Zaporizhzhia region faces over 660 strikes over past day
On October 25, Russian forces carried out 663 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
War
- 26.10.2025 09:03
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 900 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from 24 February 2022 to 26 October 2025, amount to approximately 1,136,890 personnel, including 900 in the past day.
Elderly woman injured as Russians attack Nikopol district
Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, where an elderly woman was injured.
State Emergency Service reports three killed, 29 injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
As a result of the enemy attack on the capital, three people were killed and 29 injured, including seven children.
Ukrainian intelligence receives new Magura V7 naval drone from donors
Group 13 unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has received another advanced Magura V7 naval drone.
Ukraine’s forces shoot down Russia’s new AI-powered drone in Donetsk region
Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a Russian autonomous V2U drone equipped with artificial intelligence in the sky over the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
Six residents of frontline village evacuated under drone attack in Zaporizhzhia region
Police officers and volunteers evacuated six residents of the frontline village of Prymorske in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region while under attack by Russian drones.
Russia’s nighttime drone attack on Kyiv leaves 26 injured, including six children
In the capital, during a Russian drone attack, explosions were heard. In the Desnianskyi district debris fell on residential buildings. As of now, 26 people are reported to have been injured, including six children.
Budanov explains truce conditions between Ukraine and Russia
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is possible, but only if several factors align simultaneously.
Russia seeks to cause complete power outage in Ukraine – Budanov
Russia is attempting to trigger a total blackout in Ukraine to increase social tension within the country.
Kremlin develops new guidelines to influence youth in temporarily occupied territories – intelligence
Kremlin propagandists have developed new methodological recommendations for the “prevention of the spread of the ideology of terrorism, extremism, and neo-Nazism” among young people who remain in the temporarily occupied territories.
New Russian transit base discovered in Mariupol
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian forces have set up another base for the transfer of equipment and personnel.
25 October 2025
War update: 158 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remaining hottest spot
On October 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 158 clashes with Russian invaders, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot, where the enemy attempted 65 attacks.
CinC Syrskyi inspects Pokrovsk front, stresses transparency and accuracy in reports
In the Pokrovsk sector of the front, current tasks include searching for and destroying enemy sabotage-and-reconnaissance groups and destroying and taking prisoner Russian servicemen who are encircled.
Russia pounds Dnipropetrovsk region with bombs, drones throughout day
Russian strikes throughout the day on October 25 caused destruction in several communities of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian drone strike injures woman in Kherson
A woman sustained injuries as a result of a Russian drone strike in Kherson.
Five people injured in Kharkiv drone strike
A Russian Molniya drone carried two FPV drones, resulting in damage in Kharkiv and five people experiencing acute stress reactions.
Putin's envoy names "key conditions" for quick end to war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putins special representative for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, listed the key elements for resolving Russia's war in Ukraine during an interview on his visit to the United States.
Russians attack Kharkiv with Molniya drones
On the evening of October 25, Russian forces struck Kharkiv using Molniya drones, consequences are being assessed.
Austria to consider extradition of former SBU general wanted in Ukraine
An Austrian court will review the possibility of extradition for a former general of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), who has been placed on an international wanted list by the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR).
Russia launches massive attack on DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk region
Once again Russia carried out a massive attack on a DTEK mine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where 496 miners were underground at the time.
Ukraine expects 150 Gripen jets, with first to arrive next year – Zelensky
Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, with the first aircraft to arrive as early as next year.
Sweden's Gripen jets can shift balance of air power in Ukraine's favor – French expert
Swedish Gripen fighter jets could become a powerful instrument for Ukraine's Air Force and change the balance of air power in Ukraine's favor, though final agreements and approvals from component suppliers are still pending.
Ukrainian paratroopers liberate Sukhetske in Donetsk region
The Air Assault Forces of Ukraine have liberated the village of Sukhetske in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
Sanctions against Russia important, but pressure must be increased – Finnish FM
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised the recent U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector but called for greater pressure to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
White Angels police unit evacuates 69-year-old man from shelling in Sumy region
White Angels, a special police unit, has evacuated a 69-year-old man from an area under fire in the Sumy region.
Elderly woman injured by explosive device in Kherson region
In the village of Antonivka, Kherson region, an elderly woman triggered an explosive device and was taken to the hospital.
Ukraine’s PM urges stronger air defenses, international resolve after Russian missile attacks
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine on October 25 is yet another manifestation of Russian terror, and Ukraine urgently needs enhanced air defense to stop it.
Russian nighttime missile attack on Kyiv leaves two dead, 13 injured
The number of people injured in the nighttime missile attack on Kyiv has risen to 13, with two confirmed fatalities.