At night, a massive strike was delivered on Ukraine's energy sector, and a distinctive feature was the use of "Iskander" missile systems instead of strategic aviation.
In addition to the usual hundreds of Geraniums, Gerberas, and a dozen ballistic missiles, the record was the use of two dozen R-500 "Iskander" cruise missiles.
Turkey will continue purchasing natural gas from Russia despite US calls to stop importing Russian energy, according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
The minister explained that there are existing agreements. Furthermore, winter is approaching, and demand is growing. Previously, Trump claimed that Ankara was allegedly ready to abandon Russian hydrocarbons.
Today's attack on the gas production infrastructure was the most massive since the beginning of the war, reports "Naftogaz" and confirms strikes on facilities in the Kharkov and Poltava regions.
35 missiles were launched at them, including many ballistic ones, and 60 drones.
A significant number of facilities were damaged, some critically.
At night, a combined missile and drone strike was carried out on targets in Ukraine. It turned out that one of NASA's satellites monitoring fires is still somewhat operational, albeit with a large pixel resolution (375 by 375 m), but that's already great, so here is the summary:
1. A strong fire was recorded at the Yablonovsk gas processing unit near the settlement of Shkadrety in the Poltava region. The strikes and fires there are also confirmed by objective monitoring from local residents.
2. A strong fire (the glow visible from many tens of kilometers away) was recorded at the Shebelinsky gas field in the Zmiiv district of the Kharkiv region.
3. Another strong fire was recorded at the Shebelinsky linear production management of main gas pipelines. Local residents also reported multiple strikes and a strong glow in the area.
4. Finally (for now), a massive fire was recorded at the gas booster compressor station near the settlement of Glazunovka in the Kharkiv region.
So far, it looks like today's strikes were mainly targeted at Ukraine's gas industry... that's the situation.
The head of the Bundeswehr, Pistorius, stated that Germany will legally establish the right to shoot down drones over Europe:
"We need a clear understanding of the situation: which drones exactly are we talking about? Are they a threat that requires immediate response, or is it not an immediate danger? All this must be coordinated, and for that, a complete 'situational picture' is needed.
Only in this context can we consider amending the airspace security law — and we will do that. I believe this is quite possible. I am also convinced that it makes sense to involve the Bundeswehr even more actively in providing administrative assistance.
But at the same time, it is absolutely clear, contrary to sometimes created impressions, that there is no confusion about responsibilities in Germany. It is absolutely clearly defined who is responsible for what in each area. However, what we really need to improve is the interaction between different levels. Starting, I repeat once again, with a unified situational picture and ending with the use of systems that, ideally, should be compatible with each other and used in a coordinated manner — at the federal, state, and Bundeswehr levels."
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Meanwhile, there is a blackout in Chernihiv
The head of the Chernihiv administration, Vyacheslav Chaus, claims that the energy supply situation in Chernihiv and the region has become critical.
Meanwhile, MP Grishina states that there will be power outages in Ukraine this winter:
"Generators are needed. Local authorities must find the funds. We are delivering batches of generators for hospitals and schools. Everyone in their place must work on preparing for these shellings"
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are relocating their training base from the Chernihiv region somewhere deeper into the country after several strikes on the training ground.
"Patience is not limitless"
Political scientist Sergey Karaganov states that due to the escalation of the conflict in Europe, tactical nuclear weapons may be used:
"If the European opponents do not understand that they are leading their continent to suicide, we will have to escalate. The time is slowly coming."
At the same time, he believes that the US will only prolong the conflict without direct escalation.
The colony building in Pavlograd, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a temporary deployment point, was hit by 3 "Iskander" missiles.
The approximate number of Armed Forces militants in the temporary deployment area was up to 500 people. The number of killed and wounded is being clarified.
Destruction of the Ukrainian BTR-4 by fiber optic drones in the Lyman direction
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Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Sybiha appealed to Western countries for "immediate additional energy assistance." He stated that Russian military attacks on energy infrastructure have caused significant damage.
Ukraine is counting on energy supplies to survive its fourth war winter.
