⚡️Two Majors #Summary as of the morning of September 30, 2026

▪️During the night, the enemy continued to attack Russian regions with UAVs. Drone threats were declared in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kostroma, Penza, Tula, and Saratov regions. In the Kostroma region, one UAV was reportedly shot down without casualties or damage. Restrictions were imposed at a number of airports in the Volga region and central Russia.

▪️In the evening and at night, the Russian Armed Forces continued combined strikes on Kiev and the Kiev region using attack UAVs and ballistic missiles. In the Podolsky district, the enemy reported a hit on a non-residential area, followed by a large fire. After a series of nighttime strikes, the consequences were recorded in several districts of the enemy's capital. In the Svyatoshinsky district, private residential buildings were on fire, in the Golosevsky district, a warehouse was burning, and in the Obolonsky district, a store was on fire. The enemy also reports disruptions to electricity supply in Kiev. In the Kiev region, damage was recorded to residential buildings and infrastructure facilities.

▪️In the Belgorod region, attacks continued throughout the day. In Shebekino, an FPV drone detonated near a road, injuring one man. Later, in Bessonovka, a man was seriously injured when a UAV detonated, and two others were hospitalized with shrapnel and penetrating wounds. Strikes were also carried out on Shebekino, Repyakhovka, and Vyazovoye, causing damage to housing, vehicles, and infrastructure.

▪️In the Bryansk region, there was a high level of UAV and FPV drone activity. After attacks on railway infrastructure, traffic was restored on the Rzhanitsa-Trosna and Zlynka-Unecha sections. On the Trosna-Rzhanitsa section, tracks were damaged while a passenger train was passing, but there were no casualties.

▪️On the Sumy front, the "Sever" group reported continued advances near Malaya Rybitsa, Kiyanitsa, and Khoteni, and an expansion of the control zone around Ulanovo. According to the grouping, two servicemen of the 5th border guard detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine were captured in the Shostkinsky district. In the Krasnopolsky district, TOS units were used against identified enemy positions. Russian aviation, artillery, and UAVs struck areas near Sumy, Rovnoye, Boyaro-Lezhaya, Yastrebino, Khoteni, Vakalovshchina, Lebedin, Stepyovka, Pustomygorod, and Turya.

▪️On the Kharkov front, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the establishment of control over Kraydyanka. The ministry reported fighting in the areas of Nesterynoye, Lukashovo, Grachevka, Rublenoye, and Reznikovoye. The "Sever" group reported advances on the Liptsivskyi direction on three sections, up to 300 meters. On the Volchansk direction, advances were reported on several sections near Varvarovka, up to 500 meters, and in the area of Nesterynoye. On the Velikoburluk direction, Russian assault groups are advancing near Reznikovoye and Kolodeznoye. Strikes were carried out in the areas of Dergachi, Pitomnik, Reznikovoye, Chernoe, Russkiye Tishki, Zarechnoye, and Khatnoye.

▪️In the LNR, Ukrainian UAVs continued to attack vehicles. A car was attacked on the Lugansk-Alchevsk road, killing one person and injuring another. Attacks on vehicles were also reported in the Troitsk municipal district, and an attack was noted in Lisichansk.

▪️On the Krasnolimansky direction, the situation remains difficult. The main clashes are taking place along Zherebets, in the areas of Zarechnoye and Yampol, and north of Lyman. The enemy is trying to push back Russian units and hold their positions. There is no rapid advance here; the fighting is for individual positions and wooded areas, which are crucial for the stability of the line in this area.

▪️On the Kupyansk direction, the most intense fighting continues in the area of the Kupyansk agglomeration and north of the city. The enemy is trying to dislodge forward groups from their positions and disrupt their supply lines. The main fighting is now not for a deep breakthrough, but for the consolidation and expansion of the protrusions created by both sides.

