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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine sees relentless shoot out strategies by Russian forces, as recent strikes targeted the energy infrastructure of the Sumy region leading to interruptions in electricity and water supply. On the same day, Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Vyshhorod area, causing severe damage to residential buildings and resulting in multiple casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasizes the urgent need for strengthening air defenses as these aggressive acts continue to inflict significant harm on civilian areas and essential infrastructure. As the harsh realities of war unfold, rescue and recovery efforts are underway to manage the aftermath of the devastating strikes, with Ukrainian emergency services engaged extensively in Kyiv and surrounding regions. This persistent aggression underscores the volatile situation, prompting calls for enhanced defensive measures to protect lives and property.

What are the recent targets of Russian shoot out tactics in Ukraine?

Recent targets include critical energy infrastructure in Sumy and residential areas in Kyiv, impacting civilians and causing infrastructure damage. These actions are part of a broader strategy to weaken essential services and spread fear among the population.

How has the conflict affected Sumy region's infrastructure?

The Sumy region's infrastructure has been severely impacted by Russian strikes, resulting in interruptions to electricity and water services. These attacks highlight the vulnerability of essential infrastructure amidst ongoing hostilities in the region.

What measures is Ukraine taking to combat Russian aerial attacks?

Ukraine is prioritizing the strengthening of its air defense systems to combat Russian aerial attacks. Efforts include acquiring advanced anti-aircraft technology and seeking increased support from international allies to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.

What are the impacts of the war on civilians in Kyiv?

Civilians in Kyiv face considerable danger due to Russian aerial attacks, which have damaged residential areas, resulting in casualties and displacement. These attacks disrupt daily life and increase strain on emergency services responding to the ongoing crisis.

How is international reaction shaping the response to Russian aggression in Ukraine?

International reaction to Russian aggression has involved sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and military support to Ukraine. Global condemnation and assistance aim to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities and address humanitarian needs arising from the conflict.

What role does the Ukrainian military play in defending against shoot outs?

The Ukrainian military plays a crucial role in defending against Russian shoot outs by employing strategic countermeasures, deploying air defense systems, and engaging in ongoing military operations to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from further attacks.

What is the humanitarian impact of the war on Ukraine’s regions like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia?

The humanitarian impact in regions like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia includes casualties, displacement, and infrastructure damage. These regions face shortages of essentials due to persistent shelling, complicating access to healthcare, shelter, and emergency relief efforts.

How are rescue operations managed in heavily shelled areas like Kyiv?

Rescue operations in heavily shelled areas like Kyiv involve comprehensive coordination among emergency services to manage evacuations, treat the wounded, and clear debris. Resilience and rapid response are vital as rescue teams work under challenging conditions to save lives.

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Russia struck Lozova with KABs for the first time Russians struck Lozova with KAB for first time: bomb flew 130 km. PHOTO Today, on 18 October, the Russian armed forces conducted an air strike on the private residential sector of Lozova in the Kharkiv region. This is the first time the occupiers have used an anti-aircraft weapon to attack the city. 7 143 27

Attack on Lozova on 18 October Occupiers attacked Lozova: afire broke out, two people were injured. PHOTOS Today, on 18 October, at around 17:30, Russian troops struck a residential sector of Lozova in the Kharkiv region, causing a fire and injuries. 1 650 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region on 18 October Russian forces struck two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region: three people were injured, houses, gas pipelines and power lines were damaged. PHOTOS During the day on 18 October, Russian troops attacked settlements in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in injuries. 646 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Consequences of enemy strikes in the Kharkiv region One person was killed and six were injured as result of enemy attacks on Kharkiv region. PHOTO During the day on 18 October, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kharkiv region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 573 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Enemy attacks Polohy district in Zaporizhzhia region with air-dropped bombs: two wounded, buildings destroyed During the day on October 18, Russians struck air bombs four times on Dolynka in the Polohy district. 433 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Russia strikes Chernihiv region, 17 thousand subscribers left without electricity Russia strikes power plant in Koriukivka district of Chernihiv region: 17,000 subscribers lose power At night, on October 18, 2025, the Rashists targeted an energy facility in the Koryukiv district of Chernihiv region. 750 8 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of Chernihiv region

Donetsk region under fire: six civilians wounded Day in Donetsk region: six residents injured as result of Russian shelling. PHOTOS Over the past day, the occupants conducted a series of attacks in the Donetsk region. Residential buildings, infrastructure, and cars were damaged, and six people were injured. 496 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

One person was killed and another injured as a result of enemy strikes on the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: one person killed, another injured. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian invaders attacked the Kupiansk, Izium, Chuhuiv, and Kharkiv districts. 551 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kherson region after the shelling on 17 October Russians attacked car with drone on outskirts of Bilozerka, seriously injuring young woman. PHOTOS On 18 October, at about 8 am, the occupiers attacked a civilian car with a drone at the exit from Bilozerka in the Kherson region. 833 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region Shelling of Kherson

