War in Ukraine
The Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation urges citizens to buy federal loan bonds and gold to "patch up" the budget deficit. This will allow the Kremlin to continue financing the war, shifting the burden onto the population.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with students of the Law Institute of KNEU, where issues of establishing justice were discussed. The event covered topics ranging from the coordinating role of the prosecutor's office and staff shortages to the investigation of war crimes and preparations for a Special Tribunal.
Military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can now directly purchase unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment, and their components. This will accelerate supplies to the front and increase the combat capability of the Defense Forces.
The Swedish Embassy in Ukraine published a funny photo of a cat at the controls of a Gripen fighter, commenting on the future supply of these aircraft. This was a reaction to the signing of a letter of cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden on the development of air capabilities.
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Duncan destroyer and a Wildcat helicopter for a 48-hour operation to escort the Russian destroyer "Vice-Admiral Kulakov" through the English Channel. This is the first time a British warship has operated under direct NATO command in such a mission.
Russian troops attacked oil and gas facilities in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region overnight. The hits caused large-scale fires, but there were no casualties.
Ukrainian airborne assault troops liberated Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region, taking over 50 enemy servicemen prisoner. After the battle, the paratroopers raised the state flag of Ukraine in the village.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that the delivery of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in the E modification to Ukraine is possible within three years. This is due to the fact that the production of these aircraft is only just beginning.
Lithuania denounced the agreement with Russia on mutual travel of citizens, concluded in 2002, due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the irrelevance of the agreement. Its operation was suspended after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Northern communities of Chernihiv region faced the most difficult situation with electricity supply due to repeated attacks on the energy system, which led to emergency blackouts.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó joked about a Polish court and the possible detention of Putin's plane, to which he received a sharp response from his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski. Sikorski hinted at Hungary's reaction to the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline incident and the independence of Polish justice.
Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the case of NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, is being prepared for suspicion of giving knowingly false testimony. The prosecution claims that Mameshev provides unreliable information regarding the discussion of technical hemp supply to Dagestan.
Kharkiv was again subjected to Russian attacks today, as a result of which one person died and nine were injured. The Oblast Prosecutor's Office published a video of large-scale destruction in several districts of the city.
President Zelenskyy stated that he is more optimistic about the end of the war compared to 9 months ago. He noted the significant work done and improved relations with the United States.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has allowed Ukrainian schoolchildren temporarily residing abroad to participate in All-Ukrainian student Olympiads remotely. They will be able to join the second stage of the competition online as part of a special foreign district.
In Kyiv, two people were killed and at least 30 wounded, including five children, as a result of the night attack. The youngest victim is only two years old.
After Russian shelling, Chernihiv region found itself in a complete blackout. The authorities deployed dozens of "points of invincibility," the police intensified patrols, and critical infrastructure switched to generators, which caused interruptions in water supply and low voltage in the network.
Filashkin reported that approximately 1,200 and 5,000 people remain in the frontline cities of Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, respectively.
Ukraine and Sweden have signed a letter of intent on cooperation in the development of air capabilities. As part of a future agreement, Ukraine will be able to purchase up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen aircraft in the E modification.
The number of people injured in the enemy attack on Kyiv has risen to 30, including five children. Nine injured people have been hospitalized, including four children, while the rest are receiving outpatient treatment. At least 10 residential buildings in six districts of the capital have been damaged.
Since the beginning of the day until 4 p. m., 56 combat engagements have taken place at the front, which is half as many as at the same time the day before. The Pokrovsk direction remains the most active, but the enemy has intensified actions in the Oleksandrivka direction.
The Prosecutor General's Office has sent indictments against 12 senators of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation to court. They are accused of complicity in waging an aggressive war and encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Two Odesa residents, aged 17 and 20, have been notified of suspicion of fraud. They created a fake TikTok page for the commander of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, "Madyar," and collected at least 1 million hryvnias, allegedly for the military, but used the funds for their own needs.
A Russian 'Shahed' drone hit the training field of FC Metalist 1925 football academy in Kyiv, causing a fire. About 120 young footballers were in a shelter and were not injured.
The European Union is preparing to approve the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027. The package also targets Russian banks, lenders in Central Asia, and cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding trade restrictions and blacklisting oil tankers.
The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have notified two servicemen and a civilian accomplice of suspicion for stealing 24 tons of diesel fuel from a military unit in the Kharkiv region. They sold the fuel for 35 hryvnias per liter, causing almost 1 million hryvnias in damages.
One person was killed and nine wounded as a result of Russian attacks on Kharkiv. In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims increased to 15, including two infants.
Several regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions, switched to hourly power outage schedules on October 22. This happened instead of emergency blackouts, which were canceled in some regions.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, known as Madyar, commented on the night attack on the Bryansk chemical plant. He noted that this was a targeted strike on the logistical and technical capabilities of the Russian army, and not just an attack on an industrial facility.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Croatia has become a vital pillar of support for Ukrainians. A united community has formed there, helping displaced people adapt while maintaining a strong connection with their homeland.