Ukrainian forces are repelling massive assaults in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, having repelled 76 combat engagements in the past day as of 4:00 PM on October 19, 2025. Russian forces are actively using aviation and artillery, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses.
Over the past week, the aggressor used more than 3270 attack drones, 1370 guided aerial bombs, and almost 50 missiles against Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that Russia is hindering the peace process, and it can only be stopped by pressure.
On the night of October 19, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 62 attack UAVs, about 40 of which were "Shaheds". Defense forces shot down/suppressed enemy drones in the north and east of the country, but 19 UAVs hit 7 locations.
Auterion successfully completed the Artemis program, developing a long-range strike drone with a 1000-mile range. The drone, tested in Ukraine, has a visual guidance system for precise strikes without GPS.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with three S-300 missiles and 164 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces neutralized 136 drones, with 27 drone hits recorded.
On the night of October 17, Ukraine repelled an attack of 70 attack UAVs, about 50 of which were of the "Shahed" type. Air defense shot down 35 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Poland's Chargé d'Affaires, Marcin Wilczek, over Foreign Minister Sikorski's display of an Iranian drone, used by Russia in Ukraine, in the British Parliament. The Polish side emphasized the threat posed by drones to Poland, while Tehran considers the demonstration a violation of diplomatic norms.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 missiles and 320 drones; 283 UAVs and 5 Kh-59 missiles were neutralized. Another 18 missiles were lost, with the main strike targeting Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
Russia again attacked Ukraine, launching over 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including at energy and civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons and sanctions.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 113 Shahed, Geran, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 86 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
On the night of October 14, Russia launched 96 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 69 enemy drones, but 27 UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations.
On the night of October 13, Russia launched 82 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs against Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, east, and south of the country.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the percentage of successful destruction of enemy attack UAVs by Ukrainian interceptor drones is 68% and will increase. According to him, there are currently several companies in Ukraine that have started mass production of interceptor drones.
Ukrainian air defense shot down and suppressed over 100 enemy Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones that attacked Ukraine from several directions. In total, 118 attack UAVs were launched, about 50 of which were Shaheds.
On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 78 attack UAVs, more than 40 of which were Shaheds. Air defense forces shot down 54 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
On the night of October 10, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 32 missiles and 465 drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 405 drones and 15 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", while 4 missiles failed to reach their targets.
Ukrainian partisans conducted reconnaissance of a Russian Shahed UAV launch site near Sevastopol, recording coordinates and operating mode. The obtained information has been handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces for further action.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 87 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The Russian army has started using Shahed attack drones with cameras to hit moving targets, such as railway depots. This allows the occupiers to see images in real time and record the results of the strikes.
The European company Thales Belgium reports an increase in the number of drones over its factories and demands clear rules for their jamming or shooting down. The company aims to double the production of FZ275 missiles to 70,000 units.
Overnight, Russia launched 183 attack UAVs at Ukraine, of which 154 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, with 22 drones hitting 11 locations.
On the night of October 7, explosions were heard in Nizhny Novgorod and Dzerzhinsk, and Russian air defense was operating. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 30 UAVs over the Nizhny Novgorod region, with no casualties.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 152 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 88 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones in the north and east of the country.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian drones and missiles used on October 5 contained over 100,000 foreign-made components. Ukraine expects a systemic decision from this week's meeting of G7 sanctions coordinators.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the neutralization of 83 out of 116 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones launched by Russia overnight on October 6. The attack is ongoing, with 30 strike UAVs hitting 7 locations.
After the night attack on Zaporizhzhia, which left over 73,000 subscribers without power, electricity has been restored to all consumers. In Odesa region, energy workers restored power to 56.6 thousand households in 174 settlements after bad weather.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down/suppressed 478 out of 549 Russian air targets. Direct hits by 8 missiles and 57 attack UAVs were recorded at 20 locations, as well as falling debris at 6 locations.
Tonight, Ukraine suffered a combined attack: over 50 missiles and about 500 attack drones. As a result of the shelling, five people died, and about ten more were injured.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 10 people. Two people, a 60-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman, are still being examined by doctors. Over 290 people were left without gas supply due to damaged gas pipelines.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia on October 5, over 73,000 subscribers were left without electricity. Energy workers plan to restore power by the end of the day.
