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Latest information on the situation on the front line as of October 30 (updated)
2026-10-31
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[NewsFront] 21:12 Evacuated residents of Aleshki were delivered to a temporary accommodation center in Simferopol, Russian media reported.

20:35 During the day, from 8:00 to 20:00 Moscow time, air defense forces on duty intercepted and destroyed 113 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of the aircraft type over the territories of the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Tula, Oryol, Smolensk and Samara regions

18:41 RF Armed Forces inflicted a strike on a critical infrastructure facility in Dnepropetrovsk

Emergency power outages have been imposed in Dnipropetrovsk and its suburbs, according to Ukrainian energy company DTEK. A significant portion of the city is already without power due to the strikes.

18:20 Today afternoon the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against sea vessels deployed in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

As a result of strikes at a sea crossing 30 km south of Odessa, a dry cargo ship carrying military and dual-use cargo for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was damaged.

16:50 In the Sumy region, FPV calculations of the Sever group carried out precise drone strikes destroyed several groups of Ukrainian infantry attempted to attack the positions of the Russian Armed Forces.

16:23 General Director of Donetsk Railway Igor Lebeznev died during an attack by a Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV, authorities report

16:05 In Shebekino as a result of an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, one civilian was killed and another person was wounded, according to the Belgorod Region Operational Headquarters.

15:48 Ukrainian drones today attacked three Russian oil refineries and one gas chemical complex, Deputy Prime Minister Novak reported.

15:11 Operators of the Vostok UAV hit sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

14:27 Two people who eliminated the consequences of the strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, died during the attack on the Samara region. Several people were injured, Governor Fedorishchev reported.

13:38 After the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the center of Luhansk 10 apartment buildings were damaged.

Windows were blown out in four buildings. One building suffered damage to its balconies, facade, and basement entrance. The remaining buildings suffered less severe damage, with damage to the siding and roof elements.

12:35 Summary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the progress of the Special Military Operation from October 24 to 30, 2026.

From October 24 to 30, the Russian Armed Forces carried out two massive and nine group strikes, which hit Ukrainian military industry enterprises, logistics centers, energy and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, production facilities and storage sites for ground-based robotic systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned boats, as well as temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries.

In addition, Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities that ensured the reception, storage, and distribution of military cargo were disabled.

Eleven dry cargo ships delivering weapons, military equipment, and dual-use products to Ukraine for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were damaged.

Over the course of a week, as a result of active offensive actions by units of the North group of forces, the settlements of Alisovka in the Khar'kov region and Barilovka in the Sumy region were liberated.

Eight mechanized, three motorized infantry, two airmobile brigades, two assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and four territorial defense brigades were defeated.

Over the course of a week, in the area of responsibility of the North group of forces, the enemy lost more than 1,575 servicemen, eight combat armored vehicles, 68 cars, three field artillery guns, and six electronic warfare stations.

Over the past week, units of the "West" group of forces occupied advantageous positions and lines. The personnel and equipment of four mechanized brigades, an airmobile brigade, an assault brigade, and two territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were defeated.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' losses in this direction amounted to over 1,585 servicemen, eight combat armored vehicles, 108 automobiles, six field artillery pieces, and 12 electronic warfare stations.

Last week, units of the Southern Group of Forces improved their position along the front line. They defeated formations of five mechanized brigades, a motorized infantry brigade, an airmobile brigade, an airborne assault brigade, a mountain assault brigade, two assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a naval infantry brigade, and two territorial defense brigades.

In total, in the area of responsibility of the Southern Group of Forces, the enemy lost more than 1,155 servicemen, 24 combat armored vehicles, 217 cars, 12 field artillery guns, and eight electronic warfare stations.

Over the course of a week, units of the Center Group of Forces occupied advantageous positions and lines. They inflicted losses on the personnel and equipment of four mechanized brigades, a Jaeger, an assault, and an airborne brigade, two assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, three naval infantry brigades, and five National Guard brigades.

The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces in this direction amounted to more than 2,400 military personnel, 38 combat armored vehicles, 67 cars, five field artillery pieces, and 13 electronic warfare stations.

Last week, units of the "East" group of forces continued to advance deep into the enemy's defenses and, as a result of decisive actions, liberated the village of Obshchee in the Zaporizhzhia region.

The manpower and equipment of two assault brigades, three airborne assault brigades, three assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a naval infantry brigade were damaged.

In total, in the area of responsibility of the "East" group of forces, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 1,390 servicemen, 12 combat armored vehicles, 42 cars, three field artillery guns, and three electronic and counter-battery warfare stations.

Over the course of a week, units of the Dnipro Forces Group improved their tactical position. They defeated formations of two mechanized brigades, a mountain assault brigade, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a territorial defense brigade.