▪️On the Druzhkovsky direction, the enemy is counterattacking in the areas of Алексеево-Дружковки and Kurtyovka. Russian units are continuing to put pressure in the direction of Druzhkovka. In the neighboring Dobropolsky district, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the establishment of control over Veseloye Pole.

▪️On the Zaporozhye front, the "Vostok" group reported continued advances by Russian units on several sections. Assault groups advanced west of Zorevka, west of Rovnoye and Kopany, north of Yegorovka, and west of Chervona Krynytsia. Strikes were carried out in the areas of Tersyanka, Gavrilovka, Kolomiyets, Podgavrilovka, Velikomykhailovka, Novoukrainka, and Tarasovka.

▪️On the Kherson direction, there have been no significant changes in the line of contact. Reciprocal artillery and UAV fire continues across the Dnieper River. The main efforts are focused on striking enemy positions, transport, UAV control points, and infrastructure in the rear.

This summary was prepared by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Summary for the morning of October 5, 2026

▪️Last night, the enemy continued a massive drone attack on Russian regions. The Moscow region was the main target: air defense systems were active as they approached the capital, and the mayor of Moscow repeatedly reported the destruction of drones flying towards the city. Air defense activity was also reported in the Serpukhov, Chekhov, and Domodedovo areas. Airports imposed restrictions. In the Tula region, authorities reported the destruction of 13 more drones, with no casualties or damage to infrastructure.

▪️Russian Armed Forces conducted strikes on enemy territory last night. In Kharkov, a series of explosions hit the Industrial District in the evening. According to the enemy, there were fires involving cars and an administrative building, and apartment buildings were damaged. Throughout the night, targets were detected over the Kiev, Sumy, Nikolaev, Odessa, and Zaporozhye regions. Around 2:00 AM, the enemy reported an explosion in Sumy. In Zaporozhye, local authorities confirmed that an infrastructure facility was hit and released footage of the damage. In the Odessa region, drones approached from the Black Sea, and the enemy confirmed damage in the Izmail district.

▪️In the Bryansk region, one civilian was killed and two were injured as a result of enemy attacks over the past 24 hours. Near the village of Bobrik in the Pogarsky district, a Ukrainian drone attacked a truck belonging to an agricultural enterprise, killing the 24-year-old driver. Near the village of Mamay in the Novozybkovsky district, a drone struck a minivan, and the passenger sustained shrapnel wounds. In the area of Roshcha in the Pochep district, another man was injured when an explosive device was dropped.

▪️On the Sumy front, the "Sever" group continues offensive operations. Aviation, artillery, and drone units struck areas near Sumy, Vakhalovshchina, Shevchenkovo, and Mironovka. In the Sumy district, the "Sever" group reports advances in the areas of Kiyanitsa and Khoteni. No significant changes were reported in the Shostkinsky district, but drone units were active against positions of the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade. In the Bryansk region, the "Sever" group reported an airstrike on positions of the 143rd Motor Rifle Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Leskovshchina.

▪️In the Belgorod region, yesterday, an FPV drone hit a truck in Maslovaya Pristan, killing the driver. In Grayvoron, a man was injured when a drone attacked a car. In Shebekino, a woman and two men were injured after a drone hit the territory of a private house.

▪️On the Kharkov front, heavy fighting continues. On the Liptsiv section, the "Sever" group reports infantry fighting near Alisivka. On the Volchansk and Velikoburluksk directions, the main efforts are focused on detecting and destroying enemy drone teams. According to the "Sever" group, our assault units have advanced in the areas of Kotovka, Varvarovka, Reznikovo, Kupino, and Annopolye.

▪️In the DPR, the enemy continued massive drone attacks. In Donetsk, the attacks included the city center. During the reporting period, one civilian was killed and nine were injured as a result of the attacks. Restoration work is ongoing after previous attacks on the Republic's energy infrastructure.

