Ukraine attacked Russian industries near Novolipetsk during the night – The phone meeting between Putin, Gahr Støre, and Stubb a failure – Strange Russian losses

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Ukraine attacked a metallurgical plant near Novolipetsk in Russia during the night, causing a fire in the area and activating the Russian air defense. According to an investigation, the metallurgical plant supplies Russian defense companies that in turn produce air defense systems, drones, missiles, and other weapons, and the plant has therefore been sanctioned by Ukraine, while Canada and Australia have sanctioned the Russian billionaire Vladimir Lisin, who owns the plant.

Later in the night, the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, located in Tula Oblast, caught fire after being attacked again by Ukraine. It is still unclear how extensive the damage caused by the attack was. Kyiv Independent.

The phone call between Putin and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb seems to have been a major failure. The meeting was planned to last an hour but took 90 minutes, partly because Putin spent time playing history teacher and apparently no sensible conclusions were reached.

Russian losses

There is something strange about the reporting of Russian losses, as for the second day in a row they are very low. 1510 KIA may not be so unusual in itself, but overall it is odd that we have no armored vehicles at all, no MLRS or air defense. Artillery has decreased recently. Maybe the weather is causing problems?
There are still 191 battles (see below).

  • 1510 KIA
  • 21 Artillery
  • 1543 UAVs
  • 7 UGVs
  • 266 Vehicles and Fuel tanks
  • 2 Cruise missiles

Ukrainian General Staff morning report

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 28, 2026, regarding the Russian invasion

Glory to Ukraine!
The 1708th day of the Russian Federation’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine has begun.

Total Russian attacker losses over the past day amounted to 1,510 personnel. Additionally, 21 artillery systems, seven ground-based missile systems, two missiles, 1,543 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 266 vehicles were neutralized.

During the past day, a total of 191 combat engagements were recorded.
Yesterday, the enemy conducted three missile strikes and 68 air strikes, during which 258 guided aerial bombs were dropped. Furthermore, the attackers used 9,654 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,535 shellings against communities and our troops’ positions, including 35 with rocket artillery.

Enemy shelling affected, among others, the communities of Bezsalivka, Korenok, Tovstodubove, Ulanove, Rohizne, Neskuchne, Pysarivka, Bachivsk, Vovkivka, Hirky, Kruzhok, Doroshivka, Mohrytsia, Yastrubshchyna, Nova Sich, Khrapivshchyna, Luzhky, Kozache, Obody, Mala Korchakivka, Kindrativka, Korchakivka, Volfyne, Zapsillia, and Ivolzhanske in the Sumy region, as well as Khrinivka in the Chernihiv region. Fotovyzh was subjected to an air strike.

During the past day, defense forces’ missile units and artillery struck an enemy command post for unmanned aerial vehicles.

On the northern Slobozhansky and Kursk sectors, the attacker conducted 37 shellings against our troops’ positions and communities over the past day, including three with rocket artillery.

On the southern Slobozhansky sector, Ukrainian units repelled five enemy attacks. The attackers targeted the communities of Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha.

On the Kupyansk sector, the enemy attempted three times to improve their positions through offensive operations towards Radkivka.

Attempts to break into our defense were repelled on the Lyman sector, where the occupiers conducted six assault attempts towards the communities of Nove, Stavky, and Lyman.

On the Sloviansk sector, the enemy conducted two attacks, in the area around Yampil and towards Orikhuvatka.

On the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked three times towards Malynivka, Vasiutynske, and Chervone.

On the Kostiantynivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded. The attackers conducted offensive operations in the area around Kostiantynivka and towards Raiske and Pavlivka.

On the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy conducted 32 attacks. The occupiers tried to advance in the areas around Sofiivka, Vilne, Vodianske, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Udachne, as well as towards Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Novohrishyne, Hulive, and Serhiivka.

On the Oleksandrivka sector, the occupiers conducted no assault operations.

On the Huljajpole sector, the occupiers attacked our defenders’ positions 17 times. The enemy tried to advance towards the communities of Ternuvate, Dolynka, Hirke, Charivne, and Yehorivka.

On the Orikhiv and Prydniprovsk sectors, the occupiers conducted no assault operations.

On the Volyn and Polissya sectors, no signs have been detected that the enemy is forming offensive force groupings.

Every day we defend Ukraine, its citizens, and their right to a free future.

Join the defense forces! Glory to Ukraine!

Comment:
83 localized attacks out of a total of 191 leaves 108 unlocalized, resulting in a ratio of 108 / 83 ≈ 1.30.

Zelenskyy’s speech, etc.

Here you will find the latest of Zelenskyy’s speeches, where he talks, among other things, about the “Veles” operation that stopped the Russians’ advance in Kupyansk but also about the need for air defense and one can sense his frustration over all the delayed deliveries.

