A drone attacked the building of the Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes, causing a fire on the roof. Russia's air defense forces also reported destroying 7 drones in other regions.
Two Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers with a total of 24 missiles were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea. There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas.
There is one Russian ship in the Black Sea, but without Kalibr missiles. In the Mediterranean, there are 2 ships with 24 cruise missiles, and there are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.
The Ukrainian Navy reports the presence of one enemy ship in the Black Sea. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 2 ships with Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total volley of up to 24 missiles.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Oman discussed the Formula for Peace and freedom of navigation. The parties agreed to establish an intergovernmental commission to strengthen trade ties and expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
The UK will provide an additional £120 million to support the Maritime Capabilities Coalition for Ukraine. The funds will be used for maritime drones, radars, and other projects to protect the Grain Corridor.
Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed 57 of 81 Russian drones at night and in the morning. The Russian army also attacked Odesa region with an X-31P missile from the Black Sea.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine on October 23 with temperatures of 2-7° at night and 11-16° during the day. Southwest wind with a shift to northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv, the temperature will be 5-7° at night and 12-14° during the day.
There is one Russian ship in the Black Sea that does not carry cruise missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships with Kalibrs capable of launching up to 28 missiles.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister met with the Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed strategic partnership, safety of navigation in the Black Sea, and the release of Ukrainian prisoners.
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Ibrahim Kalin the situation at the frontline and security in the Black Sea. The Minister's visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening partnership and achieving a just peace.
There is one enemy ship in the Black Sea and three in the Mediterranean with the ability to launch 28 Kalibr missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and 6 ships have passed through the Kerch Strait.
Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish President Erdogan. They discussed support for Ukraine, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and ways to a just peace.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated the need for peace talks involving all parties to the conflict in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of resuming the grain initiative and turning the Black Sea into a region of peace.
Kyiv is planning to host the third food summit in November. Minister Sibiga discussed Black Sea security with his Turkish counterpart and emphasized Russian attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has begun a visit to Turkey. He will hold talks on Ukrainian-Turkish partnership, security in the Black Sea, and achieving a just peace.
On the night of October 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 116 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 59 enemy drones.
Andriy Sybiga will visit Turkey on October 20-22 for talks with high-ranking officials. They will discuss security issues in the Black Sea, bilateral cooperation and Ukraine's integration into NATO.
The Russian occupiers are using the entire fleet to patrol the western and southern coasts of Crimea. The goal is to protect the remnants of the fleet from possible drone attacks and to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge.
In the Black Sea, there is 1 enemy ship without Kalibrs. In the Mediterranean, there are 4 Russian ships, 3 of which are carrying Kalibrs with a possible volley of up to 28 missiles.
On the night of October 19, Ukraine suffered a massive attack from Russia. The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 4 guided missiles and 42 enemy drones.
In Romania, F-18 and F-16 aircraft were scrambled due to the detection of an airborne target that crossed the border. The object penetrated 19 kilometers into the country, but no visual contact was made with it.
In the Black Sea, there is one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles, but without missiles. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have 16 Kalibr missiles.
The Ukrainian Navy reports the presence of one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Romania scrambled 4 fighter jets after detecting an unknown drone that violated the airspace for 14 km in Constanta County. Residents were advised to take cover, as the pilots were unable to detect the drone.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,420 troops, 17 tanks and 51 artillery systems in Ukraine. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to about 674,270 people and 9,014 tanks.
There are two Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries Kalibr cruise missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 4 ships, 3 of which have Kalibrs with a total volley of up to 16 missiles.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and 8 Nordic-Baltic Eight countries pay an official visit to Odesa region. They discussed strengthening support for Ukraine, defense of ports and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has officially requested the International Maritime Organization to send a monitoring mission to Odesa ports due to the intensified Russian terror. Russia has launched more than 50 attacks on Ukrainian ports, damaging 300 infrastructure facilities.