Daily Review

The day’s most important news from Ukraine in one short evening review, with links to every full story.

Chart from the Centre for Economic Strategy's economic review showing the fall in Ukraine's metallurgical output (credit: CES, Telegram @thinktankces)

Ukraine's steel output collapses 80% after strikes on blast furnaces

A think tank says September metallurgical output fell 80% after Russian strikes on seven blast furnaces. Kyiv also limited new demining near the front, and military intelligence made unverified claims about Russian arms supply and Africa.

Olena Shevchenko · 26 Oct 2026

Image attached to the General Staff of Ukraine's Telegram post on weekly air defence results against Russian drones

Ukraine reports 87% of Russian drones neutralised in a week; arms export rules planned

The General Staff says air defence neutralised 2,282 of 2,597 Russian drones in a week. Defence Minister Khmara promised industry level rules and said exports come only after army needs are met.

Olena Shevchenko · 24 Oct 2026

Ukrainian prisoners of war freed in the 23 October 2026 exchange (photo: HUR Telegram channel)

Ukraine brings home 270 prisoners as HUR warns of Russian provocations

Ukraine received 270 people from Russian captivity, including Olenivka survivors. HUR warned of Russian "false flag" plans in Europe, and Zelensky pressed Trump to lean on Putin.

Olena Shevchenko · 23 Oct 2026