Zelensky: Russia launches around 770 ballistic missiles, over 50 Kinzhals at Ukraine in 2025
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has launched approximately 770 ballistic missiles and more than 50 hypersonic Kinzhal missiles at Ukraine.
War
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian tanks near Vovchansk
Drone operators of the Hart Brigade destroyed two Russian tanks in forested areas near Vovchansk on the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front.
Balashovskaya power substation in Russia’s Volgograd region damaged
In Russia, the key 500 kV Balashovskaya power substation in Volgograd region has been attacked.
Injury toll in nighttime attack on Kyiv rises to 12, two killed
In Kyiv, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian attack early on October 25 has risen to twelve, while two people have been killed.
Russians strike Lozova in Kharkiv region, leaving about 25,000 households without power
Russian forces carried out strikes on the town of Lozova in Kharkiv region, leaving around 25,000 households without electricity.
Civilian killed, five others injured in Donetsk region over past day
Russian forces killed one civilian and injured five others in Donetsk region on October 24.
Sumy region endures nearly 150 Russian attacks over past day, civilian infrastructure damaged
On October 24, Russian forces shelled settlements in Sumy region nearly 150 times, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Rescuer killed, another injured in repeated Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
A rescuer was killed and another wounded as a result of a repeated Russian missile strike on Petropavlivka community in Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian attack on Kyiv leaves one person killed, injury toll rises to ten
One person was killed in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack overnight, while the number of injured has risen to ten.
Ukrainian forces neutralize four ballistic missiles and 50 enemy drones overnight
The Ukrainian Defense Forces neutralized four ballistic missiles and 50 drones launched by the Russian army against Ukraine overnight on Saturday.
War update: 140 combat engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Oleksandrohrad sectors
On October 24, a total of 141 combat engagements occurred between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 910 over past day
Russia's total combat losses in manpower from February 24, 2022, to October 25, 2025, have reached approximately 1,135,990 personnel, with 910 killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Russia launches 634 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one person injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 634 attacks on 19 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A man was injured as a result of enemy shelling in the Vasylivka district.
Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for directing enemy strikes
A court has sentenced a Russian military intelligence agent to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for directing enemy strikes on the territories of the Kyiv, Sumy, and Vinnytsia regions.
Ukrainians destroyed Russian myth of "second army in the world" – Austrian general
Ukraine not only withstood the initial blow of Russia's full-scale invasion but also proved to the entire world its ability to effectively resist an army once called "the second strongest in the world."
Enemy attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles: fires break out, eight injured
During an air raid alert in Kyiv, explosions were heard as the enemy attacked the capital with ballistic missiles. Fires broke out in several locations, and people were injured.
HUR intercepts order from Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia to kill civilians
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has intercepted an order from Colombian mercenaries serving in the Russian army to kill Ukrainian civilians.
Czechs raise nearly EUR 550,000 in just two days to fund Ukraine’s Flamingo missile
In less than 48 hours, residents of the Czech Republic raised donations to fund a long-range Flamingo missile for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
24 October 2025
Ukraine, NATO jointly test innovative solutions to counter glide bombs
The NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC) and the Allied Command for Transformation have conducted a new phase of testing an innovative solution to counter guided aerial bombs.
France ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as early as next year – French general
The French army will be ready to deploy its forces in support of European security guarantees for Ukraine as early as 2026.
Russia attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, homes, industrial facility damaged
The Russian army launched attacks on the Synelnykove, Pavlohrad, and Nikopol districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple instances of damage.
Ukrainian intelligence forces destroy two Russian Nebo radars, Buk missile system
Members of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) have detected and destroyed three high-value Russian air defense systems in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, as well as in Crimea.
North Korean troops assisting Russia in attacks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
North Korean troops have been spotted directly supporting and assisting Russian offensive operations against Ukraine for the first time.
Number of shelters in Kherson region increased by 762 – Prokudin
During the war, the number of protective structures in the Kherson region has increased by 762 facilities.
Russian army strikes Kramatorsk three times on Oct 24
On Friday, October 24, the Russian army attacked Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region three times with drones, damaging parts of the city's infrastructure.
General Staff reports 82 clashes on frontline since morning, fighting ongoing in four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with battles continuing in four sectors of the front. The highest enemy activity remains in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine’s forces clear Torske in Donetsk region from Russian invaders
Fighters of the Separate Assault Regiment Skelia (Rock) have cleared the village of Torske on the Lyman front from Russian occupiers.
Police report two dead, 24 injured, dozens of homes damaged in Russian shelling of Kherson
As a result of the massive morning strike on Kherson, 23 apartment buildings and 58 private houses were damaged, along with nine civilian vehicles. According to updated data, two people were killed in the city due to this attack.
Russia increasing intensity of glide bomb and FPV drone strikes on southern front – Voloshyn
Russian forces are increasing the intensity of their use of glide bombs and FPV drones every day on the southern front.