“Mad Max” tactics: Ukraine is sacrificing Bradleys for speed and blood in Russia’s Belgorod
Defense expert Yan Matveev reveals Ukraine's new high-risk tactics: abandoning heavy armor to save soldiers and secure fast territorial gains.
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ISW: Ukrainians advance in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast
Meanwhile, in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, and the Russians near Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.
HIMARS strike destroys four Russian helicopters in single operation
Intelligence coordinated the attack, targeting two Russian Mi-8 transports and two Ka-52 gunships in Belgorod Oblast.
“Russians completely f***ed up.” Ukrainian forces enter Demidovka in Belgorod as 96% of district flee
Ukrainian troops cleared border mines and dismantled anti-tank obstacles, creating a path into Demidovka after Russian defenses failed to stop their advance.
ISW: Ukrainians advance in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Russians in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces also made gains near Donetsk's Pokrovsk. Russian advances are reported near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.
After Kursk withdrawal, Ukraine launches surprise offensive in Russia’s Belgorod
In a swift reversal, Ukraine’s new Belgorod operation goes from being labeled a fabrication to a strategic counteroffensive against Russia’s growing troop presence.
Rosneft-owned refinery in Tuapse hit in overnight drone attack (video)
Also, Ukrainian drones struck gas compressor stations in two Russian oblasts, allegedly hit an S-300/S-400 missile depot, and targeted Moscow.
Eight Russian drone operators blinded after FPV C4-rigged goggles explode, media report
Approximately 80 sets were reportedly sent to Russian military units by volunteer organizations between January-February 2025. Russians earlier claimed no one was hurt.
Military bases now key focus as Ukraine’s deep-strike drone strike strategy shifts
Defense forces executed 66 successful strikes against Russian military bases, oil hubs and arms factories during a four-month air assault campaign.
Russians accidentally drop another “smart bomb” on domestic territory
Last year, Russian aircraft accidentally dropped at least 165 aerial bombs on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine.
Drones target two airbases in southern Russia’s Rostov Oblast (video)
Local authorities claimed successful defense operations while reporting minor damage to civilian infrastructure from falling debris and no casualties.
Ukraine downed 6/21 missiles during Russia’s morning attack, Air Force says
Additionally, of 40 Russian drones, none has reached intended targets, with 16 reportedly downed, and 24 more crashing.
Mykolaiv Oblast downs 9 of 10 explosive drones in Russia’s unusually small-scale attack
Russian daily UAV attacks typically involve 80-120 explosive and decoy drones, targeting most Ukrainian regions.
Alleged Ukrainian rocket strike injures six Russian soldiers in Belgorod
Russian sources claim GMLRS rockets were downed, but at least one hit a military equipment site.
Russia’s Belgorod Oblast oil depot was on fire after unconfirmed Ukrainian drone strike, while three Russian bombs crash in region
Also, Russian Shahed drone hit a residential house in Russia's Belgorod, while Russian aircraft accidentally discharged three bombs in the region.
Media: Russians dropped at least 128 aerial bombs in Russia and occupied areas since March
The latest incident reportedly occurred on 10 October, when Russian aircraft dropped a FAB-500 bomb near Neklyudovo village in Russia's Belgorod Oblast.
Ukrainian drones allegedly hit Russian distilleries in Voronezh and Belgorod oblasts
Despite claims by the Russian Ministry of Defense that it intercepted ten allegedly Ukrainian UAVs, reports and videos indicate that some drones reached their targets.
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian S-400 radar in Belgorod Oblast (video)
Ukrainian drone attack disabled Russia's 96L6 radar, part of the S-400 surface-to-air missile system.
Fire and damaged buildings in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast bordering Ukraine after morning attacks
Despite claims of “successful interceptions” of air targets over Russia by the Russian Ministry of Defense, multiple buildings and cars were reported damaged in Belgorod city and the surrounding villages.
Belgorod governor reports casualties, orders relocation of civilians near Ukrainian border
Authorities in Russia's Belgorod Oblast closed entry to 35 settlements and implemented remote schooling in response to what they describe as a tense border situation with Ukraine.
