Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine and NATO developed AI models to predict UAV strikes and plan artillery operations. They are being tested and prepared for integration.

Zelenskyy met with Drapatyi: there was a briefing on active defense along three sectors of the front

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.

Air defense shot down or suppressed 152 drones during Russia’s nighttime attack. Hits were recorded at 20 locations; the attack is ongoing.

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 updated field ration was developed based on suggestions from more than 60,000 service members. It will contain heaters, ready-to-eat meals, and water purification tablets.

During the night of October 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 332 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 4 Kalibr missiles and 289 unmanned aerial vehicles.

How many Russian soldiers and pieces of equipment were eliminated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front over the past day

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,950 soldiers, 1,396 drones, 24 artillery systems, and 329 vehicles. Russia’s total losses exceeded 1.56 million people.

According to media reports, Ukraine is using K3 Scout drones to strike Russian ports. The scale of their use and the fact that the drones were transferred have not been officially confirmed.

Missing for almost two years — former Ukraine national team footballer Roman Maksymiuk was killed in the war against the Russian Federation

Roman Maksymiuk, who had been considered missing for almost two years, was killed defending Ukraine. His death was confirmed by a DNA examination.

A suspected occupier who shot dead five soldiers from the 72nd Brigade and a civilian in the Kharkiv region has been notified of suspicion.

A 36-year-old Russian serviceman, Leonid Ryzhikov, was detained in the Kharkiv region. He is suspected of shooting five unarmed soldiers and a civilian.

The Navy destroyed four Su-34 aircraft, with two more hit — what is known about the carrier of guided aerial bombs used to terrorize Ukraine

The Ukrainian Navy struck the Borisoglebsk airfield in Voronezh Oblast with a Neptune missile. Four Su-34s were destroyed and two more damaged.

The Rada adopted customs and tax changes: VAT on such parcels will be charged from the first euro. The new rules will take effect no earlier than July 2027.

SpaceX has restricted the speed of Starshield terminals, causing drones to lose connection in flight. The Ministry of Defense has appealed to the United States, SpaceX, and NATO.

In Kharkiv, an occupier who shot five soldiers of the 72nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was detained

In Kharkiv, a 36-year-old Russian military serviceman was detained and is being investigated in connection with the killing of five soldiers from the 72nd Brigade and a civilian.

Parliament updated the property valuation system and created a group to select members of the Accounting Chamber. These decisions are needed for an EU loan.

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 government plans to review the limits on reserving employees of critical enterprises. Businesses forecast losses of personnel, production, and budget revenues.

Zelenskyy will meet with King Charles III in London today. During the visit, additional anti-drone missiles and new sanctions against russia will be announced.

Russia said it had launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. Communications and energy infrastructure were among the targets named.

Russia launched 39 missiles and 128 drones at Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 4 ballistic missiles and 115 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Serhii Sternenko reported disruptions to Starlink. Earlier, rumors of an outage had been refuted.

Strikes on Yandex data centers disrupted the operation of the Pravda, InfoDefense, and Nod of Time networks. Their activity in some clusters fell by half.

Ukraine and NATO have developed models for predicting enemy UAV attacks and planning artillery operations. The prototypes have been handed over for testing.

Ukrainian forces struck an "Iskander-M" repair base, a radar station, fuel and ammunition depots belonging to the Russian army. A concentration of Russian troops was also struck.

Up to 44 hours in water, as well as a puncture test — the durability tests that boots for the Armed Forces of Ukraine undergo

Winter combat boots for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are tested for water resistance, durability, traction, and puncture protection. In 2026, nearly 260 thousand pairs were shipped.

Commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will document injuries using a unified form within five days. This is intended to speed up the issuance of certificates, Military Medical Commission conclusions, and payments.

The text of the 27th Radio Dictation was written by veteran Artur Dron. On October 27, the readers will be Artur Proidakov and Dasha Astafieva.

Tried to blow up a bus carrying Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel — a student from Kyiv detained in Rivne

The SBU detained a student from Kyiv who planted explosives under a bus carrying military personnel and installed a camera to monitor it. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Russian National Guard troops are imposing a Russian military identity on schoolchildren and glorifying law enforcement officers. Teenagers are also being prepared to work for the Russian army.