Man killed in enemy shelling of Nikopol
A man was killed as Russian forces shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, with heavy artillery.
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21 October 2023
Enemy continues attempts to capture Avdiivka - Defense Forces
The activity of Russian forces has somewhat decreased, but they do not give up their attempts to capture Avdiivka as fighting continues.
Three Russian cruise missiles launched yesterday against Ukraine exploded in the air
Three Russian cruise missiles launched at Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa regions on the evening of October 20 failed to reach their targets, exploding in the air.
Russians shell Molodizhne village in Kherson region
The Russian army shelled the village of Molodizhne in Kherson urban territorial community.
Russia moves submarine carrying four Kalibr missiles to Black Sea
There are four Russian warships in the Black Sea, including a submarine equipped with four Kalibr missiles.
Gov't endorses motion to speed up delivery of drones, e-warfare capabilities to Armed Forces
The government of Ukraine supported the resolution developed by the Ministry of Defense, which streamlines the acceptance for service and supply of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment to the Armed Forces.
Intel chief explains why he visits his GUR fighters in combat zones
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, said he often traveled to the hostility zones to be next to his soldiers and officers, including to encourage them on the battlefield.
British intelligence assesses potential of Russia’s Kinzhal missiles over Black Sea
British intelligence has analyzed the recent statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the intention to deploy MiG-31 fighter jets for patrolling the Black Sea area.
Russians shell Zaporizhzhia region 106 times in past day
Russian artillery and missiles targeted Zaporizhzhia region, hitting the area 106 times and causing destruction.
Three districts in Kharkiv region subjected to Russian strikes in past day
The Russian invasion army shelled three districts across Kharkiv region on Friday.
Russia keeps single missile carrier on combat duty off Crimea coast
As of 07:30 on Saturday, October 21, Russia has three warships combat-ready in the Black Sea, including a Kalibr cruise missile carrier.
Russian nighttime attack: Damage caused to industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, an industrial facility was damaged in a Russian nighttime attack on the city.
Civilian killed as Russian army shells Kherson region 57 times in past day
On October 20, the Russian army shelled Kherson region 57 times, killing a civilian.
Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine rises to 292,850
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 292,850 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to October 21, 2023, including 750 invaders in the past day alone.
More than 100 combat clashes along front line in past day – General Staff
More than 100 combat clashes have been recorded across the front line in the past 24 hours. In total, Russian forces launched nine missile attacks and 39 airstrikes, carried out 50 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops, as well as populated areas across the country.
Eight explosions recorded in Sumy region in past day
Russian forces again shelled the border area of Sumy region on October 20. Eight explosions were recorded in Shalyhyne community.
Germany sends new military aid package to Ukraine
Germany has handed over a new security assistance package to Ukraine.
Four Russian APCs, two tanks destroyed in Avdiivka sector
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed four Russian armored personnel carriers (APCs), two tanks and eliminated dozens of invaders in the Avdiivka sector.
20 October 2023
Russians preparing to retreat to Horlivka-Bakhmut highway – Defense Forces
The situation is challenging but controlled near the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut and in the Lyman-Kupiansk sector.
More than 1,050 invaders, 200 units of military equipment eliminated in Tavria sector
Russia lost more than 1,050 soldiers and 200 pieces of military equipment in the Tavria sector in the past day.
Defense Forces repel more than 70 enemy attacks in seven sectors – General Staff
The Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 23 enemy attacks in the Kupiansk sector and 20 attacks in the Avdiivka sector throughout the day.
White House submits request to Congress for $106B, including $61.4B for Ukraine
The White House has unveiled a request to the U.S. Congress for a $106 billion aid package, most of it to support Ukraine, as well as to respond to the situation in Israel and other urgent priorities.
Russia’s losses are really impressive, it is exactly what Ukraine needs – Zelensky
These days, Russian losses are really impressive, and it is exactly the kind of losses of the occupier that Ukraine needs.
Zelensky awards wounded defenders and medics in Mykolaiv region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited a military hospital in the Mykolaiv region, where he awarded injured Ukrainian defenders and medics.
Electricity supply cannot be restored for 1,500 subscribers in Kharkiv region due to shelling
In the Kharkiv region, it is impossible to restore electricity supply to 1,500 subscribers due to Russian shelling.
Enemy shells college building in Beryslav
In Beryslav, in the Kherson region, the Russian military shelled the building of a pedagogical college.
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 30 assault attacks in Kupiansk direction
Adverse weather conditions have not affected the active assault operations of Russian troops in the Kupiansk direction, but they are not successful, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their positions.
Mine washed up on beach in Chornomorsk by storm
On October 20, a stormy sea washed up a mine on the beach of Chornomorsk, in the Odesa region.
Russians moving reserves from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia - guerrillas
Partisans are monitoring the transfer of Russian reserves from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia.
Nayev names number of combat aircraft Russia keeps in Belarus
Three Su-30SM combat aircraft and two Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces remain on the territory of Belarus.