Julia Shramko
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is in line with seasonal levels. Due to hostilities and other reasons, 543 settlements remain without electricity, and electricity imports continue from 5 countries.
Two new wells have been drilled in Kramatorsk, and three more are planned to be drilled to improve the water supply. The water from these wells will be filtered and suitable for domestic use.
The IMF has provided Ukraine with $1. 1 billion after the fifth review of the EFF program. The funds will be used to cover important non-military budget expenditures, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has answered whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal. The Health Minister noted that reforming the MSEC is more difficult than writing a letter of resignation.
Three people are wounded in Kherson and its suburbs as a result of Russian shelling. Forty-three objects, including buildings and infrastructure, were damaged. A police car hit a petal mine.
Russian troops attacked Cherkasy region with drones, damaging infrastructure, including the bus station in Cherkasy. Air defense forces and mobile groups destroyed 6 attack UAVs, but there were hits on civilian objects.
The SBU reported that two agents of a Russian GRU who were preparing a terrorist attack in Kyiv were detained. The attackers planned to detonate an improvised explosive device in a crowded place in the capital to spread panic, the SBU said.
Intelsat has confirmed the total loss of its 33e satellite due to an “anomaly”. The US Space Force is tracking about 20 fragments, and ExoAnalytic Solutions reports 57 pieces of space debris.
According to juvenile prosecutors, 581 children were killed and over 1649 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims are in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.
Ukraine is nearing the end of the first harvest of cotton used to make gunpowder. Next year, it is planned to increase the crops to 30,000 hectares, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will launch financing programs for farmers.
Barack Obama demonstrated his rap skills at Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Detroit. Eminem introduced the former president, urging people to vote and emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine believes that the DPRK is providing military assistance to Russia to train its soldiers. This is the first stage of preparation for a possible confrontation with South Korea.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Oman, Angola, Egypt and South Africa on October 23-28. The purpose of the visits is to promote the Peace Formula, develop political dialogue and economic cooperation.
“Poltavaoblenergo announced the introduction of a schedule of emergency power outages in the region on October 23. According to the order of NPC Ukrenergo, the volume of outages is 30 MW.
Bill Gates has privately donated about $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Kamala Harris' presidential race. The donation was made in secret and marks a change in Gates' strategy for political contributions.
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.