Ukrainian drones smash Russian shelters and communication hub in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector, fighters from the 'Stalevyi Kordon' (Steel Border) border guard brigade used drones to strike two enemy shelters and a Russian communication antenna.
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Ukrainian drones smash Russian shelters and communication hub in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector, fighters from the 'Stalevyi Kordon' (Steel Border) border guard brigade used drones to strike two enemy shelters and a Russian communication antenna.
Russian command withholds evacuation of wounded troops on Zaporizhzhia front to save vehicles, partisans say
On the Zaporizhzhia front, the Russian command is not sending evacuation teams to rescue the wounded in order to avoid risking their vehicles.
Ukrainian teen evacuated from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another teenager has been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region.
ATESH members help damage Russian air defense systems near Tokmak
Members of the military partisan movement ATESH helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine damage Russian air defense systems near Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian shelter, three vehicles with FPV drones
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front, drone pilots from the Strix strike UAV unit of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed four enemy positions, a shelter, and three Russian vehicles.
18 October 2025
War update: 116 clashes on front lines today, 50 Russian troops eliminated near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces engaged in 116 combat clashes with Russian troops on October 18, with about a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook.
Ukraine's Restoration Agency fortifies 22 energy facilities over past year – minister
Ukraine's State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development has built protective structures at 22 energy facilities over the past year.
Occupation police in Crimea issue warning to rights defender Zudiyeva
In temporarily occupied Crimea, police have issued a "warning against violating the law" to journalist and human rights defender Lutfiye Zudiyeva.
Ukrainian forces intercept Russian order to execute civilian in Kupiansk
Soldiers of the 10th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces have intercepted a radio transmission in which a Russian serviceman gives an order to execute a civilian in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.
UAF veteran, National Guard soldier brought back home from Russian-occupied territory
A 29-year-old veteran of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a 34-year-old National Guard serviceman have been brought home with the coordination of Military Ombudsman Olha Kobylynska (Reshetylova).
Russian fake news: Speaker Stefanchuk to cut off heating for 'draft dodgers'
Russian propaganda is attempting to undermine mobilization in Ukraine using deepfakes.
Ukrainian icebreaker 'Noosfera' launches new Antarctic season
The Ukrainian research icebreaker 'Noosfera' has launched its fifth Antarctic season, which is expected to be a record one in terms of the number of studies and international collaborations.
EU officials say Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest makes Europe uncomfortable
EU politicians think that the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss peace in Ukraine is a snub for Europe.
Russian airstrike on Lozova leaves four civilians wounded
In the town of Lozova, Kharkiv region, four people were injured on October 18 following a strike by a Russian aerial bomb.
Civilians injured as Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops carried out attacks across multiple communities in Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in civilian casualties.
Austria not to block new EU sanctions package against Russia
Austria has announced that it will agree to the adoption of the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia. The package is scheduled to be approved on Monday.
Finland will never recognize occupied Crimea as part of Russia – Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Finland would never recognize the occupied Crimean Peninsula, nor Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as part of Russia.
Trump didn’t say ‘no’ to Tomahawk missiles – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
White House says U.S. “growing tired” of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The White House has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump continues to work hard in the pursuit of peace, but American patience with Russia’s war against Ukraine is running thin.
Russian drone strikes hit schools, railway infrastructure in Sumy region
Russian troops carried out drone attacks on Sumy region, hitting educational facilities and railway infrastructure.
War update: 74 clashes along frontline since day-start, main pressure on Pokrovsk front
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, 31 of them on the Pokrovsk front.
Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine more crucial than ever – Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has emphasized the exceptional importance of Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
German diplomat disappointed as Putin once again sways Trump away from backing Ukraine
German diplomat Christoph Heusgen — former ambassador to the UN, ex-adviser to the German chancellor, and head of the Munich Security Conference — has expressed disappointment that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has once again managed to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from taking decisive action in support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Stubb: economic pressure could force Russia to negotiating table
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that Russia’s resources are being depleted and urged the use of economic pressure to compel Moscow to begin peace talks.
Putin may face difficulties getting to Budapest for meeting with Trump – media
The Hungarian capital is expected to host the next meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, but it may be difficult for Putin to get to Budapest due to risks associated with crossing the airspace of European countries.
Dozens of Russian regions may be left without heating — intelligence
Dozens of regions across the Russian Federation may face heating shortages this winter.
Russia loses Veshkayma substation, one of key elements of power system – Center for Countering Disinformation
Russia has lost the Veshkayma substation in the Ulyanovsk region, one of the key elements of its national power system.
Two civilians wounded in shelling in Zaporizhzhia region
Two people were wounded in shelling in the Polohy district of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Europeans must stop hoping U.S. end Russia-Ukraine war — German analyst
European countries need to clearly define what they consider an acceptable end to the Russia-Ukraine war.