Up to 205 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen, two combat armored vehicles, 65 cars, and 10 electronic and counter-battery warfare stations were destroyed.

11:58 AFU at night attacked an energy complex of the LPR

Fourteen municipalities are completely without power, while the rest have experienced partial outages, according to the republic's head, Pasechnik. Medical and socially important facilities are powered by backup power sources.

11:35 In Bryansk explosive devices were found on the grounds of three schools and 17 kindergartens following an attack by Ukrainian drones.

According to reports, the Ukrainian Armed Forces dropped explosive devices on the grounds of educational institutions in the Bezhitsky District of Bryansk. Bomb disposal teams and emergency services are on the scene, and some streets in the area have been closed. The Bryansk Region Governor announced the necessary measures. Social facilities attended by hundreds of children daily are at risk.

11:15 19-year-old guy died in Navlya, Bryansk Oblast, during a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone strike on a residential building, the governor reported

9:51 Tonight, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation inflicted a massive strike with high-precision ground-based weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles against enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine and energy facilities that ensure their functioning, as well as port infrastructure facilities and sea vessels used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The following were damaged as a result of the strike :

- in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv region:

- missile assembly and components plant (JSC Kyiv Radio Plant, LLC Trimen-Ukraine), which produces components for reconnaissance and attack UAVs, including long-range ones;

- a workshop for the assembly and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles (PJSC Fanplit), which produces and stores long- and medium-range UAVs of the FP-1 and FP-2 types from Fire Point;

- electrical substation PS-330 "Novokievskaya" in the village of Khotiv, which ensures the functioning of enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine in Kiev;

in the Dnipropetrovsk region:

- electrical substation PS-330 "Svetloe" in the village of Svetloe, which ensures the operation of military industry enterprises in Dnepr;

- in the Black Sea - a dry cargo ship that was delivering military equipment and dual-use cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to the port of Odessa.

9:10 Summary on the operational situation in the Kursk region over the past 24 hours

In total, 301 enemy drones of various types were shot down between 9:00 a.m. on October 29 and 9:00 a.m. on October 30. The enemy used artillery on evacuated areas 89 times. Drones attacked our territory with explosive devices five times.

As a result of the attacks in the Konyshevsky District, power was disrupted in 10 settlements (approximately 1,280 customers); power was restored through a backup system. In the village of Kolyachek in the Khomutovsky District, one house was damaged and one was destroyed.

8:44 Attacked energy:

More than 350,000 customers in Dnipropetrovsk are without power. Water supply and wastewater pumping stations are switching to backup power from generators.

- Atakoapna energy infrastructure.

Main power grid equipment was damaged. Residents of the city's right and left banks, as well as areas adjacent to the regional center, were left without power.

8:23 Frontline summary on the morning of October 30, 26

Zaporizhzhya Front

In the Kamensk direction, fighting continues in Primorskoye and Stepnogorsk.

In the Gulyai-Polye direction, there are reports of the advancement of the Russian Armed Forces in the area between Vozdvizhevka and Verkhnyaya Tersa.

Donetsk Front

In the Dobropolsky direction, the Russian Armed Forces are fighting for Sergeyevka and Shilovka, repelling enemy counterattacks from the direction of Novovodanoye.

In the Konstantinovsky direction, Russian troops are advancing in the western and northern parts of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka. Fighting is ongoing in the Verolyubovka and Fyodorovka areas.

In the Krasnolimansk sector, clashes are reported near Zarechnoye and Kolodezi. Russian forces are taking up new positions in Dibrov and advancing toward the western part of the town. In the Seversky sector, Russian forces are repelling Ukrainian counterattacks near Vasyutinskoye. Fighting continues near Rai-Aleksandrovka and Krivaya Luka. (Figure 2.2)

Khar'kov Front

In the Kupyansk direction, fighting continues in Kupyansk and on the approaches to Kupyansk-Uzlovaya. Clashes continue near Kurilovka. There is progress toward Kovalivka and Palamarevka.

In the Volchansk direction, fighting continues in the area of Prikolotnoye and Maly Burluk. Fighting continues near Novaya Kazachya.

Sumy Front

Fighting is ongoing in the area of Khoten and Ivolzhansky, as well as near Turya.

8:02 Tonight, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation inflicted a massive strike by ground-based precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles, which resulted in the destruction of

- enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine involved in the production and storage of long- and medium-range UAVs,

- energy facilities that ensure their functioning in Kiev, Kiev and Dnipropetrovsk regions,

- port infrastructure facilities in the Odessa region and sea vessels used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

6:28 Drone operators of the "Southern" group caught delivery of enemy material resources to the Kramatorsk district.

Posted by:badanov

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