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.
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21 October 2025
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.
Marines show destruction of enemy fortifications on outskirts of Myrnohrad
Service members of the 38th Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi used a bomber drone to destroy Russian fortifications on the outskirts of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
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.
Russians launch 678 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, killing one civilian, injuring two others
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 678 attacks on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of enemy shelling in Vasylivka and Polohy districts, a 70-year-old woman was killed, while a 36-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were injured.
Nighttime Russian drone attack on Kherson injures three
Three people were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on Kherson overnight.
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.
U.S. Republicans in Congress put Russia sanctions bill on hold
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that the bill introducing new sanctions against Russia and its trading partners is on hold until after the planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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.
Russian strike on Kharkiv sparks fire, damages 15 homes — nine people injured
As a result of the enemy attack on Kharkiv, there are casualties. A fire broke out in the private sector of the Industrialnyi district, and at least 15 houses were damaged.
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.
Russians deploy radar post on Kerch Peninsula
A Russian radar post has been identified near Kurortne on the Kerch Peninsula in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zelensky: Russia’s budget deficit will rise from $71B to $100B
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s budget deficit is growing and is projected to reach nearly $100 billion next year.
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.
Marines show destruction of enemy fortifications on outskirts of Myrnohrad
Service members of the 38th Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi used a bomber drone to destroy Russian fortifications on the outskirts of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
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.
20 October 2025
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.
Bulgaria ready to offer air corridor for Putin to meet Trump in Budapest
Bulgaria will allow a plane carrying Vladimir Putin to fly through its airspace to facilitate a planned meeting between the Russian leader and Donald Trump in Budapest later this month.
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.
Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery stops after drone attack – Reuters
The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, owned by Rosneft, halted its primary oil processing on Sunday, October 19, following the second drone attack in a month.
Russia actively prepares for possible military conflict with NATO — Skibitskyi
Russia is actively preparing for a possible military conflict with NATO.
Russians launch massive attack on Pavlohrad with missiles and drones: 16 casualties reported
Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Pavlohrad district with missiles and drones throughout the day, damaging infrastructure and causing casualties.
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.