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Russian troops launched another attack on Kyiv using drones. All enemy UAVs threatening the capital were neutralized by air defense forces. The air alert lasted almost 6 hours.

Loud noises can be heard in Kyiv due to air defense activities. The head of the KCMA, Serhiy Popko, urged residents to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.

According to Politico, in addition to Germany and the United States, five other NATO countries are blocking Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. These are Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain, which have different reasons for this position.

Ukraine has launched a mechanism for flu vaccination in pharmacies. The first point has been opened in Kyiv, and a prescription from a family doctor and certain conditions are required to get the vaccine.

Movement of enemy UAVs has been detected in Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working to destroy them. The Air Force has warned of a group of attack UAVs moving from Chernihiv region toward Kyiv region.

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.

Two 18-year-old rape suspects were denied mobilization to the Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv military recruitment center, which accepted their requests for voluntary mobilization.

Ukraine risks not receiving 4 billion euros from the European Union if the law on plea bargaining is not adopted in time. This could also jeopardize the disbursement of a €35 billion loan from the EU Council.

The participants of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, adopted a declaration condemning “illegal sanctions. ” The war in Ukraine was mentioned in only one paragraph with vague wording, without unequivocal condemnation or support for Russia's actions.

Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.

The head of the Association of Kyiv Carriers reported a worsening situation with the shortage of minibus drivers. Many drivers are afraid to go to Kyiv, and there is no involvement of women in this profession.

Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, claimed to have contributed to the exposure of corruption in the MSEC in 2020. Experts have expressed doubts about the political independence of ARMA under her leadership.

The Director of KFI called for the creation of an electronic register of weapons components for the rapid identification of Russian weapons. This will speed up the exchange of information with partners and help in international litigation.

Investigations with a flavor of impunity: the actions of the NBU's chief lawyer undermine confidence in the banking system.

France will deliver three Mirage 2000-5 aircraft to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. The fighter jets will be equipped with Scalp missiles and AASM bombs for air-to-ground combat missions.

Yakiv Karpenko, 72, and Mykola Morochynskyi, 74, regularly participate in races, covering considerable distances. They tell us how running helps keep them fit and improves their quality of life in old age.

The mayor of Brovary spoke about programs to support entrepreneurs, including grant opportunities and innovation. The authorities create favorable conditions for business, which stimulates the economic development of the community.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga proposed to create a food hub in Oman to help Ukrainian products enter the East African markets. The parties discussed the development of relations in the areas of trade, investment and energy.

The anticyclone Xelat will affect the weather in Ukraine on October 24. Dry weather without precipitation is expected, with daytime temperatures of +11+16°C and slightly cooler temperatures in the north.

During the occupation of Moshchun, a Russian soldier shot and killed a civilian who was putting out a fire. The soldier was served a notice of suspicion of violating the laws of war and premeditated murder.

The HACC upheld the claim of the Ministry of Justice to impose sanctions on singer Taisiya Povaliy. The state seized the singer's cars, weapons, real estate and rights to 9 songs.

The SBU reported that two agents of a Russian GRU who were preparing a terrorist attack in Kyiv were detained. The attackers planned to detonate an improvised explosive device in a crowded place in the capital to spread panic, the SBU said.

On the night of October 23, air defense forces repelled an attack by enemy drones on Kyiv region. There were no casualties or damage.

According to juvenile prosecutors, 581 children were killed and over 1649 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims are in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.

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.

The First Lady of Ukraine visited 4 sites where the school catering reform is being implemented in Odesa region. They are testing different models of catering, discussing the impact of the reform on education and the economy.

Supernova Airlines has been authorized to operate charter flights to the EU, but not regular international flights from Ukraine. The skies over Ukraine remain closed due to the security situation.

Organizers of mobilization evasion schemes were detained in Kyiv and Vinnytsia region. Among the detainees are a lawyer, a military registration and enlistment office official, and a fraudster who helped evade conscription by using forged documents.

Supernova Airlines, a subsidiary of Nova Poshta, has received permission to operate regular international flights from Lviv and Kyiv starting November 1. The company will operate flights to Prague 7 times a week.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine does not seek to regain nuclear status, but needs security guarantees. He emphasized that Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons but did not receive NATO membership.