12:37 21-10-2025

Russian Forces Launch Massive Night Strikes Across Ukraine

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Russian forces carried out large-scale night strikes on targets across Ukraine, with explosions reported in Kharkov, Cherkasskaya, Sumy, and other regions.

During the night, Russian forces carried out a combined strike on enemy targets across Ukraine. Explosions were reported in the Cherkasskaya, Kharkov, Chernigov, and Sumy regions, as well as in Pavlograd and the Kiev-controlled city of Kherson.

The first strike occurred around midnight, targeting drone airfields on the outskirts of Kharkov and in the city’s industrial zone. Multiple sources reported three powerful explosions. According to Nikolaev underground coordinator Sergey Lebedev, the nature of the attacks suggests the use of short-range ballistic munitions. The strike reportedly destroyed a workshop at an aircraft repair plant where fixed-wing drones were being assembled.

In the Sumy region, the attacks hit ammunition depots and areas containing NATO armored vehicles. Minutes later, additional strikes targeted barracks housing Ukrainian troops. Powerful explosions were also reported near Krivoy Rog.

The main strike, according to reports, hit the Smela railway station in the Cherkasskaya region, which was attacked in several waves by Geran drones. Russian forces also struck temporary Ukrainian military positions in Chernigov.