Ukrainian paratroopers liberate Sukhetske in Donetsk region
The Air Assault Forces of Ukraine have liberated the village of Sukhetske in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
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25 October 2025
Sanctions against Russia important, but pressure must be increased – Finnish FM
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised the recent U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector but called for greater pressure to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
White Angels police unit evacuates 69-year-old man from shelling in Sumy region
White Angels, a special police unit, has evacuated a 69-year-old man from an area under fire in the Sumy region.
Elderly woman injured by explosive device in Kherson region
In the village of Antonivka, Kherson region, an elderly woman triggered an explosive device and was taken to the hospital.
Ukraine’s PM urges stronger air defenses, international resolve after Russian missile attacks
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine on October 25 is yet another manifestation of Russian terror, and Ukraine urgently needs enhanced air defense to stop it.
Russian nighttime missile attack on Kyiv leaves two dead, 13 injured
The number of people injured in the nighttime missile attack on Kyiv has risen to 13, with two confirmed fatalities.
Zelensky: Russia launches around 770 ballistic missiles, over 50 Kinzhals at Ukraine in 2025
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has launched approximately 770 ballistic missiles and more than 50 hypersonic Kinzhal missiles at Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian tanks near Vovchansk
Drone operators of the Hart Brigade destroyed two Russian tanks in forested areas near Vovchansk on the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front.
Balashovskaya power substation in Russia’s Volgograd region damaged
In Russia, the key 500 kV Balashovskaya power substation in Volgograd region has been attacked.
Injury toll in nighttime attack on Kyiv rises to 12, two killed
In Kyiv, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian attack early on October 25 has risen to twelve, while two people have been killed.
Russians strike Lozova in Kharkiv region, leaving about 25,000 households without power
Russian forces carried out strikes on the town of Lozova in Kharkiv region, leaving around 25,000 households without electricity.
Civilian killed, five others injured in Donetsk region over past day
Russian forces killed one civilian and injured five others in Donetsk region on October 24.
Sumy region endures nearly 150 Russian attacks over past day, civilian infrastructure damaged
On October 24, Russian forces shelled settlements in Sumy region nearly 150 times, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Rescuer killed, another injured in repeated Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
A rescuer was killed and another wounded as a result of a repeated Russian missile strike on Petropavlivka community in Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian attack on Kyiv leaves one person killed, injury toll rises to ten
One person was killed in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack overnight, while the number of injured has risen to ten.
Ukrainian forces neutralize four ballistic missiles and 50 enemy drones overnight
The Ukrainian Defense Forces neutralized four ballistic missiles and 50 drones launched by the Russian army against Ukraine overnight on Saturday.
War update: 140 combat engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Oleksandrohrad sectors
On October 24, a total of 141 combat engagements occurred between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 910 over past day
Russia's total combat losses in manpower from February 24, 2022, to October 25, 2025, have reached approximately 1,135,990 personnel, with 910 killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Russia launches 634 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one person injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 634 attacks on 19 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A man was injured as a result of enemy shelling in the Vasylivka district.
Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for directing enemy strikes
A court has sentenced a Russian military intelligence agent to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for directing enemy strikes on the territories of the Kyiv, Sumy, and Vinnytsia regions.
Ukrainians destroyed Russian myth of "second army in the world" – Austrian general
Ukraine not only withstood the initial blow of Russia's full-scale invasion but also proved to the entire world its ability to effectively resist an army once called "the second strongest in the world."
Enemy attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles: fires break out, eight injured
During an air raid alert in Kyiv, explosions were heard as the enemy attacked the capital with ballistic missiles. Fires broke out in several locations, and people were injured.
HUR intercepts order from Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia to kill civilians
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has intercepted an order from Colombian mercenaries serving in the Russian army to kill Ukrainian civilians.
Czechs raise nearly EUR 550,000 in just two days to fund Ukraine’s Flamingo missile
In less than 48 hours, residents of the Czech Republic raised donations to fund a long-range Flamingo missile for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
24 October 2025
Ukraine, NATO jointly test innovative solutions to counter glide bombs
The NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC) and the Allied Command for Transformation have conducted a new phase of testing an innovative solution to counter guided aerial bombs.
France ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as early as next year – French general
The French army will be ready to deploy its forces in support of European security guarantees for Ukraine as early as 2026.
Russia attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, homes, industrial facility damaged
The Russian army launched attacks on the Synelnykove, Pavlohrad, and Nikopol districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple instances of damage.
Ukrainian intelligence forces destroy two Russian Nebo radars, Buk missile system
Members of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) have detected and destroyed three high-value Russian air defense systems in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, as well as in Crimea.
North Korean troops assisting Russia in attacks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
North Korean troops have been spotted directly supporting and assisting Russian offensive operations against Ukraine for the first time.
Number of shelters in Kherson region increased by 762 – Prokudin
During the war, the number of protective structures in the Kherson region has increased by 762 facilities.