On October 18, 2026, an important report was delivered by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatiy, who emphasized the results on the frontline and thanked Ukrainian soldiers for their courage and professionalism.
Situation on the Frontline
According to the report, Ukrainian forces are actively destroying attempts by Russian troops to storm positions in Dobropillia and other areas. The situation remains challenging, but our soldiers continue to fulfill their tasks:
- Dobropillia
- Kostiantynivka
- Olexiyivka-Druzhkivka
- Orikhiv
- Novopavlivka
- Novoandriivka
- Velykomykhailivka
These settlements remain under Ukrainian control, and active defense continues in the areas near Kramatorsk.
Trends on the Frontline
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the trend this year continues: Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than the Russians have managed to capture. This indicates the effectiveness of operations by the Airborne Assault Forces and the Third Army Corps, which are actively operating on the frontline.
Zelensky also refuted fake news spread by the Russian side regarding the situation on the frontline, emphasizing that Ukrainian forces are destroying Russians up to 20 kilometers from Zaporizhzhia, not five as claimed by Russia.
Diplomatic Efforts
In addition to military news, the president announced new diplomatic meetings scheduled for next week and reported ongoing contacts with the American side. This reflects Ukraine's active foreign policy in the context of war.