An oil depot belonging to OAO “NS-Oil” was reportedly attacked in the Ulyanovsk region. Explosions were heard in Novospasskoye. A fire is visible.

Over 130 drones are currently in the sky above Russia, with many heading toward the Moscow region. Several airports have been placed on the highest alert level, according to Russian monitoring channels.

The plan to end the war in Ukraine largely depends on the outcome of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to an RBC-Ukraine source. The talks could shape or delay Kyiv’s and Europe’s broader strategies. The meet is set for Thursday Oct 30.

On 26 October 2025, a sabotage operation targeted railway tracks near the village of Stulnevo in the Berdyansk district of Zaporizhzhia region. During a train’s passage, the tracks were blown up, causing the locomotive, ten wagons and a cover platform to derail.

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, where it has been tested.

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

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

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.

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. Ukraine must always have sufficient range, during war and after, as part of our future security. Long-range capability is a pillar of independence and peace".

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.

Saab plans to open a Gripen fighter jet plant in Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. The move is part of a Ukraine-Sweden deal to procure 150 Gripens. One proposed funding source: frozen Russian assets.

Russia launched 100 attack drones overnight, mostly Shaheds, targeting Ukraine from Kursk, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Ukrainian defenses shot down or jammed 66 drones using aircraft, air defense units, EW, and mobile fire teams. At least 26 drones struck nine locations.

Russian losses per 27/10/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +800 men +2 tanks +3 ACVs +34 artillery +1 MLRS +547 UAVs

Ukraine strike drones have been tracked over Donetsk, Luhansk, Belgorod, Lipetsk, Kursk, Bryansk, and Oryol regions, with routes pushing toward Kaluga, Tula, and Moscow oblasts. Russian channels report urgent evacuation of aircraft near Moscow and bombers from Engels-2 over fears of imminent strikes

The AFU has regained control over Kucheriv Yar and the surrounding area, ending the Russian encirclement there, Russian troops were either killed or captured. Ukraine also recaptured territory east of Vilne and Nove Shakhove, and liberated Sukhets’ke and Zatyshok.

A major fire broke out at the Serpukhov oil depot near Moscow. Reports say the blaze followed an earlier drone alert in the region. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause.

Trump has set a condition for meeting Putin: “We need to know we’re going to make a deal [to end the war in Ukraine]. I’m not going to waste my time,” the U.S. President said when asked what Moscow must do for talks to resume.

Sweden’s Saab is considering building a new production hub for JAS 39E/F Gripen fighters to support a major Ukrainian Air Force deal, at least 100 jets. Due to capacity limits in Sweden, a new line is needed. Analysts suggest the facility could even be opened in Ukraine, pending agreements on fund'n

A cheerful crowd of Ukrainians, including children from St. Mary’s Ukrainian School, welcomed Zelensky and Starmer in London. The moment took place as both leaders walked from Downing Street to the Foreign Office for the Coalition of the Willing summit.

The “Coalition of the Willing” summit has officially begun in London, bringing together global leaders to coordinate stronger military, economic, and diplomatic support for Ukraine.

Image of new Ukrainian Naval drone one equipped with a mini GRAD launcher the other with a high calibre machine gun.

Ukraine 🇺🇦 has launched at least 8 cruise missiles, 8 jet-powered UAVs, and +35 long-range kamikaze drones at targets inside Russia

British 🇬🇧 Storm Shadow cruise missiles struck the Bryansk Chemical Plant in Seltso, Bryansk, 120km from the border with Ukraine 🇺🇦 The Bryansk Chemical Plant is a major producer of gunpowder, propellants, and explosives, which are used in artillery shells, rockets, and missiles

Russia is again targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, now even using FPV drones to strike transformers in Zaporizhzhia, Zelensky says. He added: Putin only talks diplomacy under pressure, once it eases, Russia dodges dialogue. Their tactic ahead of winter: daily strikes to terrorize with cold.

🇮🇹 Italy has privately signaled readiness to join NATO allies funding U.S. weapons for Ukraine through the PURL initiative, Bloomberg reports. The shift stems partly from concern that Italy could be sidelined if the program becomes central among key partners.

🇵🇱 Polish FM Radosław Sikorski: “We cannot guarantee Putin’s plane won’t be forced to land for his arrest if it enters Polish airspace.”

A meeting between Lavrov and Rubio is reportedly set for 30 Oct in Budapest, according to the Financial Times. It may determine whether a summit between Trump and Putin will take place.

🇧🇪 Belgium plans to provide Ukraine with F‑16 fighters for a year and half, according to Defense Minister Théo Franken. “We are receiving aircraft on schedule: the first three F‑35s have already arrived. They still need training before they can be deployed, about one to one and a half years” he said.