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia: an educational institution and roads were damaged, no people were injured Enemy struck Zaporizhzhia three times: several fires broke out. VIDEO On the night of 18 October, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia. 1 251 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

On the night of 18 October, Russian UAVs attacked Poltava region. At night, enemy attacked Poltava region with drones: fire broke out at finished products warehouse. PHOTOS On the night of 18 October, Russian drones once again attacked the Poltava region. Air defence was operating in the region. 1 970 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region on 17 October Occupiers strike Pavlohrad, Nikopol and Synelnykove districts: infrastructure, apartment building and vehicles damaged. PHOTO Throughout the day on October 17, Russian forces struck Pavlohrad as well as settlements in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage and destruction. 637 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

The occupiers shelled the museum in Kherson Occupiers shell another museum in Kherson. PHOTOS For the second time today, October 17, Russian forces have shelled a museum in Kherson. 585 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson

Russians shelled a museum in Kherson. What is known? Ruscists strike Kherson Regional Museum of Local History: one-third of building destroyed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian invaders shelled one of the museums in Kherson. 1 328 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson

Russia attacked the railway in Chernihiv: train driver wounded Occupiers strike railway in Chernihiv, engineer injured. PHOTO On the morning of 17 October, Russian military personnel attacked the railway in Chernihiv with a drone, damaging the railway's rolling stock and injuring a train driver. 2 005 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Attacks on Donetsk region: civilian casualties, schools and houses destroyed Day in Donetsk region: nine people were wounded, including child. PHOTOS Russia massively attacked the Donetsk region with drones and bombs. Homes, schools, and infrastructure facilities were damaged. A child is among the wounded. 432 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi Russians attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi: fire at logging company. PHOTO On the night of 17 October, Russian troops carried out a series of drone strikes on Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region. 960 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kryvyi Rih Massive shelling of Kryvyi Rih: strike on energy infrastructure, several settlements without power. PHOTOS Starting in the evening of 16 October, Russians were massively attacking Kryvyi Rih with strike drones. Air defence forces shot down 22 UAVs, and there were also hits. 1 872 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kryvyi Rih

In Sumy, a man was wounded and houses were damaged as a result of an attack with guided aerial bombs. In morning, Russians struck Sumy with KABs, injuring man. PHOTOS On the morning of 17 October, Russian troops attacked a non-residential building in Sumy with guided aerial bombs. 1 542 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

zelenskyy Russia’s genuine readiness for peace is determined not by words, but by cessation of strikes, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the latest Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, emphasising the systematic nature of Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector in recent weeks. 942 10 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kryvyi Rih

Russia attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region: fires and destruction Enemy attacked Dnipropetrovsk region: energy infrastructure damaged in Kryvyi Rih. PHOTOS On the night of 17 October, Russian troops again massively attacked districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. 1 043 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Russia shelled Kryvyi Rih with Shaheds on 17 October Kryvyi Rih under attack by "Shaheds": powerful explosions heard, air defence systems activated A massive attack by Russian "Shaheds" is ongoing in Kryvyi Rih on the night of 17 May. 1 404 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih Drone attack on Kryvyi Rih

Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine on October 16 Russia attacks Ukraine with strike drones, - Air Force (updated) On the evening of October 16, Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine. 4 208 10 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Shelling of Kherson region on 16 October One killed and 12 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region. PHOTOS On October 16, 2025, the Russian army shelled populated areas in Kherson region using aircraft, artillery, and drones, leaving one person dead and several others injured. 469 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region

Ukrenergo Russia changes tactics in energy attacks - now targeting distribution substations with drones, says Ukrenergo The tactics of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power system have changed: while at the start of the full-scale invasion the enemy targeted high-voltage substations with massive strikes, since September the focus has shifted to distribution substations, Ukrzaliznytsia substations, and later those of Ukrenergo, particularly in frontline regions. 2 801 24 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russian drones damaged residential buildings in Chernihiv Russia attacked Chernihiv with drones: residential buildings damaged. PHOTOS Residential buildings were damaged in one of Chernihiv’s neighborhoods as a result of a Russian attack with strike drones. 1 894 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Chernihiv

The enemy attacked a unit of the Ground Forces with missiles on 16 October Ruscists strike Ground Forces training unit in rear with ballistic missiles: fatalities reported On the morning of October 16, Russian invaders struck the territory of one of the Ukrainian Ground Forces’ training units with two ballistic missiles. There are both killed and wounded servicemen. 19 316 53 Previously in trend: Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

