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The Ukrainian military destroyed 14 Shahed-136 kamikaze drones in the Mykolaiv region on the night of October 22-23. According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's Air Command South said this in a Facebook post. "On the night of October 22-23, the forces and means of air defense of the Air Command South shot down 11 enemy kamikaze drones of the Shahed-136 type, and three more [were destroyed] by other units of the country's southern defense forces," the report said. On October 21, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Mykolaiv region.

Russian troops have opened fire on the Kharkiv region’s Vovchansk with 152-mm artillery pieces. The relevant statement was made by the National Police of Ukraine on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “The police have documented the effects of the enemy shelling of the Kharkiv region’s Vovchansk. Two detached houses, infrastructure facilities and a car were damaged. No casualties were reported,” the report states. On October 22, 2022, Russian invaders launched a massive artillery attack on the city of Vovchansk. According to the preliminary data, the enemy used 152-mm artillery pieces. Photo: National Police of Ukraine mk

The Ukrainian forces shot down 85% of the Iranian-made drones involved in attacks in the past two weeks. Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for the Air Force Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, said this at a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine – Ukrinform. "If we consider two weeks of intensive operation of our combat forces and means against drones and the effectiveness of their downing, then we have a figure of 85% today, especially if we are talking about Shahed-136 drones," Ignat said. He added that since the first time of deployment of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine on September 13, the…

The Russian troops again launched a missile strike on Kharkiv. According to preliminary information, no one was injured. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "They are striking the Kyiv district again. According to preliminary information, there were no damage, victims or injured," the mayor said. According to city residents, the explosion rang out around 10:15, immediately followed by an air raid alert. A plume of smoke was visible after the explosion. Read also: Casualties as Russian strike targets Kharkiv-based enterprise As reported, around 08:00, the Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kharkiv. A facility of…

In Chernihiv region, Ukraine’s troops are prepared for a possible attempt by the enemy forces to invade again. This was stated by the chief of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, Viacheslav Chaus, who addressed the issue on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform reports "Since April, since Chernihiv region has been liberated from the Russian invaders, we have worked non-stop to strengthen our border and boost our region’s readiness for defense in general. Now I can say that we are ready for any developments," said the top regional official. Read also: Three people injured in kamikaze drone attack on…

Ukraine should no longer face any issues with Starlink satellite internet service stations that have proved critical for the troops’ connectivity on the battlefield. That’s according to Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Defense Minister, who spoke with Politico. “I know that we will not have a problem” Reznivkov told the publication. Top Ukrainian officials are in direct contact with Elon Musk to find a way out of the controversy surrounding payment for the terminals, the defense chief noted. In an interview, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said “I know that we will not have a problem” keeping the service active, citing the “personal…

The Russian invasion forces launched a strike at the city of Zaporizhia, where a number of residential buildings were damaged. This was reported on Telegram by Acting Mayor Anatoliy Kurtiev, Ukrinform saw. Apart from residential areas, civilian infrastructure was also affected by the strike, the official says. Detailed reports about the destruction and casualties are being verified. Oleksandr Starukh, the head of Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration, warned city residents that as a result of an enemy attack, fragments of missiles may remain on the city's territory. Read also: Casualties as Russian strike targets Kharkiv-based enterprise "As a result of the…

The Russian invasion army killed 429 children in Ukraine, wounding 817. That’s according to the Prosecutor General's Office, Ukrinform reports referring to the Office press service. "As of the morning of October 21, 2022, more than 1,246 children were affected in Ukraine as a result of the full-scale armed aggression on the part of the Russian Federation. According to the official information reported by juvenile prosecutors, 429 children were killed and more than 817 – injured," the statement reads. Read also: 146 bodies recovered at largest mass burial site in de-occupied Lyman The report is not final as work is…

The Ukrainian military and diplomats are working to prevent a military threat from Belarus and to prepare Ukraine for any scenario as much as possible. “Without a doubt, Putin is making every effort to involve the Belarusian armed forces in a direct military conflict with Ukraine. The goal is clear: to open a second front for Ukraine to bind our forces and, accordingly, weaken the pressure of our counteroffensive in the south and east. Our military understands all this, the diplomats also understand what is happening. All reports have already been made to the President, he has given all instructions…

Russian troops have significantly increased the number of missile attacks on Ukraine. In particular, the Russians fired 154 missiles from October 10 to 20, a sevenfold increase compared to the first ten days of the month. "The analysis of the enemy's use of missile weapons over the past period shows a sharp and significant increase in its intensity. Since October 10, the enemy has launched 154 missiles across the territory of Ukraine, a sevenfold increase compared to the first ten days of the month. For the first ten days, 21 missiles were launched," Oleksiy Hromov, deputy chief of the main…