War in Ukraine
On the night of October 24, the Russian army attacked the Kirovohrad region, hitting critical infrastructure facilities in the Novoukrainskyi district. As a result of the shelling, 19 settlements were left without electricity; there were no casualties.
On October 23, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 910 occupiers, 1 tank, 34 artillery systems, and 440 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.10.25 are estimated at 080 personnel and 826 operational-tactical UAVs.
After Ukraine lifted the travel ban for men aged 18-22, the number of asylum applications in Germany increased from 100 to a thousand per week. This has caused concern among regional authorities, especially in Bavaria, where demands for stricter migration control are growing.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the continuous development of military ties with Russia during a ceremony to lay a memorial to North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. South Korean intelligence reports 4,700 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine.
On the night of October 24, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, causing a fire in the Dniprovskyi district. An 80-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man suffered blast injuries and thermal burns.
German authorities are trying to protect Rosneft's subsidiaries in Germany from new US sanctions. At the same time, both German branches of the company are absent from the US Treasury's fresh sanctions list.
In Ukraine, the requirements for confirming the destruction of housing damaged by Russian shelling via Diia have been simplified. Now, one photo with a geolocation error of up to 10 meters is sufficient, and satellite images from the State Space Agency and data from the Defense Forces will also confirm the fact of destruction.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, announced that the EU will make a decision on financing Ukraine in December 2025, confirming continued support.
The SBU, SBI, and National Police prevented the illegal sale of "trophy" weapons and ammunition, detaining nine dealers. Among the seized items were Russian grenade launchers, Kalashnikov assault rifles, and large-caliber ammunition.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously supported a bill to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children. This is Senator Graham's third attempt to pass such a decision, which would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
In Ukraine, the installation of solar power plants in medical facilities continues in preparation for winter and to strengthen energy autonomy. In Sambir, a 55.68 kW solar power plant was installed on the roof of the city hospital, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure.
The European Union has confirmed financial support for Ukraine until 2027 and is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. The use of frozen Russian assets to protect against aggression is also being considered.
In Donetsk region, the head of the regional environmental inspection and the chief accountant will be prosecuted for embezzling over UAH 1. 6 million. They accrued salaries to an employee who had left for the Russian Federation, and he returned a portion of the funds to them.
Donald Trump reacted to Vladimir Putin's statement about Russia's alleged imperviousness to American sanctions. The US President ironically noted that he was glad to hear about the dictator's 'confidence,' but preferred to see how Russia would cope with the restrictions.
French President Emmanuel Macron commented in Ukrainian on his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that pressure on Moscow would be increased. France supports Ukraine in its search for a just peace and welcomes new US and EU sanctions.
European Union leaders have postponed a decision on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The issue was postponed until December due to Belgium's demands for risk guarantees for loans totaling 140 billion euros.
Ukrainian troops are holding back the Russian offensive in several directions. There were 103 combat engagements, the enemy carried out 48 airstrikes and used over 2,600 drones.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" lost to Polish "Legia" with a score of 2:1 in the Conference League. The match was marked by provocations from Polish fans and a decisive goal in the last seconds.
The Czech volunteer initiative Darek pro Putina has closed fundraising for the Ukrainian ballistic missile "Flamingo", raising almost 13. 2 million Czech crowns. This exceeded the required amount of 12.5 million crowns in a record 48 hours.
The National Resistance Center reported that the Russian FSB is organizing explosions in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas to blame Ukraine.
In Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops struck a fire and rescue vehicle with an FPV drone. One rescuer sustained a shoulder injury and a mine-blast trauma.
Two Russian military aircraft from the Kaliningrad region violated Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda called it a blatant violation of international law.
Ukraine has returned 1,000 bodies of fallen defenders, which is one of the largest exchanges since the beginning of the full-scale war. After the bodies are returned, they will be identified and necessary examinations will be conducted.
A meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is only possible if it yields tangible positive results. Trump wants action from Putin, not just talk, said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposes that EU countries use funds from the €150 billion investment plan to support Ukraine. Some countries have already expressed their readiness to apply loans from the 'Security Actions for Europe' program for Kyiv.
On October 24, measures to limit electricity consumption will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. Blackouts will occur from 07:00 to 23:00, affecting 1.5 to 2.5 queues of consumers.
In Rostov-on-Don, Russians sentenced the administrator of a Telegram channel from Melitopol to 14 years, accusing her of terrorism.
The government has allocated UAH 8. 4 billion for gas imports for the heating season for the population. This decision is part of preparations for winter amid shelling, which will increase the reliability of gas and heat supply.
Vladimir Putin regarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about Ukraine receiving long-range weapons as an attempt at escalation, threatening a "very serious" response to strikes on Russian territory with such weapons.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to allocate UAH 8 billion to JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" to ensure stable operations under martial law.