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Air defense system shoots down three “shahids” over Cherkasy region: damage to businesses
In Cherkasy region, air defense forces destroyed three attack drones. The falling debris damaged a warehouse and the windows of several businesses in Cherkasy district.

Russia attacks a bridge in Zatoka in Odesa region with missiles, shooting down 17 drones
Russia attacked the bridge in Zatoka, Odesa region, with Iskander and X-59/69 missiles. In total, the enemy launched 53 air targets, including 43 Shahed drones, of which 17 were shot down.

Russians have used drones with thermobaric warheads for recent attacks on Ukraine - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise
The experts of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise found modified “Shahed 136” with a thermobaric warhead during the recent attacks in Ukraine. The drones are equipped with Russian Kometa units and Chinese control boards.

Ukraine's air defense destroys more than half of the “Shahed” during a night attack by Russia
Air defense forces shot down 26 of 48 attack drones launched by Russia in the evening of October 28. The occupiers also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Kryvyi Rih from the territory of Crimea.

Ukrainian air defense shoots down almost half of 91 Russian drones in night attack over Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine with 91 drones and 6 missiles of various types on the night of October 26. Air defense forces managed to destroy 44 enemy UAVs in various regions of Ukraine, with civilian casualties.

One of the largest military microelectronics plants in Russia suspends operations after drone attack
Russia's Kremniy EL plant in Bryansk has stopped production after a nighttime drone attack. The infrastructure was damaged, 300 employees were evacuated, and problems with equipment recovery arose.

Outdated technologies and launch peculiarities: KFI told about the differences between Russian and North Korean ballistics
KFI experts described the technical features of North Korean missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. They identified differences in design, materials and markings compared to Russian missiles.

Russia attacks Ukraine with three missiles and 116 drones, 59 UAVs downed
On the night of October 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 116 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 59 enemy drones.

SBU and GUR drones hit Russia's largest explosives plant - source
Ukrainian drones hit the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, which produces explosives and ammunition. The attack was carried out from a distance of 900 kilometers, the consequences are being clarified.

Drone attack reported in Bryansk in Russia: plant producing parts for Iskanders was under attack
At night, drones attacked the Kremniy EL plant in Bryansk, one of the largest microelectronics manufacturers in Russia. The plant produces parts for Iskander missile systems and Pantsyr air defense systems.

Three-storey building and private houses damaged in Odesa as a result of Russian missile attack
A three-story building and more than 10 private houses were damaged in a Russian missile attack on Odesa. According to preliminary data, there are no reports of casualties.

Pletenchuk: russia continues to attack the South from the air because it has no success at sea
russia continues air attacks on southern Ukraine due to the lack of success at sea. S-300 and Iskander missiles are being used to strike civilian infrastructure, including ports.

The enemy launched 68 drones in Ukraine at night. The Air Force told how many were shot down
At night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two ballistic and two guided missiles. They also launched 68 unmanned aerial vehicles over the territory of our country.

Russia attacked Ukraine with two missiles and 66 attack UAVs: 29 drones shot down, 31 lost, 2 returned to Russia
On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 66 drones. Air defense shot down 29 UAVs, 31 were lost to electronic warfare, and 2 were returned to Russia. The attack lasted 8 hours, with no casualties.

Russia's attack on Mykolaiv: enemy struck twice with ballistic missiles at critical infrastructure, three people were injured
The enemy launched a double ballistic missile attack on Mykolaiv, hitting critical infrastructure. In Mykolaiv district, the Kutsurubska community was attacked with a drone and artillery.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 missiles and 62 attack drones, shooting down 41 enemy drones
On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.

Ukraine imposed sanctions against the manufacturer of “Kinzhals” - do western restrictions apply to Rostec corporation
Ukraine imposed sanctions against the manufacturer of “Kinzhals” - do western restrictions apply to the Rostec corporation.

The head of the OP reminded partners that Russian munitions contain Western components
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, recalled the Western components in Russian munitions. He argued that it is necessary to allow strikes with Western weapons deep into Russia to destroy enemy stockpiles faster.

Ukraine shoots down 21 enemy drones during night attack
On the night of October 9, 2024, Ukraine suffered a missile strike and drone attack. Defenders destroyed 21 enemy drones in Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Kyiv regions.

In the morning an unknown target could have flown across the border from the Polissya Nature Reserve in Belarus - “Belaruski Gayun”
In the morning, an unknown object, probably a reconnaissance UAV, flew into Ukraine from Belarus. The target was flying from the Polissia Nature Reserve through Pripyat, Chernobyl, Oster, Kalita, and towards Yahotyn and Cherkasy region.

18 out of 19 enemy drones destroyed overnight, one returned to Russia, enemy attacked Odesa region with two Iskanders
On the night of October 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 19 drones. Air defense shot down all drones over 5 regions, 18 were destroyed, and 1 returned to Russia.

Two Kinzhals and 32 attack drones shot down over Ukraine
On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.

Russia's night strike in Odesa region: a ship and a gas pipeline are damaged, criminal proceedings are opened
As a result of the Russian attack on Odesa, a civilian ship, warehouses, cars, and a gas pipeline were damaged. A 59-year-old security guard was injured and hospitalized. An investigation into the violation of the laws of war has been launched.

More than 80% of identified components in enemy weapons came from companies headquartered in the United States and Europe - Bloomberg
Most of the identified components in Russian weapons come from US and European companies. Parts from four Western manufacturers were found in the wreckage of the Iskander missile that hit Chernihiv.

Exactly one month since the terrible tragedy in Poltava: the number of victims has risen to 59
A month after the Russian missile attack on Poltava on September 3, the death toll rose to 59. The Iskander attack also injured 328 people

The death of a Reuters employee in Kramatorsk: it was the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise who identified the enemy missile
Specialists from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise found that the hotel in Kramatorsk was attacked by a Russian Iskander-M missile. Reuters employee Ryan Evans was killed in the attack.

67 "Shaheds" and an X-59 missile shot down over Ukraine during Russia's night attack
On the night of September 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 air strikes. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 67 Shahed drones and an X-59 missile over 11 regions, and the attack on Kyiv lasted more than 5 hours.

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 69 UAVs and 2 missiles overnight
On the night of September 28, 2024, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack. 69 Shahed attack UAVs and 2 X-59/69 guided missiles were destroyed, and 13 regions of Ukraine were attacked.

24 out of 32 enemy-launched “Shaheeds” were shot down over Ukraine at night, and one UAV entered Romanian airspace
The Ukrainian Air Force repelled a massive attack by Russian drones at night, destroying 24 of the 32 “Shaheds” launched. The enemy also attacked with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and two X-22 cruise missiles.

66 "Shaheds" shot down over Ukraine at night
On the night of September 24, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack involving 85 air attack aircraft. 66 Shahed attack UAVs were shot down and other enemy missiles were detected.