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On October 27, Ukrainians around the world take part in the National Unity Radio Dictation. The initiative was launched by the Ukrainian Radio team in 2000. Later, it became an annual tradition associated with the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language.

Today, on the Day of Ukrainian Language and Writing, we are sharing 6 of the most melodious Ukrainian words, chosen by our editorial team. Write your favorite Ukrainian word in the comments 👇

The UN found Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. It concluded that Russian commanders deliberately ordered strikes on energy infrastructure, knowing that heating facilities were essential to the civilians. 📷: Yevhen Kotenko

Service members of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment “CODE 9.2” carried out two aerial evacuations of severely wounded soldiers over the course of a week. They used the Ukrainian StarGate unmanned aerial casevac system to rescue them.

⚡️ A major humanitarian mission has begun in Oleshky. A bilateral ceasefire has been declared in the area where the mission is taking place, Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, said. According to him, Ukraine’s ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has departed for the site.

Recent updates as of 27.10 👇

⚡️ Representatives of the Ukrainian and Moldovan governments signed an agreement on military-technical cooperation.

⚡️ Recent updates as of 26.10

Ukraine’s rescuers work at great heights to repair damage caused by Russian attacks High above the ground, surrounded by damaged structures and working in challenging weather and hazardous conditions, rope-access rescuers continue to help address the aftermath of Russian strikes 📷Facebook/DSNSGOVUA

270 Ukrainians have returned from Russian captivity, including nine civilians. Most had been held since 2022. Among them are five defenders presumed dead after the Olenivka prison attack in July 2022. 📷: Facebook/zelenskyy.official

How does the Kremlin turn territorial conquest into a story of national greatness? The story of seizing the Crimea offers a revealing answer. 📰 ukraineworld.org/en/articles/... In 2014, Russia occupied Crimea and illegally annexed it. Same playbook. Different century. Same imperial ambition.

Photo from an attack in which Russia killed 22 people, 5 children among them. Every new Russian attack adds another date to Ukraine’s record of civilian suffering. ukraineworld.org/en/articles/... UkraineWorld continues to document Russia’s deadliest attacks on civilians in 2026 📷Facebook/DSNSGOVUA

The Mothers of Kherson, an opera by Ukrainian composer Maksym Kolomiiets, tells the stories of Ukrainian mothers who risked everything to bring their children home from Russian-occupied territories. The opera is scheduled to reach the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the 2027–2028 📷Karpati&Zarewicz

Recent updates as of 23.10 👇

Russian forces struck a passenger electric train with a drone in #Kharkiv during the day, sparking a fire in the lead carriage. Despite the risk of further attacks, emergency responders worked to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 🎥: Facebook/DSNSGOVUA

A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv damaged the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora, a branch of the Museum of Kyiv. The building sustained damage to its windows, façade and roof. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 📷: Facebook/kyivhistorymuseum

Ukraine has received the remains of 252 people whom Russia claims are Ukrainian military personnel. Forensic examinations will be conducted to establish their identities. Ukraine transferred 25 bodies to Russia in return. 📷: Koord_shtab

Four-legged deminers from Ukraine’s Mykolaiv Oblast have passed certification, demonstrating their ability to detect explosive devices and mark their locations. 📷: Facebook/DSNSGOVUA

Russia is attacking Ukrainian books. Again. October brought new strikes on the country’s publishing infrastructure. ukraineworld.org/en/articles/... We updated the analysis to document the latest attacks and explain the broader threat to Ukrainian literature and cultural memory 📷: Facebook/knygolove

Steve Witkoff called Putin a “humanitarian” after Russia released an American prisoner. But his release does not erase more than four years of detention, the circumstances of his arrest, or the questions surrounding his treatment. Nor can one release erase Russia’s wider record of crimes in Ukraine.

Overall reported losses: 🔹 1 572 790 Russian military personnel since February 24, 2022 🔹 363 820 since the beginning of 2026 🔹 46 230 in September 2026 — the highest monthly figure of the year so far Figures are based on estimates published by Ukraine’s General Staff.

Top five daily enemy personnel losses: 🔸 21.10.2026 — 2250 🔸 19.12.2024 — 2200 🔸 18.10.2026 — 2100 🔸 27.09.2026 — 2090 🔸 28.11.2024 — 2030

2,250 Russian military personnel lost on October 21, 2026 — its highest daily figure since the full-scale invasion began, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Recent updates as of 22.10 👇

⚡️ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would agree to a deal to end the war that would freeze the front line “as it is now,” provided #Ukraine could retain 75% or more of its territory. He made the remarks in an interview with Fox News. 📷: Presidential Office

⚡️ The first tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel is set to depart for the US on October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He claimed the vessel would transport 40,000 tonnes of diesel and that the contract was in the final stages of being finalized.

⚡️ Recent updates as of 21.10

❗️Nearly 46,000 foreign nationals from 151 countries signed contracts with Russia’s armed forces. This was reported by Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

The Russia We Forget to See 🔗 ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/... The podcast episode explores why Taras Shevchenko remains relevant today: through his reflections on Russian imperialism, Ukrainian history, violence, freedom, and society’s ability to look critically at itself.

💥 GROUP 10, a unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, liberated more than 600 hectares of forest from Russian forces in Sumy Oblast. The intelligence officers captured 29 Russian soldiers, killed 108 Russian troops, and struck more than 1,100 targets.

"Russia`s actions make it harder to put food on people`s plates across the world," Kaja Kallas addressed the European Parliament. She noted the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly attacks affecting Black Sea shipping routes. 📽️: X / eu_eeas

On October 20, Zelenskyy held a phone call with Rubio to discuss security issues and further support for Ukraine. They discussed the supply of interceptors to counter ballistic missiles, advance warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks, and the use of Starlink by the military.

A Russian drone attacked the Kyiv-Odesa highway in the village of Chabany, near Kyiv. This was reported by Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration. Three people were killed and four others were injured. 📷: Ukraine`s Prosecutor

Recent updates as of 20.10 👇

❗️Russian strikes have inflicted roughly $7.7 billion in damages on Ukrainian enterprises since early 2026, according to Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi. Over 1 million square meters of commercial real estate have been wrecked or severely impacted this year. Source: interview with BBC News Ukraine