Russo-Ukraine War - 08 November 2025 - Day 1354
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On 24 February 2022, Ukraine was suddenly and deliberately attacked by land, naval and air forces of Russia, igniting the largest European war since the Great Patriotic War. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" (SVO - spetsialnaya voennaya operatsiya) in Ukraine in response to the appeal of the leaders of the "Donbass republics" for help. That attack is a blatant violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Putin stressed that Moscow's goal is the demilitarization and denazification of the country. The military buildup in preceeding months makes it obvious that the unprovoked and dastardly Russian attack was deliberately planned long in advance. During the intervening time, the Russian government had deliberately sought to deceive the world by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
"To initiate a war of aggression... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." [Judgment of the International Military Tribunal]
The UK Ministry of Defence reported that in October 2025 Russia launched approximately 5,300 one way attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWA UAS) at targets across Ukraine, a moderate decrease from the 5,500 OWA UAS Russia launched in September 2025. It is highly likely that Russia's October 2025 launch rate was moderately reduced due to worsening weather conditions. Weather-resultant lull periods were often followed by peaks during which approximately 400-650 OWA UAS were launched in a single night.
Russian UAS present a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defence, particularly when combined with the short range ballistic missiles also launched in significant numbers. It is almost certain that Russia aims to saturate targets including military industry and airfields to both maximise damage and increase the survivability of premier missiles.
Russia's Long Range Aviation (LRA) bomber tempo also slowed in October 2025, likely linked to weather conditions and other priority tasking, specifically the culmination of Russia's training/testing season. While four LRA strike packages were observed in October 2025, they were limited in their missile expenditure, predominantly using the unreliable AS-24 KILLJOY air launched ballistic missile instead of their premier AS-23 KODIAK air launched cruise missile. Russia's primary target for LRA has been energy critical national infrastructure at least since the beginning of October 2025.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in total, since the beginning of this day, there have been 185 combat clashes.
Ukrainian defenders continue to decisively interrupt the attempts of the Russian enemy to advance deep into Ukrainian territory, giving him a fiery impression.
Russian invaders launched one missile and 37 aviation strikes, used 41 missiles and dropped 71 controlled bombs. In addition, 3667 kamikaze drones were recruited to impress and carried out 3,732 shelling positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.
11 combat clashes took place in the North Slobozhansky and Kursky directions. The Russian enemy launched nine aerial strikes, dropped 17 controlled aerial bombs in total and carried out 149 shells, including eight from reactive systems of salpovogo.
Today, Russian forces attacked 17 times in the South-Slobozhansky direction in the districts of Vovchansk, Vovchansky Farms, Sinelnikovy, Tikhoy and towards the settlements of Dvorichanske and Kolodyazne.
In the Kupians Наkomu direction, the Russian opponent made six attacks towards Petropavlivka and Pi Наany. The two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, the Defense Forces carried out three assault actions in the areas of the settlements of Zarichne, Deryilove and towards the settlement of Korovyn Yar.
In the Slovak direction, the Russian enemy 14 times attacked in the areas of yampol, serebryanka, dronivka, viymki and fedorivka, three confrontations are still ongoing.
In the Kramators маkomu direction, Ukrainian warriors repelled the Russian attack in the area of zaliznyanskogo.
Nine combat clashes took place in the Konstantinivsky direction today. The Russian enemy tried to storm the positions of Ukrainian units near Воblunívka, Воcherbinívka and towards Sofiyivka.
In the Pokrovsky direction since the beginning of this day, the Russian enemy attacked 69 times in the areas of settlements Volodymyrivka, Fedorivka, Nikanorivka, Chervony Lyman, Rodinske, Mirnograd, Ray, Lisivka, Pokrovsk, Zelene, Kotline, Udaachne, Molodetske, Kotlyarivka, Gorihove and Philia. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the pressure of the Russian opponent, in some locations the fights are still ongoing.
Today in this direction, according to preliminary data, 93 Russian occupants were defecated, of which 58 - irrevocably. In addition, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed eight units of automobile equipment and nine unmanned aircraft, a tank, an artillery system, 13 units of automobile machinery, a BPLA control point and 11 shelters for the Russian personnel were also hit.
In the Oleksandrivsky direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 18 attacks of Russian invaders in the areas of settlements Green Gai, Orestopil, Sosnivka, Vorone, Novomykolaivka, Privilla and Krasnogirsk.
Nine clashes took place in the areas of Uspenivka and Novousspenívske in the direction of Gulyaipilsky.
In the Orihiv direction from the beginning of the day, two clashes took place - the Russian occupiers tried to advance in the area of Plavniv.
In the pridniprovsky direction the Defense Forces stopped the Russian enemy trying to move forward.
In other directions, there have been no significant changes in the environment.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in response to terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian objects on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered a massive strike with long-range air-, ground-, and sea-based high-precision weapons including Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles as well as attack unmanned aerial vehicles at enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry and power and gas infrastructure facilities of Ukraine which supported the AFU.
All goals of the strike were achieved. All the assigned targets were engaged.
Units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on formations of one heavy mechanised brigade, one mechanised brigade, one air assault brigade, and two territorial defence brigades close to Khoten, Pavlovka, Pisarevka, Miropolye, and Proletarskoye (Sumy region).
