Ukraine

Only a quarter of public buildings meet barrier-free standards, which remains a challenge for the country.

40 North Korean soldiers have been moved to the Lga district of the Kursk region. Earlier, 18 of them tried to escape but were detained by Russians.

South Korea's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador because of the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia for the war in Ukraine. Seoul condemned this as a violation of UN resolutions and promised to take international action.

Lydia Thorpe, an Indigenous senator, protested against King Charles III's visit to the Australian parliament. She accused the monarchy of genocide and demanded the return of stolen lands and a treaty.

KFI experts described the technical features of North Korean missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. They identified differences in design, materials and markings compared to Russian missiles.

Turkish Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen has died in the United States. He was considered the inspiration behind the 2016 coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

On the night of October 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 116 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 59 enemy drones.

The President of Ukraine announced the return of 3767 citizens from Russian captivity. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to release all prisoners and counts on the help of the Vatican and partners.

The Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC has appointed Oleh Hulyak as CEO. He has a military background and previously served as the Commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada announces that he expects new decisions on the supply of F-16s and other fighter jets. France promises to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft early in the new year and to train pilots.

A massive air strike on Kharkiv injured 13 people, including a pregnant woman. Two districts of the city were hit, and buildings and cars were damaged.

Due to russian aggression, Ukraine has suffered large-scale environmental damage. The conference in Helsinki discussed environmental challenges and mechanisms of liability for environmental damage.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2308 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. The euro exchange rate to the hryvnia was set at 44.72 UAH/euro.

The body of Dmitry Golenkov, chief of staff of a Russian aviation squadron, was found in the Bryansk region. He was involved in missile attacks on a shopping center in Kremenchuk and a residential building in Dnipro.

EU countries are seeking to resume discussions on sanctions against Russia in January, when Poland takes over the presidency from Hungary. The plan is to tighten measures against Russian fuel and eliminate existing loopholes in the sanctions regime.

Lloyd Austin will meet with President Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Umerov to discuss Ukraine's arms needs. The visit will also provide an opportunity to assess US-Ukraine relations over the past 2.5 years of war.

The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine and military support for Russia. It is expected to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure and discuss Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.

There were 197 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and over 4,000 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and kamikaze drones.

The NABU claims to have brought 1500 people to justice over the years. However, opinion polls show that almost 60% of Ukrainians do not trust the anti-corruption agency.

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine on October 21, with no precipitation, except in the eastern regions. The temperature at night will be +3° to -2°, during the day 11-16° Celsius. It will be sunny and warm in Kyiv.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the occupiers' losses over the day. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to 680,230 people, 9071 tanks and 18175 armored vehicles.

A Ukrainian chef of Colombian descent shared three quick breakfast recipes. They include a casserole, pumpkin pancakes, and an omelette in water, which can be easily prepared at home.

The SES warns of the danger of not following the rules of stove heating. Since the beginning of the year, 22,169 residential fires have been recorded in Ukraine, so it is important to check stoves for cracks and monitor their temperature.

As a result of the UAV attack in Kyiv, debris fell on open territory in the Dnipro district. It was damaged in the Holosiivskyi district decoration of walls and broken windows in a residential building. Also, a fire broke out in the Solomyan district, one person was injured.

There were 167 combat engagements in the frontline, 53 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy remains highly active, trying to advance in the vicinity of several settlements.

In a referendum in Moldova, 53. 52% of voters opposed joining the EU. President Maia Sandu spoke of an “attack on freedom and democracy” and the influence of “criminal groups” in cooperation with foreign forces.

According to DeepState, the invaders occupied Zhelanne Druhe and advanced in several other settlements. In the Kurakhove sector, 53 combat engagements took place, bringing the total to 167 over the day.

Salome Zurabishvili addressed the Presidents of Ukraine and Moldova, emphasizing the joint fight against Russian aggression. She called on international partners to support Georgia's European integration aspirations.

The President of Ukraine has initiated an urgent NSDC meeting on the situation with the MSEC and fake disabilities. Zelenskyy expects quick action from law enforcement to expose corruption schemes and punish those responsible.

In the village of Novoplatonivka, Borivska community, Kharkiv region, terrorists attacked a private house. The attack killed an elderly couple who were in the house.