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Russian Ministry of Defence 俄罗斯国防部

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ReportedMilitary strike statement

The Russian Ministry of Defense said on the 8th that Russian forces used drones to strike substations supplying Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr oblasts.

Russian Ministry of DefenceRussian militaryZhytomyr OblastDnipropetrovsk Oblast

Broadcast 9 November 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on the 8th that Russian forces used drones to strike substations supplying Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr oblasts.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on November 8 that Russian forces used drones to strike substations supplying electricity to Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr regions, and struck Ukrainian vessels transporting weapons and equipment in the Black Sea. Ukraine's energy authorities said the same day that Russian attacks had caused power outages in multiple areas, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions.
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俄罗斯国防部8日称，俄军使用无人机在第聂伯罗彼得罗夫斯克州、日托米尔州打击了为乌军工企业供电的变电站
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ReportedMilitary strike statement

The Russian Ministry of Defense said on the 8th that Russian forces struck vessels carrying weapons and equipment for the Ukrainian side in the Black Sea.

Russian Ministry of DefenceRussian militaryBlack Sea

Broadcast 9 November 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on the 8th that Russian forces struck vessels carrying weapons and equipment for the Ukrainian side in the Black Sea.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on November 8 that Russian forces used drones to strike substations supplying electricity to Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr regions, and struck Ukrainian vessels transporting weapons and equipment in the Black Sea. Ukraine's energy authorities said the same day that Russian attacks had caused power outages in multiple areas, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions.
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俄罗斯国防部8日称，俄军使用无人机在第聂伯罗彼得罗夫斯克州、日托米尔州打击了为乌军工企业供电的变电站，并在黑海海域打击乌方运送武器装备的船只。
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ReportedReported ceasefire

The Russian Ministry of Defence said Russian forces began a ceasefire in the Kherson direction at 4 a.m. Moscow time on October 27 to facilitate humanitarian operations in Oleshky.

Russian Armed ForcesRussian Ministry of DefenceKherson

Broadcast 27 October 2026 · Event date 27 October 2026

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The Russian Ministry of Defence said Russian forces began a ceasefire in the Kherson direction at 4 a.m. Moscow time on October 27 to facilitate humanitarian operations in Oleshky.

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The Russian Ministry of Defence said that, beginning at 4 a.m. Moscow time today, October 27, Russian armed forces implemented a ceasefire in the Kherson direction to facilitate humanitarian operations in Oleshky in that region. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also said that a ceasefire in Oleshky began this morning.
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俄罗斯国防部称，莫斯科时间今天（10月27日）凌晨4时开始，俄武装部队在赫尔松方向实施停火，以配合在该地区阿列什基开展人道主义行动。
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Ongoing at time of reportReported military strikes

Russia's Defense Ministry said it continued to strike vessels transporting supplies for the Ukrainian military, logistics centers and other targets.

Russian militaryRussian Ministry of Defence

Broadcast 19 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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Russia's Defense Ministry said it continued to strike vessels transporting supplies for the Ukrainian military, logistics centers and other targets.

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CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russia's Defense Ministry said that Russian forces today, October 19, used precision weapons and drones to launch large-scale strikes on defense-industry enterprises, cruise missile and drone storage facilities, and data-processing centers in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and Kyiv Oblast. The ministry also said it continued to strike vessels carrying Ukrainian military supplies, logistics centers, and other targets. Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said on October 18 that Russia's systematic, large-scale strikes against Ukraine were being carried out and were producing results.
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继续对运送乌军用物资的船只以及物流中心等实施打击
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ReportedReported military strikes

Russia's Defense Ministry said it carried out large-scale strikes on October 19 using precision weapons and drones against military-industrial enterprises, missile and drone storage facilities, and data centers in Kyiv city and Kyiv region.

Russian militaryRussian Ministry of DefenceUkraineKyiv OblastKyiv

Broadcast 19 October 2026 · Event date 19 October 2026

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Russia's Defense Ministry said it carried out large-scale strikes on October 19 using precision weapons and drones against military-industrial enterprises, missile and drone storage facilities, and data centers in Kyiv city and Kyiv region.

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CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russia's Defense Ministry said that Russian forces today, October 19, used precision weapons and drones to launch large-scale strikes on defense-industry enterprises, cruise missile and drone storage facilities, and data-processing centers in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and Kyiv Oblast. The ministry also said it continued to strike vessels carrying Ukrainian military supplies, logistics centers, and other targets. Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said on October 18 that Russia's systematic, large-scale strikes against Ukraine were being carried out and were producing results.
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对乌克兰首都基辅市、基辅州的军工企业，巡航导弹和无人机储存设施以及数据处理中心展开大规模打击
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ReportedDrone interception claim

Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian air defense forces shot down more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones in Belgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, the Moscow area and other areas from the evening of October 17 to the morning of October 18.

Russian Air Defense ForcesRussian Ministry of DefenceLeningrad OblastBelgorod OblastMoscow Area

Broadcast 18 October 2026 · Event date 17 Oct — 18 October 2026

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Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian air defense forces shot down more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones in Belgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, the Moscow area and other areas from the evening of October 17 to the morning of October 18.