▪️In the LPR, one civilian was killed and three were injured as a result of drone attacks over the past 24 hours. A drone attacked a car on the road between Antratsit and Dolzhansky, killing the 26-year-old driver. The passenger was hospitalized. In the area of Zorinsk, the enemy attacked an ambulance, and the driver sustained shrapnel wounds. In the Troitsk district, a man was injured when a drone hit a truck. The Republic's authorities reported approximately 150 enemy air targets destroyed over the past 24 hours.

▪️On the Krasnolimansky front, fighting continues. The enemy acknowledges attacks by our units in the areas of Derilovo, Drobyshevo, Zarechnoye, and Lyman. The main fighting is along the Zherebets River, for the forests, and for strongholds on the approaches to Lyman.

▪️On the Kupyansk front, fighting continues for the Kupyansk agglomeration and communication lines along the Oskol River. The enemy confirms fighting in the area of Kupyansk-Uzlovy. Russian units are maintaining pressure north and east of the city, with fighting for positions and supply routes on both banks of the river.

▪️The intensity of fighting remains high on the Druzhkovka front. The enemy itself reported 22 attacks on the Konstantinovka direction over the past 24 hours, mentioning the areas of Konstantinovka and Novoselovka, as well as the directions of Osikovo, Nikolaypolye, Rayskoye, and Torskoye. Fighting continues on the approaches to the Druzhkovka agglomeration.

▪️On the Kherson front, there have been no significant changes in the line of contact. Intense artillery and drone activity continues across the Dnipro River. The situation in Aleshki remains difficult due to the constant activity of drones and the remote mining of roads, which is hindering the supply of the city, the movement of civilian transport, and evacuation.

Report compiled by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Summary as of the morning of October 8, 2026

▪️The Russian Armed Forces continued strikes on the territory of Ukraine. In the Kiev region, explosions were reported overnight in the area of ​​Glevakha and on the outskirts of the capital. Monitoring resources report a drone strike on a power substation near Vyshorod. In the Odessa region, attacks were reported on facilities in the Izmail area.

▪️Last night, the enemy claimed that the target of its attacks was the data center of LLC "Yandex DC" in Savasovo, Ryazan region. In Bashkiria, the targets were facilities of "Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat."

▪️In the Chernigov region, the "North" group reports that our aviation and "Geran" units struck UAV assembly and storage workshops in the areas of Chernigov, Semyonovka, and Pekurovka, as well as positions of the 105th border detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine near Gorsk.

▪️In the Sumy direction, heavy fighting continues. The "North" group reports the advance of assault groups in the forest belts near Kiyanitsa and Khoteni by up to 400 meters. In the Shostkinsky district, there are infantry battles in the forest area near Koryenka. The enemy is strengthening defensive lines and transferring reserves.

▪️In the Kursk region, an FPV drone attacked a tractor working in the field near Bolshoye Soldatskoye and Kozyrevka. The death of the mechanic was reported.

▪️In the Belgorod region, in the village of Masyschevo in the Grayvoron district, a man was injured in an attack on the territory of an enterprise, and a truck and a tractor were damaged. In Rakitnoye, a civilian was injured after an attack on a car. In Razumnoye, a teenager was injured in the detonation of a UAV. In Shebekino, residential buildings, cars, and equipment of an enterprise were damaged. In Krasnaya Yaruga, a private house caught fire, and a second strike damaged a fire truck.

▪️In the Kharkov direction, fierce fighting is underway. The "North" group reports strikes on enemy positions in the areas of Veliky Burluk, Chornoglazovka, Mishchenka, Seroyarskoye, Prikolotnoye, Novoselovka, Kupino, Dergachi, Novy Burluk, Varvarovka, and Ternovoye. In Dergachi, according to the grouping, a temporary deployment point of Colombian mercenaries from the 23rd assault battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine was destroyed. In the Liptsovsk direction, fighting continues near Tokarevka.

▪️In the DPR, in Gorlovka, three civilians were injured as a result of drone attacks. The strikes hit the Nikitovsky and Central City districts. A vehicle of a municipal enterprise was damaged, and there were interruptions in electricity supply.