Translations of older speeches and interviews, etc., are ongoing and we are currently at day 290.
You can find them all sorted from the oldest forward here: https://johanno1.se/sv/media-tt-category/zelenskyj/?order=asc

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74 thoughts on “Ukraine attacked Russian industries near Novolipetsk during the night – The phone meeting between Putin, Gahr Støre, and Stubb a failure – Strange Russian losses”

  1. 205

    Ukraine intercepting more Russian Geran-4 jet-powered drones, General Staff says. Fighter jets, including F-16s, Mirage aircraft, and MiG-29s, play a significant role in intercepting Russian jet-powered drones, according to the General Staff.

  2. maggan

    It’s unfortunate with Stubb and Störe, had hoped for more coordination from the EU.
    At the same time, it’s probably good that Putte gets to talk with some who see reality as it is.

    Difficult, but prioritizing coordination is my opinion.

  4. johan No.1

    Well, Europe/EU has an agreement not to talk to Putin.

    Even if that is not true, Putin now believes there is a rift among us and that Trump’s increased pressure has yielded results.

    And he is even less interested in giving up the war.

    We should keep quiet and provide more weapons.

    Zelensky was quite diplomatic.

    They can explain why, but it went very wrong at a time when mistakes kill children.

    Got upset about that yesterday and then that the defense forces have run out of money and are canceling exercises.

  6. Pehr

    One inevitably becomes a bit conspiratorial. Isn’t it called hating coincidence?
    “At least ten people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Spain. One of the trains derailed in connection with the accident, writes El País.
    The accident occurred between Los Yébenes and Urda in the province of Toledo shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One of the trains is said to have slowed down just a few minutes before the crash due to a traffic problem.
    Train traffic has been canceled between Madrid and Andalusia, writes Reuters.”
    https://omni.se/a/w3lzzo

    2. Pehr

      ”At least 39 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Urda south of Toledo in Spain, local authorities told Sky News. Two train carriages are said to have derailed and fallen down a slope.
      ”I am appalled by the serious train accident in Toledo. My thoughts are with those affected and their families,” writes Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on X.
      According to El País, early reports indicate that human error may be behind the accident. Train traffic between Madrid and Andalusia has been stopped.”
      https://omni.se/a/L3rbPJ

      1. Proxima

        Spain has been hard hit by train accidents. Santiago de Compostela was probably the worst. Then came the accident where the driver did not notice that the “ATC” had stopped. A death trap and a missed warning. I don’t think the driver was blamed there. On the same track as today, several people died when a couple of carriages at the end of the train derailed and crossed over onto the other track. An oncoming train collided with the carriages. That was a rail break. In addition to these, the forces of nature have caused several accidents with fatal outcomes.

  10. MXT

    ** Zelensky backs Norway-Finland talks with Putin, says Trump already ended Russia’s isolation.
    Zelensky praised Norway and Finland for putting their diplomacy “completely out in the open: discussions in advance, a full briefing, and transparent objectives,” saying that not all countries had taken the time to speak with Ukraine beforehand. **

    https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-backs-norway-finland-talks-with-putin-says-trump-already-ended-russias-isolation/

  14. MXT

    ** ❗️Today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander against the backdrop of the announcement of €1.2 billion in aid to Ukraine for non-military support. The package was announced by Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma (NOS). This year, €40 million will go to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund for restoring infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, €55 million will be allocated for purchasing energy equipment from Dutch companies, and €136 million will support enterprises assisting with reconstruction. Meetings are also planned with Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, and business representatives. **

    https://bsky.app/profile/militarynewsua.bsky.social/post/3mywk2c6bsm2r

  15. MXT

    😡

    ** 🇺🇸❗️ US secretly discusses with Putin the return of American oil companies to Russia, – FT Possible agreements:

    ▪resuming joint oil production in the Far East within the framework of the Sakhalin-1 project

    ▪involving the US in the resumption of Russian oil exports to Europe via the Druzhba pipeline.

    Currently, Moscow seeks to establish economic relations with the US as soon as possible, while representatives of the White House administration insist that the conclusion of agreements should depend on the end of the war in Ukraine. **

    https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3mywjt45roc2w

  19. MXT

    🤮

    ** “They naively think they just have to wait it out,someone new will replace Putin -some new Gorbachev.You just don’t get it.Putin reflects the hopes of our people.&what is happening now is not “Putin’s war,”as you’re trying to portray it -it’s the Russian people’s war for their place in this world”

    – Russian propagandist Solovyev defends Putin Of course, it is not Putin who is fighting, but Russians.

    Russians are a spineless herd of slaves living in fear and obedience.If Putin,who has lost his mind to the war,is replaced by another tsar who says, “Stop fighting,” the slaves will stop fighting

    Most Russians have no particular enthusiasm for the war; they grumble about it in their kitchens. But they will never actively protest. Therefore, replacing Putin is a quite logical option and way out.**

    https://bsky.app/profile/antongerashchenko.bsky.social/post/3mywiz6wgss2f

    1. HW

      That is important to repeat and get out – not least in Swedish media – because many naively believe that it is precisely Putin’s war.
      Europe cannot afford another Löfven-style “We have been naive,” thinking that just because someone passes through passport control at Arlanda, the person abandons all honor culture, etc., and adopts Swedish values…
      The Russians generally do not think like the West.

  22. MXT

    **🇵🇱 Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: Putin says he has not changed his position, although he has. Because he wanted all of Ukraine, and it is already clear that he will not conquer all of it.

