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- Russia's defense ministry claimed its forces captured eight settlements, including Dobropillia in Donetsk.
- Ukraine's General Staff said its forces hold Dobropillia, calling the Russian claim false.
- Andriy Kovaliov rejected Russia's claim of seizing over 1,800 sq km and 92 settlements since September 1.
- Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked over 15 energy facilities in western and central Ukraine overnight.
- Rescuers worked at a building struck by a Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 17, 2026.