Over 4,500 Russian soldiers desert 58th Army fighting in Southern Ukraine
Russian units engaged in combat against Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Orikhiv sector are experiencing widespread desertion.
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20 October 2025
Russian drone attacks residential area in Kherson
The enemy struck a residential neighborhood in Kherson's Tsentralnyi district with a drone this morning, destroying a house.
Ukraine repels all Russian attacks in South, destroys enemy assault group near Stepnohirsk – military spox
On the southern front, Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled all attempts by Russian forces to breach the defenses.
Russian saboteurs infiltrate Pokrovsk, several civilians killed
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group infiltrated the center of Pokrovsk, killing several civilians near the railway station.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 38 out of 60 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 38 out of 60 Russian drones launched by Russia overnight.
One killed, five injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv region
Six settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack over the past day leaving one person dead and five injured.
Russian strikes leave six wounded across Donetsk region
Russian invaders wounded six residents of Donetsk region over the past day, October 19.
One killed, three injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
War update: 168 combat engagements on front lines over past 24 hours
A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops on October 19.
Drone attack causes fire in five-story building in Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of October 19-20, a fire broke out in a five-story residential building following a Russian drone attack on the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia loses 890 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,131,070 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 20, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
White Angels unit evacuates over 2,400 people from Dnipropetrovsk region in six months
The White Angels special police unit, operating in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has evacuated over 2,400 people in the past six months, including 577 children.
Russia attacks power system in Chernihiv region, leaving over 30,000 consumers without electricity
Russian strikes on the power system in the Chernihiv region have left more than 30,000 consumers without electricity.
Most of Russia's territory faces fuel shortages – military expert
The majority of Russia's territory is experiencing problems related to a shortage of petroleum products.
Russian naval mine neutralized in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, servicemen from a Ukrainian Navy unit discovered and neutralized a Russian naval mine.
Russian forces attempt to create “kill zones” for future assaults — Voloshyn
Russian troops are attempting to create so-called “kill zones” — areas where nothing remains intact — to later conduct assault operations and advance.
Zaporizhzhia region donates UAH 7M worth of equipment to air defense forces
In Zaporizhzhia region, military personnel from one of the brigades of the ‘East’ Air Command have received equipment and machinery worth over UAH 7 million.
19 October 2025
War update: 151 combat clashes on frontline, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On October 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting — 53 attacks — occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
All miners rescued from DTEK mine attacked by Russia in Dnipropetrovsk region
All workers trapped underground at the DTEK coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region following a Russian attack have been brought safely to the surface.
EU considering training Ukrainian troops inside Ukraine – media
The European Union is moving closer to a decision to train Ukrainian military personnel inside the country and to expand other forms of support, including border monitoring, assistance to veterans, and boosting cybersecurity.
Russian forces shell central Kherson in evening attack, two injured
Russian troops shelled Kherson’s Central district at around 18:45, wounding two men who have since been taken to hospital.
Massive Russian strike traps 192 miners underground at DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia carried out a massive attack on a DTEK coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region, where 192 miners were underground at the time. Evacuation efforts are ongoing.
Russian forces strike power facility in Chernihiv region, leave 55,000 households without power
Russian forces on Sunday attacked an energy facility in the Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region, leaving nearly 55,000 consumers without power.
Russian forces attack four districts in Dnipropetrovsk region with drones
On October 19, Russian forces attacked four districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones.
One person killed, four injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region on Sunday
One civilian was killed and four others were injured in the Kherson region over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Man killed in Kupiansk district after Russian shelling
On the morning of October 19, Russian forces shelled one of the settlements in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, killing a 71-year-old local resident.
Seventy-six combat engagements in Ukraine since midnight – General Staff
Since Sunday morning, 76 combat engagements have taken place in Ukraine, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector (26) and the Kostiantynivka sector (15).
Zelensky orders diplomats to organize Coalition of the Willing meeting in near future
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Ukrainian diplomats to prepare a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in the near future.
We are preparing certain steps at the front and responding to Russian strikes – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is preparing certain actions on the front line and responding to every Russian attack.
No Russian ships, submarines in Black, Azov Seas, but enemy aircraft remain active – Navy
Russian ships and submarines are currently absent from the waters of the Black and Azov Seas.