Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down or jammed 93 Russian drones overnight out of 126 launched, including around 80 Shaheds. The attack came from several directions across Russia and occupied territories. Drones hit 10 locations, but most were intercepted over northern and eastern Ukraine.

Russian losses per 29/10/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1150 men
+4 tanks
+3 ACVs
+20 artillery
+1 MLRS
+313 UAVs

Good night, sleep well. See you tomorrow!

Soldiers of Ukraine’s 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade have been equipped with the latest 155mm wheeled self-propelled artillery system, the DITA. The DITA has already proven its combat effectiveness in other units, including the National Guard’s Azov and Khartiya brigades.

Politico reports that Hungary is actively working to form a "Ukraine-skeptic" alliance with Czechia and Slovakia. Balázs Orbán, a key adviser to Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, said they aim to coordinate positions in the EU to reduce support for Ukraine.

Despicable and indefensible.

Overnight on October 28, Russia launched 38 attack drones, mostly Shaheds, from Kursk and Oryol. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or jammed 26 of them. Strikes were recorded at 4 locations, with drone debris falling in one more.

Russian losses per 28/10/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1060 men
+6 tanks
+28 ACVs
+8 artillery
+2 MLRS
+108 UAVs

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Good night, sleep well. See you tomorrow.

Russia has declared a state of emergency at the Belgorod reservoir after strikes damaged the bottom outlet and both sluice gates, causing water levels to drop by a meter. Authorities are now trying to block the outflow to prevent further flooding downstream and reservoir depletion.

German far-left leader Sahra Wagenknecht, dubbed “Putin’s friend”, claims Russia won’t attack NATO because “Putin isn’t suicidal” and knows NATO’s military edge. She also opposes sending more weapons to Ukraine and once said Russia had no interest in invading.

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Russian media confirm the loss: A Russian Ka-52 and its pilots were lost and killed while attempting to intercept Ukrainian drones.

Eternal interception.

A sudden explosion has been reported at the Yuzhno-Sakhalinskaya CHPP-1 thermal power plant. No official details yet, but local sources confirm emergency crews are on site.

Explosions are being reported near Moscow for the second night in a row as Ukrainian strike drones target the capital and rear areas. Russian strategic and tactical aircraft are evacuating from airfields near Kubinka and Zhukovsky. Panic in the skies, again.

Russian positions downstream of the damaged Belgorod dam are now flooded and severely compromised. Footage shows waterlogged trenches, submerged equipment, and disrupted logistics.

Putin has signed a law officially denouncing the 2000 US-Russia plutonium disposal agreement, which aimed to eliminate 34 tons of weapons-grade material each. Citing “strategic instability” and “unfriendly US actions,” the Kremlin demands sanctions be lifted and losses compensated.

Zelensky: “Every Staff meeting I will personally check progress on long-range weapons contracts, as part of our future security. Long-range capability is a pillar of independence and peace. All deep-strike goals must be fulfilled by year-end, including expanded geographic use.”

More footage released by the 33rd Mechanized Brigade of the same attack.

Ukrainian forces are now using 120 French CAESAR self-propelled howitzers on the front line, according to Olivier Travert, Marketing and Sales Director at KNDS France.

Hungary's PM Orbán says he'll meet Trump in Washington to seek protection from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. Despite access to alternatives via Croatia, Hungary has increased reliance on Russian crude. U.S. NATO envoy Whitaker says Budapest has taken “no active steps” to cut that dependence.

Here we go again. Near Dobropillia, Russian marines launched one of the largest mechanized assaults in recent weeks, 29 armored vehicles aimed at taking Shakhove and Volodymyrivka. Ukraine repelled the attack after 6 hours, destroying 12 APCs, 2 tanks, and repelling the infantry with FPV drones.

A floating crane capsized in occupied Sevastopol’s Southern Bay, killing two and injuring over 20. Russian investigators have opened a criminal case over safety violations in maritime operations.

Russian channels are now sharing North Korean propaganda clips showing DPRK soldiers holding a portrait of “Leader” Kim Jong Un before going to battle.

A bizarre attempt at glorifying sacrifice. Thousands of them were wounded and/or killed in Kursk region.

Once again showing his true intent: Tucker Carlson says Putin is "one of the most popular leaders in the world" and claims "you won’t meet anyone who doesn’t like him." Global celebrity status, he says.

Living in lala-land.

Footage shows a BTR crew from the 14th “Chervona Kalyna” Brigade clearing Russian troops from abandoned buildings in Rodynske. Despite Russian claims of full control, fighting continues, Ukraine still holds firm presence in the town.

Russia has begun attaching two anti-tank mine containers under the wings of Shahed drones, Ukrainian sources report. Several such cases were reported today. The mines are dangerous, do not touch or approach, as they are set to self-destruct.

Estonia has allocated an additional €150,000 to support Ukraine’s energy system ahead of winter, FM Margus Tsahkna announced during his visit to Kyiv. This brings Estonia’s total energy aid to around €850,000.

Russian aviation related channel Fighterbomber with another 'eternal flight brothers!' message, hinting towards the loss of a Ka-52 attack helicopter and its crew.

A Ukrainian drone was almost jammed by a local Russian electronic warfare system.