Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine reported 193 combat engagements. Russian forces conducted 83 airstrikes, dropping 281 guided aerial bombs, and used 10010 loitering munitions. Ukrainian forces claim to have intercepted or suppressed 119 enemy UAVs out of 153 launched. Russia claims to have intercepted 532 Ukrainian UAVs over its territory and Crimea.
1. Kinetic Strike Log (5W)
- [Ukraine | Night 24-25 October] Where: Vinnytsia Oblast
Who/With What: Russian Geran drones
Effect: Hit the 330/110/35 kV bar substation. [C3] (Source: intelslava)
- [Russia | Night 24-25 October] Where: Omsk, Rostov Oblast, Belgorod, Kursk Oblast, Perm Krai (Bereznyaki), Krasnodar Krai (Taman)
Who/With What: Ukrainian UAVs
Effect: In Omsk, preliminary reports indicate a chemical plant was targeted, and a high-voltage power line support was damaged. Over 50 UAVs were shot down in Rostov Oblast. In Belgorod, a massive drone attack resulted in one civilian killed and 14 injured. The ‘MegaGrinn’ shopping and entertainment center was severely damaged, along with 30 multi-apartment buildings, 35 cars, 4 private houses, 3 administrative buildings, and 8 commercial objects. In Kursk Oblast, an FPV-drone attacked a car in Kozyrevka, injuring one man. An energy facility in Khomutovsky district was damaged, leaving 104 settlements without electricity. A house roof was damaged in Durovo. In Bereznyaki, Perm Krai, the ‘AVISMA’ chemical-metallurgical enterprise was attacked, with explosions and a fire reported. In Krasnodar Krai, the ‘Taman’ 500/220 kV substation was attacked, causing a fire. [B2] (Source: warhistoryalconafter, eRadarrua, dva_majors, Slavyangrad, astrapress, rlz_the_kraken, militarysummary, two_majors)
- [Ukraine | Night 24-25 October] Where: Kharkiv, Rivne, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Synelnykove (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast)
Who/With What: Russian forces (UAVs, missiles, guided aerial bombs)
Effect: In Kharkiv, the ‘Epicentr’ shopping center was completely destroyed. Three rescuers were injured during a secondary strike while extinguishing a fire, and a fire truck was destroyed. Russian MoD claims strikes on ‘Epicentr’ logistics center, a distribution center, and ‘Vasyshchevo’ logistics terminal, all allegedly storing dual-use goods for the AFU. In Rivne, warehouses are burning. In Zaporizhzhia, a commercial object was attacked, causing a fire; no casualties reported at this specific site, but four were injured in the region over 24 hours. In Dnipro, critical infrastructure was hit. In Synelnykove, three people were killed and 14 injured, including an 11-year-old girl. [B2] (Source: new_militarycolumnist, ramzayiegokomanda, astrapress, UkraineNow, RVvoenkor, operativnoZSU, boris_rozhin, AMK_Mapping)
- [Russia | 23 October] Where: Oryol (Proton-Electrotex electronics plant), Togliatti (Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant), Yeysk military airfield
Who/With What: Ukrainian forces (Stormshadow missiles, unspecified assets)
Effect: Strikes on Proton-Electrotex plant in Oryol, which manufactures components for Iskander-M, cruise missiles, and Pantsir systems, damaged a workshop and administrative building, killing three people. Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant, producing synthetic rubber for solid rocket propellant, was also struck. An aircraft at Yeysk military airfield was reportedly struck, damage unclear. [B2] (Source: rnintel, BSKY: tendar, dva_majors)
- [Yemen/Saudi Arabia | 25 October] Where: Riyadh
Who/With What: Houthi ballistic missiles
Effect: Multiple ballistic missile launches from Yemen towards Riyadh. Interceptions occurred near Riyadh. Unknown if there were any impacts. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed operations two weeks after a previous Houthi strike, despite Houthi warnings. [C3] (Source: AMK_Mapping, GeoPWatch, infantmilitario)
- [Black Sea | 25 October] Where: Sea passage to Chornomorsk port
Who/With What: Russian UAVs
Effect: A dry cargo vessel, allegedly transporting supplies for the AFU, was struck. [C3] (Source: ramzayiegokomanda, boris_rozhin, RVvoenkor)
- [DPR | 24 October] Where: Kramatorsk
Who/With What: Russian Aerospace Forces
Effect: A bridge was destroyed following a strike. [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
2. Identified Equipment, Armament, and Combat Modifications
- Model: Shahed-136 / Geran-2 (Russian UAVs)
Used in strikes against Vinnytsia Oblast and Kharkiv. Ukraine reports 153 Shahed-type UAVs launched, with 92 being jet-powered. 119 were intercepted/suppressed. [B2] (Source: intelslava, kpszsu, ComAFUA)
- Model: S8000 Banderol/Dan-T, Gerbera, Parody (Russian UAVs)
Used in attacks on Ukraine. [C3] (Source: kpszsu, ComAFUA)
- Model: Ukrainian UAVs (unspecified types, FPV-drones)
Used in attacks on Omsk, Rostov Oblast, Belgorod, Kursk Oblast, Perm Krai, and Krasnodar Krai. Russia claims 532 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted. [B2] (Source: warhistoryalconafter, eRadarrua, dva_majors, astrapress, militarysummary)
- Model: Stormshadow missiles
Used in the strike on the Proton-Electrotex plant in Oryol, Russia. [B2] (Source: BSKY: tendar)
- Model: Starlink (commercial satellite internet service)
Elon Musk stated that Ukrainian military violated terms of use by employing Starlink for offensive drone strikes, and this ‘loophole’ was closed last week. Discussions suggest a technical solution was implemented to prevent Starlink terminals from operating on fast-moving drones by detecting rapid satellite switching. [C3] (Source: ramzayiegokomanda, dva_majors, rlz_the_kraken, bayraktar1070)
- Model: Bars cruise missile (Ukrainian)
Germany is reportedly negotiating with Ukraine for joint production and procurement. [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
- Model: Anthem missiles (US, ground-based)
Germany is discussing a contract worth over 1 billion euros with US firm Covenant for these missiles (range >2000 km). [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
- Model: Ruta (Dutch Destinus), HS1 (German-British Hypersonica)
Potential suppliers for Germany’s long-range missile acquisition. [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
- Model: Tomahawk and Typhon systems (US)
Deliveries to Germany may be delayed by up to five years. Used in summer strikes on the Moscow region. [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
- Model: Joint Strike Missile (Norwegian)
Denmark announced procurement of these long-range precision missiles. [C3] (Source: dva_majors)
- Model: Chinese air defense systems
Two systems supplied to Iranian proxy militias by Iran were reportedly struck in Iraq on October 17, suspected to be an Israeli operation. [D4] (Source: Faytuks_Network)
3. Unit Dislocation and Activity (ORBAT Tracker)
- Unit Name/Number: 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade
Deputy commander of a mountain assault battalion, Major Alexander Pakhota, was killed in the Zaporizhzhia direction. [C3] (Source: Slavyangrad)
- Unit Name/Number: Southern Group of Forces (Russian)
Artillery crews used ‘Giatsint-B’ to destroy three shelters with AFU personnel in Druzhkivka. [C3] (Source: ramzayiegokomanda)
- Unit Name/Number: Center Group of Forces (Russian)
Assault troops captured AFU soldiers in the Dnipropetrovsk direction. [C3] (Source: ramzayiegokomanda)
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