The number includes 1,980 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 23:

• Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump
• Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say
• Ukraine to end automatic 100% mobilization exemptions for critical industries, Prime Minister says
• Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut

The number includes 1,830 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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The number includes 2,250 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 21:

• Zelensky supports resuming trilateral peace talks with US, Russia after Putin claims Kremlin readiness
• 'Everything was in ruins' — At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv
• Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow

The number includes 1,820 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.