Consequences of night shelling of Kherson
Russian troops shelled the center of Kherson at night, damaging residential buildings and shops, but no people were injured.
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Russian drone drops explosives on minibus in Kherson
Early this morning, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on a minibus in Kherson.
Russian forces attack energy infrastructure in four regions overnight – Ministry of Energy
During the night of October 17, Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Sumy and Donetsk regions.
Russian forces attack transport infrastructure in Chernihiv, one person injured
Russian forces have attacked transport infrastructure in Chernihiv, injuring one person.
Russian guided aerial bombs strike civilian infrastructure in Sumy, one person injured
On the morning of October 17, Russian forces struck a civilian infrastructure site in the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs, injuring a local resident.
Ukrainian forces make gains in regaining control of territory in Zaporizhzhia region – CinC Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukrainian forces halted Russia's spring and summer offensive campaign and achieved certain successes in regaining control over territory in the Zaporizhzhia region.
One killed, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, as a result of Russian aggression over the past day, one person was killed and 11 others were injured, including a child.
Air defenses neutralize 35 of 70 drones used in Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down or jammed 35 out of 70 Russian drones launched since the evening of October 16.
Drone attack on Crimea, oil depot on fire in Hvardiiske
In temporarily occupied Crimea, drones attacked the settlement of Hvardiiske, setting an oil depot on fire. Preliminary reports indicate a hit on an ammunition warehouse.
War update: 178 combat clashes over past day, two frontline sectors remain hottest
On October 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 178 clashes with Russian invaders, with the enemy most active in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrohrad sectors.
Russians launch 618 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, police officer injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 618 strikes on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 730 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to October 17, 2025, in the war against Ukraine now amount to approximately 1,128,030 personnel, including 730 losses in the past 24 hours.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging energy infrastructure
Overnight, enemy forces attacked districts in Dnipropetrovsk region. In Kryvyi Rih, energy infrastructure was damaged.
If Tomahawks too costly, fund Ukraine’s Flamingos instead, Austrian expert says
If potential deliveries of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine turn out to be too costly, it might make more sense to invest that money in producing more of Ukraine’s own, cheaper Flamingo missiles.
Kryvyi Rih hit by massive drone attack
Kryvyi Rih was under a massive attack by Shahed drones, with more than 10 explosions reported as air defense systems were operating.
Contract 18-24: Most popular brigades in Land Forces
The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, 93rd Mechanized Brigade, and 72nd Mechanized Brigade are the most popular among candidates signing contracts under the Contract 18-24 program.
FSB special forces, marine infantry being transferred from Crimea to Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol, which is under Russian army control, there have been reports of the invaders redeploying elite units of the FSB special forces and marine infantry from the annexed Crimea.
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War update: 146 clashes along frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
There have been 146 combat clashes on the front; the Russians have made 42 attempts to break through Ukraine’s defense in the Pokrovsky sector, losing over 150 personnel.
Russians strike Skovorodynivka in Kharkiv region with KAB missiles, damaging enterprises and houses
The Russian army has struck the village of Skovorodynivka in the Bohodukhiv district of the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, destroying agricultural enterprises.
Russian troops strike two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, one dead and several wounded
Russian troops struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, killing one person and wounding four others.
Government works on model for controlled arms exports
The Ministry of Defense, together with other ministries and the National Security and Defense Council, is working on a model for arms exports; the first agreements are expected to appear in the near future.
Russians attack mobile office of Ukrposhta in Kherson region with drone, one person injured
A Russian drone attacked a mobile office of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's National Post, near the village of Shyroka Balka in the Kherson region, injuring the driver.
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries cause Russia more damage than sanctions — Budanov
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries caused more damage to the Russian economy than international sanctions.
Consequences of attack on energy facilities continue to be eliminated in Kharkiv region, 400 users without gas
In the Kharkiv region, the aftermath of the massive Russian attack on energy and gas infrastructure continues to be eliminated, with 400 users remaining without gas.
Ukrainian forces repel mechanized Russian attack on Shakhove, Volodymyrivka
Ukrainian defenders thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to attack the settlements of Shakhove and Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region.
Russia attacks Chernihiv with UAVs, residential buildings damaged
Russian forces have attacked Chernihiv with drones, damaging residential buildings in the city.
Russian forces strike Ukrainian training unit with two ballistic missiles, casualties reported
Early on Thursday, October 16, Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, which included two ballistic missiles hitting the territory of a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit. The facility is located in a rear and relatively quiet part of the country.
In Pokrovsk district, Ukrainian forces liberated 182.8 sq km, cleared 230.1 sq km of saboteurs – General Staff
During the Dobropillia operation in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces liberated 182.8 square kilometers from Russian invaders and cleared another 230.1 square ilometers of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russia continues to recruit North Korean soldiers to support operations in Sumy region – General Staff
The Russian army command continues to involve military personnel from North Korea to support operations in the Sumy region due to critical personnel losses and the failure of offensive actions in this area.