Drone explosion at enterprise in Sumy region kills one
A drone exploded at an enterprise in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region, early on October 16, killing a 38-year-old man.
War
Counter-sabotage operations ongoing in Kupiansk – General Staff
Counter-sabotage operations by Ukrainian forces are ongoing in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, where the enemy has concentrated about 80 troops.
Reports of Russian troops landing on Karantynnyi Island false – Ukrainian military
Reports claiming that Russian forces landed on Karantynnyi Island in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson are false.
Ukrainian forces strike Saratov oil refinery overnight
Ukrainian forces struck the Saratov oil refinery on the night of October 15-16.
Zelensky on night attack: Russia uses more than 300 drones and 37 missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians used more than 300 drones and 37 missiles, including a significant number of ballistic missiles, last night, and also spoke about the enemy's double terror – repeated strikes and cluster munitions.
Invaders attack Kramatorsk community with drones
Russian invaders attacked the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region with drones at night and in the morning.
Man wounded in Nizhyn due to Russian attack
A man was wounded in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, as a result of a Russian attack that occurred in the early morning.
Russians kill one and injure six residents of Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed one and wounded six residents of the Donetsk region over the past day, October 15.
Explosions in Russia: Substation on fire, airport operations suspended
As a result of drone attacks targeting energy facilities in Russia’s Volgograd region overnight on October 15–16, a fire broke out at an electrical substation.
War update: 184 combat engagements along frontline over past day
On October 15, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 184 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
Russian strike hits Chernihiv enterprise
Russian forces attacked an enterprise in Chernihiv.
Russian attacks leave two injured in Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, two people were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine up by 1,080 personnel over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 16, 2025, amount to approximately 1,127,300 personnel, including 1,080 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian propaganda spreading fake story about Ukrainian soldiers killing civilians in Sumy region
Russian propaganda is spreading a fake story on social media, alleging that Ukrainian soldiers killed three civilians in Sumy region.
Ukrainian border guards use FPV drones to smash Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, drone pilots from the main operational and reconnaissance unit, together with fighters from the 'Strix' strike UAV company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment, destroyed five shelters and a communications antenna belonging to Russian invaders.
Russians strike private sector of Kramatorsk community, damaging houses
The Russian army shelled the private sector of the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region, damaging residential buildings.
Rebuilding of occupied Avdiivka halted, Russia acknowledges
Russia has effectively acknowledged that the reconstruction of occupied Avdiivka has been halted.
15 October 2025
Russian attack on Nizhyn: Two injured, Nova Poshta terminal, apartment building damaged
In Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, two people were injured and a Nova Poshta terminal and an apartment building were damaged during a Russian drone attack on the evening of October 15.
US weapons deliveries to Ukraine going according to schedule – Shmyhal
The United States is delivering weapons and equipment to Ukraine strictly according to schedule.
Ukraine needs to raise $60B for defense next year – Shmyhal
Russia spends around $150 billion per year on the war, meaning Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense in 2026. Half of this amount is to be raised from international partners and allocated to the production of European and Ukrainian weapons.
Zelensky at Staff meeting: Ukraine has capacity to scale up deep strikes
Ukraine's main task at this stage is to expand its long-range strike capabilities against enemy territory. The potential exists, and systems like Patriots and Tomahawks can help lay the foundation for lasting peace.
PURL, long-range weapons, defense investment: Shmyhal addresses partners at UDCG meeting
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined the key priorities he presented to international partners during the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
Rutte after UDCG meeting: Nineteen countries announce new military aid for Ukraine
At today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, representatives of 19 countries expressed their readiness to provide Ukraine with new military aid packages.
CinC Syrskyi visits combat units on border with Dnipropetrovsk region
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited military units and formations holding back the enemy on the border with the Dnipropetrovsk region and issued instructions to ensure the brigades are fully supplied.
War update: 99 clashes reported on front since dawn, fighting ongoing in six sectors
Since the start of the day, 99 clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in six sectors of the front. The enemy has been most active in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine needs unique air defense that only U.S. can provide — Rutte
To better protect its critical infrastructure from Russian strikes, Ukraine requires, among other things, unique air defense systems produced by the United States.
Farmer injured as Russian drone hits tractor in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian drone struck farming equipment in a field near the village of Huliaipilske in Zaporizhzhia region. A man operating the tractor was injured.
Russian internet provider suffers over 66 million rubles in losses following DIU cyberattack
One of the largest Siberian internet providers, Orion Telecom, lost over 66 million rubles as a result of a special cyber operation conducted by the cyber unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
Russians drop aerial bomb on apartment building in Kostiantynivka
Russian invaders launched an air strike on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, damaging apartment buildings.