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Satellite analysis of Russia’s 75th Arsenal in Serpukhov shows workshops No. 24 and 25 and a nearby hangar were hit in the October 22 attack. Open-source data links the workshops to repair and overhaul of S-300V, Buk and Tunguska-M air-defense components. #Russia

Ukraine’s SIGNUM unit says its drone operators struck a moving Russian vehicle column, destroying three Ural trucks before pursuing and hitting two fuel tankers. The drones were supplied by the Sternenko Community Foundation. #Ukraine

Zelensky says Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norway’s PM Jonas Gahr Støre briefed him after their call with Putin. They urged real de-escalation on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure and discussed a planned Ukraine-US-Russia team meeting in November. #Ukraine

A downed or forced-down Geran-5 jet-powered drone/missile in the Odesa region. Its latest iteration is fitted with a V-tail and low aspect ratio wings alongside a refined fuselage. The system represents a new branch in the evolution of Russia’s jet-powered Geran/Shahed family. #Russia

Exilenova+ has updated its assessment of the October 23 attack on Russia’s Baltimore airbase in Voronezh: two missiles reportedly struck the runway, but the aircraft were likely moved out of danger before the strike. #Russia

More aftermath from the overnight drone attack on a truck parking area in occupied Donetsk’s Leninskyi district. Damage to vehicles is visible at the site. #Ukraine

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norway’s PM Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint call with Vladimir Putin on October 27, in consultation with Ukraine. They discussed ending Russia’s war, future negotiations and upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. #Ukraine

❗️Bloomberg reports Putin is preparing talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre on prospects for a Ukraine peace deal. The calls could take place Tuesday and would mark his first direct contact with top European leaders allied with Kyiv since July 2025. #Ukraine

❗️Satellite imagery analyzed by Exilenova+ shows damage at Russia’s 75th Arsenal in Serpukhov, Moscow region, following the October 22 drone attack. At least two structures appear damaged, including a long storage building with major roof destruction and visible burn marks. #Russia

Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv damaged the office of DTEK Kyiv Electric Networks, the company responsible for the capital’s power distribution infrastructure. #Ukraine

Exile+ satellite imagery suggests the October 23 missile attack on Russia’s Baltimore airbase in Voronezh failed to hit its intended targets. The missiles were likely intercepted, with one falling onto the runway near what appears to be a Pantsir air-defense system. #Russia

A hole was blasted through Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge during Russia’s attack, and repairs will take time. Meanwhile, Ukraine is still waiting for delayed approvals for Patriot and NASAMS interceptor missiles from Washington. #Ukraine

❗️Ukrainian sources say Kyiv has received no update from Pete Hegseth or the Pentagon on approvals for Patriot and NASAMS missiles, with no movement reported. Zelensky said Ukraine has been waiting nearly a month for Hegseth’s sign-off and instructed his team to raise the issue again. #Ukraine

A humanitarian mission has begun in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov said. A bilateral ceasefire has been declared in the mission area, while Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets will coordinate the process on site. #Ukraine

A large warehouse burned in Vyborg, Leningrad region, overnight. The cause of the fire remains unknown, while local authorities have not publicly detailed what happened at the site. Thick smoke and a large blaze were visible. #Russia

Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge was damaged in Russia’s overnight attack and has been closed in both directions while specialists assess the damage, Mayor Klitschko said. Metro infrastructure was also hit, limiting Green Line service to Syrets–Vydubychi. #Ukraine

It only took them 4 years and 8 months. A UN Commission of Inquiry says Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, concluding they were intended to deprive civilians of essential services and cause suffering. #Ukraine

Ukraine says air defenses downed or suppressed 257 Russian targets overnight: 2 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and 255 drones, including 56 jet-powered Shaheds. Russia launched 280 drones in total, 69 of them jet-powered, with Kyiv the main target. #Ukraine

Russian losses per 27/10/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +1400 men +21 artillery +2 MLRS +1 AD system +1794 UAVs +7 GRCs

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Iran says it is monitoring its borders after reports that Ukraine is deploying thousands of drones in countries neighboring Iran, including Iraqi Kurdistan. Tehran said its armed forces will respond decisively wherever they perceive a threat. #Iran

Drone and bomber operators of Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade are striking Russian infantry and positions in central and northern Kostiantynivka. #Ukraine

Several explosions occured in occupied Luhansk. #Ukraine

Russian-occupied Luhansk region is reportedly under a large-scale drone attack. #Ukraine

