War in Ukraine
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.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that the demonstrative launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile towards the United States is an information operation aimed at damaging Donald Trump's image. He noted that Russia, as a raw material appendage of China, acts with the consent of geopolitical opponents of the United States.
Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the attack by the "Sargas" unit on the oil refinery in Makhachkala on October 22, where a key oil processing unit was damaged. The strike by Ukrainian-made drones caused a large-scale fire, hitting an object that supplied fuel to the Russian occupation forces.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend a meeting of the European Council, where further support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia will be discussed. EU leaders will also consider financial assistance, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
Russia has allocated 1. 5 billion rubles for propaganda in schools in the temporarily occupied territories, calling the war against Ukraine "the return of lands." School principals are forced to submit fake reports on the "successful adaptation" of children to avoid inspections.
The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported that the number of injured in Kyiv has increased to 29 people, including 5 children. This happened as a result of a massive Russian attack.
Russia, under the leadership of dictator Vladimir Putin, conducted a training exercise of strategic nuclear forces, including ground, sea, and air components. Practical launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and air-launched cruise missiles were carried out.
An additional 1. 5 billion Norwegian kroner (about $150 million) will be allocated for electricity and heating. The funds come through the EU Investment Framework for Ukraine.
After Russian strikes in Chernihiv, all critical infrastructure, including "Vodokanal" (water utility), switched to generator power. In Novhorod-Siverskyi, the enemy struck the city center, damaging a hospital, stadium, educational institution, and residential buildings.
In Ukraine, a number of regions are switching to hourly power outage schedules instead of emergency ones. However, in some regions, emergency shutdowns continue to be in effect.
MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, is trying to retain control over the State Biotechnological University by promoting his people to leadership positions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Saransk Mechanical Plant in Mordovia, which produces ammunition, and the Makhachkala oil refinery in Dagestan. Explosions and hits were recorded at both facilities.
The Security Service of Ukraine presented new Sea Baby unmanned naval platforms, which successfully passed tests in the Black Sea. These drones were involved in the third attack on the Crimean Bridge on June 3, 2025, delivering explosives to the bridge's supports.
Low recruitment rates are due to insufficient regional payments and the unwillingness of local authorities to support the recruitment campaign, as well as significant losses among representatives of Russian ethnic groups.
In Kyiv, due to night shelling, some houses were temporarily left without hot water. Supply problems are observed in Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi, Pecherskyi, Podilskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts.
Two Ukrainians were detained in Poland for drug possession, but one of them was found to have evidence of possible cooperation with Russian intelligence. He was transmitting photos and coordinates of military facilities to a Russian-speaking person.