Injury toll in missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih rises to 17
The number of people injured as a result of ballistic missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih has increased to 17.
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20 October 2024
Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,340 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 20, 2024, amount to approximately 678,520 personnel, with 1,340 killed or wounded over the past day.
Russia launches 247 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region in one day injuring 10 people
In the past 24 hours, the Russian forces carried out 247 strikes on 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region leaving 10 people injured in the regional center.
Powerful generators for EW delivered to military in Kherson region
The Ukrainian defenders in Kherson region received eight powerful generators to ensure the uninterrupted operation of electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
Around dozen enemy drones downed overnight in Kyiv, suburbs – KCMA
Overnight, Ukraine's Defense Forces shot down about a dozen attack drones launched by the Russian aggressors over Kyiv and its suburbs.
Russians attack Kryvyi Rih, 13 people injured
As a result of a missile strike by the Russian forces on Kryvyi Rih, 13 people were injured, the emergency rescue operation is ongoing.
US has no fundamental objections to Ukraine's accession to NATO - Le Monde
The United States probably no longer has any fundamental objections to Ukraine's invitation to join NATO.
Wreckage of downed drones landed outside of populated areas in Kyiv region, no injuries reported
In the Kyiv region, the wreckage of downed Russian drones fell outside of settlements, with no casualties or damage.
More than 1,700 people evacuated from Donetsk region
Another 1,729 people were evacuated from the frontline areas of Donetsk region.
19 October 2024
Ukraine, Germany sign agreement to strengthen air defense
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement on immediate actions to strengthen Ukraine's air defense system.
Damage to Ukrainian ecosystems from war reached USD 65 B - Shmyhal
Russia's war against Ukraine has caused large-scale environmental destruction, leading to unprecedented environmental pollution - damage to Ukrainian ecosystems is estimated at USD 65 billion.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: number of wounded increased to eight, two of them children
The number of victims of the Russian army's strikes on Zaporizhzhia has increased to eight, including two children.
President: More effective Ukraine is on battlefield, sooner prisoners will return
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the more effective Ukraine is on the battlefield and in diplomacy, the sooner Ukrainian prisoners of war will return.
Number of victims of attack on Zaporizhzhia increased to four
Four people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of enemy strikes that occurred in the evening.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, 3 people wounded
Russian troops have struck the center of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs.
Enemy attacked Nikopol district with drones, artillery - houses, power lines, infrastructure damaged
The Russian military shelled Nikopol and Marhanets communities in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones. Private houses, power lines, and infrastructure were damaged. There were no casualties or injuries.
War update: 71 clashes since day-start, fiercest battles ongoing in three axes
On the frontlines of the Russo-Ukrainian war, 71 combat engagements have been recorded since midnight on Saturday, while the enemy remains most active in three operational axes.
Russia increasingly shelling own settlements in Kursk region – MFA Ukraine
Russian troops are increasingly shelling their own settlements in Kursk region, which is typical of their scorched earth tactics.
Russian drone kills civilian in Kherson region’s village
Russian occupation troops shelled the village of Bilozerka, Kherson region. A 33-year-old man was killed in the attack.
In St. Petersburg, 300 apartment blocks in blackout following drone attack
On Saturday, October 19, electricity supply was interrupted to nearly 300 residential buildings in two northern districts of St. Petersburg, Russia. Shortly before that, UAVs were spotted over the city and then local residents heard a few explosions.
Man killed in night air strike on Shostka
A man was killed in an air strike by the Russian army in Shostka, Sumy region.
Woman killed in Cherkasy region as result of Russian drone attack
A woman was killed in an attack by Russian drones in the Uman district of Cherkasy region.
Defense forces shoot down four Russian Kh-59/69 missiles, 42 drones
As of 12:00, the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down four Russian Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 42 UAVs.
Five employees of Kherson utility company injured as result of shelling
As a result of Russian shelling of Kherson, five employees of a utility company were injured.
Drones attacked Russian city of Briansk at night, reportedly hitting microelectronics plant
On the night of October 19, drones attacked the Russian city of Briansk, and probably hit the Kremniy EL plant.
Authorities show consequences of Zmiivka shelling in Kherson region
Authorities have shown the consequences of a Russian drone attack on the village of Zmiivka in the Kherson region, where houses were heavily damaged.
Number of wounded in Shostka community shelling increases to 8
The number of wounded as a result of Russian shelling of the Shostka community in Sumy region has increased to eight.
SSU releases exclusive footage of 95 Ukrainians returning from Russian captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine has released an exclusive video of the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity.
5 rescuers wounded in Shostka as result of enemy air strike
In Shostka, Sumy region, five rescuers were injured in a Russian air strike on the night of October 19.
Seven injured, energy infrastructure affected in Sumy region amid Russian strikes
As a result of Russian strikes targeting the Shostka community in Sumy region, seven people were injured and energy facilities were affected.