“Please note information regarding the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine as of October 21, 2025.”, — write: football.ua
Please note information regarding the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine as of October 21, 2025.
ESTIMATED LOSSES OF THE ENEMY
MAIN NEWS
– US President Donald Trump does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future, according to Reuters and other sources. According to White House correspondent Garrett Haake, preparations for the meeting between the heads of the US and Russia in Budapest have been “suspended” because Trump believes that “both sides are not yet ready for negotiations.”
– Ukraine and Europe are preparing a 12-point plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, which proposes a gradual lifting of sanctions against Russia if it agrees to a ceasefire, Bloomberg reports. Ukraine, on the other hand, must receive security guarantees, funds for the reconstruction of the country, and a path to rapid accession to the EU.
– The Verkhovna Rada passed a decision on the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine. The majority of people’s deputies supported the decision by voting in favor and during speeches from the rostrum. Only one parliamentarian — Oleksiy Honcharenko — voted against.
– The Verkhovna Rada adopted the draft law on changes to the state budget for 2025. According to head Roksolana Pidlasoi, the changes relate to an increase in state budget expenditures on national security and defense in the amount of 324,745.6 million hryvnias.
– On the night of October 21, Russian troops massively bombarded the Chernihiv region: 51 air targets were recorded over the region, including two ballistic missiles. The occupiers targeted the heat supply facility and the power facility. As a result of the attack, emergency power outages began in the regional center. All critical facilities have been switched to alternative power sources.
– The Verkhovna Rada failed to vote on an appeal to the president to grant the title of Hero of Ukraine to linguist Iryna Farion. 189 deputies expressed their support, while the minimum necessary number of votes to pass the decision is 226.
– Young volunteers will be able to choose any brigade: “Contract 18-24” has been extended to all units.
– On October 21, the Ukrainian military attacked the Bryansk Chemical Plant in Russia. During the combined strike, in particular, Storm Shadow missiles were used. This was reported in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
INFORMATION FROM THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMY REGARDING THE SITUATION AT THE FRONT (22:00)
Since the beginning of the day, 151 combat clashes have taken place. The enemy launched two missile and 39 air strikes, using six missiles and dropping 85 guided air bombs. He also used 1,960 kamikaze drones for strikes, carried out 3,049 attacks on populated areas and positions of our troops.
On Severno-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the Ukrainian defenders repelled one attack by the invaders. The enemy carried out six airstrikes, dropped 15 guided air bombs and fired 133 rounds.
On Yuzhno-Slobozhanskyi direction, Ukrainian units repulsed 12 enemy attacks near Vovchansk, Vovchansky Khutori, Stroivka, Kamianka, Zapadny and towards Bologhivka and Kolodyazny, another battle is ongoing.
On Kupiansky direction, our soldiers repelled six enemy attacks in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Pischany, Zeleny Gayu, Nova Kruglyakivka and in the direction of Petropavlivka and Kurylivka; currently, three clashes are continuing.
On Lymansky direction, Ukrainian soldiers stopped 14 assaults by the invaders near the settlements of Grekivka, Kopanky, Karpivka, Seredne, Kolodyazi, Derilove, Myrne, and Novoselivka. Three more combat clashes are still ongoing.
On Slavic In this direction, the enemy tried five times to advance in the areas of Serebryanka, Novoselivka, Vyimka, and Pereizny.
On Kramatorsk the direction of the enemy’s offensive actions has not been recorded at the moment.
On Kostyantynivskyi today, the occupiers stormed the positions of our defenders in the areas of the settlements of Bila Hora, Oleksandro-Shultine, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar 24 times. The defense forces are holding back the onslaught and repulsed 22 enemy attacks, currently fighting is taking place in two locations.
During the day on Pokrovsky direction, the enemy carried out 53 offensive actions. The activity of the Russian occupiers was recorded near the settlements of Nikanorivka, Mayak, Sukhetske, Rodynske, Chervyn Liman, Novoeconomichne, Mykolaivka, Promin, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Kotlyarivka, Gorikhove and Dachne. Four combat clashes continue until now. Today, according to preliminary data, 140 occupiers have been neutralized in this direction, of which 112 are irreversible. In addition, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed an armored combat vehicle, an armored personnel carrier, two cars, an aerial of the control of an unmanned aerial vehicle, 18 unmanned aerial vehicles and a warehouse of ammunition of the occupiers. Ukrainian soldiers also damaged an artillery system and seven shelters for personnel.
On Oleksandrovsky direction, Ukrainian units repelled seven attacks in the areas of Ivanivka, Filia, Verbove, Novogrigorivka and Novomykolaivka settlements.
On Gulyaipilskyi direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled two attacks by the occupiers near Poltavka.
On Orihivskyi direction, the enemy tried five times to advance on the positions of our units in the areas of Kamiansky, Stepovoy, and in the direction of Stepnohirsk and Malaya Tokmachka.
On Prydniprovskyi the direction of combat clashes has not been recorded at the moment.
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE, VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY
“The discussion about Tomahawks turned out to be a strong investment in diplomacy – we forced Russia to show that Tomahawks are exactly the card they are paying attention to. We will talk with Europeans and Americans about long-range. The priority is air defense.
Secretary of the National Security Council Umyerov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Sybiga attended the presentations today. We discussed in detail that we need to work with each partner now to get the necessary air defense systems and missiles for them. Preparation of a contract with the Americans regarding the sufficient number of “patriots” for us is also underway – both for the near term and for a longer period. I instructed to activate this direction.
Of course, this morning there are many reports on the recovery in the regions after the Russian strikes on energy. The situation is particularly difficult in Chernihiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast and in frontline communities. The Russians are carrying out a methodical, world’s largest campaign of terror against our energy, against our lives. Thank you to everyone in the world who helps us and who does not keep silent about what is happening.”
Glory to Ukraine! We believe in the Armed Forces and help them! Together we are a force! Glory to Ukraine!