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Experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise told what kind of drones Russia used to attack the territory of Ukraine last night.

Russian troops fired 16 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 31 explosions were recorded. A missile strike on the Khotyn community wounded two civilians and damaged houses and cars.

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.

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.

According to Bloomberg, U. S. support for Ukraine may decline regardless of the outcome of the presidential election. Western officials note difficulties in getting financial aid through Congress.

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.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.

Russian troops fired 39 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 140 explosions were recorded. 10 communities were affected, and a critical infrastructure facility in the Bilopil community was damaged.

Russian troops fired 46 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 112 explosions were recorded, and private houses and non-residential premises in several communities were damaged.

Over the past week, the air defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces neutralized 141 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. The destroyed UAVs include Shahed, Orlan, Lancet, Merlin and others.

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

On the night of October 19, Ukraine suffered a massive attack from Russia. The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 4 guided missiles and 42 enemy drones.

Russian troops fired 81 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 146 explosions were recorded. A local resident was injured and civilian facilities in several communities were damaged.

KFI experts explained that the Russians may use Starlink on attack drones to improve coordination during attacks. They also noted changes in the guidance system and the explosive part of the “Shahed”.

In Sumy region, Russian troops fired 9 times, causing fires in a house and an administrative building. While providing assistance to the victims, the enemy attacked emergency vehicles with FPV drones.

In Cherkasy region, 17 enemy Shahed drones were destroyed overnight. According to preliminary data, there were no reports of casualties or damage to property, and the area is being inspected.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports an attack by Shahed drones in several regions of Ukraine. Drone activity was reported in Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Donetsk regions.

The advisor to the President said that 70% of the shells and mines at the front are North Korean-made. Podoliak called on his partners to explain why Ukraine has to fight with restrictions and a shortage of weapons.

Groups of enemy Shahed drones are spotted in Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions. The Air Force warns of the threat of attack UAVs in Kyiv and Cherkasy regions.

Eight Shahed UAVs were spotted flying over Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, 3 of which were shot down. X-59 cruise missiles were also spotted, but the targets were lost in the area.

Russians are considering equipping Shahed-136 attack UAVs with electronic-optical homing heads. Experts warn of the danger of the remains of downed drones to civilians due to the risk of explosion.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again denied the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The minister emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries began long before the war in Ukraine.

On October 12, the occupiers attacked Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and artillery. An industrial enterprise was damaged, with no casualties. Air defense forces shot down three drones over the region.

The experts of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise warn about the danger of repairing the engines of downed enemy drones. The wreckage may contain hidden detonation mechanisms and is not intended for long-term use.

Russian troops shelled 22 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 4 people. A medical facility, administrative building, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged. The air defense system shot down one enemy drone.

Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv region with Shahed drones. A fire broke out on the territory of a farm as a result of a hit from one of the UAVs.

Russian troops fired 98 times at the border areas of Sumy region, and 216 explosions were recorded. The attacks resulted in one civilian casualty in the Esman community.

Satellite images showing damage to Shahed drone warehouses near Yeysk after an attack by Ukrainian drones are published. About 400 attack drones were stored at the base.

Under the guise of hotel internships, russia lures young women from Africa to a drone factory. The workers are subjected to exploitation, working without proper protection and under constant surveillance.

Mykolaiv air defense forces shot down 4 Shahed drones. The enemy attacked Mykolaiv's infrastructure with rockets and shelled the Kutsurubska community, damaging houses and facilities. There were no casualties.