Armed Forces of Russia
Russia deploys foreign fighters in Huliaipole assaults, Ukrainian military says
After arriving in Russia, recruits have their documents and mobile phones confiscated, their ability to communicate restricted, and are later sent to the front line
Landmines and other explosive items have killed 510 people in Ukraine since full-scale invasion
Since the start of the full-scale war, landmines and other explosive ordnance have killed 26 children: 25 boys and one girl. A further 145 children have been injured – 125 boys and 20 girls
Bodies of at least 42 people recovered from rubble of school destroyed by Russian strike in Komyshuvakha
Law enforcement officials reported that search and rescue operations at the site of the destroyed school are continuing
Russians target critical nuclear power infrastructure during massive missile and drone attack
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal described the attack as a serious escalation and called on international partners to respond to strikes on the infrastructure that ensures the stable operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants
Russian forces have killed about 120 Ukrainian clergy members since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
According to data from the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Russia's full-scale aggression had damaged or destroyed 2,138 cultural heritage sites by the end of August 2026. Of these, 47 were completely destroyed
Amnesty International calls on Russia to end its systematic attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
During the winter of 2025–2026, the Russian Armed Forces carried out at least 423 attacks on electricity infrastructure and 74 strikes on heating facilities, according to UN monitoring
More than 50 Ukrainian journalists urge colleagues to maintain war coverage
The media workers criticised publications that describe Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries as "madness," while Russian attacks on schools, hospitals and residential neighbourhoods do not receive proper attention
Russian strikes on aid distribution site and shelter in Komyshuvakha kill at least 26 (updated)
Zelenskyy emphasised that the Russian military knew about the regular distribution of humanitarian aid at that location. He viewed the attack as evidence that Russia does not seek an end to hostilities
Two killed in Russian attack on Vinnytsia region
Тhe strike hit between a dormitory and an educational institution
Bodies of 47 civilians from Oleshky moved to occupied Henichesk, Kherson Oblast
The circumstances of these people's deaths and the reasons why their bodies were stored in the hospital basements for a long time are currently unknown
Five hours along a mined road: How a family escaped the blockade of Oleshky and is returning to normal life
Vitalii told ZMINA about life in Oleshky, where hunger had gripped the town for months, as well as his family’s escape from the blockaded town and their recovery in Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Russian drone strike on Dnipro railway station kills 14 and injures 13
Six people are in serious condition, including an 11-year-old boy. All those seriously injured have multiple shrapnel wounds. A 40-year-old man has had both legs amputated. Doctors are fighting to save people's lives
Russian drone attack damages Sumy pedagogical university buildings and dormitory
According to data from the Ministry of Education and Science published on 22 October, Russian shelling has damaged 294 educational institutions in the Sumy Region (Oblast) since the start of the full-scale invasion, destroying another 33 completely
Russia recruits nearly 46,000 foreign nationals from 151 countries into its army – Coordination Headquarters
Nearly 47% of those surveyed signed contracts to obtain Russian citizenship. According to Usov, signing a contract with the Ministry of Defence is a prerequisite for acquiring citizenship in Russia
Russian strike hits market in Lozova, leaving two dead and dozens injured
The city mayor said that the Russians attacked using Shahed attack drones and Banderol drone-launched cruise missiles
European Parliament vice-president on hunger strike over trapped civilians in Oleshky
Picierno explained that she had decided to go on hunger strike to draw international attention to the emergency in the town
Russian strikes hit residential buildings in Kyiv and Kharkiv Oblast, killing four
Russian strikes killed four people in Kyiv and the Kharkiv Oblast overnight on 21 October 2026, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported. Casualties were also reported in the Poltava Oblast, the Rivne Oblast and Odesa, with three children, three emergency responders and an ambulance paramedic among the injured
At least four killed and eight injured in drone strikes in Kyiv and surrounding region
. In total, 21 people have been injured and one killed in the capital over the day
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