In Kharkov direction, Russian troops hit enemy formations of one motorised infantry brigade of the AFU and one territorial defence brigade near Volchansk (Kharkov region).
The AFU losses were up to 195 troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, 14 motor vehicles, and seven field artillery guns. In addition, one Grad MLRS combat vehicle, three Israel-made RADA radar stations, one electronic warfare station, four ammunition depots, and eight materiel depots were neutralised.
The Zapad Group of Forces improved the situation along the forward edge. Russian troops delivered strikes at manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one territorial defence brigade, one National Guard brigade close to Monachinovka, Grushevka, Kurilovka, Boguslavka (Kharkov region), Yarovaya, Novoselovka, Drobyshevo, Maslyakovka, and Yampol (Donetsk People's Republic).
Assault detachments of the 6th Army continue to inflict fire damage on the encircled enemy's group close to Kupyansk (Kharkov region).
In addition, two attacks launched by units of the 1st National Guard Brigade from Osinovo (Kharkov region) in order to unblock enemy units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were repelled.
Near Petrovka (Kharkov region), an attempt by an enemy assault group to break through to the destroyed crossing over the Oskol River for its restoration was thwarted.
Over the past 24 hours, up to 55 troops, 18 pieces of weapons and hardware including two armoured fighting vehicles, two U.S.-made 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery systems, seven pickup trucks, and four electronic warfare stations were neutralised close to Kupyansk (Kharkov region).
In total, the enemy losses in the area of responsibility of the Zapad Group of Forces were more than 220 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles including two U.S.-made HMMWV armoured vehicles, 23 motor vehicles, two self-propelled artillery systems, and one Grad MLRS combat vehicle. In addition, ten electronic warfare stations and three ammunition depots were neutralised.
The Yug Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops launched attacks on formations of three mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one marine brigade, and one territorial defence brigade near Seversk, Zvanovka, Konstantinovka, Ivanopolye, Dronovka, Druzhkovka, and Vasyukovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 80 troops, two tanks, three armoured fighting vehicles, 14 motor vehicles, and one field artillery gun. In addition, one electronic warfare station, two ammunition depots, and one materiel depot were neutralised.
The Tsentr Group of Forces' units improved the tactical situation. Russian troops hit manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one jaeger brigade, one assault brigade, two air assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one marine brigade, and two National Guard brigades near Ivanovka, Lozovoye (Dnepropetrovsk region), Dobropolye, Rodinskoye, Belitskoye, and Novy Donbass (Donetsk People's Republic).
In Krasnoarmeysk (Donetsk People's Republic), assault groups of the 2nd Army continued to neutralise encircled Ukrainian troops in the eastern part of the Central District and on the territory of the western industrial zone as well as to mop up Gnatovka and Rog (Donetsk People's Republic) from the AFU. During the day, 39 buildings were liberated.
In addition, 14 enemy attacks from the area of Grishino (Donetsk People's Republic) in order to unblock the encirclement were repelled. As a result of a precise strike, FPV drones and the artillery neutralised a Ukrainian tank and an armoured personnel carrier, along with the military personnel of the 155th Mechanised Brigade of the AFU.
Russian troops thwarted the attempt of the AFU 32nd Mechanised Brigade to escape from the surrounding ring toward the northern direction.
In Dimitrov (Donetsk People's Republic), units of the 51st Army's 5th Motorised Rifle Brigade continue active offensive actions in the Vostochny microdistrict. In addition, 19 buildings were liberated from Ukrainian troops.
Over the past 24 hours, close to Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov (Donetsk People's Republic), over 240 Ukrainian servicemen, one tank, two armoured fighting vehicles including one Swedish-made Pbv 302 armoured personnel carrier, and three pickup trucks were neutralised.
In total, in the Tsentr Group of Forces' area of responsibility, the enemy losses were more than 480 troops, one tank, two armoured fighting vehicles, one pickup truck, and one electronic warfare station.
Units of the Vostok Group of Forces advanced into the depths of enemy defences and completed the liberation of Volchye (Dnepropetrovsk region).
Russian troops inflicted fire damage on formations of one mechanised brigade and one assault regiment of the AFU close to Yablokovo, Rovnopolye, Ternovatoye (Zaporozhye region), Velikomikhaylovka, and Otradnoye (Dnepropetrovsk region).
The AFU losses were more than 285 troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and 14 motor vehicles.
The Dnepr Group of Forces' units launched attacks on manpower and hardware of one mechanised brigade, one mountain assault brigade, and one coastal defence brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Preobrazhenka, Stepnogorsk (Zaporozhye region), Burgunka, and Tyaginka (Kherson region).
The enemy losses were up to 70 troops, 12 motor vehicles, seven electronic warfare stations, and five ammunition depots.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation inflicted fire damage on transport infrastructure facilities that supported the Armed Forces of Ukraine as well as temporary deployment areas of the AFU and foreign mercenaries in 147 areas.
Air defence systems shot down two guided aerial bombs and 178 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.
In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the enemy has lost 668 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 95,554 unmanned aerial vehicles, 635 anti-aircraft missile systems, 25,907 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,611 MLRS combat vehicles, 31,166 field artillery guns and mortars, and 46,163 special military vehicles.
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