Zelensky congratulates border intelligence on its 20th anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the intelligence of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for the effective fulfillment of tasks.
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20 October 2023
Invaders fire four missiles at Kostyantynivka at night
Last night, the Russian military fired four missiles at Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Russian army conducts airstrike on Beryslav, killing civilian
In the morning on Friday, the Russian military conducted an airstrike on Beryslav, in the Kherson region. One person was killed.
Enemy shells Ochakiv community with artillery at night
At night on October 20, Russian troops fired artillery at the Ochakiv community in the Mykolaiv region.
Overnight, Russians kill civilian in Donetsk region, injure two more
Over the past day, October 19, the Russian army killed one resident of the Donetsk region and injured two others.
Several explosions occurred in Melitopol at night
At night, in the temporarily occupied by Russians Melitopol, in the Zaporizhzhia region, several explosions occurred, the most powerful in the Aviamistechko district, where the invaders' military base is located.
Russian death toll in Ukraine up to 292,060
From February 24, 2022 to October 20, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 292,060 Russian invaders, including 1,380 in the past day alone.
War update: Ninety combat clashes along frontline
Over the past day, 90 combat engagements were reported on Ukraine’s battlefields.
Russians hit Sumy region over 20 times in past day
Russian troops fired at the territories and settlements in Sumy region close to the border with Russia 24 times.
U.S. to send Israel rounds initially intended for Ukraine - media
Israel will receive from the United States tens of thousands of artillery rounds initially expected to be donated to Ukraine.
Croatia donates Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine
Croatia has handed over to Ukraine all of its Mi-8 helicopters, which was confirmed by the U.S. and Croatian defense chiefs.
EU condemns Russia’s illegal conscription campaign in occupied territories of Ukraine
The European Union has condemned the illegal conscription campaign Russia has launched in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of international law.
Russian church part of Kremlin’s intelligence apparatus - Ukrainian intelligence spox
The Russian Orthodox Church is part of the Russian intelligence network.
19 October 2023
Russian troops attack Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles, kamikaze drones
During the day, Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region five times.
Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine's long-range capabilities with Biden
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further strengthening Ukraine's long-range capabilities with U.S. President Joseph Biden.
Russians drop 10 aerial bombs on Beryslav, injuring two civilians
The Russian army bombarded Kherson region from aviation, dropping 10 aerial bombs on Beryslav. Two people were injured.
Zaluzhny visits soldiers defending Avdiyivka
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny has stated that there are no simple areas of the front in war but only those where the situation is more difficult.
Defense forces repel enemy assaults in Avdiyivka direction, near Maryinka
During the day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled about half a hundred Russian attacks in six directions. Ukrainian aircraft launched 18 strikes on the invaders.
Umerov, Kihara discuss situation on battlefield in Ukraine
In a phone call, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara discussed the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Development of military education priority for coming years - Shmyhal
The development of military education is a priority for the government in the coming years.
National Guard burns down large field ammunition depot of Russian Federation
The National Guard burned down a large Russian ammunition depot.
ATACMS supplies to Ukraine to continue, expand - Kuleba
Ukraine has agreed with the United States to have long-range ATACMS missiles supplied on a permanent basis.
Opposition leader in German parliament slams Scholz for reluctance to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s largest German opposition party, the Christian-Democratic Union, criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his ongoing stance against sending Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine.
In most optimistic scenario, first F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine in first half of 2024 - Kuleba
According to the optimistic scenario, international partners could supply the first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as early as in the first half of 2024.
Ambassador: Israel confirms deaths of 18 Ukrainians
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has confirmed information about the deaths of 18 Ukrainian citizens as a result of an attack by the HAMAS group.
In Bakhmut, Ukrainian Special Forces fighters use drone to disable Russian electronic warfare
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Bakhmut, the Donetsk region, have disabled a means of electronic warfare of the Russian invaders.
Three people injured in morning shelling of Kherson
As a result of the morning artillery shelling of Kherson, three people were injured and private houses of civilians were damaged.
Three injured in rocket attack on Dnipro suburb undergo surgery
Three people injured in a rocket attack on the outskirts of Dnipro on October 18 have undergone surgery.
Enemy equipment worth $1.15M damaged with FPV drones in Bakhmut direction
The Ukrainian troops destroyed four enemy equipment units with FPV drones and eliminated six occupiers in Bakhmut direction.
Five enemy aircraft destroyed in Donetsk region in 10 days
The Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed five enemy aircraft in Tavria direction over the past 10 days.