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Russia's Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck Ukrainian logistics centers and other targets today, October 18. In addition, from the evening of October 17 to this morning, Russian air defense forces shot down more than a thousand Ukrainian drones over Belgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, the Moscow area, and other locations. Ukraine said today that substations in multiple parts of the country had been attacked. Ukraine also said it had struck Russian tanks, armored vehicles, and other equipment.
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俄罗斯国防部称，俄军今天（10月18日）打击了乌克兰物流中心等目标。此外，17日晚到今天早上，俄防空部队在别尔哥罗德州、列宁格勒州、莫斯科地区等击落上千架乌克兰无人机。
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ReportedMilitary strike claim

Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian forces struck logistics centers and other targets in Ukraine on October 18.

Russian militaryRussian Ministry of DefenceUkraine

Broadcast 18 October 2026 · Event date 18 October 2026

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Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian forces struck logistics centers and other targets in Ukraine on October 18.

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Russia's Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck Ukrainian logistics centers and other targets today, October 18. In addition, from the evening of October 17 to this morning, Russian air defense forces shot down more than a thousand Ukrainian drones over Belgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, the Moscow area, and other locations. Ukraine said today that substations in multiple parts of the country had been attacked. Ukraine also said it had struck Russian tanks, armored vehicles, and other equipment.
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俄罗斯国防部称，俄军今天（10月18日）打击了乌克兰物流中心等目标。
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ReportedReported drone interceptions

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian air defense systems intercepted or destroyed 610 Ukrainian drones in multiple locations.

Russian Ministry of Defence

Broadcast 17 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian air defense systems intercepted or destroyed 610 Ukrainian drones in multiple locations.

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Russia's Defense Ministry said that, in the early hours of today, October 17, Russian forces used precision weapons and drones to carry out large-scale strikes on metallurgical enterprises and energy facilities supporting Ukraine's military in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and other locations. Russian air defense systems intercepted or destroyed 610 Ukrainian drones in various places. While inspecting the joint forces conducting the special military operation on October 16, Russian President Putin said that, since the beginning of this year, Russian forces had taken control of 310 settlements and an area of about 6,500 square kilometers; Russian forces needed to continue strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial and logistics centers.
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俄罗斯国防部称，今天（10月17日）凌晨，俄军使用高精度武器和无人机对克里沃罗格、扎波罗热等地为乌军提供支持的冶金企业、能源设施实施大规模打击。俄防空系统在多地拦截或摧毁610架乌克兰无人机。
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ReportedReported military strikes

Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian forces used precision weapons and drones early on October 17 to carry out large-scale strikes against metallurgical enterprises and energy facilities supporting Ukrainian forces in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia and other locations.

Russian militaryRussian Ministry of DefenceKryvyi RihZaporizhzhia

Broadcast 17 October 2026 · Event date 17 October 2026

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Russia's Ministry of Defense said Russian forces used precision weapons and drones early on October 17 to carry out large-scale strikes against metallurgical enterprises and energy facilities supporting Ukrainian forces in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia and other locations.

Translated paragraph context
Russia's Defense Ministry said that, in the early hours of today, October 17, Russian forces used precision weapons and drones to carry out large-scale strikes on metallurgical enterprises and energy facilities supporting Ukraine's military in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and other locations. Russian air defense systems intercepted or destroyed 610 Ukrainian drones in various places. While inspecting the joint forces conducting the special military operation on October 16, Russian President Putin said that, since the beginning of this year, Russian forces had taken control of 310 settlements and an area of about 6,500 square kilometers; Russian forces needed to continue strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial and logistics centers.
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俄罗斯国防部称，今天（10月17日）凌晨，俄军使用高精度武器和无人机对克里沃罗格、扎波罗热等地为乌军提供支持的冶金企业、能源设施实施大规模打击。
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ReportedMilitary statement

On October 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense said the Ukrainian military had carried out an intensive attack that day on a refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast, and that Russian air defenses intercepted and shot down 69 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and four missiles.

Russian Ministry of DefenceUkrainian Military

Broadcast 15 October 2026 · Event date 15 October 2026

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On October 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense said the Ukrainian military had carried out an intensive attack that day on a refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast, and that Russian air defenses intercepted and shot down 69 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and four missiles.

Translated paragraph context
Russia's Defense Ministry said today, October 15, that the Ukrainian military had launched an intensive attack that day on an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Region. Russian air defense systems intercepted and shot down 69 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and 4 missiles.
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俄罗斯国防部今天（10月15日）称，乌克兰军方当天对位于俄梁赞州的炼油厂进行了密集攻击。俄防空系统拦截和击落69架乌固定翼无人机和4枚导弹。
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ReportedReported refinery attack

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian military carried out an intensive attack on a refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast on October 15.

Ukrainian MilitaryRussian Ministry of DefenceRyazan Oblast, Russia

Broadcast 15 October 2026 · Event date 15 October 2026

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According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian military carried out an intensive attack on a refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast on October 15.

Translated paragraph context
Russia's Defense Ministry said today, October 15, that the Ukrainian military had launched an intensive attack that day on an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Region. Russian air defense systems intercepted and shot down 69 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and 4 missiles.
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俄罗斯国防部今天（10月15日）称，乌克兰军方当天对位于俄梁赞州的炼油厂进行了密集攻击。
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