Zaporizhzhia Oblast
On the evening of October 29, the enemy attacked the Bilenkivska community of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As a result of the strike, two people were injured – a man and a woman.
Russian troops attacked the Bilenkivska community of Zaporizhzhia district. The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, published photos of the consequences of the strike; there were no casualties.
The Russian army struck a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv. There were no casualties, said Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv CMA.
Explosions were recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, warned of the threat of guided aerial bombs.
Since the beginning of the year, 0. 1% of Ukrainians, or 119 people, have been removed from the register of the State Employment Service due to mobilization. In total, 21% of the Employment Service's clients are men, which amounts to almost 62,000 people.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the theft of over 4. 136 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth over UAH 23 billion. He organized the illegal seizure of assets of agricultural enterprises from February 2022 to December 2023.
On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were adjusting enemy fire on the southeastern frontline regions of Ukraine. Among those detained are the head of security of one of the leading universities in Dnipro and the head of the water supply section in Huliaipole.
Due to the difficult situation in Ukraine's energy system, caused by Russian shelling, hourly power outages ranging from 1 to 2. 5 queues have been introduced in several regions. Bad weather also left 54 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region without electricity.
Zaporizhzhia district suffered at least 5 drone strikes, over 1,700 subscribers were left without electricity. Private houses, a sports facility, and outbuildings were damaged, with no casualties.
In Ukraine, 31. 5 million tons of grain crops have been harvested from 65% of the area, and the harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed. The weather caused more damage to the harvest than the war, especially in the southeast of the country.
As a result of the enemy's guided aerial bomb attack on Rivnopil, a 63-year-old man was killed, and another person suffered a concussion. Over the past day, the occupiers launched 663 strikes on 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Today, electricity outage schedules are in effect in 12 regions from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM due to Russian attacks that caused blackouts in three regions. Electricity consumption remains high, so "Ukrenergo" calls for economical use of electrical appliances.
In Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops struck a fire and rescue vehicle with an FPV drone. One rescuer sustained a shoulder injury and a mine-blast trauma.
In Rostov-on-Don, Russians sentenced the administrator of a Telegram channel from Melitopol to 14 years, accusing her of terrorism.
Tomorrow, moderate rains and strengthening winds to stormy levels are expected in Ukraine due to an atmospheric front from the northwest. The air temperature will be +12+17 degrees Celsius, up to +19 in the south, and it will get colder in the west to +9+12.
Electronic Arts has restricted access to its games for users in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions and Crimea. The reason given is sanctions and embargoes, although the cities of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are controlled by Ukraine.
On October 20, the Russian government commission approved the initiative of the Ministry of Construction, which allows recognizing "ownerless property" as state property in the occupied regions of Ukraine. This applies to apartments, houses, and premises whose owners allegedly cannot be identified, and now such objects will be transferred to occupation administrations or new residents.
From October 13 to 19, 126,758 cases of ARVI were registered in Ukraine, 74,951 of which were in children. COVID-19 was confirmed in 2,593 people, and 16 deaths were recorded during the week.
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.
Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones at Ukraine overnight; 16 missiles and 333 drones were neutralized. 12 direct hits were recorded missiles and 55 attack drones at 26 locations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian tactics remain unchanged – killing civilians and terrorizing with cold. He reported on restoration efforts in Chernihiv and Sumy regions after attacks on energy infrastructure.
The occupiers want to legalize the port stolen from Ukraine in order to officially export Ukrainian grain, metal, and building materials abroad.
On October 21, cloudy weather with rain is forecast in Ukraine in the east. Night frosts down to -5°C are expected in the west, and daytime temperatures will reach +9…+15°C.
Russian troops advanced near Malynivka, Poltavka, and Kalynivske. This happened in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to DeepState.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russians' position on Donbas has not changed: they demand that Ukraine cede the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Zelenskyy emphasized that the so-called "referendum" was illegal, and Russia's demands are far from reality.
On October 17, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to Moscow's terms to end the war, citing Putin's threats to "destroy" Ukraine. Trump insisted on handing over control of Donbas and reiterated the Kremlin's arguments.
Donald Trump believes that Vladimir Putin will not stop the war without obtaining Ukrainian territories, claiming that he has already gained some land. Putin sees the war as his “historic mission” and may agree to return Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for full control over Donetsk region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the military and the SBU on the situation at the front, including the Pokrovsk direction and Kupyansk. He announced an increase in the range and accuracy of Ukrainian strikes against Russia.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war in Ukraine, as he is confident of his victory and views the conflict as a "historic mission. " He believes he has the upper hand on the battlefield and is willing to ignore the destruction of the Russian economy.