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Seventeen-year-old Ukrainian Vadym Davydenko was fatally stabbed at refugee center in Dublin less than a week after arriving. Two others, including a staff member, suffered injuries; police are investigating the incident.

Ukraine presents its national stand “Filling in” at the Frankfurt Book Fair, showcasing over 300 books, events with authors, and promoting translations and cultural dialogue.

In the “Festival of Festivals” program of the Kyiv International Film Festival “Molodist,” films from the European Film Academy shortlist, the Cannes Film Festival winner, and Sunny Bunny will be screened. The organizers also announced three more films from the international program.

Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russian forces struck a Ukrainian training site in the rear, causing casualties despite alerts and safety measures, and an official investigation is underway.

Russian attacks in Nizhyn damaged buildings, shops, and vehicles, caused fires, and injured one local resident, with emergency services responding on site.

Russian forces attacked DTEK Naftogaz facilities in Poltava region with drones and missiles, halting gas production and leaving 6,450 consumers in six settlements without supply.

Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship amid ongoing NABU anti-corruption cases, which allege misappropriation of public funds and abuse of office.

At least 88 Belarusians have been detained in the “Hayun case” – a channel that reported on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of October 16, 2025.

Russia has carried out three major attacks on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure over the past week, targeting critical facilities and a Naftogaz power plant.

Latvia plans to cut certain financial support measures for Ukrainian refugees, including assistance for starting work and self-employment, pending parliamentary approval.

Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of October 14, 2025.