Slovakia to provide Ukraine with EUR 500M worth of energy equipment
Slovakia will supply Ukraine with a new package of energy equipment worth €500 million and allocate €300,000 for the construction of shelters in schools.
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17 October 2025
War update: 80 clashes on frontline, with fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 80 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors of the frontline, with the enemy continuing to exert the most pressure on Pokrovsk.
Two fires recorded at oil depot in Hvardiiske, Crimea
Two fires were recorded at an oil depot in the village of Gvardeyskoye in the temporarily occupied Crimea after a drone attack.
Slovakia to support Ukraine during winter and not obstruct its EU accession — Fico
Slovakia will not obstruct Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and wants to show solidarity with Ukrainians, who may face a difficult winter.
Russia expands Engels-2 air base — strategic aviation hub for strikes on Ukraine
Russia is expanding the Engels-2 air base — the main hub of strategic aviation from which aircraft-carriers launch strikes on Ukraine.
Finland sends new aid package to Ukraine
Finland is sending its 30th materiel assistance package to Ukraine.
Russians strike Donetskoblgaz branch in Druzhkivka with FPV drone
In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck the Kramatorsk gas supply and gas distribution department of Donetskoblgaz JSC, causing damage.
Ukrenergo may implement emergency power cuts in evening
On Friday, emergency power cuts are planned during the evening peak consumption period; in the eastern part of the country, power cuts may resume in the next hour.
Nord Stream sabotage: Polish court denies Germany’s request to extradite Ukrainian citizen
The District Court in Warsaw has decided to deny Germany’s request to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zh., who is suspected by Berlin of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, and has lifted his temporary arrest.
Russians destroy one-third of Kherson Regional Local Lore Museum building
Russian troops are deliberately shelling the Kherson Regional Local Lore Museum: they destroyed one-third of the building, breached the roof, and damaged the walls.
General Staff confirms that Russia shot down its Su-30 fighter jet
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the information about the Russian Armed Forces shooting down their Su-30SM fighter jet.
Emergency power cuts canceled in Dnipropetrovsk region
Emergency power cuts in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been canceled.
Russians attack railway in Chernihiv with drone, injuring train driver
In Chernihiv, a Russian drone strike damaged railway rolling stock and injured a train driver.
During bad weather, Russians launch fewer drones but intensify shelling and assaults – Voloshyn
In southern Ukraine, during adverse weather conditions, Russian occupation forces reduce the use of unmanned aerial vehicles but increase the intensity of artillery shelling and may step up assault operations.
Another country to assist Ukraine in cybersecurity
Finland has joined the Tallinn Mechanism, which provides support for strengthening Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience.
Svyrydenko calls on Fico to support Ukraine’s reparations loan
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has called on the Slovak side to support the provision of a reparations loan to Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets.
Preferential mortgage rate for IDPs to remain unchanged – Shuliak
The preferential mortgage rate of 7% under the eOselya housing program for internally displaced persons (IDPs) will remain in effect, along with a 70% compensation on the initial down payment.
Russians shoot down their plane during Ukrainian attack in Crimea — Pletenchuk
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians, repelling attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, probably shot down their own plane.
Consequences of night shelling of Kherson
Russian troops shelled the center of Kherson at night, damaging residential buildings and shops, but no people were injured.
Consequences of night shelling of Kherson
Russian troops shelled the center of Kherson at night, damaging residential buildings and shops, but no people were injured.
Russian drone drops explosives on minibus in Kherson
Early this morning, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on a minibus in Kherson.
Zelensky, U.S. energy executives discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the heads of American energy companies to discuss urgent support for Ukraine's energy system and future joint projects.
Russian fake: Zaporizhzhia enlistment office allegedly seeking 'dancers,' 'models' for recruitment campaign
Russian propagandists have fabricated a fake job posting on Work.ua.
Zelensky, U.S. energy executives discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the heads of American energy companies to discuss urgent support for Ukraine's energy system and future joint projects.
Russian forces attack energy infrastructure in four regions overnight – Ministry of Energy
During the night of October 17, Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Sumy and Donetsk regions.
Russian forces attack transport infrastructure in Chernihiv, one person injured
Russian forces have attacked transport infrastructure in Chernihiv, injuring one person.
Russian guided aerial bombs strike civilian infrastructure in Sumy, one person injured
On the morning of October 17, Russian forces struck a civilian infrastructure site in the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs, injuring a local resident.
Ukrainian president, U.S. energy secretary discuss joint projects
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss joint projects.
Zelensky meets Lockheed Martin representatives in U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with representatives of the American defense company Lockheed Martin.
Zelensky meets Lockheed Martin representatives in U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with representatives of the American defense company Lockheed Martin.