Russian forces conducted a massive drone strike campaign against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, heavily targeting central and western Ukraine, causing significant power outages. Ukraine reported shooting down 77% of 81 strike drones during the day and 310 strike drones overnight, with 34 locations hit or affected by debris. Ukrainian forces also conducted drone attacks on Russian territory, including an oil refinery in Ryazan and civilian targets in Belgorod.
1. Kinetic Strike Log (5W)
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-04T22:00:01+00:00] Where: Kyiv region, Sofiyskaya Borshchagovka
Who/With What: Russian forces with Geran-2 UAVs
Effect: Large fire at a logistics center [B2] (Source: RVvoenkor, IntelSlava).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-04T21:23:11+00:00] Where: Kyiv, Zhitomir regions
Who/With What: Russian forces with unspecified assets
Effect: Destroyed Ukrainian thermal power plants and two electrical substations, causing power outages [C3] (Source: IntelSlava, ukraine_watch).
- [Russia | 2026-11-04T21:28:46+00:00] Where: Belgorod Region, Soldatskoye village, Rakityansky District
Who/With What: Ukrainian drone
Effect: Attacked a civilian minibus, killing three people including an 8-year-old child [C3] (Source: IntelSlava).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-04T21:02:45+00:00] Where: Donetsk
Who/With What: Ukrainian drone
Effect: Damaged the Holy Resurrection Church [C3] (Source: ukraine_watch).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-04T22:45:46+00:00] Where: Sumy
Who/With What: Russian forces with FAB-series aerial bombs
Effect: Further FAB-isation session [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-03T14:52:09.215Z] Where: Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region
Who/With What: Russian forces with FAB-500 and FAB-3000 guided aerial bombs
Effect: Hit a school distributing humanitarian aid, causing 40 deaths and 30 potential casualties under rubble [C3] (Source: wartranslated, world).
- [Russia | 2026-11-05T00:39:47+00:00] Where: Ryazan Oil Refinery
Who/With What: Ukrainian strike drones
Effect: Industrial zone targeted, causing a fire [C3] (Source: warriorsukrainian, russian-oil-refinery-in-ryazan-reportedly-targeted-in-drone-attack).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-05T01:03:39+00:00] Where: Odesa Oblast
Who/With What: Ukrainian Air Force Yak-52 light aircraft with small arms fire
Effect: Shot down Russian strike and reconnaissance drones [B2] (Source: r_combatfootage).
- [Ukraine | 2026-11-04T23:35:07+00:00] Where: Kharkiv Oblast
Who/With What: Russian forces with ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV and Tornado-S 300-mm MLRS
Effect: Identified and destroyed a large Ukrainian ammunition depot and enemy transport [B2] (Source: boris_rozhin).
2. Identified Equipment, Armament, and Combat Modifications
UAVs and Counter-UAS
- Model: Shahed-136, Geran-2, Geran-4
Used by Russian forces in strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure. One Shahed drone was reported to carry propaganda leaflets [C3] (Source: RVvoenkor, IntelSlava, russia-arming-drones-with-propaganda-cyber-threats-ukraines-drone-commander-warns).
- Model: ZALA Z-16
Russian reconnaissance UAV used for target acquisition for Tornado-S MLRS [B2] (Source: boris_rozhin).
- Model: Grim LTE modem
Developed by Ukrainian company Militech Group to boost LTE transmission power sixfold (to 1.5 watts) and provide an operating range of up to 45 km for drone control when Starlink access is restricted [C3] (Source: militarnyi.com).
- Model: Marauder drone ship
Second 55-meter medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) launched by US firm Saronic Technologies. Specifications: speed over 25 knots, range up to 5,400 nautical miles, payload up to 150 tonnes, autonomous operation with remote override. Modular design for reconnaissance, patrol, cargo, and specialized equipment. Saronic secured a US Navy contract for ten vessels under the MUSV program [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad).
- Model: KRONA short-range anti-aircraft missile system
Developed by Kalashnikov Concern for territorial air defense, successfully completed preliminary tests. Designed to protect industrial enterprises, critical infrastructure, government agencies, and strategic communications from strike UAVs. Highly automated system integrating detection, fire control, and anti-aircraft missile launchers. Can include mobile combat vehicles and stationary modules using serial guided missiles. Development took less than two years, incorporating combat experience from Ukraine [C3] (Source: boris_rozhin).
- Model: ERAM air-launched cruise missiles
US Air Force seeking manufacturers to produce over 1,000 for Ukraine. Proposed weapons weigh around 230 kg and feature high-explosive, fragmentation, and limited penetration capabilities [C3] (Source: militarnyi.com).
- Model: Fiber-optic cable reels
Chinese company Jiangxi Guangbo Optoelectronic Technology is marketing reels up to 100 kilometers long for use in drones to Russian customers [C3] (Source: OSINTdefender).
Aircraft
- Model: MV-75 Cheyenne II
Bell’s tilt-rotor replacement for the UH-60, with the 101st Airborne developing new doctrine around its capabilities. MV-22 Ospreys are being used for training to move an air assault brigade onto an objective in one period of darkness [C3] (Source: Faytuks_Network).
- Model: HH-60W Jolly Green II
Assigned to the 5th Helicopter Squadron, arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, bringing a new generation of Air Force rotary-wing capabilities to the nation’s capital [C3] (Source: video).
