It has been the 968th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.
What happened in Ukraine today:
Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm:
Ukraine’s defence forces are holding back the offensive of russian occupiers. Terrorists continue to destroy Ukrainian cities and villages with missile, air and artillery strikes. The number of combat engagements increased to 112.
The situation is the hottest towards Kurakhove. The defence forces are taking the necessary measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory.
Communities of Pysarivka, Shalygine, Velyka Pysarivka, Baranivka, Bilovody, Chuikivka in Sumy oblast, Tymofiivka in Kharkiv oblast, and Huta-Studenetska in Chernihiv oblast suffered from enemy artillery and mortar fire. In addition, russians launched airstrikes with anti-aircraft gunships in the areas of Pishchane and Pokrovsk in Donetsk oblast.
Towards Kharkiv, the enemy, with the support of aviation, made one assault on the positions of Ukrainian units near Vovchansk.
Towards Kupiansk, russian occupiers attacked Ukrainian forces 12 times in the vicinity of Holubivka, Synkivka, Novoosynove, Stepova Novoselivka, Pishchane, Kolisnykivka and Lozova. Five firefights are still ongoing. Ukrainian troops are steadfastly holding the line and inflicting losses on the enemy.
TOwards Lyman, the invading army launched eight attacks on Ukrainian positions near Hrekivka, Druzhelyubivka, Terny, Makiivka and Torske. Seven engagements ended and one is ongoing.
Occupying troops continue to look for weaknesses in Ukrainian defences near Chasiv Yar and Stupochki towards Kramatorsk. Ukrainian troops successfully repelled both assaults on their positions.
Towards Toretsk, the enemy tried to break into Ukrainian defences six times in the vicinity of of Deliivka and Toretsk. The occupiers attacked Ivanopillia twice with anti-aircraft guns.
Towards Pokrovsk, russian invaders, supported by aviation, made 16 attempts to push Ukrainian defenders from their positions in the vicinity of Romanivka, Selydove, Promin and Mykhailivka. The defence forces are holding back the onslaught and repelled 15 enemy attacks, with one firefight still ongoing.
Towards Kurakhivka, the enemy army attacked 38 times in the vicinity of Zhelanne Druhe, Novodmytrivka, Hirnyk, Novoselydivka, Kurakhivka, Heorhiivka, Antonivka, Dalne, Katerynivka and Kostiantynivka. Twenty-two enemy attempts to advance were repelled.
Four hostile attacks took place towards Vremivka near Katerynivka and Bohoiavlenka. Three of the battles are still ongoing.
Towards Orikhiv, occupation forces stormed the positions of the Defence Forces near Novodanylivka.
The enemy also attacked Ukrainian defenders four times towards Kherson in vain.
The operation in Kursk oblast continues. The enemy’s aircraft continued to raze its own villages and towns to the ground. There were 12 airstrikes with 25 KABs on their own territory.
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reports that Ukraine has returned the bodies of 501 fallen soldiers. Representatives of law enforcement agencies and forensic experts will identify the dead.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reports that the Defence Forces of Ukraine liberated and cleared the village of Kruhliakivka, Kupiansk region, Kharkiv oblast. The operation lasted from 7 to 14 October 2024.
Recent war events in the east of Ukraine
According to the General Staff, russian troops again increased pressure towards Pokrovsk and are not slowing down towards Kurakhove.
Towards Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops repelled 50 attacks in the vicinity of Sukha Balka, Promin, Sukhyi Yar, Novotoretske, Mykhailivka, Lysivka and Selydove. The highest concentration of russian attacks was near Promin and Selydove.
Towards Kurakhove, Ukrainian defence forces stopped 47 attacks near Katerynivka, Antonivka and Heorhiivka. In addition, the russian army attacked the vicinities of Izmailivka, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Hirnyk, Kostiantynivka, Zoriane, Horoshne and Vodiane.
Kharkiv oblast
The General Staff reported that towards Kharkiv, the russian army, supported by aviation, made one assault on the positions of the Ukrainian Forces near Vovchansk.
Towards Kupiansk, russians attacked Ukrainian troops 12 times near Holubivka, Synkivka, Novoosynove, Stepova Novoselivka, Pishchane, Kolisnykivka and Lozova. Fighting is ongoing in five locations.
At 2:13am, russians attacked Shcherbaky village, Bohodukhiv region and Kharkiv-Bohodukhiv-Okhtyrka road. A car was on fire as a result of a Lancet UAV strike.
