The Finnish Border Guard has closed the temporary crossing points Inari and Parikkala on the border with Russia. The decision was made jointly with the Russian side.
Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region injured 3 civilians, damaged more than 10 houses and a crossing. 75 people, including 5 children, were evacuated from Kupyansk district.
Polish border guards detained 11 people involved in the illegal transportation of migrants across the border. The group transported over 600 migrants. The detainees are citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Russia.
Near Selydove, the occupiers captured and killed 4 NGU soldiers. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the violation of the laws of war and the intentional killing of prisoners of war.
Hyundai Rotem is working on a hydrogen-fueled tank for the military. The new tank will have stealth capabilities, autonomous driving, and a 130-mm cannon, and its production is scheduled for after 2040.
Enemy UAVs attacked Kyiv region on the night of October 24, with no hits to critical infrastructure. The debris from the downed drones damaged a transformer casing and the windows of two businesses.
alexander yanukovych, the son of the former fugitive president, has been granted Russian citizenship. 10 years ago, he registered a company in St. Petersburg, whose main activity is the management of financial and industrial groups.
Russian troops attacked critical and energy infrastructure in Kherson region. The shelling killed two people and injured seven.
The dictator of Belarus denies that North Korean troops are preparing for a war in Ukraine. He said that Belarus has no plans to attack, but is ready to use nuclear weapons in self-defense.
In the Russian city of Perm, two women threw Molotov cocktails at the office of the United Russia party, causing a fire. Witnesses took pictures of the suspects, one of whom caught fire.
Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the Kyiv RMA, refused a painting that artist Volodymyr Kozyuk wanted to give him, citing anti-corruption legislation. The painting will be auctioned to raise funds for the Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital.
An explosion occurs in Ankara near the TAI Aerospace Corporation facility. Turkey's Interior Minister confirmed that it was a terrorist attack that resulted in deaths and injuries.
Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Scholz transfer social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany directly to Ukraine. He believes that this will encourage men to return to their homeland.
In September 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 drones, according to British intelligence. This month, the number could be higher.
As a result of the Russian shelling of a power facility in Bilopil district of Sumy region, 21 thousand consumers were left without electricity. As of 12:00 on October 23, more than 8,000 consumers are still without power.
France will deliver three Mirage 2000-5 aircraft to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. The fighter jets will be equipped with Scalp missiles and AASM bombs for air-to-ground combat missions.
CERT-UA has detected a massive malicious message campaign under the guise of integration with Amazon and Microsoft. The attacks targeted government agencies, businesses, and military formations and may have been prepared since August 2024.
The anticyclone Xelat will affect the weather in Ukraine on October 24. Dry weather without precipitation is expected, with daytime temperatures of +11+16°C and slightly cooler temperatures in the north.
During the occupation of Moshchun, a Russian soldier shot and killed a civilian who was putting out a fire. The soldier was served a notice of suspicion of violating the laws of war and premeditated murder.
The former president of Finland proposes that the EU create an intelligence agency to counter external threats. The goal is to collect information about threats outside the EU without duplicating the work of national agencies.
Russia struck 13 settlements in Donetsk region. Three civilians were killed, seven were wounded, and 64 objects, including 35 residential buildings, were damaged. In Lyman, a five-story building was damaged, and one person was injured.
Turkey has banned the export of US military equipment to Russia. The restrictions apply to more than 40 categories of goods important for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
The UK will provide an additional £120 million to support the Maritime Capabilities Coalition for Ukraine. The funds will be used for maritime drones, radars, and other projects to protect the Grain Corridor.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will increase purchases of farm products for the military starting in 2025. This will provide the Armed Forces with more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to the DPRK in exchange for military personnel and shells. According to him, by the end of October, 2,600 North Korean troops will arrive to fight in the Kursk region.
The President of Ukraine is preparing an internal action plan for the country in times of war. The document will cover the military-industrial complex, defense, economy, and social policy, and is to be presented by the end of the year.
Qatar Airways operated the first flight with free Starlink WiFi, reaching speeds of 215 Mbps. Musk took part in a video call with the CEO of Qatar Airways at an altitude of 38,000 feet, demonstrating the capabilities of the new system.
On the night of October 23, air defense forces repelled an attack by enemy drones on Kyiv region. There were no casualties or damage.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced the possibility of expelling the Russian ambassador if sabotage continues. Currently, the movement of Russian diplomats in the country is restricted and more than 10 proceedings are underway regarding sabotage activities.
At school in Gubkinsky, a teenager carried an air pistol and wounded a classmate in the leg. Metal detectors did not detect the weapon because of the plastic casing. The police are holding talks at schools in the city.