— Zelensky in his evening address also complained about large scale attacks on energy infrastructure and has called for an urgent supplies of extra Air-Defence equipment
Another video from the Sumy Electrical Repair crews
Viktor Orban spoke on TV again, stating that despite the grandiose statements of EU leaders about the war, the European Union DOES NOT HAVE money for this very war:
"We have already spent €175–180 billion, and every year we will have to spend 40, 50, 60 billion again and again. We simply do not have this money. This strategy has neither a rational basis nor a financial foundation.
We are not able to finance this war and at the same time want to defeat such an opponent, only to continue existing with the same money and economic power afterwards. All of this is an illusion. It will collapse, and the consequences will be serious"
Footage (https://t.me/Sib_army) of Russian Aerospace Forces strikes using UMPK missiles on enemy firing positions, as well as the moment a bridge in the village of Novopavlovka was destroyed by a FAB-3000 strike
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused China of supplying satellite intelligence to Russia for strikes on Ukrainian targets.
According to agency representative Oleg Alexandrov, there is “evidence of high-level cooperation between Russia and China in conducting satellite reconnaissance over Ukrainian territory to identify and survey strategic targets for precision strikes.”
He claimed that “in recent months, some of these sites have belonged to foreign investors,” implying Russia and China are deliberately targeting Western-linked assets.
Russian military attacks on energy infrastructure have caused a widespread blackout in Sumy Oblast, leaving cities like Konotop and Shostka, along with surrounding districts and communities (including Krolevechka, Hlukhivska, Yampilska, Sveska, and Seredyno-Budska), without power.
Czech election winner Andrej Babiš said Ukraine is not ready to join the European Union.
“But you are not prepared for the EU. First, you need to end the war. Of course, we can cooperate with Ukraine, but you’re not ready for EU membership.”
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A powerful strike is being prepared against Ukraine: An armada of strategists at the start, the fleet is going out to sea, hundreds of strike "Geran" drones are flying from all directions
One of the most powerful attacks on Ukraine is expected at night. Russian troops launched UAVs from 11 airfields from all directions. Hundreds of "Geran" type drones are expected, monitoring resources report "Kalibr" missile carriers have entered the Black Sea waters. At least 7 Tu-95MS, 1 Tu-160, 4 MiG-31K, and 3 fleet missile carriers are ready to strike. Aviation flights are expected closer to midnight, monitoring resources of the enemy reported earlier. Also ready for attack are MiG-31K "Kinzhal" carriers and operational-tactical missile systems.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are expanding the bridgehead in the eastern part of Ivanovka, advancing more than 700 meters along the Volchya River. Dnipropetrovsk region.
At the moment, the Russian army is delivering another juicy "combined" strike on targets in Odessa, Lviv, as well as the Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
It is reported that the main targets are energy facilities and gas storage.
Geraniums and rockets are flying to western Ukraine. There were also Kalibr strikes on the Ladyzhyn TPP (Vinnytsia region)
Arrivals at Lviv, Burshtyn TPP and TPP-8 in Kolomyia
About 6 rockets are flying towards Stryi.
Preliminarily, the target of the attack will be gas storage facilities.
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There are power outages in Zaporizhzhia.
More than 70 thousand subscribers are currently without electricity.
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In the Cherkasy region, power lines have been damaged.
Some subscribers are left without electricity, reports the regional governor.
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In Lviv, a fire destroyed the main building of the Sparrow technology park, which was used to transport military supplies from Europe. It's worth noting that the military equipment stored there also burned.
The victory of Babiš's party in the Czech Republic "shook the European Union," writes Politico newspaper.
"Europe is watching the elections in the Czech Republic with caution, as Babiš has promised to abandon the initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine, challenge NATO's plans to increase military spending, and oppose the European Commission on the 'Green Deal'," reports the American publication.
The EU fears that the Czech Republic may become a new "thorn in the side" of the bloc alongside Viktor Orbán's Hungary and Robert Fico's Slovakia.
The election winner himself stated that he intends to form a minority single-party government with the support of the Social Democrats and the "Motorists" party.
"We will negotiate with the Social Democrats and the Motorists and strive to create a single-party government led by the ANO movement," said Andrej Babiš.
