Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The President of Ukraine announced the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among those released are Azov fighters, defenders of Mariupol and other regions, and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych.
Rescuers have completed work to eliminate the consequences of enemy air strikes in Zaporizhzhia. The attack injured 8 people, including 2 children, and damaged building facades and windows.
The President of Ukraine met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France. They discussed the fair end of the war and France's support for the Victory Plan as a way to a just peace.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov attended the G7 meeting in Naples. He presented the Victory Plan, called for accelerated aid deliveries, and invited partners to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukraine has a mortgage lending program for IDPs with an interest rate of 3% per annum. The down payment is from 6%, the term is up to 30 years, and the property must be no older than 50 years or reconstructed no more than 35 years ago.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that Russians are increasingly shelling their own settlements in the Kursk region. He called it a typical Russian scorched earth tactic, which is now being applied to their own villages and cities.
Gennadiy Beibutyan's body with gunshot wounds was found near his car. The businessman was the head of a group that patrolled the city with the police and participated in raids on the TCC.
Four training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have started training under a new program lasting 1. 5 months instead of 1. The project covers almost 500 recruits and is aimed at strengthening training and improving the quality of education for military personnel.
The Land Forces Command warns against spreading false information about mobilization. Criminal cases may be opened against bloggers and media for fakes and manipulations.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine met with a group of American veteran generals. They discussed the global security situation and possible scenarios of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a list of energy equipment exempt from VAT and customs duties when imported into Ukraine. This applies to goods for the restoration of energy infrastructure under the agreements of the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine.
Local collaborators organized a visit of Turkish media to occupied Mariupol to create propaganda materials. Such visits are intended to legitimize the occupation and test the reaction of the international community.
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Olga Stefanishyna believes that raids by the TCR in restaurants and after concerts are correct. She noted that this is in line with the demand for justice and the need to enforce the law.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and France discussed support for the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties also paid attention to defense cooperation and support for Ukraine's energy sustainability.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna says Ukraine will be invited to join NATO within the 1991 borders. The accession will take place after the end of the war.
Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna said that the period from October to December is crucial for mobilizing support for Ukraine in NATO. After the US elections, the process of transition of power may complicate the receipt of aid.
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.
The French Foreign Minister announced his support for Ukraine's Victory Plan. France is ready to provide assistance in the military and civilian spheres.
The French Foreign Minister announced the transfer of Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine from the beginning of the new year. France will also train Ukrainian pilots and repair the aircraft.
A car carrying Russian Major Dmitry Pervukha exploded in the center of occupied Luhansk.
Minister Smetanin discussed cooperation in the defense industry with the Italian ambassador. The parties discussed projects in the areas of air defense, electronic warfare, armored vehicles and drones, as well as the possibility of financing the supply of military products.
In September, China's exports to Russia reached a record $11. 25 billion, up 16.6%. At the same time, imports from Russia fell by 9.2% due to sanctions that made international payments more difficult for Moscow.
34 Azov soldiers who defended Mariupol for 86 days have returned from Russian captivity. The brigade commander, Denys Prokopenko, thanked everyone involved in the release and emphasized the importance of returning the remaining 900 captured Azov soldiers.
On October 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly dry weather with fog in the west. At night, severe frosts in a number of regions, during the day the temperature will be 7-12° Celsius, in Transcarpathia up to 16°.
Over the last day, 202 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, made over 3,500 attacks, and used 1,400 kamikaze drones.
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 16 settlements in the Kherson region. Educational and medical institutions, residential buildings, and cars were damaged. Nine civilians were injured.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,380 soldiers, 8 tanks and dozens of pieces of equipment. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to about 677,180 people and 9,035 tanks.
Air defense forces repelled a nighttime Russian drone attack on Kyiv that lasted more than 3. 5 hours.
