Massive Shahed drone strike on Ukraine

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In this YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker provides updates on the military situation in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military reports a massive attack by Russian drones covering various regions of Ukraine, resulting in damage in Kyiv and a residential building in the Kyiv region. The military urges citizens to report any drone sightings and avoid approaching military search parties. The speaker also discusses ongoing military actions between Ukrainian and Russian forces, specifically focusing on the areas around Kupiansk and the Kramaторsk and Toretsk operational directions. Despite intense attacks from the Russian side, Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their positions. The video also mentions the political situation in Ukraine and the country's plan for victory, which includes inviting NATO into the country and receiving more weapons to use against the enemy on their territory. Additionally, there is a discussion about the military capabilities of North Korea and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Finland is hosting large-scale NATO artillery exercises to prepare troops for war in Arctic conditions, and North Korea is reportedly entering the war against Ukraine, although there is no official declaration of war. The video encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel and offers legal assistance to military personnel and their families.

00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the Ukrainian military reports a massive attack by Russian drones covering a large part of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to shoot down 51 enemy drones in various regions, including Sumy, Cherkasy, Kirovograd, Ternopil, Herson, Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Donetsk, Dnepropetrovsk, Nikolaev, Kyiv, Poltava, and Chernihiv. The military is still verifying the locations and identities of over twenty drones that were still in the Ukrainian airspace at the time of the report. Two drones reportedly returned to Russian territory, and the military's countermeasures successfully neutralized the remaining drones by midday. However, some drones reached their targets, causing damage in Kyiv and a residential building in the Kyiv region, resulting in a fire that was put out by the State Emergency Service. The military urges citizens to report any drone sightings to the police or the State Emergency Service and to avoid approaching military search parties. The air situation lasted for several hours, from 7 pm the previous day to 1 pm on the day of the report, covering a vast area of Ukraine.

00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses the military situation on the front lines in Ukraine over the past few days. According to the information provided, there were 171 combat engagements recorded, with the enemy launching five rocket attacks and 65 aerial strikes on populated areas in Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The enemy also conducted over 4,500 artillery barrages on Ukrainian positions and territories adjacent to them, with 169 of these attacks using rocket launchers. The enemy attempted to storm Ukrainian positions in the Volchansk area, particularly at the site known as Volchansky Starets, in an attempt to outflank Ukrainian forces and attack from the rear. Ukrainian forces were able to repel all 11 of these attacks and maintain their positions. Additionally, Ukrainian forces were able to repel an enemy column attempting to take the populated area of Zhuravlka, which the enemy aimed to use as a foothold to strengthen their northern flank. The speaker also mentions the possibility of the enemy preparing a new offensive in the Belgorod area.

00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses ongoing military actions between Ukrainian and Russian forces, specifically focusing on the area around the city of Kupiansk. The Russians are attempting to divide Ukrainian forces by advancing on both sides of the grouping, with the ultimate goal of taking control of the city and the nearby railway. They have been unsuccessful in their attempts to cross the Oskol River and have instead been focusing on encircling Ukrainian forces in the area. The speaker mentions that there have been 28 attacks against Ukrainian positions on the Kupiansk operational direction, but none have been successful in taking territory from the Ukrainian side. The Russians have also been attempting to advance on the northern and southern parts of the Ukrainian grouping, with particular focus on the towns of Nevsk and Makievka, which have recently come under Russian control. The Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their ground and the front line remains unchanged. The Russians are also focusing their efforts on the town of Liman, as it is the closest large settlement under Ukrainian control in the Donetsk region and provides the shortest distance to key cities like Donetsk and Kramaторsk. Despite Russian attempts to advance, Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their positions.

00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses the military situation in the Kramaторsk and Toretsk operational directions in Ukraine. The enemy had attempted to advance but was unsuccessful due to the Ukrainian forces' ability to prevent position losses. The enemy focused their main efforts on attacking the city of Toretsk, aiming to divide the Ukrainian forces. They achieved some success in urban combat, making progress with a pincer movement towards the western outskirts of the city. Toretsk is a crucial moment as it lies on a key road that supplies Ukrainian forces on the Limansky and Pokrovsky directions. The enemy had attempted to take the Pokrovsky direction but were unsuccessful in their 26 assaults, and the city remains under Ukrainian control. The enemy continues to surround and attempt to take the city of Selidovo, repeating the situation at Ugledar. They are trying to encircle and take the city, which the Ukrainian forces are preventing.

