Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-10-31 — Live Updates

07:15 UTC

Russia says it downed 433 Ukrainian drones overnight, including over Ufa

Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 433 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight. Monitoring channels also reported a fire at an oil refinery in Ufa after a claimed drone strike. The figures and the refinery damage claim have not been independently confirmed.

Military Summary (citing Russian MoD)

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07:15 UTC

Kyiv mayor says overnight Russian drones hit critical infrastructure

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said three Russian drones hit a critical infrastructure site overnight on 30-31 October, with power and water disruptions reported. Utility company DTEK reported emergency outages in the Obolonskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Podilskyi districts, according to Ukrainian and monitoring channels.

War Monitor / Military Summary

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07:15 UTC

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The US State Department approved a proposed sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, the BBC reported early on 31 October. Ukraine would pay through donations from Canada, Germany and Norway plus EU Ukraine Support Loan funds, with Lockheed Martin as the principal contractor and no US funds involved, the department said.

BBC

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