Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones at Ukraine overnight; 16 missiles and 333 drones were neutralized. 12 direct hits were recorded missiles and 55 attack drones at 26 locations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the Russian drone hitting a kindergarten in Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, one person died, seven were injured, and children were evacuated.
As a result of Russia's morning attack on Kharkiv, a 40-year-old man was killed and five people were injured. The strike hit a kindergarten, where a fire broke out.
The draft Budget 2026 has been adopted in its first reading. 256 deputies voted in favor.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed that preparations for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Budapest are underway. The meeting was postponed due to Moscow's refusal to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but a date has not yet been set.
Four people were injured in the enemy attack on Kharkiv, two of them in serious condition, one unconscious. A kindergarten in the Kholodnohirskyi district is on fire, children have been evacuated.
In the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv, a Russian attack hit a private kindergarten. A fire broke out at the site of the strike, and there are injured children.
As a result of Russia's night attack on October 22, 6 people were killed in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, and at least 35 were injured in various regions. Residential areas, energy, port, and industrial facilities were damaged.
As a result of the attack on Kyiv, a husband and wife died in the Dniprovskyi district, 21 people were injured, including five children. Residential buildings, a medical facility, and a bakery were damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4648-IX on increasing state budget expenditures for national security and defense by UAH 324.7 billion. The funds will be directed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, weapons procurement, the National Guard, the State Special Communications Service, and other law enforcement agencies.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles towards the East (Japan) Sea. This is the first missile launch since Lee Jae-myung took office as President of South Korea.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, 2 people were killed and 18 were injured, including 4 children. The number of calls continues to come in, so the data is not final.
India and the US are nearing a trade deal that could reduce tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 15-16%. The agreement also includes a possible reduction in India's imports of Russian oil and an increase in exports of American corn and soybean meal.
As a result of the night attack in the capital, 13 people were injured, including four children. 4 adults and 3 children were hospitalized, the rest are receiving outpatient care.
Oil prices rose by more than 1% for the second consecutive day due to risks of supply disruptions and hopes for a trade deal between the US and China. The US also plans to replenish its strategic oil reserves.
Over the past day, 167 combat engagements were recorded at the front, which is 17% less than the day before. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces hit five areas of concentration of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
An air raid alert has been declared in Ukraine for the second time this morning. The reason is the take-off of an enemy MiG-31K, a carrier of the Kinzhal aeroballistic missile.
After Russia's massive night attack on energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy announced the start of restoration work and called for rational use of electricity.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, infrastructure was damaged, leading to delays and changes in routes for Ukrzaliznytsia trains. Trains No. 43/44 Ivano-Frankivsk - Cherkasy and No. 793/794 Cherkasy - Kyiv are running with delays of up to two hours.
The number of victims in Kyiv has risen to another three in two districts, in addition to the two previously known. In the Darnytskyi district, a fire was recorded on the third floor of an apartment building, and in the Pecherskyi district, a fire occurred in a 3-story residential building.
On the morning of October 22, emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and at least 7 regions. This happened at the direction of NEC "Ukrenergo".
Tonight, the enemy attacked Poltava region, damaging oil and gas industry facilities in Myrhorod district. Direct hits and falling debris did not result in any casualties.
As a result of a combined attack on Kyiv on October 22, two people died and two women were hospitalized. Four districts of the capital were affected, with fires and damage to residential buildings.
Airbnb is adding new social features for event attendees, allowing them to communicate and stay connected. The company has also updated its AI-powered chatbot to improve customer support.
Belgium will continue F-16 deliveries to Ukraine on schedule, after the first three F-35s are put into operation. This will take from a year to a year and a half, after which Belgium will be able to provide F-16s to Ukraine.
A Russian company delivered the first batch of oil to a newly built refinery in Kulevi, Georgia. The tanker "Kayseri" delivered 105,340 tons of Siberian Light oil from Novorossiysk.
The heating season has begun for social facilities, where over 40% of kindergartens, schools, and hospitals are already receiving heat. Local authorities individually decide on the start of the heating season in communities.
Streaming service Netflix has ordered a drama series "Kennedy" about the life of the influential Kennedy family. Michael Fassbender will play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in the first season of eight episodes.
The Hungarian parliament extended the state of emergency for 180 days, until May 14, ensuring that the upcoming elections will be held under a special legal regime. This grants Prime Minister Viktor Orbán broad powers, while his Fidesz party lags behind the opposition Tisza in polls.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that provides for an increase in corporate income tax for banks to 50% in 2026. This decision, which will be in effect until the first quarter of 2027, aims to stably replenish the state budget.