    🇵🇱 Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: He would like to win at the negotiating table what he has failed to conquer on the battlefield. He has not even conquered the whole of Donbas, where he has been fighting for  13 years. **

    https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3mywlm37jc22a

  23. MXT

    Big thanks to the ten of you who have donated so far this month! 🫶👍

    If you enter the email address you used when you registered here on the blog, I will make sure you get a gold star next to your name!

    I keep track of some of you anyway, but of course, not everyone may want to show that they have donated.

  24. Gandalf

    Off topic as much as it can get but

    quite a fun article in DN today about what can happen with connected devices.

    “When the invoice from Telenor landed at the Slottsbrinken’s lake water association in Mariefred, the members couldn’t believe their eyes.

    It (read: the invoice from Telenor) was for 1.4 million kronor and concerned 2.2 million SMS messages. They had been sent between two of the association’s water pumps.

    – Crazy, we thought at first. Then Telenor sent over a specification. It was 32,000 pages long, says Ludvig af Klinteberg, the association’s chairman.”

    1. MXT

      Look at that, wow!

      “Hi, here we come with the invoice, where should we put it?”

      “Put it? Just put it on the desk.”

      “Hmm, nah. That probably won’t work, it’s a whole pallet and we probably can’t even get the forklift in here in the office.”

  25. johan No.1

    China’s real estate bubble has been deflating for quite some time and now their stock markets are falling.

    Right time to introduce an export ban against China from the EU.

    If they get occupied with their own problems, it would do a lot of good for us.

    The USA will probably manage to export the sourdough as usual, but if Europe can avoid another 2008, it would be appreciated.

      1. HW

        One of Russia’s lesser-known but significant sources of export income comes from timber.
        The Chinese real estate crisis has in recent years caused those incomes to decrease significantly for the Russians.

          1. johan No.1

            As a matter of principle, I have ended the family’s fine dining on Saturdays at the local Chinese buffet.

            We do not yet have an alternative that is cheap enough and unlimited volume, but we are working on it.

    2. johan No.1

      RU leans quite heavily on China so it would get a bonus if the credit tap is turned off.

      Maybe that’s why RU is lobbying so hard against the USA right now?

      Imagine if we could take down both China and RU – how peaceful the world would be when Trump is gone in two years.

  27. MXT

    ** 🇬🇧🇺🇦 Zelensky: We had a very good conversation with British Prime Minister Burnham, and we are grateful to Britain for its continued strong and truly leadership support. Today, there is a strong decision by Britain to provide additional financial support totaling £10 billion.

    £7 billion in economic support over the next three years, and another £3 billion in British export support, primarily for the supply of the necessary weapons that will strengthen our defense of life. This is in addition to the annual support that Britain already provides to Ukraine.

    https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3mywuhnnezc2i

  30. johan No.1

    Burnham is interesting, he has a domestic policy that weakens him but at the same time he goes hard against Russia.

    Don’t know him as a person at all but it seems like he is trying to balance two sides in the administration/government?

    Until the SS against targets in Russia, no country has really approved it and in terms of escalation against Russia it is equivalent to slapping a white glove in the face. Moreover, it seems to hurt so much that the Russians keep quiet which is a sign that they are worried.

    The UK is also vulnerable to revenge from Trump so going hard against Russia is a way to show integrity. The other option is of course that the defense is running a solo race and he hasn’t quite understood it yet but I believe he has approved the escalation.

    Burnham is on the bubble list of a strong politician.

  33. MXT

    ** Kyiv’s housing market feels the chill as residents escape ahead of winter

    As temperatures are falling in Kyiv, so are rent prices, with residents leaving the capital to escape Russian bombardment and the prospect of a winter without heating and electricity.

    Over the last two months, the number of long-term rentals listed on Kyiv’s market shot up by 66%, Alona Babko, head of public relations at LUN, a leading real estate portal in Ukraine, told the Kyiv Independent. **

    https://kyivindependent.com/kyivs-housing-market-feels-the-chill-as-residents-escape-ahead-of-winter/

      1. johan No.1

        Yes, I usually complain about the electricity prices, but this year and maybe one more year, we just have to bite the bullet.

        A couple of sabotages will probably come in late autumn that will also drive prices up, but if we are at war, then we are.

      2. CB500four

        Well, we are probably a bit spoiled. It doesn’t take more than a cold winter and some transformer “happens to burn” or some sea cable suddenly happens to break, and then there can be problems.

        We have firewood and a tiled stove, but a generator might be good to have.

  39. Flurrevuppen

    Off topic

    Earlier this month, The Washington Post reported that Sen. Darline Graham’s husband, Larry Nordone, is a senior executive at a company that merged with a Chinese weapons maker. Graham, of course, is running for her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat, and she opposes “depending on Communist China” for manufacturing.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/dropsitenews/p/darline-graham-lindsey-husband-russia-ukraine-sanctions

  41. johan No.1

    Can’t get the link source, it’s Militarnyi.

    What is the logic?

    One should reinforce Kaliningrad.

    Or is it expected to be overrun soon?

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