Footage of a massive fire in Chernihiv after a morning strike
In Chernihiv, Geran missiles struck an enemy target, causing heavy smoke and fire over the city. Fuel tanks are believed to be on fire. Vinnytsia region authorities also report a strike on an industrial facility. Subscribe to RV: MAX (https://max.ru/RVvoenkor) | t.me/RVvoenkor
Scouts of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division of the "Southern" group of forces, using a drone, discovered a field ammunition depot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kramatorsk-Druzhkivka direction.
Zelensky Calls for a “Unilateral Ceasefire in the Sky” After Massive Russian Strikes Across Ukraine
Zelensky has appealed for what he called a “unilateral ceasefire in the sky” following today’s large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Ukrainian territory.
“A unilateral ceasefire in the sky is possible — and it could open the path to real diplomacy. America and Europe must act to force Putin to stop,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel.
After weeks of making threats, and talking about Tomahawk missiles, he now calls for an "air ceasfire" after a night of Ukraine getting wrecked
According to data from NASA’s FIRMS satellite monitoring platform, Russian missile strikes also hit the Motor Sich plant in Zaporozhye (video) and an industrial park in Chernigov.
Norwegians are ready to shoot down Russian planes, but only if permitted.
In the coming days, Norwegian F-35s will arrive in Poland, which, according to the minister, are ready to shoot down drones and planes that violate NATO countries' airspace. But only if such an order is given.
Our mission in Poland is primarily to protect NATO territory from aerial threats. We will be ready to intercept objects violating Polish airspace
, — croaked the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defense.
“Zero reaction from the world.” Zelensky lashed out at the West after today’s strikes on Ukraine.
“Putin is laughing at the West — at its silence and the lack of any strong response. Russia has rejected every proposal to stop the war or even halt the strikes. It is openly trying to destroy our civilian infrastructure. Zero reaction from the world. We’ll fight to make sure the world does not remain silent,” Zelensky said.
Earlier today, Zelensky also called for a so-called “ceasefire in the air.”
Here are some of the other targets in Ukraine that were hit last night, as confirmed by our sources:
Odessa – Krivaya Balka: Fuel and lubricant supply center with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters.
Lvov – Sparrow Industrial Park: Workshops involved in robotic warfare systems, missile weapons, and the Brave1 program — a foreign-backed initiative. Facilities here also produced Geran drone interceptors. [Details in an earlier post] (https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/162238?single)
Lvov Region: Five Booster Compressor Stations were struck — key elements of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Lvov: Hangars at the Aviation Plant and Armoured Plant, both used as repair facilities, were hit.
Downtown Zaporozhye – Motor Sich: A hangar producing engines for drones was targeted. The strike reportedly involved 2 Iskanders, 6 Glide Bombs, and 30 Geran drones.
The Russian Aerospace Forces delivered a precise strike on the bridge over the Seversky Donets in the settlement of Raygorodok, used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine between Krasny Liman and Sloviansk.
The command of the Ukrainian Air Force has once again confirmed that it is becoming increasingly difficult for Patriot systems to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.
FT previously wrote that the "Iskander-M" and "Kinzhal" surpass American air defense systems.
According to a representative of the Air Force command, Yuriy Ignat, it has become harder for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to shoot down maneuvering missiles. The Patriot operates in automatic mode, and it is becoming more difficult to determine the point at which the interceptor should destroy the target.
They are now suggesting that Ukraine needs dozens of Patriots rather than the few that it currently deploys to counter the last minute manoeuvres.
During the strike over the Lviv region, three Chinese reconnaissance satellites flew by.
From 00:00 to 11:30 over Lviv, three devices passed — Yaogan-33, Yaogan-33-03, and Yaogan-33-04, and their flyby was recorded nine times.
Will China now be accused of guiding Russian missiles?
Ukrainians attacked the Crimean city of Feodosia, the city is on fire
Sources claim their target was an oil depot.
Bryansk power station was also targeted this evening. This is escalating…quickly.
The Russian army has broken through the "Dobropol kettle" all the way to Zolotoy Kolodez.
Footage from the Zolotoy Kolodez area on the Dobropol direction forces Ukrainian propagandists to expose the lies of Syrsky and Zelensky about the alleged "three kettles" with Russian troops in this area.