New satellite imagery shows Russia expanding Geran drone infrastructure at Hvardiiske airfield in occupied Crimea. More than 20 earth-protected shelters and around 40 smaller garages are being built for storage, maintenance and launch preparation. #Ukraine

❗️Drone activity is also being reported across Russia. At least 15 UAVs are tracked toward Voronezh and Lipetsk, while around 30 more were reported moving toward Oryol and Tula regions, with Moscow region reportedly further along their route. #Russia

Zelensky says Russian ballistic missiles struck a university campus and surrounding civilian areas in Kyiv, killing and injuring people. He said there were no military targets nearby and warned further strikes and Shahed attacks were ongoing. #Ukraine

Local media report that four people were killed on the campus of Kyiv’s State University of Trade and Economics after a Russian missile struck near a student dormitory. Mayor Klitschko gave an update and said seven people have been injured across Kyiv. #Ukraine

At least one person was killed and five injured in Russia’s ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Mayor Klitschko said. Two medics suffered non-critical injuries, while homes, medical facilities and an ambulance were damaged. #Ukraine

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. A total of at least 12 RM-48U missiles were fired from S-400 launchers; explosions were reported, with damage to a university, Lisova metro station and residential buildings. #Ukraine

Ukraine will observe a ceasefire from 03:00 Kyiv time on October 27 in a designated area around Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, to enable a humanitarian operation, deliver aid and prepare civilians for safe movement from the city. #Ukraine

Ukraine's 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade says it spent months confirming the coordinates of a Russian command post belonging to the 26th Tank Regiment, then struck it with HIMARS using two munitions, destroying the position. #Ukraine

A Ukrainian MiG-29 crew used two AASM-250 HAMMER bombs to strike a concentration of Russian forces, with both munitions hitting their targets. #Ukraine

Moscow has begun installing towers equipped with autonomous turrets to counter attacks by kamikaze drones. #Russia

Overnight, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian data center that had been established inside the former Ukrtelecom building in occupied Melitopol. #Ukraine

❗️Ukraine is changing mobilization exemption rules. Defense-industry and energy companies may reserve up to 95% of eligible workers, with higher limits possible by separate decision. A new coordination center will verify worker data and can recommend removing a company's critical status. #Ukraine

❗️Welt reports Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia want exemptions from financially guaranteeing a new EU loan for Ukraine, while still seeking major EU budget funding for themselves. The plan foresees €70bn for Ukraine next year, including up to €45bn from Europe. #Ukraine

UAV operators of Ukraine's 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade "Black Forest" struck Russian logistics targets in Belgorod region. The brigade specializes in operating against targets in the enemy's rear. #Ukraine

Footage shows a Russian military position being demolished by a Ukrainian drone strike. The attack was carried out by the TIVAZ Artillery Division, a specialized unit of Ukraine's 148th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Air Assault Forces. #Ukraine

Ukraine's 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2 evacuated two severely wounded soldiers by air using the Ukrainian-made StarGate casevac drone. In one mission, it flew nearly 30 km each way despite heavy Russian EW and loss of satellite navigation. #Ukraine

Ukraine's General Staff says strikes on October 25-26 hit a Russian communications hub near Melitopol, command posts near Myrnohrad and Chervonohirka, a UAV control point and workshop in Zaporizhzhia, and logistics depots in Luhansk region. #Ukraine

During Operation Veles near Kupiansk, Ukraine's Khartiia Corps captured more than 30 Russian troops who had been operating from a gas pipeline. One group was cut off from the main Russian force, and after prolonged fighting, part of it surrendered. #Ukraine

❗️Serbia’s student-led opposition says its election victory will not bring a tougher line on Russia. It does not plan sanctions against Moscow or an end to Russian gas ties. For Ukraine, Vučić’s defeat therefore does not automatically mean a more pro-Kyiv government. #Ukraine

On October 25, the Ukrainian Air Force struck the Energia plant in Yelets with Storm Shadow cruise missiles. At least seven impacts were recorded across multiple buildings. The plant produces power sources used in Iskander-M/K, Zircon, Kinzhal and Pantsir missiles. #Ukraine

Zelensky says Ukraine has completed its part of the Freya anti-ballistic missile project, while work by 10 partner countries is still ongoing. The system is intended to combine Ukrainian missile technology with European radars, sensors and command systems. #Ukraine

Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot Denfix shares footage of the interception and destruction of a jet-powered Geran-4 drone. #Ukraine

One result of Ukrainian Defense Forces missile strikes on a permanent deployment point of Russian troops. The facility sustained serious damage in the attack. #Ukraine