Ukraine planning to create Cyber Forces as separate branch of military
The Defense Forces of Ukraine discussed the establishment of Cyber Forces within the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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25 October 2024
24 October 2024
War update: 157 combat engagements along frontlines in Ukraine
On October 24, there were 157 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with the highest number of clashes occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Russian National Guard vehicle attacked in Chechnya, casualties reported
In Chechnya, a truck belonging to the Russian National Guard was attacked, resulting in one serviceman killed and another injured.
Russians significantly ramping up use of air bombs in Kharkiv region – minister
Throughout 2024, the Russian forces have launched more than 3,700 airstrikes on Kharkiv region using KAB guided air bombs, compared to just over 100 such strikes in 2023.
Russians strike Nova Poshta branch in Donetsk region, casualties reported
The Russian forces shelled a Nova Poshta (post office) branch in the village of Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka in Donetsk region, resulting in two deaths and one injury.
Drone damages radar in occupied Crimea - media
As a result of the overnight drone attack in the temporarily occupied Crimea on October 24, a Russian radar sustained damage.
First North Korean units spotted in combat zone of Russo-Ukrainian war – Ukraine’s defense intel
The first military units from North Korea have already arrived in the combat zone of the Russo-Ukrainian war after completing their training in Russia’s east.
Romanian F-16s scramble amid Russia’s missile, drone attack on Ukraine
In Romania, in the early hours of Thursday, October 24, two F-16 fighters took to the sky after radars recorded two separate signals, likely coming from drones that violated the country's airspace.
Enemy trying to set up crossings near Oskil River in Kupiansk sector
The Russian army is trying to set up crossings near the Oskil River in the Kupiansk sector of the frontline.
Russians shell village in Kherson region, elderly woman wounded
A 71-year-old woman was wounded in the Kherson region as a result of shelling in the village of Rozlyv of the Bilozerska community.
Air strike on Kupiansk: wounded woman dies in hospital, number of casualties rises to 11
A resident of Kupiansk, who was rescued from the rubble after a Russian strike, died in hospital.
Injury toll in Kupiansk following Russia’s airstrike rises to seven
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, the number of people injured as a result of a Russian strike has risen to seven.
Russians launch nine assaults near Vovchansk, Tykhe in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv sector of the front, the Russian forces launched nine assaults near the settlements of Vovchansk and Tykhe. Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 115 occupiers and 73 units of the enemy’s military equipment.
Russian infantry attempting to storm Selydove under cover of aviation, artillery
On the Pokrovsk front, groups of Russian infantry are attempting to infiltrate Selydove from the eastern outskirts, but the Ukrainian defenders are holding the line, preventing them from securing their positions.
Russians execute four captured National Guardsmen near Selydove - prosecutors
Law enforcers have launched an investigation into the extrajudicial execution of four captured Ukrainian servicemen near Selydove.
Poland explains when it could donate rest of MiG jets to Ukraine
Poland will be able to hand over to Ukraine the rest of its MiG-29 fighter jets still in service with the Air Force once it has filled the gaps in air defense that this transfer would cause.
War update: Russia pressing in Pokrovsk axis, 148 clashes recorded across entire frontline in past day
A total of 148 combat encounters of Ukraine’s Defense Forces with the Russian invaders were recorded in the past day. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 assault and offensive operations launched by the enemy.
Ukraine downs 40 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian defense forces shot down 40 Russian drones as of 8:30 on Thursday, October 24.
Russia’s war casualty toll climbs up by 1,240 in past day
The total combat losses sustained by Russian invasion troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to October 24, 2024, are estimated at 684,280, including 1,240 killed or wounded in the past day.
Air defense system destroys about dozen Russian drones around Kyiv - KCMA
On the night of October 24, about a dozen Russian drones were detected and neutralized in the airspace around Kyiv.
Russian shelling damages tracks between Mykolaiv, Kherson
Due to Russian shelling, the tracks on the section between Mykolaiv and Kherson were damaged.
Enemy made 316 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region over last day, two killed
During the day, the invaders struck 316 times at 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
There is one enemy ship left in Black Sea that does not carry Kalibr
One enemy ship, which is not a cruise missile carrier, remains on alert in the Black Sea.
In Kyiv region, air defense system targeted enemy drones, explosions were heard
Explosions were heard in the Kyiv region, and air defense systems were engaged against enemy drones.
AFU destroy Russian Buk-M2
The Southern Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian Buk-M2 anti-aircraft missile system.
23 October 2024
NATO confirms deployment of N. Korean troops in Russia
NATO member states confirmed on Wednesday evidence that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia.
President meets with rights defender released from Russian captivity
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with human rights defender Maksym Butkevych, who had been recently freed from Russian captivity in the latest prisoner-of-war exchange effort.
In exchange for manpower N. Korea receives from Russia nuclear tech – Ukraine’s defense intel
North Korea is sending Russia missiles and soldiers for war against Ukraine in exchange for technology for tactical nuclear weapons.
Russians shelled Kurakhove - Red Cross office destroyed
The office of the Red Cross of Ukraine in Kurakhove, Donetsk region, was destroyed by Russian shelling.
Russians shelling crossings on Oskil River, evacuation is complicated - Kharkiv RMA
Evacuation from Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region is becoming more complicated as Russian troops are attacking crossings of the Oskil River.