders have been using to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 17.
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18 October 2024
Russians kill one resident, injure two more in Donetsk region in past day
Russian troops killed one resident and wounded two others in the Donetsk region on Thursday, October 17.
Invaders hit Marhanets with artillery
On the morning of Friday, October 18, Russian troops fired artillery at the town of Marhanets in the Dnipro region.
Russian Army loses another 1,530 soldiers in Ukraine over previous day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 18, 2024, amounted to about 675,800 people, including 1,530 people over the previous day.
Since beginning of October, Russian troops have attacked Kherson region from drones about 1,500 times
During September, Russian troops attacked the region from drones more than 2,700 times, and since the beginning of October - about 1,500 more times.
Idea of Victory Plan is to impose strategic defeat on Russia - Estonian expert
The essence of the Victory Plan, presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, is the strategic defeat of Russia, which should make further war for the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories meaningless for Moscow.
Border guards destroy Russian video surveillance complex with drones in Kharkiv region
Near Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, fighters of the Gart brigade of the 1st detachment of the State Border Guard Service used FPV drones to strike at the shelters of Russian troops and destroy their Murom-P video surveillance complex.
In Kupiansk sector, border guards destroyed two Russians with drones, damaged their equipment
Soldiers of the Phoenix company of the State Border Guard Service's Revenge brigade killed two Russians and damaged an armored personnel carrier and a military vehicle in the Kupiansk direction in Kharkiv region.
StratCom in wartime: Ukraine's experience shared with NATO
A representative from the Air Force Command informed representatives from 16 NATO member countries about the specifics of organizing strategic communications during wartime as part of an experience exchange course held in Kilkis, Greece.
Switzerland to provide Ukrainian rescuers with three demining systems
The Swiss government, in partnership with Global Clearance Solutions, will supply the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) with three demining systems and provide training for personnel.
More than 600 civilians evacuated from Kherson region since September
Since the beginning of September, more than 600 civilians have been evacuated from the Kherson region.
17 October 2024
Zelensky visits Ukrainian soldiers undergoing treatment in Brussels
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib, visited a military hospital in Brussels, where Ukrainian defenders are undergoing treatment.
Ukrainian, Finnish defense ministers discuss expanding ammunition production
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in ammunition production with his Finnish counterpart Antti Häkkänen.
Russians attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar – military
The Russian forces are attempting to break through the Ukrainian defenses in the area of Chasiv Yar.
Russia concentrates significant force in Toretsk sector – Defense Forces
Russia has concentrated a significant force in the Toretsk sector of the front.
Active combat zone expanding on Kupiansk front – regional chief
In the Kupiansk sector of the front, the area of active combat is expanding, so the civilians are advised to evacuate.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 271M for artillery shells for Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has said that the Netherlands will allocate EUR 271 million for large-caliber artillery shells for Ukraine.
Norway to provide Ukraine with six F16 fighter jets in near future - Umerov
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Norway, Rustem Umerov and Bjørn Arild Gram, have discussed the current battlefield situation, Ukraine's need for long-range weapons, and strengthening its air defense capabilities.
Zelensky: North Korean officers already training Russian soldiers in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that North Korean officers are already in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and are training Russian soldiers.
Zelensky awards 320 Ukrainian servicemen, 122 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state honors to 320 servicemen of the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, with 122 of them receiving awards posthumously.
Russia using warships to divert Ukrainian air defense during mass attacks – Navy spokesperson
The low effectiveness of missile-carrying warships at sea has forced the enemy to use them more for diverting Ukrainian air defense during massive missile attacks.
Aftermath of nighttime shelling of Kherson revealed
As a result of the nighttime shelling of Kherson, an apartment building, a private house, and a car repair workshop were hit.
Russians launch drones following shelling in Sumy region – ambulance, fire truck damaged
On Thursday night and morning, the Russians launched nine attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy region, resulting in 24 explosions.
Kremlin theory of Russia’s ‘protracted offensive’ could create opportunities for Ukraine – ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s theory of ‘victory involves Russian forces carrying out continuous offensive operations in Ukraine for an indefinite period. However, this strategy will likely lead to a significant depletion of Russia's manpower and equipment.
General Staff update: 163 combat clashes along frontlines over past day, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors hottest
On October 16, the Ukrainian Defense Forces encountered the Russian forces in 163 combat clashes, with the highest enemy activity recorded in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors of the front.
Russians launch 424 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On October 16, the Russian forces launched 424 strikes on eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine downs 22 Russian drones since Wednesday night
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down 22 kamikaze drones Russia launched since last night.
Russia attacks energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region overnight Thursday
In the early hours of Thursday, October 17, Russian invaders attacked the energy infrastructure facilities in Mykolaiv region, causing a blackout in parts of the region.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,420 in past day
The total combat losses that the Russian invasion troops have sustained in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to an estimated 674,270, including 1,420 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Aid to Ukraine issue set to take up significant part of Biden's visit to Germany - White House
The White House officially announced U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Germany, noting that the issue of continued support for Ukraine and response to Russian aggression will be an important part of the discussions during the meetings in Berlin.