Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov stated that Russian agents are helping smugglers flood Europe with illegal migrants. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed that hostile states are encouraging illegal migration to destabilize Europe.
Russian occupiers are installing "Russian world" kits in Luhansk region, registering addresses, phone numbers, and passport data of owners. Installers are forced to work under pressure, and people are forced to accept "gifts" that disable Ukrainian channels and record viewers in the occupiers' database.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Bryansk chemical plant in Russia on October 21, 2025. Ukrainian forces used Storm Shadow missiles against a strategic object of the military-industrial complex.
Drones attacked a thermal power plant in Russia on the evening of October 21.
During October 21, Ukrainian forces repelled over 150 enemy attacks, with over three thousand artillery shellings recorded. The most intense situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 53 assault operations.
Great Britain has sent a senior officer and a small group of military personnel to Israel at the request of the United States. They will participate in an international mission to monitor the observance of the truce between Israel and Hamas.
Czech volunteers have launched a fundraiser to purchase a Ukrainian "Flamingo" missile, which they plan to transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Odesa, work continues to restore electricity supply after enemy attacks. Approximately 11,000 subscribers remain without power, while power has been restored for almost 9,000 consumers.
The enemy attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi with attack UAVs, causing a fire in a residential building and hitting near a medical facility. Four people died, ten were injured, including a 10-year-old child.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, discussing steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense and energy aid. The parties coordinated diplomatic work and agreed to meet for further support of Ukraine.
Lithuania and eight other NATO countries are organizing the training and equipping of a Ukrainian brigade in Poland, supplying weapons and equipment. The initiative involves training servicemen according to NATO standards and strengthening support for Ukraine in long-range operations.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled an assault by Russian occupiers in the Orikhiv direction on October 20, 2025, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. The Ukrainian military destroyed over 25 pieces of equipment and eliminated up to 120 foot soldiers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new agreement on defense capabilities, the details of which will be released this week. This agreement is seen as part of long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness to end the war, where the front line could become the beginning of diplomacy. Russia, on the contrary, avoids diplomacy, especially after the issue of long-range capabilities for Ukraine.
Favbet Tech has been cooperating with the Ukrainian Defense Forces for over three years, developing military directions. The company invests in the development of FPV drones, AI systems for reconnaissance, and the training of units to counter enemy drones.
SBU special forces destroyed two light aircraft of the occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories. These aircraft were used to shoot down Ukrainian long-range drones.
The Ministry of Justice and military departments of Ukraine have published an algorithm of actions for families of servicemen who are missing or captured. The instruction covers обращения to state bodies, document processing, receiving payments, and distribution of monetary allowance.
A group of fraudsters who, under the guise of psychics, sold "energetically charged" amulets using the names of famous media personalities has been exposed in the Kyiv region. Two individuals have been notified of suspicions, and three more in absentia; the pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Umerov, outlining priorities: preparing defense agreements to strengthen aviation and meetings with European leaders. Also a priority is the agenda of Staff meetings.
The "Contract 18-24" program has now been extended to all combat units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Anyone aged 18-24 can choose any brigade to sign a one-year contract.
Sweden is providing Ukraine with an additional 33. 5 million euros to strengthen support during the winter period. The funds will be directed to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund.
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.
Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy's most active actions are observed in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.
Polish and Romanian law enforcement officers exposed Ukrainian citizens who worked for Russia and planned a series of sabotages in Europe, sending explosives via "Nova Poshta" (New Post).
Autumn holidays for Kyiv schoolchildren will last from October 27 to November 2. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Valentyn Mondryivskyi emphasized the importance of rest for restoring strength during the war.
A series of explosions, likely caused by drone attacks, occurred near Khartoum International Airport ahead of its scheduled reopening. The incident raised concerns about security and stability in the region, which had only just begun to recover from a protracted conflict.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced the start of a peace phase with Armenia, noting the high level of political will of both countries. He emphasized the important role of Donald Trump and the lifting of restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia.
The unofficial Telegram client called Telega, promoted in Russia, allows bypassing call blocking, but in reality, it collects users' personal data. The application runs on the infrastructure of VK and the state messenger MAX, both fully controlled by the Russian government.
Russia has adopted a bill on year-round conscription into the armed forces, which provides for medical examinations and psychological selection throughout the year. The list of persons who can receive the status of "combat veteran" has also been expanded.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on increasing the financial provision of the security and defense sector by almost 350 billion hryvnias. Amendments to the State Budget-2025 provide for an increase in financing by 324.7 billion hryvnias, including 301.2 billion for the Ministry of Defense.
