War in Ukraine
On the night of October 22, the Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia's infrastructure. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.
On the night of October 22, Kyiv was attacked, which resulted in a fire in the Holosiivskyi district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that all services had been dispatched to the scene.
In Kyiv, on the night of October 22, after an air raid alert was announced, explosions were heard. City authorities reported the operation of air defense.
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.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about a possible relocation of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Budapest. He called them false, pointing to expected "disinformation" before events that influence the choice between war and peace.
Ukraine, in cooperation with NATO, has launched a project to improve medical care on the front lines, taking into account the realities of modern warfare. The project focuses on providing field assistance and evacuating the wounded within an 8-kilometer kill zone.
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.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will arrive in Washington on October 21 for an unannounced visit. This comes amid Donald Trump's diplomatic attempts to end the war in Ukraine, despite the cancellation of the Trump-Putin summit in Hungary.
About 40 people's deputies continue to consider amendments to the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". So far, about 50 amendments out of more than 3,000 submitted have been considered, which did not receive the required number of votes due to the lack of a majority.
The White House confirmed the cancellation of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest. The reason was the unsuccessful conclusion of telephone negotiations between negotiators regarding preparations for peace talks.
Czech volunteers have launched a fundraiser to purchase a Ukrainian "Flamingo" missile, which they plan to transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cyprus will focus on cutting red tape during its EU Council presidency, which begins on January 1, 2026. The country aims to foster a more business-friendly environment, enhancing the EU's competitiveness and resilience.
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 Council of the International Ski Federation (FIS) has banned athletes from Russia and Belarus from participating in qualifying competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. This decision makes their participation impossible even in a neutral status.
The summit between the US and Russian presidents in Hungary has been postponed, as Moscow refused to consider terms for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The American side concluded that there was no chance of a real agreement in Budapest.
US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars, while George Washington and Abraham Lincoln did not. He also noted that a ninth war is nearing its end.
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.
European countries, together with Ukraine, are developing a 12-point plan to end the war, which includes a cessation of hostilities, an exchange of prisoners, and the return of deported children. The implementation of the plan will be monitored by a peace council chaired by Donald Trump, and Ukraine will receive security guarantees and a path to the EU.
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.
On the night of October 21, railway tracks on the Pskov-St. Petersburg section, used for military logistics, were blown up. The explosion caused a partial fire in a freight train and stopped railway traffic, which will negatively affect the supply of the Russian occupation army.
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.
Planning for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been temporarily suspended. Trump believes that the parties are not yet sufficiently prepared for full-fledged negotiations, despite productive preliminary consultations.
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.