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Explosions in Zaporizhia occurred on the morning of October 21. As a result of the Russian strike on the city, almost 100 houses were damaged, there are dead and wounded.

As reported by the evening by the secretary of the Zaporizhia City Council Regina Kharchenko, the number of victims has risen to three — A 44-year-old woman died in the hospital.

— As a result of today's ballistic missile attack, houses in the Kommunarsky district were damaged. Namely, 21 multi-story buildings and 72 private houses, — she wrote.

Kharchenko noted that privileged categories of citizens can take advantage of the program to provide financial support to residents of Zaporizhia whose housing was damaged as a result of missile attacks. The amount of the one-time benefit is 15 thousand UAH.

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Zaporizhia: explosions on October 21

The head of the Zaporizhia OVA Ivan Fedorov reported explosions in the city 4 minutes after the alarm was declared.

Before that, he warned of the threat of ballistic missile strikes on the Zaporizhia region and other regions of Ukraine where an air raid alarm was declared.

Consequences of explosions in Zaporizhia

The strike hit a residential area of ​​Zaporizhia, the blast wave damaged almost 100 houses, including a kindergarten and a dormitory.

The death toll has risen to three.

Another 14 people were injured, two of them are in serious condition.

Local authorities also showed photos of the aftermath of the shelling of Zaporozhye.

Photo: Zaporizka miskrada

Photo: Zaporizka OVA

Photo: Zaporizka OVA

Photo: Zaporizka OVA

Photo: Zaporizhka OVA

Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have carried out 229 strikes on 10 settlements in the Zaporizhia region. 17 residential buildings and infrastructure facilities have been destroyed. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 971 days now.

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Sandu won, but there will be a second round: final results of the elections in Moldova Dmitry Usik

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On Sunday, October 20, Moldova held presidential elections. The country's Central Electoral Commission announced the results.

According to the results of processing all the protocols, Moldova is expecting a second round of elections – none of the candidates crossed the 50% mark of the votes. Who will fight for the post of president next and how many votes they received, 24 Kanal reports.

Election results in Moldova

As predicted, the current president of Moldova Maia Sandu received the greatest support among voters. According to the results of processing all the protocols, she received 42.45% of the votes. The politician's hopes for victory in the first round were not justified.

Sandu's opponent will be the Prosecutor General and the candidate from the pro-Russian Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova Alexander Stoianoglo – he took second place with 25.99% of the vote.

According to the Central Election Commission of Moldova, 1,543,081 citizens took part in the voting. The turnout is 51.68%. The most active voters were in the age range of 36-45 and 56-65.

Referendum results in Moldova

On the same day, a referendum on the country's European integration was held in Moldova. Citizens were asked the following questions: “Do you support amendments to the Constitution with the aim of the Republic of Moldova joining the European Union?”.

According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission, the number of those who voted “yes” is 50.45%, “no” – 49.55%.

As the publication points out, despite the general preliminary support, in 23 of the 32 districts of Moldova, the overwhelming majority of voters in the constitutional referendum chose “no”.

The Ukrainian government has updated the tasks for negotiations with Ukraine's partners on defense support issues.

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this following a meeting with the highest military and political leadership states.

Zelensky's meeting with Syrsky and Umerov

Zelensky said that he held a meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky, and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatoliy Bargilevich. Also, judging by the photo, the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak was present at the meeting.

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— First of all, the — front. Our military tasks and steps for the near future and everything that is needed for the effectiveness of our soldiers on the front line: weapons, military equipment, supplies, staffing of brigades, — the president reported following the meeting.

Vladimir Zelensky also reported that a detailed report by Commander-in-Chief Sirsky on the situation in all areas of military operations and repelling enemy attacks had been made.

The Kursk operation was discussed separately, where, as the president reported, Ukrainian troops are maintaining their positions and preventing the enemy from expanding the war on Ukrainian territory.

— Instead of the buffer zone on Ukrainian territory that the Russians planned, we created a buffer zone near our border on Russian territory. I am grateful to all our soldiers for their bravery. And special attention — to replenishing the exchange fund for Ukraine in order to free our people from Russian captivity. It was thanks to the Kursk operation that we were able to free a significant number of our people, — he wrote.

The President reported that following today's meeting, “the tasks for the relevant negotiations with partners on defense support for Ukraine were updated“.

