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Over the last day, 166 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 104 air strikes and over 4,500 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in various parts of the frontline.
Cherkasy reported a series of explosions amid the threat of enemy drones. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of UAV movement in several regions of Ukraine, including Cherkasy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine on October 23 with temperatures of 2-7° at night and 11-16° during the day. Southwest wind with a shift to northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv, the temperature will be 5-7° at night and 12-14° during the day.
The volume of oil supplies from Russia increased to 3. 47 million barrels per day, reaching the highest level since the end of June.
There were 73 combat engagements in the early hours of the day, the most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, launched air strikes, and shelled the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
A man suspected of stealing a radar station and other items from a military vehicle was detained in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district. The suspect faces up to 8 years in prison.
Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of ticketing systems after a temporary suspension. Tickets are again available for purchase online, via chatbots, on the website, and at station ticket offices.
The body of a man with signs of suicide was found in the technical room of a military recruitment center in Poltava region. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Premeditated murder”.
Ukrzaliznytsia's ticketing systems will be unavailable from 12:00 due to technical reconfiguration. It is expected to resume operations within 30 minutes, and trains will continue to run as scheduled.
On October 25, G7 partners will announce contributions to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The repayment will be made from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, and the EU is expected to provide €35 billion.
Ukrainians under the age of 25 can receive a grant of up to UAH 150 thousand for their own business through the eRobota program in Diia. The new conditions do not require the creation of jobs for young people who do not yet have a sole proprietorship.
Two children were killed in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region as a result of Russian attacks. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged in several settlements of the region.
An attack by Russian UAVs damaged energy infrastructure in Sumy region. Ukraine's electricity supply is cut off to 550 settlements, with electricity consumption in line with seasonal levels.
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Ibrahim Kalin the situation at the frontline and security in the Black Sea. The Minister's visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening partnership and achieving a just peace.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the preparation of 6 underground schools, three of which are scheduled to be completed soon. Currently, the city has the capacity to educate more than 5,000 children in underground facilities, including subway stations and a specially equipped school.
During the three days of attacks on Kryvyi Rih, 27 people were injured, 8 of whom are still hospitalized. The condition of those hospitalized is assessed as moderate, while the rest, including a 12-year-old girl, are being treated on an outpatient basis.
At night, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, wounding a 31-year-old man. In the village of Novoplatonivka, Izium district, a UAV damaged the windows of a building, while Kharkiv was not shelled.
The head of the Mykolaiv regional MSEC was exposed on corruption schemes for tax evaders. Her $450,000, jewelry, and a Russian passport of her son, who owns undeclared apartments, were seized.
On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 drones, 42 of which were shot down. The attack resulted in deaths and injuries, including a child, in the Sumy region. Most of the attack drones were shot down in this region.
As a result of Russian shelling in the Kherson region, 9 people were wounded overnight, including medics. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and equipment in many settlements of the region were damaged.
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Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.
Partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine on October 22, without precipitation. The temperature at night will be 0-5°, during the day 12-17° Celsius. Fog is possible in the western regions, wind of variable directions of 3-8 m/s.
In Lviv, an 11-year-old girl was electrocuted while trying to take a selfie on the roof of a train car. The child is being prepared for surgery on her right foot after receiving emergency care.
In Volyn, a pregnant woman was poisoned by mushrooms and lost her baby. After intensive treatment, the 26-year-old patient's condition normalized. Doctors warn against eating wild mushrooms.
The SBU and the National Police detained 7 people who tried to sell racist trophy weapons in Dnipro, Zakarpattia, Ternopil and Zhytomyr regions. Grenade launchers, assault rifles and explosives were seized.
Evacuation from the frontline areas continues in Kharkiv region. 103 people have been evacuated from Kupyansk, with a total of over 9,500 people, including 91 children, to be evacuated.
Dry weather with daytime temperatures of up to 17° is forecast for the coming days in Ukraine. There may be fog in the west and light frosts in the Carpathians. Forecasters promise a dry and warm week.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austinbrought to Kyiv an announcement about a new $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine.