"Unfortunately, the encirclement of the Russians at Kucherov Yar has not been confirmed. A Russian position northeast of Zolotoy Kolodez has been recorded, the red zone has been expanded, and a square of Russian control near Zolotoy Kolodez has been added," write Ukrainian military analysts based on footage from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In fact, the new successes in the breakthrough of the "Center" group are even greater.
Meanwhile, the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Zaluzhny, admitted that Ukraine was unable to utilize the potential of American HIMARS due to a lack of Western intelligence data:
"Due to the absence and delays in exchanging specialized information from space with Western allies, it was not possible to fully utilize the potential of the HIMARS systems.
As it turned out, it is precisely the space capabilities that provide critical importance for targeting, navigation, and communication, ensuring the effectiveness of missile strikes"
He also stated that because of Kyiv's dependence on support in the field of space technologies, it will now be "more difficult for Ukrainians to develop their own."
Zaluzhny also added that the strategic significance of the HIMARS systems has significantly decreased.
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Alexei Arestovich's election promises.
In an interview with Ksenia Sobchak, Arestovich spoke about his plans if he becomes president of Ukraine.
He promised to give Russia Crimea and 4 regions, without recognizing them as Russian (similar to the situation with West and East Germany and North and South Korea), to withdraw the army from there, to recognize the unity of the Russian and Ukrainian people, and to conclude a "longer peace treaty".
And as the icing on the cake, he proposes to Vladimir Putin a joint prayer for those who died during the conflict in Ukraine.
Angela Merkel said that Poland and the Baltic states blocked her initiative for direct talks with Russia in 2021 — a move she believes became one of the reasons behind Putin’s decision to launch the operation in Ukraine.
In an interview with the Hungarian outlet Partizan, the former German chancellor explained that Warsaw and the Baltic governments feared the EU would fail to form a unified position toward Moscow if such talks went ahead.
Merkel argued that the absence of direct dialogue with Putin influenced his decision to start the Special Military Operation.
She still believes peace is possible — but only if Europe “acts as a genuine restraining force and supports Ukraine.”
Ukrainian media report that by order of Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, the operational-strategic grouping “Dnepr” (also known as “Khortitsa”) has been disbanded. The group’s last commander, General Mikhail Drapaty, will see his formation’s functions transferred to several smaller groupings, including newly formed corps that were previously under its command area.
Drapaty and his headquarters will now be relocated to a new sector, with their zone of responsibility cut roughly in half. Observers suggest Syrsky is deliberately reducing Drapaty’s influence, seeing him as a potential rival within the military hierarchy.
[Regarding China "providing Russia" with satellite intelligence for missile strikes on Ukrainian territory] Russia has its own space capabilities to obtain intelligence while carrying out combat missions in Ukraine.
We have our own capabilities, including space-based ones, to accomplish all the tasks set before the special military operation;
Putin has an international phone call scheduled for the evening;
The Kremlin welcomes Donald Trump's positive response to Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START Treaty;
There is no basis to accuse Russia in the drone situation in Europe. Many European politicians tend to blame Russia for everything, doing so groundlessly and indiscriminately.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia will be resolved through diplomacy within the next two months to a year, according to Vitaliy Kim, head of the Nikolaev Regional Military Administration, in an interview with Glavkom.
Ukraine produces 40 self-propelled artillery vehicles per month.
Zelensky, speaking at the Ukrainian industry forum in Kyiv, said that they already produce 40 wheeled self-propelled artillery vehicles "Bohdana" per month.
Production is spread across different locations, including Europe (the chassis speaks for itself). Serial production of the "Bohdana" began in 2023.
In addition, the president stated that on the front line, as much as 40% of the weapons produced by Ukraine are used, and by the end of the year it will be 50%.
This winter will be the hardest for Kharkiv in all years of the war: the Russian Federation destroyed two transformer substations that supplied the city — this is a very serious blow, — Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Judging by messages in local chats, a missile hit a target near the settlement of Pechenegi in the Kharkiv region. Preliminary information: "Iskander".
A second rocket has arrived in the same location.
Must have been a juicy target. We’ll find out later what it was.
Russian military forces have once again broken through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense in Pokrovsk and have driven the enemy out of the Shakhtersky district – which is located in the southeast of the city and consists of high-rise buildings, reports.
