As a result of the evening attack on Zaporizhzhya by terrorists, 10 people were injured, including two children. The strikes targeted three districts of the city, damaging residential buildings and commercial facilities.
The G7 defense ministers reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's integration into NATO. They emphasized the importance of training programs for the Armed Forces and the creation of an army compatible with NATO forces.
Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine plans to use Finland's experience to build modern civil defense shelters. In Helsinki, the Ukrainian delegation got acquainted with the security system, which includes 5,500 shelters for 900,000 people.
Rescuers have completed work to eliminate the consequences of enemy air strikes in Zaporizhzhia. The attack injured 8 people, including 2 children, and damaged building facades and windows.
The enemy attacked 15 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. Critical infrastructure, an educational institution, residential buildings and cars were damaged, and 6 people were injured.
Enemy forces attacked Kyiv with drones, but all enemy UAVs were destroyed. The air raid lasted over 2 hours, with no information on damage or casualties.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on terrorist losses over the day. They destroyed 1450 soldiers, 9 tanks, 30 armored vehicles, 29 artillery systems and other equipment.
On the night of October 16, the enemy attacked Ukraine using 136 attack drones. As of 07:00, air defense destroyed 51 UAVs, and another 60 were lost to electronic warfare.
Air defense system activated in Kyiv region during air alert. The authorities urge residents to stay in shelters and not to record the work of the defense forces.
Several hostile attacks took place in Mykolaiv region, including drone and rocket attacks. Private houses and a power line were damaged, but there were no casualties.
A fire broke out in the warehouse of a sawmill on the territory of a bus plant in Lviv. The fire covered 1,500 square meters, and 88 rescuers in 17 vehicles were engaged to extinguish it. No one was injured.
A large fire broke out in the Ternopil region as a result of a nighttime attack on an industrial facility. 45 rescuers and 12 police officers quickly extinguished the fire, with no casualties or injuries.
Terrorists carried out 388 attacks on Zaporizhzhya region, including 5 air strikes and 263 drone attacks. There were 14 reports of destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure.
Two enemy ships were spotted in the Black Sea, one of which was carrying Kalibr missiles. In the Mediterranean, there are three ships, two of which can carry up to 12 Kalibr cruise missiles.
For the first time, Japan has authorized the operation of a nuclear power plant that is more than 50 years old. The power unit of the Takahama NPP has successfully passed the inspection for compliance with modern safety standards.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the partnership between China and the United States. He said that cooperation can contribute to the development of both countries and create new opportunities for global development.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports an attack by Shahed drones in several regions of Ukraine. Drone activity was reported in Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Donetsk regions.
A federal court in California has rejected Meta's offer to dismiss two lawsuits filed by more than 30 states alleging the company's misconduct. Meta is now obliged to respond to these allegations in court.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported drone activity in the Vinnytsia and Sumy regions. Local residents were advised to stay in shelters due to the threat of air strikes and possible air defense systems.
The US has called on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within a month. Otherwise, Israel may face restrictions on US military aid.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of a high-speed target in Sumy region moving in a southwestern direction. Earlier, enemy drones were spotted in the region.
A fire broke out at the La Salina terminal owned by PDVSA during a storm. At least 21 people were injured, including workers, neighbors and firefighters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
According to DeepState, the terrorists occupied Ostrovske and advanced near Levadne, Tsukuryno and Toretsk.
Taiwan reports 28 Chinese aircraft crossing the middle line of the strait during military exercises. China calls the drills a warning against “separatist actions” in response to a speech by Taiwan's president.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the launch of 90 rockets from Lebanon, one of which landed near Haifa. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, and on Monday 115 rockets were fired.
Enemy troops fired 51 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 72 explosions were recorded. The enemy used artillery, mortars, FPV drones and dropped explosive devices from UAVs.
Five countries in Southern Africa have declared a state of emergency due to a historically severe drought. 21 million children in the region are malnourished, and 335 million euros are needed to provide assistance.
A fatal accident occurred on a highway in Fastiv district of Kyiv region. A woman died after being hit by a Volvo and subsequently colliding with a Renault on the oncoming lane.
A fire broke out at the Pars Petro Shushtar plant in Iran's Khuzestan province after a tanker collided with tanks. At least one person was killed and the fire was brought under control.
