Special Operations Forces show how they destroy enemy drone crews using HIMARS
The Special Operations Forces showed how they adjusted the HIMARS fire to the location of the crews of the ZALA UAVs.
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16 October 2023
Russian army shells 23 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring elderly woman
Russian invaders shelled 23 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region on October 15, injuring a 76-year-old woman.
Defense Forces eliminate 860 Russian invaders, destroy 17 tanks in past day
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 288,630 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to October 16, 2023, including 970 invaders in the past day alone.
Two Russian Kh-59 missiles, 11 Shahed drones downed over Ukraine last night
On the night of October 16, 2023, Ukraine’s air defense units destroyed two Russian Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles and 11 Shahed-type drones in the Ukrainian sky.
Enemy shells Nikopol district with heavy artillery, Grad MLRS
Last night Russian invaders opened fire on the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol district five times, using heavy artillery and the Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Three civilians injured as Russians attack Poltava region with missiles, drones
On the night of October 16, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Poltava region with missiles and loitering munitions. The fragments of enemy projectiles damaged several detached houses, causing casualties.
Dnipropetrovsk region struck by Russian missiles
On the night of October 16, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles.
War update: About 70 combat engagements occur on front in past day
In the past 24 hours, about 70 military clashes have occurred on the front.
Ukrainian military down Russia’s Mi-8 helicopter
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.
Ukraine continues to take care of residents of cities and villages being hit by Russia - Zelensky
Despite daily shelling, Ukraine and ordinary Ukrainians continue to take care of the residents of cities and villages located in the regions bordering Russia and along the front line.
Interior ministry’s explosives experts find over 700,000 dangerous objects
The sappers of the Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry have already inspected more than 152,000 hectares and revealed over 707,000 explosive items.
15 October 2023
Electricity and water supply restored in almost all parts of Kherson - Zelensky
Repair crews have managed to restore electricity and water supply in almost all parts of Kherson.
Ukraine continuing to work to help its citizens in Middle East - president
More than 200 Ukrainians have already been evacuated from Israel and new flights are being prepared. Ukrainian diplomats, intelligence, and security forces continue to work to help Ukrainian citizens stranded in the Middle East.
Russians increase presence of missile carriers in Black Sea – southern defense forces
Russian troops have increased the presence of cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea.
Debris from Russian missile damages houses in Kherson region
Heavy Russian shelling of the Kherson region on October 15 has damaged houses in a village in the Vysokopillia community.
Russians attack downtown Kherson – military administration
Russian troops have shelled the center of Kherson and the city's Korabelnyi district.
Ninety-three explosions in Sumy region in past day
The areas of Sumy region close to the Russian border heard 93 blasts on Sunday as Russian strikes targeted infrastructure and homes.
Ukraine repels Russian attacks in five areas - General Staff
Ukraine’s defense forces repelled the assaults of the Russian troops in the Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, and Shakhtarske directions, while a total of 57 combat clashes took place along the front line in the past day.
Some 1,900 households in blackout following Russian strikes at Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia’s heavy artillery pummeled two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, causing destruction.
Two teens blow up on mine in Mykolaiv region
In Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region, one teenager died and another was injured after a mine set off.
Sloviansk subjected to Russian shelling
On Sunday afternoon, Russian troops struck another blow on the city of Sloviansk, Donetsk region.
Kherson remaining under extensive enemy fire
Russian troops continue extensively shelling the city of Kherson. Enemy attacks are causing damage to power transmission lines and residential houses.
Zaporizhzhia district’s community struck by Russian missile
Russian troops have launched a missile strike on a community in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Kindergarten, house damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson region’s Zolota Balka
Russian invaders have shelled the Kherson region’s village of Zolota Balka, causing damage to a residential house, household buildings, and a kindergarten.
Satellite imagery shows barriers placed by Russia at entrance to Sevastopol harbor
The recent satellite imagery shows the barriers placed by Russians at the entrance to Sevastopol harbor.
Russians again shell Kherson, power supply partially interrupted
Russian troops again opened fire on the city of Kherson, having damaged power transmission lines.
SBU drones hit power substation feeding military facilities in Russia’s Belgorod region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported a successful attack involving kamikaze drones targeting the Krasnaya Yaruga electric substation in Belgorod region.
Electricity supply restored in Kherson
Power supply was restored in Kherson after being interrupted by a Russian strike targeting a local critical infrastructure facility.
Ukraine’s defense ministry accepts for service new models of military equipment
By order of the Ministry of Defense, a multi-purpose helicopter and a high-speed motorcycle were accepted for the supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine renting air defense systems from partners to survive winter - Air Force spox
To strengthen its defense capabilities, Ukraine is renting air defense systems from a number of international partners.