▪️In the LPR, in the Svatovsk district, a civilian car was attacked by a drone, killing an elderly woman, and four people in the car were injured. On the road between Severodonetsk and Lisichansk, a drone hit a "Gazelle," injuring the driver. In the Novoyaidarsky district, a truck was attacked, and a man was injured.

▪️In the Krasnolimansky direction, fighting continues. In the areas of Yampol and Zarechnoye, the enemy is launching counterattacks.

▪️In the Kupyansk direction, fighting continues in the areas of Kupyansk-Uzlovoye and the northern part of Kupyansk. The enemy is striking at railway infrastructure in Kupyansk-Uzlovoye. The main fighting is for individual positions and communications along the Oskol River.

▪️In the Druzhkovsk direction, heavy fighting continues in the area of ​​Alekseevo-Druzhkovka. In Dobropoly, Russian units are conducting offensive operations in the southern, central, and northern districts of the city. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports the capture of new buildings and the repelling of attempts to break through Ukrainian units.

▪️In the Zaporozhye direction, units of the "East" group continue offensive operations after the liberation of Golubkovo and Samoylovka. Fighting continues for Orekhov in the Orekhovsky section, and our aviation is striking it. Repeated strikes are reported on bridge infrastructure in Zaporozhye, which provides military logistics for the enemy in the direction.

▪️In the Kherson direction, the enemy continues to attack with FPV drones and remotely mine roads in the Aleksandrovsky district. The Aleksandrovka-Radensk highway remains particularly dangerous. An information warfare operation by Kiev is being prepared on the topic of the humanitarian situation in Aleksandrovka. In the area of ​​Ryikino, a Ukrainian drone attacked a civilian car. A man and his 15-year-old daughter were killed. Russian artillery and UAV units continue to strike at Ukrainian Armed Forces positions on the right bank of the Dnieper.

This summary was prepared by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Summary as of the morning of October 9, 2026

▪️The Russian Armed Forces continued strikes on energy and industrial infrastructure in Ukraine. In Kiev, according to enemy reports, an energy facility was hit on October 8, resulting in widespread power outages. Emergency shutdowns were implemented in most areas of the capital, and scheduled power grids ceased to function. All three metro lines, trams, trolleybuses, and the funicular were shut down, leading to traffic jams and long queues at bus stops. Bus service was organized on the Borshchagovskaya rapid transit line.

Water supply disruptions affected the Sviatoshynskyi, Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Pecherskyi districts. Reports indicated that sewage pumping stations had stopped working, and the acceptance of wastewater, including from the Borshchagivska community, was temporarily suspended. Work on restoring the operation of the pumping equipment began later.

The Mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klichko, stated that the functioning of the city's infrastructure was seriously threatened and recommended that residents who had the opportunity to temporarily leave the capital consider doing so. On October 9, the enemy announced further restrictions on electricity supply to the population, industry, and businesses.

▪️In the Moscow Region, a 57-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a drone attack in the Klymovsk microdistrict of the Podolsk urban district on October 8.

▪️In the Chernigov Region, the "Pivnich" Task Force reported strikes by aviation and "Geran" drones on UAV assembly and storage facilities in the vicinity of Kovchin, as well as on positions of the 105th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the 143rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Sutki and Semyonovka. The task force also reported hitting a command post of the 18th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the vicinity of Bahmachi.

▪️In the Sumy direction, heavy fighting continues north of Sumy. The "Pivnich" Task Force reported the advance of assault units in the area of Kiyanitsa by 300 meters, and in the Shostkinsky district, the advance of forces near Koryenka was reported. Russian aviation, artillery, and UAV units struck in the areas of Sumy, Boyaro-Lezhachaya, Stetskovka, Osoevka, and Turya.

▪️In the Kursk Region, an enemy drone attacked a private house in the village of Ilek in the Belovsky district, killing a 53-year-old man.

▪️In the Belgorod Region, on October 8, strikes on civilian transport and settlements continued. In Grayvoron, a man was killed in the explosion of a drone, and three people were injured. In Oktyabrskoye, an FPV drone attacked a car, injuring a woman. In Politotdel'skoye, a woman was injured in the detonation of a drone, and in Shebekino, another person was injured when a drone was shot down.

▪️In the Kharkov direction, fighting continues in the Liptsivske, Volchanske, and Velikoburlukske areas. The "Pivnich" Task Force reported the advance of assault units in the area of Tokarevka. In the northeast of the Kharkov region, the task force reported continued fighting with encircled units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

▪️In the Krasnolymansky **direction*, fighting continues for forest areas and settlements on the approaches to Krasny Lyman.

▪️In the Kupyansk direction, clashes continue for positions and communication lines along the Oskil River. Russian units continue offensive operations on the eastern and northern approaches to Kupyansk.

▪️In the Druzhkovka direction, Russian units continue offensive operations. Military sources report fighting on the approaches to the agglomeration and in the area of Dobropolye.

▪️In the Zaporozhye direction, the "Skhid" Task Force reports the continuation of offensives in several areas. According to the task force, 13 enemy counterattacks were thwarted in a single day. In the northern sector, Transbaikal units advanced west of Zorevka, and units from Buryatia are penetrating the enemy's defenses northwest of Zarnitsa. Sakhalin units reported capturing fortified strongholds west of Novosoloshino.

▪️In the Kherson direction, there is high activity of artillery and drones on both banks of the Dnipro River. In Aleshki and other frontline settlements on the left bank, strikes by FPV drones and remote mining of roads continue to complicate the movement of civilian transport and the delivery of goods.

Report compiled by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Overview #Summary for the morning of October 11, 2026

▪️The main military and political event of the week was the agreement between the Supreme Leader and Trump regarding the supply of Russian diesel fuel, which triggered a cascade of events. Zelensky claimed that the US decision was "weak and unfair" and stated that the Ukrainian delegation, which was in negotiations in Miami, was "effectively used as a cover." Kaja Kallas from the EU criticized Trump's decision and announced the preparation of a new package of sanctions against Russia. The EU continued to allocate funds to the Ukrainian state, the defense industry, and drone systems throughout the week.

Yesterday evening, after Kiev's criticism of Washington, Trump publicly stated that Ukraine needs a new president ["Zelensky must go," apparently - ⚡️]. The American accused Zelensky of unwillingness to negotiate and demanded that attacks on Russian oil refineries be stopped.

This request to "not hit Russian oil refineries" turned into a real circus: Western media calculated that Zelensky ignored about six requests from Washington to stop the attacks.

It is important to emphasize that Trump is acting in the interests of the American economy and his own political agenda, and has not suddenly become a great friend of Russia. It is still too early to drink champagne in the State Duma.

Meanwhile, Zelensky continues to order the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike at Russian oil refineries. On the night of October 10, the enemy attacked a petroleum transshipment terminal in Rostov-on-Don, which is connected to the Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant. Six people were injured, residential buildings, a railway bridge, and two ships in the Azov Sea were damaged. The attack occurred after the announcement of the Russian-American agreement.

▪️In addition to the issue of oil refineries, Trump, and the disobedient Zelensky, the enemy began to expand the list of targets for drone attacks. On October 8-9, attacks hit data centers of "Yandex" in Sasovo, Ryazan region, and the Kaluga region, which caused damage to equipment and disruptions in the operation of services.

▪️Our troops, in their long-range strikes, are gradually moving away from obvious self-imposed restrictions that were guided by politicians. The consequences of the raids are increasingly felt by the population of the enemy's capital. On October 7-10, emergency shutdowns were introduced in Kiev and the region, disrupting the operation of the metro, ground electric transport, and water supply systems. By the evening of October 10, "Ukrenergo" announced the introduction of schedules for industry and the population. The cumulative effect of the strikes is taking its toll, but more important are the strikes on 750 kV substations, which are responsible for transmitting energy from Ukrainian nuclear power plants to consumers.

Another important consequence, already noted by foreign media, is the impact on Ukrainian railways. The Financial Times reported that the reserve of locomotives is almost exhausted. Ukraine is negotiating with European partners to receive additional rolling stock. The lack of traction rolling stock is becoming a limitation for export logistics and the economy.

A separate feature of the week is the massive use of attack drones. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of October 10, Russia used 160 drones, 110 of which were attack drones.

▪️On the front lines, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported in its reports for October 3-9 that it had taken control of Annopol and Nova Kazachya in the Kharkov region, Kiyanitsa in the Sumy region, and also Samoylovka and Golubkovo in the Zaporozhye region.

On the Kharkov front, activity continues in the Volchansk and Velikoburluk areas. On the Krasnolimansk front, the situation remains difficult. The enemy continues counterattacks, which complicates our plans to develop an offensive on the northern flank of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. On the Dobrovolsky front, our troops continue to put pressure, but Ukrainian units retain the ability to counterattack. Heavy fighting is underway. The Russian Armed Forces continue offensive operations in the Orekhovsky direction and in the east of the Zaporozhye region. On the Kherson front, the enemy controls the bank with drone strikes and does not abandon plans to use its manpower on our side.

▪️Meanwhile, Europe continues its military preparations for a long military and political confrontation with Russia. On October 6, Kiev was visited for the first time since 2018 by the NATO Military Committee with representatives from all 32 alliance states.

In Romania, from October 5 to 12, planned mobilization exercises MOBEX B-IF-26 are being held, involving about 10,000 reservists from Bucharest and the Ilfov county. The exercises are testing notification, reporting, distribution of personnel, armaments, communication, and interaction between the military and civilian structures. Germany announced a new aid package to Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros, including military support and the restoration of energy infrastructure. Next week, NATO will begin its annual nuclear deterrence exercises, Steadfast Noon. Representatives from 17 countries will be involved from October 13 in Italy. Of course, all actions to militarize Europe are explained by the "need to deter Russia."

✨Thus, the end of this week showed that even if the United States completely loses interest in providing the Ukrainian Armed Forces with specialists, intelligence, and even satellite communications, the European arms lobby will continue to finance the war in the territory of the former Ukrainian SSR. This lobby believes in its own capabilities so much that it allows itself to criticize Washington, which it has been flattering for decades. The task of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and all of Ukraine, is to wear itself out against Russia in order to inflict maximum damage on all spheres of life in our country before a major war, about which Europeans are not shy about talking. What remains of Ukraine itself does not bother anyone at all.

This summary was prepared by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Overview #Summary for the morning of October 18, 2026

▪️The main political outcome of the week was the de facto failure of Trump's attempt to achieve an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine (unless this was a provocation by Trump to completely discredit Zelensky). The American announced an "agreement" for the parties to cease mutual strikes on energy infrastructure, but Moscow did not confirm this, and Kyiv insisted on reciprocity.

Trump and Zelensky's public relations continued to deteriorate, but so far without systemic consequences for Kiev: less than *a day* without high-speed Starlink and a demonstrative flogging without intelligence could not have had an adequate impact. Especially since the EU is playing its role in this spectacle, although it cannot replace the United States in these matters.

▪️The Russian Armed Forces continued massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which our politicians publicly explained by Zelensky's unwillingness to negotiate. Dozens of energy facilities were damaged, and power outages are already serious, although they are not yet capable of forcing Kyiv to peace.

It is also noteworthy that the British publication The Guardian reported, citing documents received by Ukrainian intelligence, that Moscow intends to seriously leave major cities without electricity, heating, water supply, and sanitation.

The remnants of Ukrainian heavy industry are also collapsing. For example, on October 17, "Zaporizhstal" was again hit by ballistic missiles. In total, the enterprise has been subjected to five series of missile strikes since August 11, with 23 ballistic missiles fired. The statistics for Ukrainian metallurgical exports, including due to attacks on maritime infrastructure, are approaching zero.

▪️Zelensky, openly ignoring Trump, continued strikes on Russian rear areas, primarily on oil, transportation, and energy infrastructure. The strike on our military airfield "Borisoglebsk" is noteworthy: both the enemy had satellite data, and there was objective control of the damage.

▪️Previously, Moscow's restrained rhetoric is now being replaced not only by new statements but also by the form of direct tasks for Gerasimov. On October 16, the Supreme Commander held a meeting with the military command at the command post of the Joint Grouping of Forces. The destruction of bridges and energy infrastructure is now a direct task from the President, and if the Chief of the General Staff gives beautiful reports instead of real results, which, unfortunately, he continues to do, this will be another reason to finally send him to a military educational institution to share his experience.

▪️Meanwhile, Trump and Zelensky are playing their latest spectacle, while Europe continues to expand its military preparations, despite growing disagreements with Washington. This week, Italy began the annual NATO exercise Steadfast Noon, involving 17 countries. Procedures for ensuring nuclear deterrence and the interaction of aviation and support forces are being practiced.

In Romania, checks of mobilization mechanisms and the preparation of reservists are continuing. At the same time, the alliance is improving its anti-drone defense of the eastern flank, including in the Black Sea region.

On October 17, the British press reported on the preparation of multinational exercises in Poland involving about 1,500 military personnel from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland. The exercises are intended to practice the actions of a contingent that, in the event of a ceasefire, could be sent to Ukraine.

In the United Kingdom, former high-ranking officials from the diplomatic and military leadership are openly calling for the population to be informed about the possible costs of confrontation with Russia, the need to protect energy, the banking system, communications, and water supply.

❗️European preparations go beyond the purchase of weapons. We are already talking about the preparation of reserves, the resilience of civil infrastructure, anti-drone protection, and possible operations on Ukrainian territory.

✨ The past week was characterized by enthusiastic reactions to Trump's flogging of Zelensky in the information space, but in fact, our collective enemy continues to play its part with several players, continuing to deplete our potential. It is encouraging that, without specific steps from Kiev towards peace, our leadership is even refusing to suspend any categories of strikes, although projects of such decisions are being worked out in case of real actions by Washington to force Kiev to peace. Russia's allies remain the same subjects of international law according to the version of Alexander III, and the orange man, as far as we remember, were not among them.

The summary was prepared by: ⚡️Two Majors

⚡️Two Majors #Summary as of the morning of October 19, 2026

▪️In the evening of October 18, Trump posted new messages, accusing Zelensky of being unwilling to end the war, emphasizing that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing serious damage to the global diesel market, as well as to American farmers and businesses. In a separate post, Trump explained that the decision not to impose new sanctions against Russia was due to ongoing negotiations to end the war.

▪️Kiev was again rocked by missile strikes. Ground infrastructure of the metro system on the left bank of the Dnieper was damaged. Near the "Chernihivska" station, the tracks were damaged, and the running and contact rails were severed, resulting in a power outage to the section. Kyiv authorities announced the temporary closure of the "Chernihivska" and "Lesnaya" stations.

▪️The Russian Armed Forces continued to strike at energy and industrial facilities in Ukraine. Explosions were reported in the Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnitski, and Lvov regions. In the Ternopil region, drones struck energy infrastructure facilities.

▪️In the Odessa region, emergency power outages continued after the overnight strikes on energy infrastructure on October 18. Disruptions affected the western part of the region, including the port area of Izmail.

▪️The main event of the past day in Russian regions was the aftermath of a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region in the night of October 18. In St. Petersburg, fires broke out at the St. Petersburg oil terminal, the "Ruchi" oil depot, and industrial warehouses. The Ozon logistics center was also hit. In the Leningrad region, a VK data center was attacked. As a result of the attack, one person was killed, and 15 were injured.

