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According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Guards Private Alexander Danshin suppressed the control channels of Ukrainian drones using electronic warfare means, which, according to the ministry, helped the advance of Russian assault groups. Lance Corporal Alexander Zarutsky was also commended for improving the preparation of food ration kits.
Otabek YusupovRussia's Ministry of Defense reported that Guards Corporal Andrei Manko shot down an attack drone with small arms and evacuated two wounded fellow servicemen to medics. The ministry also told of Corporal Artyom Dudinov, who repaired his vehicle after an FPV drone attack and delivered cargo to units.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Defense Ministry reported that from 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time on October 25, air defense systems destroyed 38 Ukrainian drones over seven regions and the Black Sea. At night, according to the ministry, more than 500 drones were shot down in 15 regions, two territories, the capital region, five republics and over the Sea of Azov.
Aziz KarimovRussia's Defense Ministry claimed that drones hit a dry cargo ship sailing to Odesa with cargo for the Ukrainian military while it was underway at sea. Earlier, the ministry reported a strike on another dry cargo ship 40 km south of Odesa.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on the night of October 25, air defense and electronic warfare systems neutralized 532 fixed-wing drones over twelve hours — from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The interceptions covered border regions, the Moscow area, the Volga region, the Urals, the south of the country and Crimea. Separately, 11 drones were reported shot down over the Voronezh region.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the daily report of the Russian Defense Ministry dated October 21, units of the Yug (Southern) group of forces hit an Italian Puma armored vehicle in the DPR. Deliveries of this equipment to Ukraine had not previously been disclosed publicly; its appearance among the AFU became known in August 2025.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Russia's Defense Ministry, units of the Center troop group destroyed a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, which Life.ru calls an 'aluminum coffin on wheels' due to its weak crew protection. Also reported were Ukrainian Armed Forces losses: six armored combat vehicles, 11 vehicles, two field artillery guns, and two electronic warfare stations.
Javlon TursunovA Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight. According to the Defense Ministry, the aircraft carried no ammunition and fell in an uninhabited area; the pilots ejected and there is no threat to their lives. The cause of the accident has not been named.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 373 airplane-type drones overnight into October 21 — significantly more than in the previous two nights (149 and 136). Attacks were recorded over 13 regions and the Black Sea. The authors of the Telegram channel 'Arkhangel spetsnaza' suggested that part of the raids may have been 'probing' of Russian air defense.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Defense Ministry reported that servicemen of the Southern troop group destroyed an Italian Puma armored personnel carrier in the DPR, which had been supplied to Ukraine by Western partners. According to the ministry, the Iveco concern produced no more than 300 such vehicles, and their transfer to the Ukrainian Armed Forces was not publicized.
Sevara AzamovaRussia's Defense Ministry reported that over the past 24 hours air defense systems downed 954 fixed-wing UAVs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and intercepted two HIMARS rockets. The ministry also provided overall statistics on destroyed equipment since the start of military operations.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Defense Ministry stated that over the past day Russian forces took two settlements in Zaporizhzhia region: Chervony Yar — by the 'Vostok' group, Yulyevka — by the 'Dnepr' group. The outlet had also earlier reported, citing military sources, that the village of Omelnik came under control.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Defense Ministry announced that the Vostok and Dnepr groupings have established control over the villages of Chervony Yar and Yulyevka in Zaporizhzhia region. Earlier, reports said Omelnyk and other settlements of the region had been taken.
Sevara AzamovaServicemen of the 51st Guards Combined Arms Army of the Center group of forces received state and departmental awards for ensuring stable communications in the zone of the special military operation. The ceremonies took place in a rear area and near the line of combat contact. The award ceremony was timed to Signal Troops Day, celebrated on October 20; in 2026 the signal troops turned 107 years old.
Sevara AzamovaRussia's Defense Ministry stated that Geran-4 Seeker drones hit dry cargo ships in the Black Sea, which, according to the ministry, were used to deliver military cargo for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Footage of the strikes has been published.
Javlon TursunovThe Russian Defense Ministry stated that Russian forces struck a container ship traveling by sea to the port of Odesa with cargo intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Earlier, the ministry reported a strike on a bulk carrier carrying military and dual-use property heading to the same port.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Russia's Defense Ministry, on October 20 Russian drones hit the Epitsentr-K logistics center in the city of Dubno, Rivne region, on whose territory, the ministry claims, there is a warehouse complex used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Strikes on Ukraine's port infrastructure were also reported.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21, a military Su-30SM aircraft crashed in the Chernyakhovsky District of the Kaliningrad Region. The Russian Defense Ministry said the aircraft was on a routine training flight without munitions and the crew ejected. According to REN TV, the pilots were hospitalized with injuries. Military bloggers suggested the loss of a second Su-30 the same day, which has not been officially confirmed.
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