Yevhen Ustimenko
Zelenskyy heard Drapatyi's briefing on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions. The Defense Forces are holding key settlements.
A large-scale fire broke out at CFB "Wainwright" in Canada. The exact number of people killed and injured is currently unknown.
On Monday, rain and north-easterly winds are expected in Kyiv and the region. Temperatures in the capital will reach 15–17°C during the day, and 13–18°C in the region.
On the night of October 18, FP-1 drones struck the "Ruchyi" oil depot, the "VKontakte" data center, and a terminal in St. Petersburg. Fires broke out at the sites.
The president said that the US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine. He also expects talks with Washington this week.
In Lithuania, an arson attempt targeting a company that stores Starlink equipment was thwarted. The prime minister convened the National Security Commission.
The commission will determine the terms of the tenders, the starting price, and the winners of the sale of shares in Sense Bank and Ukrgasbank. International partners may join the work.
On October 17, Russia launched 157 attack UAVs and six S-8000 missiles at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 140 drones and all the missiles.
The Kromberg & Schubert facility in Lutsk ceased operations following the Russian attack on October 16. The company is assessing the situation and its next steps.
The U. S. is working on a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, possibly in the Middle East. Zelenskyy will also speak with Erdoğan.
At the same time, this map shows the approximate, rather than exact, movement of enemy targets. During an alert, you should immediately go to a shelter.
On October 18, electricity supplies for businesses and industry will be restricted in Ukraine, and in some regions, restrictions will apply to all consumers. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks.
During the pursuit of a man, a boat carrying two Ukrainian border guards ended up on the Moldovan bank. They were detained by their Moldovan colleagues.
Russian troops captured and shot Ukrainian defenders in the Huliaipole direction. The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating the war crime.
The Ukrainian president called the easing of sanctions against Russia a decision that does not stop the war and helps the Russians.
Fog with visibility of 200–500 meters is expected in Kyiv and four regions. The State Emergency Service urges drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution.
In Kharkiv, the drivers of a Hyundai and a Toyota shot at each other’s vehicles following a road-rage incident. All participants have been identified.
Zelenskyy said that the war will cost €155 billion next year. He asked the EU to additionally allocate €70 billion to Ukraine for defense and resilience.
Russia is increasingly attacking Ukrainian grain corridors in the Black Sea. Romania and Bulgaria are asking NATO to strengthen protection against drones.
Lutsk has had no stable electricity supply for the second day following Russian attacks. коммунal services, hospitals, and boiler plants are operating from generators.
The Czech prime minister accused Trump of making a deal with Putin and hinted at oil agreements. Babiš also came out against EU funds for Ukraine.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, the President of Ukraine criticized Trump’s advisers’ approach to ending the war. He also mentioned the risk of losing U.S. intelligence.
Rescue operations in Lutsk have been completed following Russia's strike: 6 people were killed, 13 injured, including a child. One victim is in critical condition.
The government simplified the control of imported medicines following the strikes on warehouses. Requirements for the quality and safety of medicines remained unchanged.
In Lutsk, the body of another deceased person was recovered from beneath the rubble of a wholesale store. Six people have been killed in total, and ten injured.
Five soldiers of the 72nd Brigade were shot dead in a residential building in Kharkiv region. The prosecutor's office is investigating intentional murder; citizens of the Russian Federation are suspected among those involved.
The SBU and National Police exposed a fraudulent call center in the Lviv region and detained three participants. Victims were robbed through malicious files and crypto-assets.
The UN General Assembly elected Ukraine to the Human Rights Council. The decision was supported by 162 states amid Russian aggression.
In the defense industry and energy sector, it is proposed to reserve 85% of employees, while in utilities - 60%. The criteria will be reviewed by October 20.
On the night of October 15, ground frosts down to -3°C are forecast in the Kyiv region. A yellow hazard level has been declared for unharvested vegetables.