Omelchenko on the heating season Russia has attacked oil and gas production facilities for sixth time in October, Ukraine will have to import up to 4 billion cubic metres of gas, - Omelchenko Russia has attacked oil and gas production facilities in Ukraine six times in October, and on 10 October, it struck thermal power plants. This makes the occupiers' plan clear: to destroy the heating system before winter. 1 793 27 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Russia attacked Ukraine’s gas infrastructure for the sixth time in October Dozens of missiles and hundreds of UAVs: Russia attacked gas infrastructure for sixth time in October. There are casualties - Ministry of Energy On the night of October 16, Russian troops again launched a massive strike on Ukraine's gas infrastructure. This is the sixth attack since the beginning of October. 1 413 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Shelling of the energy sector on October 16: how did the air defense perform? Russia launched 320 UAVs and 37 missiles at Ukraine: main target is energy - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops fired 37 missiles and 320 UAVs of various types at Ukraine. The main target of the Russians is the energy infrastructure of Ukraine. 3 634 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Energy supply in Ukraine Emergency power cuts have been introduced in number of regions. Power restriction schedules are likely to be introduced in all regions of Ukraine, - Ukrenergo Consumers in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava and other regions are without power due to enemy attacks on the energy infrastructure. Emergency repair works are ongoing. 3 154 18 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russia attacks with cluster munitions. Zelenskyy’s statement Russians are attacking with "Shaheds" with cluster munitions - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an attack by more than 300 drones and 37 missiles, including ballistic missiles, on the infrastructure of Ukraine. 1 433 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

The enemy attacked Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Russian troops attacked Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts, causing extensive damage and casualties. PHOTOS During the day, Russian troops attacked the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts. One civilian was killed, several were wounded, and houses and infrastructure were damaged as a result of UAV strikes and bombs. 500 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians killed a woman in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Pokrovska district under attack Ruscists shelled Dnipropetrovsk region, killing woman Russian troops attacked the Pokrovsk district in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 500 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

During the day, Russian troops struck the Izyum, Kupiansk and Lozivsk districts. Day in Kharkiv region: houses and power lines damaged, casualties reported. PHOTOS The shelling of Izium, Kupiansk, and Lozova districts damaged houses and power lines. The victims were hospitalised. 524 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russia strikes gas production facilities in Poltava region Gas production facilities in Poltava region suspended due to Russian attack, - DTEK (updated) Russian invaders have attacked gas production facilities in Poltava region. 3 708 19 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Strikes on Chernihiv region on 15-16 October Enemy launched massive attack on Nizhyn and Chernihiv: widespread destruction, civilians wounded. PHOTOS Since the evening of 15 October, Russian invaders have been attacking the Chernihiv region. The regional centre, Nizhyn, and the Semenivka district came under attack. 3 321 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

The invaders shelled Sumy region more than 100 times Day in Sumy region: occupiers shelled region more than 100 times, 5 people were injured The invaders attacked settlements in the Sumy region over the past day. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts. 689 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian drone attack: Ukraine’s Air Force reports widespread threat Russia attacks Ukraine with strike drones – Air Force (updated) On the evening of October 15, Russian occupiers launched a drone attack on Ukraine using strike UAVs. 3 903 3 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Shaheds attack Nizhyn on October 15 Ruscists attack Nizhyn with drones: strikes hit apartment building, two injured. PHOTO (updated) Explosions rocked Nizhyn in Chernihiv region on the evening of October 15. City came under attack by Russian drones. 2 541 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of the Nikopol region Russians attacked Nikopol, Pavlohrad and Shakhtarske: infrastructure, private houses and apartment buildings were damaged. PHOTOS During the day on 15 October, Russian troops attacked the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as the cities of Pavlohrad and Shakhtarske. 718 0

Russian attack on Dobropillia Russian attack on Dobropillia: man’s body recovered from rubble of destroyed house. PHOTOS Russian troops carried out an air strike on Dobropillia in Donetsk region, resulting in one death. 516 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Dobropillia

Power outage in Sumy Enemy launched combined attack on Sumy: power outages in regional center and district On the morning of October 15, 2025, the enemy launched a combined attack on the Sumy community. 897 0 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector UAV attack on Sumy

Shelling of the Donetsk region: 2 dead, 4 wounded, destruction Day in Donetsk region: two dead and four wounded, Russians shelled three districts of region. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been striking at settlements in the Donetsk region, killing people and wounding others. 409 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shahed attack on Chernihiv region. Infrastructure facility damaged "Shaheds" attacked Chernihiv region: fire broke out at civilian infrastructure facility. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with drones, causing a fire at a civilian infrastructure facility. 1 198 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Consequences of the Russian attack on Kherson on August 31 Ruscists attacked Kherson in morning and wounded man. Three dead and 14 wounded in region due to Russian attacks overnight At approximately 7:00 a.m. on October 15, Russian troops attacked a man in Kherson with a drone. 414 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region Shelling of Kherson

Dnipropetrovsk region after shelling Massive drone attack on Dnipropetrovsk region: 19-year-old man wounded. Fires in Pavlohrad and Kamianske, damage to enterprises. PHOTO On the night of 15 October 2025, the Russian army massively attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones. According to the Air Command, the defenders of the sky shot down 37 of them. There were also hits. 3 259 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Zaporizhzhia region after shelling Day in Zaporizhzhia region: 16 settlements were hit by enemy strikes, man was wounded, and there was damage. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, on 14 October 2025, the occupiers struck 649 times in 16 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region. 478 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia