Chernihiv and part of region without power: Russians target heat supply and energy facilities
In Chernihiv and northern communities of the Chernihiv region, the power supply has been cut off due to an attack by Russian drones.
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21 October 2025
Nine people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Nine people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian strikes over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
General Staff reports 202 clashes with Russian troops over past day
On October 20, Ukrainian forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontlines.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 21, 2025, amount to about 1,132,200 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Russians launch 678 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, killing one civilian, injuring two others
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 678 attacks on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of enemy shelling in Vasylivka and Polohy districts, a 70-year-old woman was killed, while a 36-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were injured.
Nighttime Russian drone attack on Kherson injures three
Three people were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on Kherson overnight.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
Russian strike on Kharkiv sparks fire, damages 15 homes — nine people injured
As a result of the enemy attack on Kharkiv, there are casualties. A fire broke out in the private sector of the Industrialnyi district, and at least 15 houses were damaged.
Russians deploy radar post on Kerch Peninsula
A Russian radar post has been identified near Kurortne on the Kerch Peninsula in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Partisans identify key facilities of Russian brigade in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH conducted surveillance of the 127th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade (military unit No. 67606) stationed in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The brigade is part of the 22nd Army Corps of the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s coastal forces and is actively used in operations along the Kherson front.
Marines show destruction of enemy fortifications on outskirts of Myrnohrad
Service members of the 38th Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi used a bomber drone to destroy Russian fortifications on the outskirts of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
20 October 2025
Part of Slavutych temporarily left without power after Russian shelling
Part of the city of Slavutych was temporarily left without power following Russian shelling, with energy workers working to repair the damage.
Russian army launches simultaneous assaults from four directions on southern front – spox
Russian forces launched a series of coordinated assaults in southern Ukraine on October 20, deploying infantry, armored vehicles, quad bikes, and motorcycles across multiple directions.
Zelensky: Ukraine working with US to receive necessary number of Patriot systems
Ukraine is actively working with the United States to obtain the necessary number of Patriot air defense systems, which President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of the key security guarantees for the country.
Special Operations Forces clear industrial site of Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces' 3rd Separate Regiment named after Prince Sviatoslav the Brave have cleared an industrial facility in the Pokrovsk sector of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group, capturing an enemy radio station and taking one Russian soldier prisoner.
Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery stops after drone attack – Reuters
The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, owned by Rosneft, halted its primary oil processing on Sunday, October 19, following the second drone attack in a month.
Russia actively prepares for possible military conflict with NATO — Skibitskyi
Russia is actively preparing for a possible military conflict with NATO.
Russians launch massive attack on Pavlohrad with missiles and drones: 16 casualties reported
Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Pavlohrad district with missiles and drones throughout the day, damaging infrastructure and causing casualties.
Nord Stream sabotage: Defense says Ukrainian is safe only within Poland
Poland has refused to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany under a European arrest warrant, but he may still face prosecution in other European countries.
Russians drop explosives from drone on their soldier who wanted to surrender
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian servicemen dropped explosives from a drone on their own soldier who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russia launches serial production of 200-kilometer-range aerial bombs — Skibitskyi
Russia has launched serial production of aerial bombs with a range of 200 kilometers.
Russian troops shell Kostiantynivka, killing one person
On October 20, Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, killing a civilian.
DIU soldiers hit Russian Valdai radar system in Crimea
Soldiers of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit the Russian invaders' Valdai radar system in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians shell Novovorontsovka community in Kherson region, one person injured
Russian troops shelled the village of Osokorivka in the Novovorontsovka community in the Kherson region, injuring a 36-year-old civilian.
Russian troops attack village in Chernihiv region with drone, one man wounded
On October 20, Russian troops attacked the village of Kostobobriv in the Chernihiv region with an FPV drone, injuring a resident.
Russians attack car with an FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a man
The Russian army attacked the village of Varvarivka in the Polohy district. An FPV drone hit a car, injuring a man.
Major General Drapatyi heads newly formed Joint Forces Group
A Joint Forces Group has been created as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It will be managed almost entirely by the Joint Forces Command under the leadership of Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Russia intensifies strikes in South with gliding bombs and drones – Voloshyn
On the southern front last week, there was increased activity of Russian forces – the enemy ramped up the number of airstrikes and drone attacks significantly.
Russia conscripts residents of occupied Luhansk region and deploys them to fight in south — Voloshyn
Despite official statements to the contrary, the Russian command continues to replenish its units with conscripted personnel from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.