At 11:30am. russians attacked Staryi Saltiv village, Chuhuiv region and the bridge over the Siverskyi Donets river. They shelled with KABs, hitting the water. There was no information about casualties.
At 11:30am, russians attacked Buhaivka village, Chuhuiv region. The building of a restaurant was damaged by the shelling, and one of the premises of the complex was completely destroyed.
A 44-year-old man was killed in Vasyshcheve village, Bezliudivka community as a result of an explosion on an unknown explosive device in a forest belt.
Seven combat engagements with russian proxies took place towards Kharkiv. As of the morning, six attacks were repelled, and another battle continued in the vicinity of Starytsia.
Towards Kupiansk, the enemy tried 16 times to force Ukrainian troops out of their positions near Holubivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, Vyshneve and Nadiya. Three attacks are still ongoing.
245 people, including 29 children, were evacuated from Kupiansk and Borova.
The mandatory evacuation of residents of Kupiansk and Borova regions continues in the oblast. The volunteers of the oblast – currently 17 NGOs – in coordination with The RMA are involved in evacuation of civilians from the left bank of Kupiansk region. The police, the State Emergency Service and civil protection services are involved. There are backup places for the evacuees to stay temporarily. The logistics centre provides first aid, including hot meals, clothes, medical care, legal and psychological support. If they wish, people can move further, outside the oblast. Logistics across Ukraine is provided by Ukrzaliznytsia.
Donetsk oblast
Serhii Horbunov, Head of the RMA, informs that at 9:50am, the russian aggressor launched two attacks with guided aerial bombs on Kostyantynivka. There were no casualties reported. Facades of administrative buildings, private houses, DTEK power lines and a car were damaged.
The day before, one person was killed and two were wounded in russian shelling of Donetsk oblast. Over the last day, russia fired 2,638 times at the frontline and residential areas. The enemy attacked 7 settlements: the towns of Kurakhove, Lyman, Siversk, Toretsk, Chasiv Yar, Kurakhivka and Zvirove. 10 civilian objects were damaged, including 8 residential buildings.
russians shelled Kurakhivka with artillery, killing a civilian.
The enemy attacked Kurakhove with a FAB guided aerial bomb and artillery – there was a wounded man, at least one private house was damaged.
An enemy drone injured a civilian in Chasiv Yar.
The occupiers dropped two FAB-250 bombs with an UMPK module on Lyman, destroying an apartment block, a private house and a garage.
russian troops hit Siversk with a FAB-250 bomb with an UMPK module and artillery, damaging two private houses and an educational institution.
In Zvirove, three private houses were damaged by two FAB-250s.
Andrii Polukhin, Spokesman for the 24th King Danylo Brigade, says that the situation in Chasiv Yar is difficult, but the Ukrainian army is controlling logistics routes and destroying the equipment of the russian army. The Armed Forces of Ukraine do not officially announce the advance of russian troops and call it temporary.
Hostilities are taking place in the village of Novoselydivka, so people have to be evacuated at night. The White Angel group and Kurakhove police evacuated a seriously wounded woman and 5-year-old residents. The injured woman was taken to a doctor, and the other passengers were taken to a bus with further transport to Dnipropetrovsk region.
Serhiy Dobryak, RMA Head, informs that there will be no centralised heating in Pokrovsk, Donetsk oblast, due to the lack of water and partially gas supply. As of 18 October, less than 12,000 residents and 64 children remain in the city. Resilience centers will be open.
Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that towards Bakhmut, russian troops shot and killed a wounded Ukrainian serviceman. Preliminary, it happened on 6 September 2024, around 10am, near the Phenol Plant in the village of Niu-York.
Luhansk oblast
The enemy attacked in several areas of the frontline on 17 October. In particular, it resumed offensive actions near Nadiia. Fighting continues near Hrekivka and Balka Zhuravka for several weeks. The enemy also attempted to storm Bilohorivka. So far, all attacks have been repelled by Ukrainian defenders. The occupiers used artillery and drones to provide fire support.
The Donbas Media Forum brought together several hundred media professionals and members of the public. This year, many opinion leaders and media professionals from Europe also joined the event. The mission of the event is to bring together media professionals from the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine to counter russian propaganda. It will take a lot of resources, both human (i.e. media workers) and technical, to re-create the Ukrainian information space in these territories after de-occupation. At least in Luhansk oblast, everything will need to be rebuilt.
