Zelensky “does not confirm” Guterres’s visit to Ukraine – source in President’s Office
President Volodymyr Zelensky did not confirm the visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Ukraine after the latter attended the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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Stefanchuk meets with Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in Latvia
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, spoke with Ukrainian recruits who are undergoing training and combat coordination at a military base in Latvia.
Intercepts: Russian military preparing to meet N.Korean soldiers
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry intercepted communications between the Russian military, who are discussing the preparation for receiving and embedding North Korean soldiers with the Russian forces in the Kursk axis.
Enemy increases strike range of guided aerial bombs to attack Zaporizhzhia – military spox
The Russian army has extended a strike range of guided aerial bombs in its attacks on Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine to receive $50B from G7, EU this year – PM Shmyhal
The European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom have agreed to provide Ukraine with financial support from frozen Russian assets, with $50 billion to be made available as early as this year.
Vinnytsia region produces 140,000 t of sugar
The Vinnytsia region’s sugar refineries have already produced 140,000 tonnes of sugar.
First North Korean troops expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones on Oct 27–28 – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, which includes intelligence indicating that Russia will deploy North Korean troops to combat zones as early as October 27-28.
Rheinmetall hands over further 20 Marder IFVs to Ukraine
Germany’s arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has handed over 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
Lubinets in Qatar receives lists of missing Ukrainian soldiers
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and State Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater have discussed the acceleration of the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
Woman killed in Russian shelling of Borova
On the morning of October 25, Russian troops shelled the village of Borova in the Izium district of the Kharkiv region, killing a woman.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian Buk-M3, destroy radar station in Luhansk region
The Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Russian Buk-M3 missile system and destroyed a 9S36 Buk-M2 missile system's missile guidance radar.
Over 3.3M tons of grain harvested in Vinnytsia region
As of October 25, Vinnytsia agrarians have harvested over 3.3 million tons of grain, having collected crops from 87% of the sown area.
International partners allocate USD 20M to support evacuated Ukrainians
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, together with partners, has allocated USD 20 million to local organizations to support evacuated Ukrainians, particularly vulnerable groups of population.
Ukrzaliznytsia expects to increase freight traffic volumes by 15% in 2024
In 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia JSC will transport 175 million tonnes of goods, which is 15% higher compared to last year’s results.
SBU detains Russian agent in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was coordinating missile and drone strikes on Synelnykove, a front-line area in Dnipropetrovsk region, and who expressed hopes for the region’s eventual annexation by Russia.
Ukrainian forces down 36 Russian drones
As of 10:00, October 25, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully intercepted 36 drones launched by the Russian forces in an overnight attack on October 24.
Ukraine accumulates sufficient fuel reserves for winter – Ministry of Energy
Ukrainian energy specialists have accumulated enough fuel and lubricants ahead of the heating season.
Lukashenko doubts Putin’s intentions to involve North Korean troops in war against Ukraine – ISW
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, "strongly hinted" that Belarusian troops will not fight in Ukraine and expressed doubt over Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s plans to involve North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainians in South Korea hold rally in support of POWs
On October 24, UN Day, activists of the Ukrainian community in Korea joined the ‘Voices of Captives’ series of rallies to draw attention to the violation of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russian captivity.
110 people evacuated from two areas in Kharkiv region
As many as 110 people, including 11 children, were evacuated from Kupiansk and Borova in Kharkiv region over the past day.
War update: 187 combat clashes along frontlines over past day
On October 24, a total of 187 combat clashes occurred along the frontlines in Ukraine.
Russia shells Kherson, leaving two injured
On the morning of Friday, October 25, the Russian military shelled the downtown part of Kherson, injuring two civilians.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,630 in past day
The total combat losses incurred by Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to October 25, 2024 amount to an estimated 685,910, including 1,630 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office meets with British MP to discuss security aid
Deputy head of the President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva and British MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Mitchell discussed directions of further security assistance to Ukraine from allies.
Scholz on prospects of Ukraine's accession to NATO: country at war cannot join
The German chancellor sees no possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO immediately as in his opinion, a country in a state of war "unequivocally cannot become member" of the Alliance.
Ukraine’s border guards employ Vampire drone against Russian positions near Vovchansk
Ukrainian border guards deployed on the frontline in the Vovchansk axis engaged the enemy using a Vampire drone, causing damage to a number of military vehicles and shelters.
Guterres to Putin: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “violation of UN Charter”
At a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed his position that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the UN Charter and international law.
Nearly 15 Russian drones targeting Kyiv intercepted
As Russia launched another swarm of kamikaze drones at Ukraine, including at Kyiv region, air defense units scrambled to repel the raid, downing nearly 15 enemy targets.
Slovenia hands Ukraine semis for demining equipment
The State Emergency Service received two semis for humanitarian demining, acquired with funds provided by the Slovenian government within the framework of the United24 initiative.