Success of the Armed Forces, shelling of Nikopol and Mykolaiv, plane crash in Irkutsk: today's highlights

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attacks near Bakhmut and Avdiivka

Ukrainian missile forces and artillery struck a Russian ammunition depot. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also repelled the attacks of the occupiers near Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and 5 other settlements. This is stated in the evening summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to detailed information from the General Staff, the Ukrainian military destroyed four Russian D-30 howitzers, three trucks with ammunition, and up to 50 occupiers near Enerhodar on October 22. Another 40 Russians were injured. On one of the directions, the Armed Forces hit two Uragan anti-aircraft missile defense systems of the Russian occupation forces.

Aviation of the Defense Forces made 6 strikes during the day. It has been confirmed that six areas of concentration of weapons and military hardware of the enemy have been destroyed. Earlier today, air defense units shot down 12 Shahed-136 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian missile forces and artillery hit the command post, five areas of concentration of Russian manpower, weapons, and military hardware, an ammunition depot, and an anti-aircraft missile complex.

Shelling of Nikopol

In the morning, the Russian occupying forces shelled Nikopol. This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Valentyn Reznichenko and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. According to preliminary data, 6 people were injured as a result of the shelling of the city. One of the wounded is in serious condition.

Reznichenko said that the two victims were traveling in a car when a Russian projectile exploded next to the vehicle. Houses, a kindergarten, three private enterprises, and cars were damaged in the city.

A military plane crashed into a house in Irkutsk, Russia

In Irkutsk, a military plane crashed into a private two-story building, causing a fire. This is reported by the Russian mass media with reference to the local governor Igor Kobzev.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reported that the Su-30 fighter jet, which was performing a training flight, had crashed. The plane fell within the city limits, in the area of the detached houses.

Russian Telegram channels inform that both Su-30 pilots died in the accident. There is no information about civilian casualties yet.

The Ukrainian military continues to move the front line in Kherson Oblast

The Ukrainian military continues to move the front line in Kherson Oblast, while the occupiers are trying to concentrate their forces on the left bank of the Dnipro. This was announced by the spokeswoman of the operational command "South" Nataliia Humeniuk.

According to her, the Ukrainian military continues active actions. However, the occupiers sat very firmly behind the defensive line.

Currently, the Russian forces are moving their elite units and officers, leaving only mobilized soldiers to contain the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Night shelling of Mykolaiv

As a result of the Russian shelling of Mykolaiv on the night of October 23, 5 people were injured. Three victims were taken to the hospital, and two more were treated on an outpatient basis. This was announced by the head of the Mykolaiv Regional Council, Hanna Zamazeieva.

It is also known that as a result of night shelling in Mykolaiv, a five-story building was destroyed, a ten-story residential building, a playground, a heating line, and dozens of cars were significantly damaged.

In addition, a warehouse building was destroyed due to enemy shelling, as a result of which one person was hospitalized. A fire broke out, which was promptly extinguished.