Naval Vessels
- Model: China’s first nuclear-powered supercarrier
Rapidly taking shape at Dalian Shipyard, with satellite imagery indicating a launch as early as 2027. Dimensions approaching US Navy’s largest aircraft carriers (approx. 322 meters length, 46 meters width in October 2026), expected to exceed Nimitz and Gerald R. Ford classes [B2] (Source: article).
- Model: SCX26 stealth destroyer concept
Unveiled by French shipbuilder Naval Group at Euronaval 2026. Designed as a command hub for crewed warships and numerous uncrewed aerial, surface, and underwater systems. Combines substantial missile arsenal, distributed sensors, and extensive drone deployment/maintenance facilities. A research and technology demonstrator concept [C3] (Source: article).
Ground Systems
- Model: M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams tank
Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company ‘Bandido’, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conducted gunnery qualification throughout October [C3] (Source: news).
- Model: Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with Browning M2 machine gun
Used by Ukrainian infantrymen of the 225th Assault Regiment in the Huliaipole direction for assault and clearing Russian positions [B2] (Source: r_combatfootage, euromaidanpress).
Miscellaneous
- Model: Protected NATO Role 2B medical facilities
Germany’s Budget Committee approved 750 million euros for the procurement of 16 units from Rheinmetall [C3] (Source: MilitaryNewsEN).
- Model: HERON-TP drone
Germany’s Budget Committee approved funds for arming this drone [C3] (Source: MilitaryNewsEN).
- Model: Portable troposcatter systems
Germany’s Budget Committee approved funds for satellite-independent communication [C3] (Source: MilitaryNewsEN).
- Model: Residual light amplifiers
Germany’s Budget Committee approved funds for infantry [C3] (Source: MilitaryNewsEN).
- Model: Tracer practice cartridges and radar components
Germany’s Budget Committee approved funds for Tranche 4 Eurofighter [C3] (Source: MilitaryNewsEN).
3. Unit Dislocation and Activity (ORBAT Tracker)
- Unit Name/Number: 101st Airborne Division
Developing new doctrine around the MV-75 Cheyenne II and training with MV-22 Ospreys to move an air assault brigade onto an objective in one period of darkness [C3] (Source: Faytuks_Network).
- Unit Name/Number: 72nd Black Zaporozhets Motorized Rifle Brigade
Unmanned systems of the brigade are among the leaders in combat performance in October, hitting 2393 targets [C3] (Source: warriorsukrainian, operativnoZSU).
- Unit Name/Number: 3rd Operational Brigade (Spartan)
Destroyed over 3100 targets in October, including suppressing 1896 enemy UAVs, destroying 530 command/observation posts, shooting down 366 UAVs, eliminating 243 occupiers, 63 automobiles/motorcycles, 26 telecommunications equipment, 4 energy facilities, and 2 guns [C3] (Source: warriorsukrainian).
- Unit Name/Number: 50th Separate Brigade VARYAG
Geran drones continue strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, hitting locomotives, CHPP-2, and a UAV assembly point [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad).
- Unit Name/Number: 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Charlie Company ‘Bandido’)
Conducted gunnery qualification throughout October to maintain proficiency on the M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams tank [C3] (Source: news).
- Unit Name/Number: 225th Assault Regiment
Ukrainian infantrymen, supported by drones and an unmanned ground vehicle, carried out an assault and cleared Russian positions in the Huliaipole direction [B2] (Source: r_combatfootage, euromaidanpress).
- Unit Name/Number: 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade
Natalia, call sign Kiria, operates a ground robotic system for the brigade, which also brings food to positions [C3] (Source: euromaidanpress).
- Unit Name/Number: 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade ‘Kherson’
Gunsighters on Yak-52 light aircraft shot down Russian strike and reconnaissance drones over Odesa Oblast [B2] (Source: r_combatfootage).
- Unit Name/Number: 71st Motorized Rifle Regiment, 42nd Guards Division
Alim Batyrov (call sign ‘Gorets’) serves in this regiment, known for self-amputating his leg and continuing combat duties [C3] (Source: boris_rozhin).
- Unit Name/Number: 3rd Assault Brigade (Battalion of UAV Systems)
UAV strike company is active on the Lyman direction and is requesting assistance with 3D printers for manufacturing components and spare parts for their weapons [C3] (Source: in_factum).
- Unit Name/Number: 13th Silesian Territorial Defense Brigade
Trained rescuers [C3] (Source: Wojsko-Polskie.pl).
- Unit Name/Number: 72nd Security Forces Squadron
Worked through scenario-based domestic violence response training to strengthen de-escalation, communication, and situational awareness skills [C3] (Source: news).
- Unit Name/Number: 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Bravo Company)
Preparing for the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 27-01 through individual and collective training events in Hawaii [C3] (Source: video).
- Unit Name/Number: 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines and 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Incorporated drones for a counter-small unmanned aircraft range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to support weapons proficiency and C-sUAS readiness [C3] (Source: video).
- Unit Name/Number: 121st Field Hospital
Moved four vital clinical sections at night under a mock drone threat during Pacific Medic Forge 26-2 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea [C3] (Source: news).
- Unit Name/Number: 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division
Conducts multi-domain training and operational readiness exercises across the Korean Peninsula, showcasing continuous commitment to maintaining a high state of readiness [C3] (Source: video).
- Unit Name/Number: 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade
Held the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast for over two years, featured in an exhibition in Edinburgh [C3] (Source: euromaidanpress).
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