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.
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Russia launches its sixth massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure since beginning of October
On the night of October 16, the Russians carried out another massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure.
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.
Gas production suspended in Poltava region following Russian attack
On the night of October 16, Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, halting operations at gas production facilities in the Poltava region.
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.
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 agent to face trial for plotting bomb attack on military center in Lviv
In Lviv, prosecutors have sent to court an indictment against a 33-year-old Ukrainian citizen who, acting on behalf of Russia, planned to bomb Ukrainian military personnel from a Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC).
SSU detains Russian agent who collected coordinates for missile and drone strike on Odesa
The counterintelligence unit of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who, acting on the instructions of the Federal Security Service (FSB), collected coordinates for a missile and drone strike on Odesa.
15 October 2025
Stefanchuk delivers list of Ukraine's defense needs to Starmer
In London, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk handed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer an updated list of Ukraine's urgent defense needs.
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.
Germany provides EUR 400M for Ukrainian long-range drones – Pistorius
Germany is allocating EUR 400 million to support the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, whose strikes on targets deep inside Russia are already yielding results.
Pistorius opens UDCG meeting, announces over EUR 2B worth aid for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius opened the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format and pledged further support, including in the area of air defense.
UK sanctions targeting Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as well on tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet.
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.
Trump optimistic about achieving peace in Ukraine after success in Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump is optimistic about the possibility of achieving peace in Ukraine following the successful hostage exchange in the Middle East.
General Staff reports 182 combat engagements on frontline in past 24 hours, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On October 14, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops engaged in 182 combat engagements, with the heaviest attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian delegation meets with representatives of U.S. defense giants
A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met in the United States with representatives of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,070 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 15, 2025, amount to approximately 1,126,220 personnel, including 1,070 over the past 24 hours.
14 October 2025
Ukrainian forces improve tactical position near Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky – military spox
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces have improved their tactical position near the villages of Mali Shcherbaky and Shcherbaky, prompting an active artillery response from Russian forces.
Zelensky: Russia’s overnight strikes aimed at Ukraine’s energy system again
The world can deprive Russia of the ability to strike power plants, power lines, and gas facilities — but to do this, Ukraine’s sky must be closed.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 69 out of 96 Russian drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 69 out of 96 Russian drones.
War update: 190 combat clashes on front lines over past day
Ukrainian forces engaged in 190 combat clashes with Russian troops on October 13.
Russia loses 1,200 more soldiers in Ukraine over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,125,150 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 14, 2025, with 1,200 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
HUR publishes data on weapons manufacturers: Half of companies in Russia's Technodinamika holding remain unsanctioned
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published data on 145 companies that are part of or managed by Technodinamika, a holding of the Russian state corporation Rostec.
Ukrainian Intelligence exposes 145 Russian arms firms linked to Rostec — Half Still Evading Sanctions
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released data on 145 enterprises that are part of or managed by Technodinamika Holding, a subsidiary of Russia’s state corporation Rostec.
13 October 2025
Kallas says only Ukraine should decide how to use 'reparations loan'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that if the proposal to open a so-called reparations loan for Ukraine – to be backed by frozen Russian assets in Europe – is approved, it will be up to Kyiv to decide how to use the funds.
Zelensky outlines possible funding sources for Tomahawk procurement if decision is approved
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that potential funding for supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could come from three sources: NATO's PURL program, a "Mega Deal" being negotiated with the United States, and frozen Russian assets.
Defense, restoration of energy sector: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff focused on protecting and restoring Ukraine's energy system, during which he heard reports on repair work in regions affected by Russian strikes.
Russian forces step up firepower in eastern Ukraine, shelling up by 30%
Russian invading forces have significantly increased the number of fire strikes in the eastern sector of the front, with the intensity of shelling rising by 25–30% over the past ten days compared to the previous period.
Zelensky urges NATO to boost air defenses as Putin tries to break Ukraine’s resistance through Terror
The recent Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are intended to break the country’s resistance, and these hopes of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to come true.