To recap, today US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv where, during a meeting with President Zelensky, he announced a $400 million aid package from the United States.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck two important objects in Russia at once: what the Russians were storing there Melania Golembyovskaya

Ukrainian drones attacked the Lipetsk-2 military airfield and the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. Previously, the occupiers used the airfield to improve the qualifications of pilots, and hid what they produced at the plant.

The head of the Center for Military and Legal Research, Alexander Musienko, told Channel 24 about this, noting that the enemy stored aviation weapons at the airfield. Meanwhile, the occupiers produced them and stored missiles at the plant.

What the Russians stored at the Lipetsk-2 airfield and the Sverdlov plant

This is not the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked the Lipetsk-2 airfield. This is one of the oldest airbases in Russia. The airbase is known for being a training ground for the Luftwaffe, the air force of the Third Reich, before the start of World War II.

Its special feature now is that it houses a pilot retraining center, i.e. advanced training, and a flight improvement center, which is aimed at improving their skills on aircraft, starting with the Su-57.

This airbase is unique for Russia, as it has all types of Su and MiG-31 aircraft. Since the base is now a large training center, there is a large area with warehouses for aviation weapons, that is, missiles and KABs, Musienko noted.

The head of the Center explained that after Ukrainian troops successfully struck Russian airfields in different places in the border zone, the enemy was forced to redeploy and relocate its aircraft. The occupiers began to use those airfields where they once conducted advanced training for pilots and improved the technical condition of aircraft.

As for the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, the Russians hid the reality of its products. Allegedly, the enemy produced only explosives for the mining industry there. In fact, the plant was included in the military-industrial complex of Russia.

It produces demolition devices and explosives for the same KABs and missiles. Moreover, it was established that the missiles themselves were stored there, Musienko added.

By the way, this plant is located 900 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. It is under US and EU sanctions.

Five people were injured in an explosion in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, on the morning of October 21.

Morning explosion in Krivoy Rog: what is known

A new explosion in Krivoy Rog was heard at half past ten in the morning.

A few minutes before that, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of the enemy using ballistic weapons from Crimea.

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Soon, the head of the City Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, confirmed that the Russian occupiers were again attacking the city with ballistic missiles.

Later it became known that during the morning explosion in Krivoy Rog, a cultural building, several five-story buildings, shops, a post office and pharmacy.

Five people were injured – women aged 33 and 51 and men aged 19, 36 and 66.

Luckily, everyone's condition is mild. All of them will be treated on an outpatient basis.

It should be noted that the Russian army has been attacking Krivoy Rog for the third day in a row.

17 people were injured during the attack on October 19, and four (including a 12-year-old girl) on October 20.

Five more people were injured on the morning of October 21.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 971 days now.

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Protest against sending DPRK troops: South Korea summoned Russian Ambassador Polina Buyanov

South Korea summoned Russian ambassador/Collage 24 Channel

The South Korean Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador to Seoul, Georgy Zinoviev. This move was a sign of protest against sending North Korean troops to the country to participate in the war.

The BBC reports this, citing the Yonhap agency. According to journalists, Russia and North Korea still deny reports of North Korean troops preparing to participate in the invasion of Ukraine.

South Korea summons Russian ambassador

It is noted that the ambassador met with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun. However, the South Korean Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

Last week, South Korean intelligence said that Pyongyang intended to send 12,000 of its troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Allegedly, 1,500 special forces soldiers are already at military bases in the Far East “for training and acclimatization.”

By the way, earlier the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kirill Budanov confirmed that by November, 11,000 North Korean troops would be ready to fight in Ukraine. The first cadre of 2,600 North Korean soldiers will go to the Kursk region, using Russian equipment and ammunition.

Several explosions thundered in Sumy on the morning of October 21 — Russia launched an airstrike on residential buildings and critical infrastructure of the city.

Explosions in Sumy today

First there was one explosion, then a second, and then several more.

Soon, the authorities confirmed that Russia launched a massive airstrike on the city.

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— Russians sent Shaheeds to the residential sector and critical infrastructure of the regional center. The consequences of the enemy attack are being clarified, — they say in the OVA.

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Russia complains of massive drone attack: refinery could also be hit Vladislav Kravtsov

What is known about the night attack in Russia on October 21/Collage 24 Channels

Russians are complaining about a massive drone attack that took place on their territory on the night of October 21. An oil refinery in the Rostov region could also have been hit.

Russian media reported this. At the same time, the Russian authorities claim that they allegedly shot down all the drones that flew at night, reports 24 Channel.

