General Staff reports 202 clashes with Russian troops over past day
On October 20, Ukrainian forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontlines.
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Zelensky: Ukraine working with US to receive necessary number of Patriot systems
Ukraine is actively working with the United States to obtain the necessary number of Patriot air defense systems, which President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of the key security guarantees for the country.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 21, 2025, amount to about 1,132,200 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Communities in Sumy region receive new school buses for remote villages
Five communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region have received school buses purchased with funds from a state budget subsidy.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
SSU uncovers neo-communist network seeking to “revive” USSR in eight regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with the National Police, has exposed eight pro-Russian collaborators who organized neo-communist cells aimed at destabilizing the socio-political situation in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
Ukraine opens 17 new markets for agricultural exports – food safety agency
Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has opened 17 new markets for agricultural exports, surpassing its initial target of 15.
Partisans identify key facilities of Russian brigade in Sevastopol
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH conducted surveillance of the 127th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade (military unit No. 67606) stationed in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The brigade is part of the 22nd Army Corps of the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s coastal forces and is actively used in operations along the Kherson front.
Communities in Sumy region receive new school buses for remote villages
Five communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region have received school buses purchased with funds from a state budget subsidy.
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Part of Slavutych temporarily left without power after Russian shelling
Part of the city of Slavutych was temporarily left without power following Russian shelling, with energy workers working to repair the damage.
Italy signals readiness to join US arms procurement program for Ukraine – Bloomberg
Italy has privately indicated its willingness to participate in the purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine under the PURL initiative.
Russian army launches simultaneous assaults from four directions on southern front – spox
Russian forces launched a series of coordinated assaults in southern Ukraine on October 20, deploying infantry, armored vehicles, quad bikes, and motorcycles across multiple directions.
US against EU plan to seize Russian assets after Trump-Putin call – Bloomberg
The United States is balking at a European Union-led plan for Group of Seven nations to expand the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine working with US to receive necessary number of Patriot systems
Ukraine is actively working with the United States to obtain the necessary number of Patriot air defense systems, which President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of the key security guarantees for the country.
Special Operations Forces clear industrial site of Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces' 3rd Separate Regiment named after Prince Sviatoslav the Brave have cleared an industrial facility in the Pokrovsk sector of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group, capturing an enemy radio station and taking one Russian soldier prisoner.
US interested in cooperation with Ukraine in nuclear energy, gas, oil sectors – Zelensky
The United States has shown strong interest in joint energy projects with Ukraine, particularly in the fields of nuclear power generation, gas, and oil.
Zelensky: Half of funds for gas procurement already secured, Government to find rest
At today’s Staff meeting, the required volumes and sources of financing for gas procurement for the heating season were determined. Half of the necessary funds have already been secured, while the Government has been tasked with finding the remaining amount.
Russia actively prepares for possible military conflict with NATO — Skibitskyi
Russia is actively preparing for a possible military conflict with NATO.
Nord Stream sabotage: Defense says Ukrainian is safe only within Poland
Poland has refused to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany under a European arrest warrant, but he may still face prosecution in other European countries.
Russians drop explosives from drone on their soldier who wanted to surrender
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian servicemen dropped explosives from a drone on their own soldier who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Ukrainian-Polish search operations at burial sites to resume in spring — Alfyorov
Joint Ukrainian-Polish search operations at burial sites are scheduled to resume in the spring.
Russia launches serial production of 200-kilometer-range aerial bombs — Skibitskyi
Russia has launched serial production of aerial bombs with a range of 200 kilometers.
DIU soldiers hit Russian Valdai radar system in Crimea
Soldiers of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit the Russian invaders' Valdai radar system in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Preparation for winter and protection of energy infrastructure: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Most of the issues discussed during the Staff meeting concerned the energy situation in the regions, protection of energy facilities, preparation for the winter season, and gas procurement.
Russians attack car with an FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a man
The Russian army attacked the village of Varvarivka in the Polohy district. An FPV drone hit a car, injuring a man.
Ukraine's Path to Tomahawk Missiles: Following a Proven Strategy
Ukraine will likely soon obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles that will help win the war and secure the peace. When I advocated for cluster munitions and then ATACMS for Ukraine, there was a successful process that is now being followed for Tomahawks. Just as with those previous weapons systems, this deliberate strategy will likely result in Ukraine receiving Tomahawks soon.
Russians attack coal enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region, DTEK beneficiation plant
On Monday, Russians attacked a beneficiation plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
SSU confirms conducting searches of relatives of National Anti-Corruption Bureau detective
The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches of several individuals, including relatives of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detective, as part of previously opened criminal proceedings concerning illegal enrichment and the legalization of property obtained by criminal means.
Major General Drapatyi heads newly formed Joint Forces Group
A Joint Forces Group has been created as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It will be managed almost entirely by the Joint Forces Command under the leadership of Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi.