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Russia strikes minibus with drone in Sumy region, injury toll rises to 12, one killed
In the Sumy region, a drone attack on a minibus killed a 69-year-old man and injured 12 people, including an 8-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl.
Coordinated sanctions on Russia set stage for peace talks, Ukrainian Ambassador says
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna welcomed the sanctions imposed on Russia by President Trump administration and European countries, emphasizing that these measures, together with coordinated assistance to Ukraine, create the best possible backdrop for negotiations.
Zelensky: Russian offensive deadlines collapse again as Ukrainian forces hold line
Russia’s plans for its offensive campaign have once again been shattered over the past ten months thanks to the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers.
Zelensky: UK steps up support with air defense, missiles and drone production
The United Kingdom will assist Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles, and the production of interceptor drones.
Nonstop Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region using heavy artillery, glide bombs, and drones, resulting in damage to infrastructure, homes, and a school building in Nikopol district.
Russian drone hits minibus in Sumy region: five civilians wounded
Russian forces hit a minibus with a drone near Mykolaivka village council in Sumy region; five people were wounded, including a child.
War update: 71 combat engagements on frontline since day starts
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 71 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in five sectors of the front.
Kremlin seeking to use Dmitriev’s visit to U.S. to spread its narratives among Americans – ISW
Moscow is seeking to use the visit of the Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev to the United States to spread Kremlin narratives in the U.S. information space.
UWC holds annual general meeting, declares 2026 Year of Global Ukrainian Unity
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) held its Annual General Meeting virtually on October 25 and declared 2026 the Year of Global Ukrainian Unity.
Russian army strikes Derhachi community
On the afternoon of October 26, Russian forces carried out a strike on the Derhachi community in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the attack, a building caught fire.
Russians hit residential building in Sumy
The Russian army struck the roof of an apartment building in Sumy with a drone.
Russian forces shell Kherson, one woman injured
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injuring a 77-year-old woman.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 33, three killed
The number of people injured in the Russian drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 33.
Putin fears another coup – The Telegraph
Since Vladimir Putin came to power, Russia has turned into a totalitarian state. Russian leader has been meticulously guarding his regime from any threats. Now, he reportedly fears that a coup may be looming.
Industrial facility damaged, one person injured as Russians attack Kryvyi Rih with glide bomb
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), with fragments damaging an industrial facility and injuring one person.
Trump sees Ukraine as partner with business potential – expert
The current approach of the U.S. President toward Ukraine is based on viewing the country as a partner with major business opportunities — a perspective confirmed by recent actions of the U.S. administration.
Putin kills children while his envoy spreads Kremlin propaganda in U.S. — Latvian FM
Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braze, commenting on Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv, stated that while Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, is visiting the United States, the Kremlin leader is killing children.
Strongest security guarantee for Ukraine is membership in NATO – former U.S. ambassador Taylor
To secure reliable guarantees of protection, Ukraine must become a full member of NATO, subject to the provisions of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty — and this is attainable.
Croatian Defence Minister arrives in Kyiv
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, October 26, for an official visit.
Two people killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in Kharkiv region
Two people were killed and eight injured in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region yesterday and this morning.
Lithuanian President proposes long-term closure of border with Belarus and restrictions on transit to Kaliningrad
Amid concerns over the potential smuggling of contraband using Belarusian meteorological balloons, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has proposed closing the border with Belarus for an extended period and restricting transit to Russia’s Kaliningrad.
Invaders shell truck carrying food supplies in Sumy region, injuring driver
In the Sumy region, Russians deliberately targeted a civilian truck, injuring the driver.
Russian troops strike Kharkiv with drone
Russian troops have struck Kharkiv with a drone.
ATESH agents carry out sabotage on railway in Crimea
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement disabled relay equipment on the railway near Armiansk in occupied Crimea, disrupting the logistics of the Russian invaders.
Defense Forces liberate over 185 km² of Pokrovsk district – General Staff
As of October 26, 2025, Ukrainian forces have liberated 185.6 square kilometers of the Pokrovsk district in the Donetsk region and cleared an additional 243.8 square kilometers.
Man killed in Huliaipole community due to Russian attack
In the Huliaipole community of the Zaporizhzhia region, one man was killed and another wounded as a result of an air strike by Russian troops.
Russian army strikes Kramatorsk community, causing destruction
The Russian army struck the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region in the morning, damaging private homes.
Russia is outsider on oil market — intelligence
Russia’s potential for increasing oil production is minimal, making it an outsider among major exporters.
One killed and seven wounded in enemy strikes in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, on October 25, the regional center and five settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes, killing one person and wounding seven, including two children.