Ukraine’s forces shoot down Russia’s new AI-powered drone in Donetsk region
Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a Russian autonomous V2U drone equipped with artificial intelligence in the sky over the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
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26 October 2025
Six residents of frontline village evacuated under drone attack in Zaporizhzhia region
Police officers and volunteers evacuated six residents of the frontline village of Prymorske in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region while under attack by Russian drones.
Russia’s nighttime drone attack on Kyiv leaves 26 injured, including six children
In the capital, during a Russian drone attack, explosions were heard. In the Desnianskyi district debris fell on residential buildings. As of now, 26 people are reported to have been injured, including six children.
Ukrainians in Ireland’s Galway hold car rally in support of Ukraine
In Galway, Ireland, members of the Ukrainian community organized a car rally to show support for Ukraine.
Budanov explains truce conditions between Ukraine and Russia
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is possible, but only if several factors align simultaneously.
Russia seeks to cause complete power outage in Ukraine – Budanov
Russia is attempting to trigger a total blackout in Ukraine to increase social tension within the country.
Kremlin develops new guidelines to influence youth in temporarily occupied territories – intelligence
Kremlin propagandists have developed new methodological recommendations for the “prevention of the spread of the ideology of terrorism, extremism, and neo-Nazism” among young people who remain in the temporarily occupied territories.
Europe must truly stand beside Ukraine, not behind it – retired Austrian general
To shift the balance of power in the war, Ukraine’s air defense system and its defense industry must be strengthened, and Europe must clearly demonstrate that it truly stands beside Ukraine rather than behind it.
New Russian transit base discovered in Mariupol
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian forces have set up another base for the transfer of equipment and personnel.
25 October 2025
Trump says no meeting with Putin until peace deal within reach
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin until an agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is within reach.
War update: 158 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remaining hottest spot
On October 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 158 clashes with Russian invaders, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot, where the enemy attempted 65 attacks.
Around 50,000 residents of Lviv left without water due to pipeline accident
As a result of a pipeline accident, 50,000 residents of the Zaliznychnyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Lviv have been left without water.
Full heating season to begin in coming days, no delays from government – minister Hrynchuk
Despite challenging circumstances, Ukraine’s full-scale heating season will start in the coming days, with no delays from the government.
CinC Syrskyi inspects Pokrovsk front, stresses transparency and accuracy in reports
In the Pokrovsk sector of the front, current tasks include searching for and destroying enemy sabotage-and-reconnaissance groups and destroying and taking prisoner Russian servicemen who are encircled.
Ukrenergo implements hourly power outage schedules in certain regions on Sunday
On Sunday, October 26, electricity consumption will be restricted in some regions of Ukraine.
Serbia proposes hosting peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric stated in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital that Belgrade is ready to serve as the venue for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine, UK agree to joint production of interceptor drones
The defense ministries of Ukraine and the United Kingdom have agreed to jointly produce one thousand Octopus-100 interceptor drones.
Pope Leo XIV meets Ukrainian bishop, promises help to end war horrors
Pope Leo XIV held a meeting at the Vatican with Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi of the Kyiv-Zhytomyr Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine and member of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (AUCCRO). The head of the Catholic Church assured that he will continue to pray for Ukraine and do everything within his power to help end the horrors of the war as soon as possible.
Russia pounds Dnipropetrovsk region with bombs, drones throughout day
Russian strikes throughout the day on October 25 caused destruction in several communities of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian drone strike injures woman in Kherson
A woman sustained injuries as a result of a Russian drone strike in Kherson.
Five people injured in Kharkiv drone strike
A Russian Molniya drone carried two FPV drones, resulting in damage in Kharkiv and five people experiencing acute stress reactions.
Putin's envoy names "key conditions" for quick end to war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putins special representative for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, listed the key elements for resolving Russia's war in Ukraine during an interview on his visit to the United States.
Russians attack Kharkiv with Molniya drones
On the evening of October 25, Russian forces struck Kharkiv using Molniya drones, consequences are being assessed.
Austria to consider extradition of former SBU general wanted in Ukraine
An Austrian court will review the possibility of extradition for a former general of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), who has been placed on an international wanted list by the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR).
Russia launches massive attack on DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk region
Once again Russia carried out a massive attack on a DTEK mine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where 496 miners were underground at the time.
Ukraine expects 150 Gripen jets, with first to arrive next year – Zelensky
Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, with the first aircraft to arrive as early as next year.
Sweden's Gripen jets can shift balance of air power in Ukraine's favor – French expert
Swedish Gripen fighter jets could become a powerful instrument for Ukraine's Air Force and change the balance of air power in Ukraine's favor, though final agreements and approvals from component suppliers are still pending.
Ukrainian paratroopers liberate Sukhetske in Donetsk region
The Air Assault Forces of Ukraine have liberated the village of Sukhetske in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
Sanctions against Russia important, but pressure must be increased – Finnish FM
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised the recent U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector but called for greater pressure to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
Germany's contribution to UESF will reach EUR 450 million – Reiche
Germany's total contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF) will amount to EUR 450 million, which represents nearly one-third of the entire fund.