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Ukraine: Kyiv Mayor vows to fight removal — FrontPages.eu, October 23, 2026

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Vitali Klitschko has declared he will resist any effort to oust him as mayor of the capital. The statement follows President Zelenskyy's announcement of a new cabinet intended to bolster central authority over the city, a move that suggests the long-standing tension between the presidency and the mayor's office is nearing a confrontation. Russian forces used 176 drones in a large-scale attack on a thermal power plant, forcing the station to cease generation. The strike left more than 500,000 people without electricity across several regions; in Volyn, over 100,000 families lost power and the regional capital, Lutsk, saw its water supply partially cut. A separate drone hit a residential building in Zhytomyr, injuring nine people. Police in Zhytomyr have arrested a woman suspected of helping the FSB poison soldiers, an attack that reportedly killed two. On the financial front, President Zelenskyy has signed tax laws required to unlock new tranches of funding from the EU and the IMF, bringing the treasury closer to its next installment of international support.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has publicly stated his intention to fight any efforts to remove him from office. This development coincides with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's announced plans to form a new cabinet designed to strengthen Kyiv's authority, indicating a political power struggle over the capital's leadership.

Liga.net: Klitschko Vows to Fight Removal from Office

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has declared that he will resist any efforts to oust him from his position.

Hromadske: Zelenskyy on Plans for a Cabinet that Can Strengthen Kyiv's Authority

President Zelenskyy has outlined plans for a cabinet intended to bolster Kyiv's authority.

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on a thermal power plant, forcing the station to cease electricity generation. A total of 176 drones were reportedly used across Ukraine overnight. These strikes have left over 500,000 Ukrainian citizens without electricity in various regions, with emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv and the surrounding region, and over 100,000 families affected in Volyn.

Українська правда: Russians massively strike one of the TPPs: station stops electricity generation

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on a thermal power plant (TPP), leading to the station ceasing its electricity generation.

Hromadske: Russia Massively Attacked a Thermal Power Plant; 176 Drones Used

Russia conducted a large-scale attack on a thermal power plant, deploying a total of 176 drones across Ukraine overnight.

TSN.ua: Russian Shelling Causes Power Outages for Over 500,000 Ukrainians

Russian attacks have resulted in more than 500,000 Ukrainian citizens being left without electricity in various regions.

Українська правда: Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv region

Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

NV: 10 Drone Strikes on Volyn: Over 100,000 Families Without Power

Ten drone attacks in the Volyn region have left over 100,000 families without electricity and caused partial water outages in Lutsk.

According to The Economist, the United States has developed a new peace plan for Ukraine. The proposals include a demilitarized zone in Donbas and a potential restart of the Nord Stream pipeline, outlining possible futures for Ukraine, Russia, and the Donbas region.

TSN.ua: US Proposes New Peace Plan: What's Offered to Ukraine, Russia, and Donbas Future

According to The Economist, the US has devised a new peace plan that outlines proposals for Ukraine and Russia, and discusses the future of Donbas.

NV: US Proposes Demilitarized Zone in Donbas and Nord Stream Restart to Russia

The US has proposed creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas and restarting the Nord Stream pipeline as part of a new peace plan for Ukraine, according to The Economist.

Nokia and ICEYE have announced a partnership to assist Ukraine in establishing its own independent satellite communication system. This collaboration aims to enhance Ukraine's technological sovereignty in communication capabilities.

Українська правда: Nokia and ICEYE will help Ukraine create sovereign satellite communications

Nokia and ICEYE are partnering to assist Ukraine in developing its own independent satellite communication system.

Hromadske: ICEYE and Nokia Develop Satellite Communication System for Ukraine

ICEYE and Nokia have announced their collaboration on creating a dedicated satellite communication system for Ukraine.

An exclusive investigation is underway into the financial crisis of Kyivmiskbud, a major construction company. Questions are being raised about whether billions from the state budget will be sufficient to salvage apartments in unfinished buildings, and investor demands are being outlined.

TSN.ua: Kyivmiskbud's Last Chance: Why Budget Billions May Not Save Apartments in…

An exclusive investigation into Kyivmiskbud's financial crisis, questioning whether billions from the budget can salvage apartments in unfinished buildings and outlining investor demands.

A Russian drone strike directly targeted a residential building in the Zhytomyr region, resulting in injuries to nine people. This attack highlights the continued threat to civilian areas.

Українська правда: Russian drone attacked residential building in Zhytomyr region: 9 people injured

A Russian drone strike targeted a residential building in the Zhytomyr region, resulting in injuries to nine people.

Police in the Zhytomyr region have arrested a young woman suspected of assisting Russia's FSB in poisoning soldiers. This alleged act reportedly led to the deaths of two individuals, marking a significant domestic security development.

Українська правда: PHOTO: Young woman detained in Zhytomyr region for helping FSB poison…

Police in the Zhytomyr region have arrested a young woman suspected of assisting the FSB in poisoning soldiers, an act that led to the deaths of two individuals.

Ukrainian presidential advisors and retired US General Ben Hodges have responded to statements made by Donald Trump regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump claimed a restoration of Starlink services and a swift end to the conflict, but Ukrainian sources indicate that Starlink restrictions persist on the frontline and General Hodges dismissed Trump's claims as 'ridiculous.'

TSN.ua: Trump Claims Starlink Restoration: Zelenskyy's Advisor Comments on Reality

Donald Trump has announced the restoration of Starlink, a claim that Ukrainian presidential advisor has responded to with a comment on the actual situation.

TSN.ua: General Hodges Dismisses Trump's Claims of a Swift End to the War in Ukraine

Retired US General Hodges has criticized Donald Trump's statements suggesting a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine, calling them 'ridiculous'.

NV: Starlink Restrictions Persist on the Frontline Despite Trump's Statements

Despite claims made by Trump, there are still limitations on Starlink's operation at the front lines in Ukraine.

Military experts are stating that the war in Ukraine has entered a 'survival phase,' necessitating the state to utilize all available instruments. Projections suggest the conflict could potentially extend until 2027, indicating a prolonged engagement.

NV: War in Ukraine Enters Survival Phase, State Must Use All Instruments

A military expert states that the war has entered a phase where the state must utilize all its instruments for survival.

NV: Russia's War in Ukraine Could Extend to 2027

An expert suggests that the war in Ukraine might continue until 2027, indicating a prolonged conflict.

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