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.
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Rescuers extinguish fires caused by nighttime drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia extinguished fires caused by a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Rescuers extinguish fires caused by nighttime drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia extinguished fires caused by a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Russia expands network of “single-use” agents across Europe — intelligence
After losing around 700 spies operating under diplomatic cover, Russia has intensified efforts to recruit “single-use” civilian agents in European countries.
Man killed and woman wounded in enemy shelling in the Kharkiv region
A man was killed and a woman wounded as a result of shelling by the Russian army in the village of Zelenyi Hai in the Kharkiv region.
Rescuers extinguish fires caused by nighttime drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia extinguished fires caused by a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Air Defense Forces destroy 136 out of 164 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 136 out of 164 Russian drones.
Russians attack car in Kherson region with drone, girl wounded
In the Kherson region, a 20-year-old woman was injured as a result of explosives being dropped from a UAV, and she was hospitalized.
Three people injured in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Three people were injured as a result of Russian shelling in the Kherson region.
Ukraine reports 128 combat engagements in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces recorded 128 combat engagements across the front line over the past day, as Russia continued large-scale air and drone attacks on Ukrainian territory, according to an updated report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Educational facility catches fire in Zaporizhzhia following Russian strikes
An educational facility in Zaporizhzhia has caught fire as a result of a Russian attack
Russia loses 1,150 more soldiers over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,129,180 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 18, 2025, with 1,150 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Zelensky names key topics of talks with Trump: Air defense, long-range weapons, meeting in Budapest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics discussed during his talks at the White House were the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine, long-range capabilities, and the possible meeting in Budapest between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky on long-range strikes against Russia: U.S. does not want escalation
The issue of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine was raised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, but the United States does not want an escalation.
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to 'stop where they are,' make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin should end the war along the territorial lines that exist today and reach an agreement.
Russia persecutes 38 women from occupied Crimea on political grounds — human rights defender
Russia is holding at least 38 women from the temporarily occupied Crimea in pre-trial detention centers and colonies on political grounds.
Zelensky: Most difficult issue will be territory, but ceasefire must come first
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the most difficult issue during peace negotiations will be that of territory, but he added that achieving a ceasefire must come first.
Ukrainian state school may open in Bratislava — Svyrydenko
Ukraine and Slovakia have confirmed their intention to open a Ukrainian state school in Bratislava.
Russian agent caught 'red-handed' attempting to blow up officer's car
In Dnipro, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) counterintelligence unit caught a Russian agent "red-handed" while preparing to blow up a car of a National Police official.
Ukraine and Australia sign convention to eliminate double taxation
During the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representatives of the Ukrainian and Australian governments signed a Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance.
Russia tightening filtration measures in TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian forces are intensifying filtration measures, searching for residents who do not have Russian passports.
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Ukrainian forces destroy rocket launcher system used to shell Mykolaiv region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher system that for a long time had been shelling the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine attracts $2.4B in grant aid through World Bank's trust fund over past three years
Over the past three years of cooperation, Ukraine has received $2.4 billion in grant support through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) of the World Bank.
Trump to discuss strikes deep inside Russia with Zelensky
During his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump confirmed that he will address the issue of allowing Ukraine to carry out strikes within Russian territory.
Zelensky-Trump meeting runs much longer than scheduled – source
The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are lasting significantly longer than originally planned, a source in the Ukrainian delegation told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian delegation brings maps marking Russia's defense 'pressure points' to Trump meeting – source
The Ukrainian delegation brought to the White House meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump a set of maps highlighting the "pressure points" of Russia's defense industry and wartime economy.
Trump says he will discuss Tomahawk missiles with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration is considering supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk or similar missiles to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table.
Zelensky: Now is time to end Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is the time to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end, even though Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unwilling to do so.
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The future of civilization is being fought over in Ukraine
Ceasefire, security guarantees: Zelensky names key topics for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House will be achieving a ceasefire and securing reliable security guarantees.