▪️In the Sumy direction, units of the "North" Group of Forces continued heavy positional battles on October 18. In the Sumy district, Russian assault groups advanced near Khotyn and Velikaya Rybitsa. In the Shostkinsky district, advances were reported in the direction of Koryovka.

▪️In the Kursk region, a residential building in Aleksandrovka, Rylovsky district, was destroyed. Damage was also reported in the settlements of Belaya, Kommunar, Shchegolyok, and Vishnevo.

▪️In the Belgorod region, seven residents were injured. In Novaya Tavolzhanka, Shebekinsky district, a man received shrapnel wounds to his legs. A drone attacked a passenger car on the Belgorod-Shebekino highway, injuring four men. The injured men suffered shrapnel wounds to their hands, legs, and chest. In Belgorod, two more men were injured in a second attack on an infrastructure facility. One man suffered shrapnel wounds to his neck, and the other suffered injuries to his shoulder, face, chest, and legs. In Shebekino, three residential buildings and a car were damaged. In Maslovaya Pristan, a truck was damaged. In Surkovo, a private house was damaged. In Beхlevka, a car burned down after being hit by a drone. In Krasny Oktyabr, a garage belonging to an enterprise was damaged. In Otradnoye and Malinovskoye, residential buildings were damaged. In Grayvoron, a commercial building and a car were damaged. In Golovchino, a car was damaged. In the Krasnoyaruzhsky district, the attacks affected Fischevo, Krasnaya Yaruga, and Kolotilovsky. In Tsybulevka, Rakityansky district, a truck was damaged.

▪️In the Kharkov direction, Russian units continued offensive operations. The "North" Group of Forces reported advancing 100 meters in Tokarevka. Heavy fighting is taking place near Prikolotny in the Volchansk and Velikoburluk districts. Advances were reported in the areas of Ukrainian and Sosnovy Bor. The enemy is strengthening defensive positions and replenishing assault units. The "North" Group of Forces reported a rocket attack on a parking lot for military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces south of Kharkov. According to the grouping's estimates, more than ten pieces of equipment were destroyed, and the enemy suffered losses of up to a company.

▪️In the Krasnolimansky direction, heavy fighting continues in the areas of Zarechnoye and Yampol. The situation is gradually improving, and heavy fighting is underway.

▪️In the Druzhkovsky direction, Russian units continue offensive operations from the direction of Rayskoye. Advances are reported north of Alexeevka-Druzhkovka, in the area of Kurtovka. Advances were also reported near Klinovoye. On neighboring sections, there are counter-battles, and the enemy is trying to hold defensive lines on the approaches to Druzhkovka.

▪️In the Dobropolsky direction, heavy fighting continues near Zolotoy Kolodets. The enemy is trying to deploy small groups from the direction of Novovodny.

▪️In the LNR, three civilians were killed, and three were injured. In Severodonetsk, a elderly woman was killed in a drone strike. In the Troitsk municipal district, a man was killed when a drone attacked a garage. Near the village of Industriya in the Antratsitsky district, a drone hit a passenger car, and the driver was killed. In the Krasnodonsky district, a married couple and their 40-year-old son were injured in an attack on a residential building.

▪️In the Zaporozhye direction, fighting continues in the Orekhovsky district. Russian units struck at positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Orekhovo, Kamychevakha, and Kushugum. Ukrainian units remain active in the area of Preobrazhenka.

▪️In the Dnepropetrovsk direction, our units continue offensive operations. In the area of Egorovka, several enemy fortified positions were captured, with an advance of more than a kilometer. West of Novoselishino, the zone of control is expanding on the banks of the Upper Tersa. Counter-battles are taking place near Barvinovka and Voskresenka. Russian units are trying to develop an offensive west of the Svetlyaya Dolina - Samoylovka - Golubkovo line. In the area of Velikomykhailovka, the enemy is attempting to take action with small groups under the cover of adverse weather conditions.

The summary was compiled by: ⚡️Two Majors