Russia attacks Chernihiv with UAVs, residential buildings damaged
Russian forces have attacked Chernihiv with drones, damaging residential buildings in the city.
War
Russian forces strike Ukrainian training unit with two ballistic missiles, casualties reported
Early on Thursday, October 16, Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, which included two ballistic missiles hitting the territory of a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit. The facility is located in a rear and relatively quiet part of the country.
In Pokrovsk district, Ukrainian forces liberated 182.8 sq km, cleared 230.1 sq km of saboteurs – General Staff
During the Dobropillia operation in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces liberated 182.8 square kilometers from Russian invaders and cleared another 230.1 square ilometers of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russia continues to recruit North Korean soldiers to support operations in Sumy region – General Staff
The Russian army command continues to involve military personnel from North Korea to support operations in the Sumy region due to critical personnel losses and the failure of offensive actions in this area.
Russia targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure every day – PM Svyrydenko
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed drones with cluster munitions and is carrying out double strikes to injure rescuers and energy workers who are restoring facilities after the attack.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces eliminating thousands of Russian troops near Pokrovsk
On the outskirts of Pokrovsk and in surrounding settlements, Ukrainian forces are neutralizing thousands of Russian invaders. Meanwhile, fighting with enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups persists within the city itself.
Air Force spokesperson shares details of Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
On the night of October 15-16, Russia carried out another combined strike targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly facilities in the gas sector.
Drone explosion at enterprise in Sumy region kills one
A drone exploded at an enterprise in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region, early on October 16, killing a 38-year-old man.
Counter-sabotage operations ongoing in Kupiansk – General Staff
Counter-sabotage operations by Ukrainian forces are ongoing in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, where the enemy has concentrated about 80 troops.
Reports of Russian troops landing on Karantynnyi Island false – Ukrainian military
Reports claiming that Russian forces landed on Karantynnyi Island in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson are false.
Ukrainian forces strike Saratov oil refinery overnight
Ukrainian forces struck the Saratov oil refinery on the night of October 15-16.
Zelensky on night attack: Russia uses more than 300 drones and 37 missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians used more than 300 drones and 37 missiles, including a significant number of ballistic missiles, last night, and also spoke about the enemy's double terror – repeated strikes and cluster munitions.
Invaders attack Kramatorsk community with drones
Russian invaders attacked the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region with drones at night and in the morning.
Man wounded in Nizhyn due to Russian attack
A man was wounded in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, as a result of a Russian attack that occurred in the early morning.
Russians kill one and injure six residents of Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed one and wounded six residents of the Donetsk region over the past day, October 15.
Explosions in Russia: Substation on fire, airport operations suspended
As a result of drone attacks targeting energy facilities in Russia’s Volgograd region overnight on October 15–16, a fire broke out at an electrical substation.
War update: 184 combat engagements along frontline over past day
On October 15, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 184 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
Russian strike hits Chernihiv enterprise
Russian forces attacked an enterprise in Chernihiv.
Russian attacks leave two injured in Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, two people were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine up by 1,080 personnel over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 16, 2025, amount to approximately 1,127,300 personnel, including 1,080 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian propaganda spreading fake story about Ukrainian soldiers killing civilians in Sumy region
Russian propaganda is spreading a fake story on social media, alleging that Ukrainian soldiers killed three civilians in Sumy region.
Ukrainian border guards use FPV drones to smash Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, drone pilots from the main operational and reconnaissance unit, together with fighters from the 'Strix' strike UAV company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment, destroyed five shelters and a communications antenna belonging to Russian invaders.
Russians strike private sector of Kramatorsk community, damaging houses
The Russian army shelled the private sector of the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region, damaging residential buildings.
Rebuilding of occupied Avdiivka halted, Russia acknowledges
Russia has effectively acknowledged that the reconstruction of occupied Avdiivka has been halted.
15 October 2025
Russian attack on Nizhyn: Two injured, Nova Poshta terminal, apartment building damaged
In Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, two people were injured and a Nova Poshta terminal and an apartment building were damaged during a Russian drone attack on the evening of October 15.
US weapons deliveries to Ukraine going according to schedule – Shmyhal
The United States is delivering weapons and equipment to Ukraine strictly according to schedule.
Ukraine needs to raise $60B for defense next year – Shmyhal
Russia spends around $150 billion per year on the war, meaning Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense in 2026. Half of this amount is to be raised from international partners and allocated to the production of European and Ukrainian weapons.
Zelensky at Staff meeting: Ukraine has capacity to scale up deep strikes
Ukraine's main task at this stage is to expand its long-range strike capabilities against enemy territory. The potential exists, and systems like Patriots and Tomahawks can help lay the foundation for lasting peace.
PURL, long-range weapons, defense investment: Shmyhal addresses partners at UDCG meeting
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined the key priorities he presented to international partners during the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.