Over 100 combat engagements on the frontlines – Ukraine’s General Staff
Source: Ukraine’s General Staff
As of 4:00 pm on Friday, Ukrainian forces have already faced 109 combat engagements on the frontline. The Kurakhove and Pokrovsk fronts remain the most volatile.
Enemy artillery and mortar fire targeted communities in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, with communities like Zhuravka, Leonivka, Grabovske, Pokrovka, Volfyne, Tymofiivka, and Ryzhivka facing relentless attacks.
- Kharkiv Direction: Russian troops launched assaults toward Vysoka Yaruga, where fighting continues. In the Vovchansk area, the enemy launched three additional attacks, which are still underway.
- Kupiansk Direction: Ukrainian defenders thwarted five enemy assaults near Kolisnykivka, Kopanky, and Nadiia. Four clashes remain active as Ukrainian forces hold their ground in this area.
- Lyman Direction: With bomber support, Russian forces launched nine attacks near Novoyehorivka, Terny, and Torske. Clashes continue, with the invaders deploying guided bombs against Yampolivka, Terny, Lyman, and Torske.
- Siversk Direction: Ukrainian troops repelled an assault near Verkhnokamyanske. However, enemy aircraft targeted Siversk and Riznykivka, adding to the intensity in this sector.
- Toretsk Direction: Eight attacks struck the Toretsk and Shcherbynivka areas. Ukrainian forces repelled six of them, with two engagements still ongoing. Meanwhile, enemy bombers continue to pound Toretsk.
- Pokrovsk Direction: From the early hours, Russian forces attempted to dislodge Ukrainian defenders 23 times near Myrolyubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Petrivka, and Pustynka. Ukrainian troops fended off 17 attacks, while six clashes remain unresolved.
- Kurakhove Direction: The Kurakhove sector faced 26 enemy offensives near Berestky, Novoselydivka, Voznesenka, Novodmytrivka, Maksymilianivka, Dalne, and Antonivka. Ukrainian soldiers repelled 10 attacks, while the enemy launched two airstrikes against Kurakhove.
- Vremivka Direction: Fighting rages in four area —Trudove, Makarivka, Rivnopil, and Novodarivka. Russian forces also dropped five guided bombs on Velyka Novosilka throughout the day.
- Orikhiv Direction: The enemy shelled Ukrainian-controlled areas, targeting civilian infrastructure and residential zones.
- Prydniprovske Direction: Ukrainian defenders thwarted five assaults in this region.
Ukrainian forces remain active in the Kursk region, while enemy aviation and artillery continue targeting their own territory. Today, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled 10 enemy attacks, with combat still ongoing in 11 critical locations.
On October 6, the Administrative Cassation Court within the Supreme Court of Ukraine continued hearing case No. 990/80/25, in which the fifth President and leader of the party “European Solidarity”, Petro Poroshenko, seeks to have Presidential Decree No. 81/2025 from February 12, 2025 — enacting sanctions by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) — declared illegal and annulled. The plaintiff claims the document was falsified and that the sanctions are a tool of political persecution of the opposition, contrary to international norms. Government representatives deny the allegations and insist their actions were lawful. Journalists of Bukvy were present at the hearing.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).