"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (10 Viewers)

[ThomasP]

Ukraine hit 3 significant targets overnight.

The large Feodosia oil storage and shipping terminal along with a sizable ammo dump - both in Crimea.

The Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk - Russia's largest manufacturers of specialty explosives (RDX/HMX/etc) and artillery/missile warheads.

Large fires are reported at the Feodosia facility and large explosions reported at the ammo dump. Large explosions and fires have been reported at the Sverdlov explosives facility..

 

[ThomasP]

"
View: https://youtu.be/2aQeQPUX5uw"

 

[MiTasol]

I like the way the air raid sirens came on AFTER the explosions. Obviously the Russian radar did not see the drones coming.

 

[MiTasol]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BbTmaQqsR0


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldBHvrtXGeE

and for comedy relief


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qgTUTgAcL0

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I got the hot-dogs, who brought the marshmallows?

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

New 'Bulged' Neptune Cruise Missile Variant Emerges In Ukraine

The new Neptune variant looks intended to slot in range-wise between older versions and the super-sized Long Neptune derivative.

www.twz.com

Thales Anti-Drone Rockets Now Being Used In Ukraine

Thales' new rocket system combines a 70mm laser-guided rocket with a purpose-built anti-drone airburst warhead and proximity fuse. Combining a 70-milimeter laser-guided rocket with a shotgun-style airburst warhead provides a potent anti-drone weapon.

www.twz.com

Russian Fiber-Optic Drones Are Now Reaching Into Ukrainian Cities Deep Behind The Lines

The strike on Kramatorsk is a harbinger of what's to come as these highly-resilient drones expand their range.

www.twz.com

 

[ThomasP]

RNAF (Royal Netherlands Air Force) F-35A with a drone kill marking.

 

[Warspite63]

RNAF (Royal Netherlands Air Force) F-35A with a drone kill marking.

View attachment 850762

Well, I certainly hope they didn't shoot down a Vulcan .....

 

[buffnut453]

Well, I certainly hope they didn't shoot down a Vulcan .....

If they did, then they need a SERIOUS dose of remedial aircraft recognition training.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Possibly related news:


In the wake of mysterious drone incursions that forced the recent shutdowns of the Munich Airport, the German cabinet approved a measure to give police the authority to shoot down uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) posing a danger. The moves mark a big difference in how German authorities approach counter-drone defense, which has previously been limited to detection, not taking them down. The changes come as several European nations have been experiencing a rash of drone incursions, which Germany's chancellor says are part of Russia's ramped-up hybrid war efforts, a claim Moscow denies.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took to social media on Wednesday to explain the need to update German law to meet the new drone threats.

"Drone incidents threaten our safety," said Merz. "We will not allow that. We are strengthening the powers of the federal police so that drones can be detected and intercepted more quickly in the future."

German Cabinet Approves Law To Shoot Down Threatening Drones

Major aviation disruptions and glaring security concerns amid of spate of drone incursions across Europe have spurred German officials to take action.

www.twz.com

Smart money, in my opinion.

 

[Dimlee]

and for comedy relief


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qgTUTgAcL0

Where is Hollywood when we need it? Tarantino could make a box office hit.

 

[Dimlee]

"Asked what the United States could do to most increase their success, he did not hesitate: "Block 70 F-16s and more missiles. There are a lot of targets to shoot down."

Ukraine’s F-16 Force: Innovation, Impact, and Resolve

One of Ukraine’s top F-16 pilots, known by his call sign “AB,” spoke to the Mitchell Institute about the impact of fighter against Russia.

www.airandspaceforces.com

 

[ThomasP]

Related somewhat:

"https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/drone-wall-needed-europe-defend-against-new-threat"

and

"FW-MAG Future Warfare Magazine - European Parliament greenlights EU action and "drone wall" vs Russian hybrid warfare"

Interesting, a future Iron Dome for the EU?

 

[Lucky13]

View: https://youtu.be/HqROnqujQZE?si=lrErF72OaseolTzB

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OP2WNwR310

 

[GTX]

Inside The Fight To Stop Russia's Biggest Battlefield Advance In A Year

The chief of staff of First Corps Azov offers exclusive details about the ongoing battle for Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine.

www.twz.com

 

[GTX]

Russian forces deploy Chinese radars to track Ukrainian drones

Russian air defense units are now equipped with Chinese radar systems designed to detect and track unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report from Defense Express. The technology is being integrated into counter-drone units to enhance targeting and guidance of FPV interceptors used against...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

OSINT data shows Russia’s tank reserves shrinking but far from exhausted

Russia’s once-deep reserves of armored vehicles are shrinking rapidly, with new open-source assessments showing dramatic reductions in stored tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and artillery systems since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Yet analysts caution that the data should not...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Japan sends military instructors to train Ukrainian soldiers

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced on October 10 that the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will dispatch two instructors to Lithuania to provide landmine clearance training for Ukrainian personnel. The move represents Japan’s first activity under the framework it joined in...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Russia claims to down Ukraine’s new FP-5 cruise missile

Russia’s media announced that its forces successfully intercepted two Ukrainian long-range cruise missiles, known as the FP-5 Flamingo, during an alleged attack on Russian territory earlier this week. Kremlin-controlled media first reported the claim on Thursday. According to the report, one of...

defence-blog.com