Collaborators in the cities of the so-called ‘lpr’ have increased the search volume and the rate of detection of housing that can then be ‘nationalised’. Owners of empty apartments and houses are given a month to come forward and re-register their property under russian law. A large majority of people do not come within the deadline because they have moved to government-controlled territory or abroad. To put pressure on them, the occupiers periodically organise demonstration events, such as in Luhansk. They are planning to hand over 40 apartments taken from Ukrainians to the russian occupiers.
Customs control on the border between russia and the so-called ‘luhansk People’s Republic’ has been tightened again. The relevant checks were promised to be cancelled in the autumn of 2022, after the pseudo-referendum. However, its results had no impact on resolution of this issue. Two years have passed, and those wishing to enter the russian federation are still waiting at the border for up to six hours. It should also be recalled that in May 2024, a five-kilometre special zone was introduced on the border of Rostov oblast with the ‘lPR’ and ‘dPR’.
What is happening now in the north of Ukraine
Kyiv oblast
Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration, reported that the russian military attacked Kyiv oblast with a UAV. The alert lasted over 14 hours. The enemy targets were destroyed by air defence forces. No hits to critical or residential infrastructure were recorded. A motorbike in a private yard was damaged by falling debris.
KCMA reported that all UAVs flying towards Kyiv were shot down. Combat work over Kyiv and on the outskirts of the city lasted 4.5 hours.
The Ukrainian Women’s Guard NGO held a mine safety training for the Pecherski Kotyky volunteer community. The event was aimed at raising awareness and safety of volunteers who work daily in risk areas to help the military and civilians.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that sappers recovered the wreckage of an X-55 cruise missile in Vyshgorod district. The wreckage was found by residents of one of the settlements who called for help.
According to the US Embassy in Ukraine, Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, has arrived in Kyiv on a visit.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the forum Defence Industry of Ukraine: Scenarios of 2025 was held in Kyiv. Leading manufacturers of the defence industry, the military, public figures, volunteers, government and parliamentary representatives discussed topical issues of the development of the domestic defence sector during the forum.
Polish activist Kacper Sienicki cycled from Warsaw to Kyiv to raise funds for rehabilitation of prisoners of war. He left Warsaw on 12 October and arrived in the Ukrainian capital six days later. With this trip, Kacper Senicki wanted to draw attention to the problem of rehabilitation and resocialization of prisoners of war. So far he has raised about €2,000.
Zhytomyr oblast
The city council reported that In Zhytomyr, families of seven fallen defenders of Ukraine received state awards. One of the seven awards – the Silver Cross, an honorary badge of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – was awarded to the defender during his lifetime, but the soldier did not have time to receive the award, it was handed over to his father.
There are 12 psychological support spaces in Zhytomyr oblast, located in the villages of Narodytska, Slovechanska and Olevska communities. These are comfortable, equipped locations with technical equipment and an administrator who records visitors and organises online consultations with psychologists. All consultations are free of charge and confidential.
Sumy oblast
Sumy Regional Military Administration reported that on 17 October, a local resident of Bilopillia community was injured due to russian shelling. The man is currently in the hospital.
During night and morning, russians carried out 7 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy oblast, resulting in 21 explosions. The attacks targeted Khotin, Bilopollia, and Nova Slobidka communities.
On 17 October, russians carried out 81 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy oblast, resulting in 146 explosions. The attacks targeted Stepanivka, Mykolaivka, Khotin, Yunakivka, Myropilia, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Putyvl, Shalyhyne, Esman, Svesa, Druzhbivka, and Seredyna-Buda communities.
Myropillia community: an FPV-drone strike (1 explosion), mortar shelling (6 explosions), an explosive device of VOG-type from an unmanned aerial vehicle (1 explosion), a GAB launch (2 explosions). The car was damaged as a result of the shelling.
Krasnopillia community: the enemy fired with mortars (10 explosions), barrel artillery (6 explosions), and MLRS (6 explosions). As a result of the shelling, non-residential premises, agricultural machinery, a shop, and a water tower were damaged. Explosive devices of the VOG type were dropped from UAVs (7 explosions), and FPV-drones struck (4 explosions).
Svesa community: russians hit by barrel artillery (3 explosions).
Bilopillia community: hit by FPV-drones (2 explosions), shelling by mortars (3 explosions). As a result, a local resident was injured.
Sredyna-Buda community: FPV-drone strikes (12 explosions), artillery shelling (1 explosion).
