Shahed-136


A UAV hits a residential building in Belgorod: a fire broke out, and injuries were reported
In Belgorod, a UAV hit a high-rise building on Kashtanova Street, causing a fire. One victim with a mine-blast injury is reported, although some sources indicate 5 wounded.

Russia fires 80 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, 50 drones are shot down
On the night of November 4, Russia attacked Ukraine with 80 kamikaze drones, Iskander-Ms, and guided aerial bombs. Air defense forces shot down 50 enemy UAVs in nine regions of Ukraine.

In the capital, the Institute of Journalism suffered from a nighttime drone attack: what is known
The building of the Institute of Journalism of the Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a dormitory were damaged as a result of the fall of the shahed. Classes are being held remotely until November 9.

KSRIFE told what UAVs Russia used to attack the territory of Ukraine last night
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.

Russians launch missile attack in Sumy region at night: two wounded
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.

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.

U.S. aid to Ukraine will decrease regardless of who wins the presidential election - Bloomberg
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.

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.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 4 missiles and 50 UAVs, 40 drones downed
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 border areas of Sumy region - RMA
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
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 a week, more than 140 means of aerial reconnaissance and attack were destroyed
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.

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.

4 out of 6 missiles and 42 drones out of 98 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine, 46 more were lost
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: a local resident was injured
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.

Russians are installing Starlink on “chess” - KFI explained why
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, Russians fired FPV drones at emergency services, a house and an administrative building burned down due to enemy shelling
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 “Shaheds” were destroyed during a protracted alert
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.

Shahed attacks detected in different regions of Ukraine
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 President's Office says that 70% of the ammunition used by Russia at the front is North Korean
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.

Several groups of enemy “shaheds” were spotted in three regions - Air Force
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.

8 enemy drones and X-59 missiles were spotted flying over 3 regions at night - “North”
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.

Russia is developing a homing head for “Shahed”: what is known
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.

Iranian Foreign Ministry once again denies transferring ballistic missiles to Russia
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.

20 attacks in a day: russian terrorists continue to attack Nikopol
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.

They may pose a hidden danger: the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise advises Ukrainian craftsmen not to “revive” the engines of downed “Shaheds”
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.

Russians hit a medical facility in Kherson region, 4 wounded due to Russian attacks
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.

A farm caught fire due to a drone strike in Mykolaiv region
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: one person was wounded
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.