The liberation by the Russian army of the settlements Novoukrainka and Chunishino, heavy losses among the arriving reserves, and new strikes on supply lines have created conditions for a new crisis in the Ukrainian defense in Pokrovsk.
Enemy units were unable to organize a proper defense on the southern outskirts of the city at the moment when the Russian army resumed its advance toward the city limits.
The remaining enemy forces were forced to abandon their positions in the "high-rise" Shakhtersky district and retreat deeper into Pokrovsk.
Currently, the Ukrainian Armed Forces hope to stop the advance of the Russian Armed Forces along the pond line near Pushkin Street, but they will find it difficult due to the lack of pre-prepared fortifications.
Russian military forces are advancing within the city limits of Pokrovsk, having broken through to the railway on the west side of the city and continuing their advance beyond Shakhtersky.
Ukrainian sources reveal that Ukrainian special services actively use international waters to launch UAVs at Russian oil refineries. All operations are prepared jointly with British intelligence, which allows the Main Intelligence Directorate/SBU to smuggle explosives and UAVs into European and Asian countries, and then carry out launches targeting oil refineries on Russian territory, reporting a range of 2000 km. The next stage will involve attacks on oil refineries in Siberia and the Far East, while the enemy has no means to detect the launch points.
Fiber optic drones hit a Ukrainian T-64BV in the Konstantinovka direction in the ammo compartment, causing it to throw the turret and retreat to the hangar
President Trump said he’s “sort of” made a decision on sending Tomahawk missiles to NATO and Ukraine, but wants to know what they’re doing with them first — he aims to avoid escalation.
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A Russian drone strike has reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian ammunition depot in Slavyansk.
Another case where a Ukrainian drone lands on a Russian SAM system and thereby guides the fire control means.
The Ukrainian drone, a bomber by interface, landed while moving on a Buk launcher-loader vehicle and traveled 15 km like that, transmitting information to the operator.
When our soldiers noticed it, the first thing they did was... start filming it on their phone, and the drone filmed them. An attempt to remove the UAV with a branch was unsuccessful; in the end, the soldiers ran away from the vehicle, as apparently another drone arrived.
As already mentioned, this is the second case where a drone lands on a SAM vehicle and subsequently provides target designation.
tonightUkraine is preparing for the launch of at least 700-750 Russian drones tonight.
5-7 strategic bombers are also expected.
The Russian Army has taken Maleevka in the Dnipropetrovsk region and advanced near Voronoye in the same area.
There is also advancement in the areas of Novoivanovka and Okhotnichye in the Zaporizhzhia region, and in the area of Belaya Gora in the Konstantinovka direction.
New record last night.
New record last night.Turkey will continue purchasing natural gas from Russia despite US calls to stop importing Russian energy, according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
The minister explained that there are existing agreements. Furthermore, winter is approaching, and demand is growing.
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What do we have regarding the night strikes?
1. A strong fire was recorded at the Yablonovsk gas processing unit near the settlement of Shkadrety in the Poltava region. The strikes and fires there are also confirmed by objective monitoring from local residents.
The head of the Bundeswehr, Pistorius, stated that Germany will legally establish the right to shoot down drones over Europe:
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Sybiha appealed to Western countries for "immediate additional energy assistance." He stated that Russian military attacks on energy infrastructure have caused significant damage.
Viktor Orban spoke on TV again, stating that despite the grandiose statements of EU leaders about the war, the European Union DOES NOT HAVE money for this very war:
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused China of supplying satellite intelligence to Russia for strikes on Ukrainian targets.
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Work of the fighters of the "West" group of the Russian Armed Forces.
Judging by the video, there are currently two major fires in Lvov after missile strikes.
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After weeks of making threats, and talking about Tomahawk missiles, he now calls for an "air ceasfire" after a night of Ukraine getting wrecked 
Odessa – Krivaya Balka: Fuel and lubricant supply center with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters.
They are now suggesting that Ukraine needs dozens of Patriots rather than the few that it currently deploys to counter the last minute manoeuvres.
Ukraine is preparing for the launch of at least 700-750 Russian drones tonight.