Mykolaivka community: shelling was carried out by an attack UAV of Heran-2 type (1 explosion). Administrative premises and non-residential premises were damaged.
Khotin community: russians hit with artillery (11 explosions), FPV-drones (6 explosions).
Esman community: the enemy dropped 7 mines on the territory of the community. FPV-drone strikes (3 explosions), artillery fire (6 explosions) were also recorded.
Shalyhyne community: the enemy dropped 23 mines on the territory of the community. There were also strikes by FPV-drones (4 explosions).
Yunakivka community: FPV-drone strikes (2 explosions), airstrikes by GAB (4 explosions).
Druzhbivka community: FPV-drone strikes (3 explosions).
Putyvl community: the enemy dropped 3 mines on the territory of the community.
Velyka Pysarivka community: an FPV-drone strike (1 explosion), mortar shelling (3 explosions), launch of 4 NAR rockets by the rotorcraft (4 explosions)
Stepanivka community: an explosive device was dropped from an UAV (1 explosion).
According to Sumy Regional Military Administration, nine communities in Sumy oblast have received school buses. A total of 9 school buses were purchased for educational institutions in the oblast, with the total cost exceeding UAH 30m.
Chernihiv oblast
Chernihiv Regional Police reported that on 18 October, russian forces launched attacks on one of the border villages in Horodnia community in Chernihiv oblast. The strike caused damage to a car, residential homes, and farm buildings. Unfortunately, domestic animals, including a horse and a cow, were fatally injured. No human casualties were reported.
Additionally, russian forces targeted three border communities in Chernihiv oblast: Novhorod-Siverskyi, Semenivka, and Snovsk, Horodnia communities.
Novhorod-Siverskyi community:
– 3 explosions (hits, probably by a 120mm mortar) on Buchky,
– 7 explosions (hits, probably by a 120mm mortar and 1 explosion (hits, probably by an FPV-drone) in the area of Hremiach.
Semenivsa community:
– 4 explosions (hits, probably dropping an explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle) on Tymonovychi,
– 9 explosions (hits, probably by a 120mm mortar) around Bleshnia,
– 2 explosions (hits, probably by FPV-drone) in the area of Bleshnia,
– 1 explosion (hit, probably dropping an explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle) in the area of Karpovychi,
– 1 explosion (hit, probably by a 120mm mortar) on Hremiach,
– 1 explosion (hit, probably dropping an explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle) in the area of Hotiivka.
Snovsk community:
– 12 explosions (hits, probably by barrel artillery) on Mlynok,
– 6 explosions (hits, probably by a 120mm mortar) around Hirsk.
Horodnia community:
– 9 explosions (hits, probably by a 120mm mortar), 46 explosions (hits, probably by AGS) and 1 explosion (hit, probably dropping an explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle) in the vicinity of Senkivka.
No casualties or injuries among the local population were reported as a result of the shelling.
Chernihiv branch of Gazmerezhi reported that as a result of an attack by russian UAVs, 26 houses in Khotiivka village, Semenivka community, Chernihiv oblast, were left without gas.
Chernihiv Regional Military Administration informed that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, over 5,000 people have left border communities of Chernihiv oblast, including more than 1,000 children. Currently, around 1,000 people remain in the five-kilometres border zone. Those who continue to stay in the border villages are provided with all necessary services.
Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine
Dnipropetrovsk oblast
Mykola Lukashuk, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, reported that in the morning, the occupiers shelled Marhanets of Nikopol region with artillery. According to the updated information, another private house in Nikopol was damaged as a result of attacks in the region on 17 October.
The enemy attacked Nikopol region a dozen times on 18 October. They used artillery and kamikaze drones. They targeted the regional centre, Marhanets, Myrove and Pokrov communities. A private house, a garage and an outbuilding were damaged.
Vinnytsia oblast
According to Vinnytsia City Council, the Air defence systems were on alert in Vinnytsia oblast at night.
An exhibition titled 86 Days of Mariupol, dedicated to the city’s defence, has opened on European Square in Vinnytsia. The exhibition features 13 panels that provide a weekly chronicle of the main defence events in Ukrainian and English. The exhibition also features 12 portraits of soldiers who were killed defending the city in Donetsk oblast.
Kirovohrad oblast
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on its operation in Kirovohrad oblast during the night air raid alert.
Cherkasy oblast
Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 13 Shahed drones in the oblast.
Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia oblast
On 18 October, the occupiers launched 234 attacks on nine settlements in Zaporizhzhia oblast. russian forces conducted three airstrikes on Robotyne. 118 UAVs of various modifications attacked Lobkove, Huliaipole, Novoandriivka, Novodanylivka, Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka, Malynivka, and Levadne. Eight MLRS strikes targeted Lobkove, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, and Robotyne. Additionally, 105 artillery attacks hit the Lobkove, Huliaipole, Novoandriivka, Novodanylivka, Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka, Malynivka, Levadne, and Novomykolaivka. There were four reports of damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
It is reported that Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy attack near Novoandriivka towards Orikhiv.
Serhii Bratchuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Volunteer Army “South,” reported that russian military forces began assault operations in the village of Kamianske in Vasylivka region. Previously, russian forces had only used sabotage and reconnaissance groups in this area.
Dmytro Timakov, Ukrainian serviceman from Vilniansk, was posthumously awarded the III degree For Courage Order. The anti-aircraft gunner was killed in April near Tonenke in Donetsk oblast. The award was presented to his mother.
Mykolaiv oblast
At 2:20am, the enemy shelled Kutsurub community with artillery. There were no casualties.
Odesa oblast
As of 6 am, one Kalibr cruise missile carrier was stationed in the Black Sea. There were four enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which were carriers of Kalibr missiles, with a total salvo of up to 16 rockets.
Six vessels passed through the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea in russia’s interest, and nine ships transited into the Sea of Azov.
In Odesa oblast, the wife of fallen senior sailor Serhii Stan received the III degree For Courage Order. He was posthumously awarded for his dedication to military duty and personal bravery in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Kherson oblast
russian forces attacked workers of Kherson Regional Emergency Rescue Service using drones. Five men were injured by explosives dropped from UAVs, suffering blast injuries and shrapnel wounds to their limbs and torsos.
At around 11:10am, russian forces shelled the village of Mykilske, wounding the village head, a 60-year-old man who was hospitalized with blast trauma and a shrapnel wound to his forearm.
Occupying forces attacked an ambulance in Stanislav. The vehicle was damaged, but there were no casualties.
A 31-year-old tractor driver was injured after hitting an explosive in the village of Sahaidachne in Beryslav region. The man suffered a blast injury and facial contusions.
On 17 October, russian forces targeted multiple settlements, including Kizomys, Sadove, Prydniprovske, Bilozerka, Oleksandrivka, Shyroka Balka, Stanislav, Beryslav, Odradokamianka, Novovorontsovka, Novoraisk, and the city of Kherson. As a result of these attacks, 39 objects were damaged, including four apartment buildings, two private houses, 22 vehicles, a bus station, five traffic lights, a café, a kiosk, a bus, a gas pipeline, and a utility building. Three people were injured due to russian aggression.
In addition, a 60-year-old resident of Inzhenerne, who had been injured in an earlier russian shelling, was diagnosed with blast trauma and a fractured arm.
Ukrainian forces eliminated 71 enemy personnel and destroyed 31 pieces of russian equipment and weaponry. They also struck seven bunkers, an ammunition depot, and an observation post, and repelled five enemy assaults towards Kherson.
Kherson Regional Military Administration purchased ten high-tech Umbrella shelters as part of their support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These structures provide reliable protection from various types of firearms, artillery shelling, and drone attacks while allowing troops to return fire from different angles without exposing themselves to danger.
Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine
Volyn oblast
The Recruiting Center of the Ukrainian Army has started work in Lutsk. It became the 43rd centre in Ukraine, where a recruiting company is held to ensure the defence of the state. In this way, Lutsk joined the project of the Ministry of Defense on the organisation of recruiting centres based on Centers for the Provision of Administrative Services.
The 2nd Self-Propelled Artillery Division of the 41st Separate Mechanised Brigade received a DJI Mavic 3 Pro (RC) quadcopter, a DK3500iA 3.3kW inverter generator set, an AVENGER Booster 2.4G/5.8G remote antenna, a two-band signal amplifier for DJI Mavic 3, 3T quadcopters, Matrix and Autel, the ECOFLOW DELTA 2 charging station from Lutsk community.
Zakarpattia oblast
This week, the Owl’s Nest Humanitarian Aid Center provided IDPs registered in Uzhgorod with 19 packages with necessary things for children under 1 year old and 548 bags with grocery sets. During the week, volunteers gave out clothes, shoes, bed linen and dishes (1,072 items) from the PDUM Partnerschaft Deutschland-Ukraine/Moldova e. V., Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen / Wings of Help eV and other benefactors.
