Russian strikes on east bank of Dnipro in Kherson Oblast hint at Ukrainian presence
Among areas struck by Russian aviation was the village of Pishchanivka on the left bank of Dnipro, the General Staff reported.
Ukraine initiates Bring Kids Back UA platform, unifying efforts to return children deported by Russia
The project provides up-to-date statistics, outlines efforts for their return, and shares personal stories of those reunited with their families.
ICMP: 30,000 civilians missing in Ukraine since February 2022
The cases of the missing may include civilians who were separated from their families or detained, unidentified victims of war, and illegally deported children, ICMP chief said.
Russia boosts Crimea’s defenses amid Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Atesh partisans say
Russian troops prepare to defend occupied Crimea, deploying "significant forces" in Dzhankoi, as Moscow doubts its ability to retain control of occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, Atesh reported
Russian nighttime air attack hits Sloviansk as Ukraine downs all drones, Kh-59 missile
On the night of 17 October, Russian forces attacked Ukraine using a Kh-59 guided air missile, S-300 missiles,…
US to allocate nearly $700 mn for Ukraine’s transport, logistic modernization
According to Minister Kubrakov, the upgrades will "improve logistics and increase export capacity" as Ukraine seeks to boost economic activity amid Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy confirms use of ATACMS missiles by Ukraine’s forces
"My special gratitude today goes to the US. Our agreements with President Biden are being fulfilled. They are being fulfilled very accurately – ATACMS have proven themselves," Zelenskyy said.
Russian cluster munitions target police unit delivering aid to Avdiivka’s residents
"Despite everything, the 'White Angels' managed to deliver bread to the local residents," Ukraine's Interior Ministry said.
Ukraine’s combat-damaged Leopard tanks undergo repairs in Lithuania
The Lithuanian armed forces are collaborating with the German defense industry in Lithuania to repair Leopard tanks that were damaged in combat in Ukraine.
Ukrainian parliament passes anti-money laundering bill, addressing EU recommendations
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted to impose tighter financial monitoring on politically exposed persons, instituting lifelong financial oversight of top officials
Military: Ukrainian forces destroyed three Russian Su-25 fighter jets last week
On 16 October, General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of Ukraine's Tavria operational-strategic group, reported the third downing of a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in the last week.
Ukraine, OSCE to coordinate on returning deported Ukrainian children, civilians from Russian captivity
Ukraine's FM Dmytro Kuleba discussed the issue of returning deported and imprisoned Ukrainians during a meeting with Bujar Osmani, the chairman-in-office of the OSCE in Ukraine's capital on 16 October.
Russia claims it set up drone production at bread factory for war in Ukraine
Most likely, Russian propaganda outlet aim to create a misleading impression of Russia's large-scale drone production, when in reality, the bread factory likely only houses a modest assembly workshop.
Slovak coalition agreement signals reducing support for Ukraine
The Slovak parties Smer-SD, Hlas, and the Slovak National Party signed a coalition agreement, while the anti-Ukrainian Smer-SD leader Robert Fico aims to accelerate the formation of a new government.