Russia preparing strikes on nuclear facilities in Ukraine - MFA
Russian troops are preparing for strikes on nuclear energy facilities in Ukraine.
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16 October 2024
Ukrainian intel units mop up forest area in Kharkiv region destroying entire Russian regiment
In northern Kharkiv region, units from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) mopped up 400 hectares of forest and destroyed nearly an entire Russian regiment.
France to deliver kamikaze drones to Ukraine in coming weeks
The first French kamikaze drones will be delivered to Ukraine within the next few weeks.
War update: 171 combat clashes in past day, Kurakhove axis hottest
Over the past day, a total of 171 combat engagements have been recorded along the frontlines of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Most of the Russian assaults were repelled in the Kurakhove axis.
Kremlin using deal with North Korea to avoid military call-up - ISW
The Kremlin is likely to use the recent comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed off in June by Russia and North Korea in part to offset the need to replenish own manpower force and ensure border security. This further reinforces Russian leader Vladimir Putin's willingness to avoid a general military call-up for as long as possible.
Kherson city without electricity, reasons not yet known
The city of Kherson remains without electricity supply, the reasons are not yet known.
Air defenses destroy all Russian drones approaching Kyiv – city administration
Air defense forces destroyed all Russian strike UAVs headed toward Kyiv on the night of October 16.
Russian army loses another 1,450 soldiers in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to October 16, 2024 amount to nearly 672,850 invaders, including another 1,450 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 51 enemy Shahed UAVs overnight
Ukrainian defense forces shot down 51 Russian attack UAVs overnight, while 60 drones disappeared from radars.
Russians strike industrial facility in Ternopil region at night, fire breaks out
The Russian army attacked an industrial facility in the Ternopil region at night, igniting a massive fire.
Russian army shells Zaporizhzhia region 388 times in past day
The Russian military struck nine settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region 388 times in the past day, October 15.
Russia keeps one missile carrier in Black Sea
As of Wednesday morning, October 16, there was one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier on combat duty in the Black Sea.
15 October 2024
Air alert declared in Kyiv, number of regions
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of attack UAVs.
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv - Russia attacks with guided bombs
On Tuesday evening, October 15, the Russian army struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs.
In Kursk region, property of 5 churches transferred to local religious communities for safekeeping
Representatives of religious communities of the Sudzha district and Sudzha in the Ukraine-controlled territory of the Kursk region (Russian Federation) were given the property of five Orthodox churches for safekeeping.
Man died in Hlushkivka, Kharkiv region, as result of shelling
A man was killed in the village of Hlushkivka, Kuryliv community in Kharkiv region, as a result of Russian shelling.
Pregnant woman and child injured in Russian shelling of Nikopol district
Russians attacked the Nikopol district, injuring a pregnant woman and a 4-year-old child.
Russian forces attack minibus in Kherson with drone
The Russian military again attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone, damaging the windshield.
Kharkiv region announces mandatory evacuation from Kupiansk and three neighboring communities
The Kharkiv region has announced the mandatory evacuation of all residents of four communities in the Kupiansk district, including the city of Kupiansk. Additionally, a forced evacuation of families with children has been announced in the Borova community.
Names of 13 out of 16 Ukrainian POWs shot during surrender identified – PG’s Office
Law enforcement agencies have identified the names of 13 out of 16 servicemen who were shot while surrendering in the Pokrovsk direction.
General Staff update: 96 combat clashes on frontlines, most in Kurakhove sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 96 combat clashes on the front. The Kurakhove sector remains the hottest spot.
Intel sources confirm North Korean troops participating in Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean citizens are actively serving within specific Russian Armed Forces units, with an estimated presence of around 3,000 personnel.
Mayor of Mykolaiv shows aftermath of overnight missile attack
Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has shared footage of a market in Mykolaiv destroyed by the Russian missiles in an overnight attack.
Ukrainian forces destroy USD 8B worth of Russian artillery in 2024 – MoD
In the first nine months of 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed 144 Russian artillery brigades, worth an estimated USD 8 billion, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Russians shelled Kherson suburb with drone - young man wounded
Russians fired from a drone at the suburb of Kherson - the village of Antonivka, an 18-year-old boy was wounded.
NATO official: Ukraine has absolute right to hit targets in Russia from which it attacked
The NATO leadership recognizes the right of Ukraine, which is fighting against the aggressor country Russia, to conduct long-range strikes on legitimate targets in the territory of the Russian Federation, but the authorization to use Western weapons for this purpose remains with the countries that supply these weapons.
Kherson shows consequences of Russian strikes on residential areas
Authorities showed the consequences of the evening shelling of Kherson by Russians.
ISW explains why Russia is attacking Ukrainian ports
The Russians are attacking Ukrainian ports in order to undermine international support for Ukraine and push it to negotiate.
Injury toll in nighttime attack on Mykolaiv increases to 23
The number of those injured in the nighttime missile attack on Mykolaiv has increased to 23.
Two civilians injured in Russian drone attacks in Beryslav
Two residents of Beryslav, Kherson region, were injured on Tuesday morning as a result of Russian drone attacks.