What was the night of October 21 like in Russia

The Russian Defense Ministry in its short morning report claims that on the night of Monday, 18 “Ukrainian drones” were allegedly shot down over four Russian regions.

According to the ministry's report, 11 drones were allegedly shot down or intercepted by electronic warfare systems over the Rostov Region, four over the Bryansk Region, two over the Kursk Region, and one over the Oryol Region. region.

At the same time, the network also reports that the oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, which is in the Rostov region, could also have been attacked. Explosions were heard there at about 3 am.

Locals also reported 5 explosions in the Rostov region. A fire at the oil refinery, as of now, has not been recorded. However, the very fact that the drones approached the plant indicates another probe of the enemy's air defense system, which usually ends with a strike in the short term.

By the way, this is not the first time that unknown good drones have attacked the Russian Novoshakhtinsk. Thus, on September 27, a major fire occurred near this city due to “falling UAV debris” near a power line, in a field where dry grass allegedly caught fire.

There have also been several attacks on the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery itself. After that, the plant suspended its operations.

Ukrainian armed forces recently advanced north of Sudzha amid fighting on a key front in Russia's Kursk region.

This is stated in the report of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced north of Sudzhi

It is noted that geolocated footage published on October 20 shows that Ukrainian defenders have recently advanced east from Cherkassky Poperechny (north of Sudzhi RF).

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At the same time, Russian sources claim that Russian troops attacked north of Sudzha near Malaya Lokna and southeast of Sudzha in the Plekhovo area.

In turn, the Ukrainian military attacked southeast of Korenevoye in the area of ​​Kruglenky and Leonidov.

However, as ISW analysts noted, the pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger stated that information about the capture of Plekhovo by Russian soldiers is unconfirmed.

It is reported that units of the 155th separate separate brigade of the Russian Federation are operating in the area of ​​Zeleny Put (southeast of Korenevo), and units of the Alabai reconnaissance group are operating in the Kursk region.

Experts from the Institute for the Study of War note that neither Ukrainian nor Russian sources reported ground attacks in the Glushkovsky district (west of the main Ukrainian bridgehead in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation) on October 20 .

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“Will quickly bring you to your senses”: What is China's role in the alliance between Russia and the DPRK Melania Golembyovskaya

The DPRK has transferred its troops to Russia for exercises. It is likely that the cooperation between the two dictators may not end there. China is currently standing aside from these events, but may soon intervene.

China is trying to be a leader not only in the BRICS organization, but also in the world. Political analyst and Russian oppositionist Olga Kurnosova told Channel 24 that if the alliance between Russia and the DPRK poses a threat to China's economy, it may take matters into its own hands.

China's Role in Russia-DPRK Alliance

According to political analyst, North Korea's aid to Russia is a threat to Ukrainian military and peace. Already 12 thousand North Korean soldiers are preparing to go fight on the Ukrainian front. However, it is clear that these are not all the resources of the DPRK, how many more military they have – no one knows.

At the same time, Vladimir Putin should have given something in return to North Korea.

It seems to me that the DPRK will ask for nuclear technology, which is a threat not only to Europe, but to the whole world, chemical and bacteriological weapons, – noted Kurnosova.

In addition, North Korea may eventually ask for weapons and even troops, because recently it has repeatedly threatened war with South Korea.

The political analyst said that now Kim Jong-un will “rock the boat” and will watch China's reaction: will it allow them to negotiate with Putin without permission and sign any agreements.

It is much more convenient for the DPRK to have “free” relations with Russia than to be under China's protectorate.

Note!Korea expert Leonid Petrov said that Russia, China and the DPRK have complex historical and modern relations. In particular, he talks about their military cooperation and diplomatic hesitations. For now, China is trying to maintain a balance between relations with Russia and avoiding conflicts with the United States.

Kurnosova explained that for now, China does not interfere in such cooperation, because it does not harm its economy.

However, as soon as it sees that its economic interests are under threat and its influence in the region is diminishing, it will quickly “bring North Korea to its senses,” the political analyst emphasized.

The BRICS summit will take place in Kazan this month. Since the founding of this organization, China thought that it would be a political gathering around it. However, now the Russian dictator is trying to become the coordinator, so China is looking at the organization “crookedly.”

In general, BRICS can become a large economic structure. The organization can try to resist the G7 and promote its reserve currency, like the euro or the dollar.

“To what extent BRICS will become a political player is still an open question,” Kurnosova noted.