Ivano-Frankivsk oblast
The 169th Educational Center Desna named after Yaroslav Mudryi received 10 FPV from Ivano-Frankivsk community.
Lviv oblast
The RMA held a meeting with Tim Prange, Charge d’affaires of Germany in Ukraine. They discussed the possibility of introducing military risk insurance for German companies.
Lviv oblast sent over 250 drones and 4 EW devices to the military thanks to the Birds of Victory charity project.
Victor Lehkoduh, veteran from Lviv oblast won five awards at the 1st international competitions Games of the Strong Spirit, which were initiated and held by Ukraine. Tournaments in 6 sports disciplines took place in the Spanish capital Madrid as part of the STRONG SPIRIT’S GAMES festival. A total of 50 veterans were included in the Ukrainian national team.
Rivne oblast
The Air Defense Forces worked at night in Rivne oblast. As a result, an aerial enemy target was shot down. People and infrastructure were not injured.
For the 1st time, the Forum of Veteran Initiatives took place in Rivne oblast. The best ideas for veterans were presented at the event.
Ternopil oblast
113 trees were planted in Ternopil as part of the campaign Support the Armed Forces – Plant a Name Tree. This rally united residents, businesses, educational institutions and aims not only to green the city, but also to support the Ukrainian military. 162 FPV drones for defenders will be purchased with the collected funds, amounting to UAH 1.7m. The tender for their purchase has already been announced.
Khmelnytskyi oblast
At night, during an air alarm signal, the Air Defense Forces destroyed and neutralised 8 UAVs of the Shahed type. There were no injuries, deaths or property damage.
In the afternoon, during an air alarm signal, the Air Defence Forces destroyed 7 more enemy UAVs of the Shahed type. There were no injuries, deaths or property damage.
In Khmelnytskyi, 19 warrants were issued for families who lost their homes due to the occupation or destruction of the russian federation. From now on, 65 people will live in new housing. All works were financed with the funds of the EU and were carried out in compliance with European requirements. The housing is completely ready, with furniture and appliances. Among the new settlers are 16 families of combatants and three families with many children. Most of the warrants were given to women, because men are still fighting at the front.
Chernivtsi oblast
A forum on mental health was held in Chernivtsi. The event was attended by the management of Chernivtsi RMA, representatives of territorial communities of the oblast and Centers of Vitality, law enforcement officers and rescuers, international and national organisations and charitable foundations. As part of the forum, the regional action plan for 2025-2026 for the implementation of the Concept of Mental Health Care Development in Ukraine for the period up to 2030 was presented and the winners of the regional contest Sustainability Through Creativity were awarded.
International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)
Germany updated the list of aid provided to Ukraine. The updated list includes: 8 LEOPARD 1 A5 tanks with spare parts; 20 MARDER infantry fighting vehicles with spare parts; ammunition for LEOPARD 2; ammunition for the LEOPARD 1 tank; ammunition for MARDER BMP; 4 MRAP armoured vehicles; 1 IRIS-T SLM air defence system; IRIS-T SLM missiles; Sea Sparrow missiles; 6 self-propelled guns Panzerhaubitze 2000 with spare parts; 24,000 shells of 155 mm calibre; 30 VECTOR UAVs with spare parts; BEAVER bridge paver with spare parts; 2 WISENT 1 demining tanks with spare parts; 100 H-PEMBS portable demining systems; 90 minesweepers; mine trawl; 2 mobile antenna systems; 57 laser rangefinders; 13,000 portable ATGMs RGW 90; 25,000 cartridges of 40 mm calibre; 75,000 harnesses; 150,000 occlusion stickers; 460 MK 556 rifles; 90 HLR 338 rifles and 240,000 rounds of ammunition; 30 CR 308 rifles and 3,000 SFP9 pistols.
Dick Schoof, Dutch Prime Minister, indicated that in order to support the supply of ammunition to Ukraine in 2025, the Netherlands will allocate EUR 271m for artillery shells.
Viola Amherd, President of Switzerland, reported that demining machines from the country will arrive in Ukraine. About 100 such machines will be deployed in Ukraine by next year. By 2027, Switzerland plans to allocate $115m for demining Ukraine.
Materials compiled by Materials compiled by Tetiana Kliuchnyk-Horobets, Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Helena Albahachiieva, Kristina Maknynia
Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Alla Litrovnyk, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Ilona Korolevska, Tetiana Moiseienko, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova
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