Casualties reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
Russian forces shelled the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, on October 21 using various types of weapons, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
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Russian drone attack on car in Kherson: Number of wounded increases to three
The number of victims of a drone attack on a civilian car in Kherson in the Korabelnyi district has increased to three.
Enemies attack car with FPV drone in border area of Kharkiv region, two victims
Russian troops struck a car with an FPV drone in the Derhachi community of the Kharkiv region, and two people were injured.
Russians strike Novhorod-Siverskyi with drones, four killed, seven injured
In the Chernihiv region, a massive Shahed drone attack on the city of Novhorod-Siverskyi on October 21 killed four people and injured seven others, including a 10-year-old girl.
War update: 108 battles on frontline, 45 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat clashes have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, and fighting is still ongoing in six front sectors.
Contract 18-24 program to be extended to all combat units of Defense Forces — Palisa
The Contract 18-24 is expanding: all combat units of the Defense Forces will be included in the program.
Russian troops hit Semenivka in Chernihiv region again
Russian troops again hit Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with an FPV drone, damaging the transport of one of the services.
More than 260 Points of Invincibility opened in Chernihiv Region
Over 260 Points of Invincibility have been deployed across the Chernihiv region, as the city and northern communities were left without power following Russia’s overnight strike on energy facilities.
Kremlin signals unwillingness to 'accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation' – ISW
The Kremlin has shown no indication that Russia's leadership is prepared to "accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation."
Prisoner exchange: Coordination Headquarters outlines two tracks of negotiations with Russians
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is working on two negotiation tracks: exchanges under the Istanbul agreements and so-called numbered exchanges.
Russian forces deliberately obstruct energy restoration in Chernihiv region – Ministry of Energy
The aggressor is deliberately launching drones that continuously circle over damaged energy facilities in the Chernihiv region, preventing the start of restoration work.
Enemies shell 18 settlements of Sumy region
From the morning of October 20 to the morning of October 21, Russian troops shelled 18 settlements of the Sumy region with various types of weapons.
Oil depot in Hvardiiske, Crimea, flares up with new force
In the village of Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea, the ATAN oil depot, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on October 17, ignited with new force.
Night guided aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv: Number of victims increases to 11, enterprise damaged
In Kharkiv, as a result of a guided aerial bomb attack, an enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district was damaged.
Consequences of night Shahed attack in Korabelnyi district of Kherson
In Kherson, the consequences of a night enemy attack by Shahed dones in the Korabelny district were shown.
Russians attack critical infrastructure of Cherkasy region at night
In the Cherkasy region, as a result of an attack by Russian drones, critical and residential infrastructure were damaged.
Chernihiv and part of region without power: Russians target heat supply and energy facilities
In Chernihiv and northern communities of the Chernihiv region, the power supply has been cut off due to an attack by Russian drones.
Nine people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Nine people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian strikes over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
General Staff reports 202 clashes with Russian troops over past day
On October 20, Ukrainian forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontlines.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 21, 2025, amount to about 1,132,200 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Russians launch 678 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, killing one civilian, injuring two others
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 678 attacks on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of enemy shelling in Vasylivka and Polohy districts, a 70-year-old woman was killed, while a 36-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were injured.
Nighttime Russian drone attack on Kherson injures three
Three people were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on Kherson overnight.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
Russian strike on Kharkiv sparks fire, damages 15 homes — nine people injured
As a result of the enemy attack on Kharkiv, there are casualties. A fire broke out in the private sector of the Industrialnyi district, and at least 15 houses were damaged.
Russians deploy radar post on Kerch Peninsula
A Russian radar post has been identified near Kurortne on the Kerch Peninsula in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Partisans identify key facilities of Russian brigade in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH conducted surveillance of the 127th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade (military unit No. 67606) stationed in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The brigade is part of the 22nd Army Corps of the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s coastal forces and is actively used in operations along the Kherson front.
Marines show destruction of enemy fortifications on outskirts of Myrnohrad
Service members of the 38th Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi used a bomber drone to destroy Russian fortifications on the outskirts of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
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Part of Slavutych temporarily left without power after Russian shelling
Part of the city of Slavutych was temporarily left without power following Russian shelling, with energy workers working to repair the damage.