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.
War
20 October 2025
Russian army launches simultaneous assaults from four directions on southern front – spox
Russian forces launched a series of coordinated assaults in southern Ukraine on October 20, deploying infantry, armored vehicles, quad bikes, and motorcycles across multiple directions.
Zelensky: Ukraine working with US to receive necessary number of Patriot systems
Ukraine is actively working with the United States to obtain the necessary number of Patriot air defense systems, which President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of the key security guarantees for the country.
Special Operations Forces clear industrial site of Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces' 3rd Separate Regiment named after Prince Sviatoslav the Brave have cleared an industrial facility in the Pokrovsk sector of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group, capturing an enemy radio station and taking one Russian soldier prisoner.
Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery stops after drone attack – Reuters
The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, owned by Rosneft, halted its primary oil processing on Sunday, October 19, following the second drone attack in a month.
Russia actively prepares for possible military conflict with NATO — Skibitskyi
Russia is actively preparing for a possible military conflict with NATO.
Russians launch massive attack on Pavlohrad with missiles and drones: 16 casualties reported
Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Pavlohrad district with missiles and drones throughout the day, damaging infrastructure and causing casualties.
Nord Stream sabotage: Defense says Ukrainian is safe only within Poland
Poland has refused to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany under a European arrest warrant, but he may still face prosecution in other European countries.
Russians drop explosives from drone on their soldier who wanted to surrender
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian servicemen dropped explosives from a drone on their own soldier who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russia launches serial production of 200-kilometer-range aerial bombs — Skibitskyi
Russia has launched serial production of aerial bombs with a range of 200 kilometers.
Russian troops shell Kostiantynivka, killing one person
On October 20, Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, killing a civilian.
DIU soldiers hit Russian Valdai radar system in Crimea
Soldiers of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit the Russian invaders' Valdai radar system in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians shell Novovorontsovka community in Kherson region, one person injured
Russian troops shelled the village of Osokorivka in the Novovorontsovka community in the Kherson region, injuring a 36-year-old civilian.
Russian troops attack village in Chernihiv region with drone, one man wounded
On October 20, Russian troops attacked the village of Kostobobriv in the Chernihiv region with an FPV drone, injuring a resident.
Russians attack car with an FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a man
The Russian army attacked the village of Varvarivka in the Polohy district. An FPV drone hit a car, injuring a man.
Ukraine's Path to Tomahawk Missiles: Following a Proven Strategy
Ukraine will likely soon obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles that will help win the war and secure the peace. When I advocated for cluster munitions and then ATACMS for Ukraine, there was a successful process that is now being followed for Tomahawks. Just as with those previous weapons systems, this deliberate strategy will likely result in Ukraine receiving Tomahawks soon.
Major General Drapatyi heads newly formed Joint Forces Group
A Joint Forces Group has been created as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It will be managed almost entirely by the Joint Forces Command under the leadership of Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Russia intensifies strikes in South with gliding bombs and drones – Voloshyn
On the southern front last week, there was increased activity of Russian forces – the enemy ramped up the number of airstrikes and drone attacks significantly.
Russia conscripts residents of occupied Luhansk region and deploys them to fight in south — Voloshyn
Despite official statements to the contrary, the Russian command continues to replenish its units with conscripted personnel from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.
Over 4,500 Russian soldiers desert 58th Army fighting in Southern Ukraine
Russian units engaged in combat against Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Orikhiv sector are experiencing widespread desertion.
Russian drone attacks residential area in Kherson
The enemy struck a residential neighborhood in Kherson's Tsentralnyi district with a drone this morning, destroying a house.
Ukraine repels all Russian attacks in South, destroys enemy assault group near Stepnohirsk – military spox
On the southern front, Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled all attempts by Russian forces to breach the defenses.
Russian saboteurs infiltrate Pokrovsk, several civilians killed
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group infiltrated the center of Pokrovsk, killing several civilians near the railway station.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 38 out of 60 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 38 out of 60 Russian drones launched by Russia overnight.
One killed, five injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv region
Six settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack over the past day leaving one person dead and five injured.
Russian strikes leave six wounded across Donetsk region
Russian invaders wounded six residents of Donetsk region over the past day, October 19.
One killed, three injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
War update: 168 combat engagements on front lines over past 24 hours
A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops on October 19.
Drone attack causes fire in five-story building in Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of October 19-20, a fire broke out in a five-story residential building following a Russian drone attack on the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.