00:25:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses the ongoing military conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces, specifically focusing on the situation at the Kurakhovske and Vremievka directions. The Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their positions despite intense attacks from the Russian side, with the most significant pressure being applied to the southern flank of the Kurakhovske direction. The Russians have attempted to advance towards the Ostrovsky area to encircle Ukrainian troops and take control of a strategic half-island. However, Ukrainian forces have been able to prevent their progress, and the Russians have not yet achieved a breakthrough. The speaker also mentions that the Russians have had some success in occupying the settlement of Ostrovskoe but that it does not currently pose a direct threat to Ukrainian forces. Overall, the Ukrainian forces are successfully containing the Russian advance on the Kurakhovske and Vremievka directions, with high levels of activity on both sides.

00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses the military situation in various regions of Ukraine. The Russian forces are attacking in the Zaporizhzhia region and attempting to stretch Ukrainian forces along the front line. The fighting is mostly positional with little to no offensive action from the Russian side. In the Removsky direction, the Russians have launched two unsuccessful attacks on Ukrainian positions in the areas of the settlements of Razdolne and Bogoyavlenka. They have also been using bomber and storm aviation to support their ground offensives. The Russians are preparing a platform for further advancement along the border of the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. In the Orekhovsky direction, the Russians have attempted five unsuccessful attacks, both on the left bank of the Dnepr and on the islands. The Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled these attacks, and the front line remains unchanged. The situation in Belarus is also tense, with the Russians using artillery and aviation to shell Ukrainian territory, particularly in the border regions of Chernihiv and Sumy. The operation in the Kursk region continues, with the Russians using aviation and artillery to attack areas controlled by Ukrainian forces. Over the past day, the Russians have conducted 16 aerial attacks and 191 artillery shelling on Ukrainian-held territory.

00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the speaker discusses military operations in the Kursk operational zone in Ukraine. Russian forces attacked Ukrainian forces, resulting in significant losses for the Russians, including 1,450 personnel, 30 tanks, 29 artillery systems, 31 operational and tactical units, and 78 vehicles. Ukrainian intelligence received reconnaissance information and conducted an operation to eliminate enemy reconnaissance groups in a 400-hectare forest area. The operation resulted in the capture of an enemy battalion, the destruction of three motorized infantry battalions, an assault battalion, and a reconnaissance unit from the 11th Army Corps of the Russian Armed Forces. Ukrainian forces also captured Russian soldiers, adding to the exchange fund in the intelligence agency. The successful operation created conditions for further expulsion of Russian forces from the northern part of the Harkov region. Additionally, the third shock brigade of Ukraine made a counterattack and captured Russian soldiers on the Harkov front on October 15 and 7.

00:40:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," the Ukrainian military reports successful strafing actions in the Hарьковska region, resulting in the elimination of Russian diversionary groups, the release of captured Ukrainian soldiers, and the recovery of lost positions. The military also discusses the political situation in Ukraine and the country's plan for victory, which now includes a fifth point: inviting NATO into the country and receiving more weapons to use against the enemy on their territory. The creation of strategic non-nuclear forces to deter the enemy and economic continuation of sanctions are also part of the plan. The American response to the plan has been critical but not negative, and some media outlets report that President Zelensky has given partners three months to accept the plan. Britain is preparing a proposal for long-range strikes on Russian territory using Storm Shadow missiles, but the decision is under review due to pressure from the United States. The British military is also considering using missiles with a range of 560 km.

00:45:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," there is a discussion about the military capabilities of North Korea and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. North Korea demonstrated the use of a 560km range Taurs missile in response to aggressive actions from South Korea. The US is concerned about reports of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia, and this could potentially justify NATO's military intervention in Ukraine. Denmark is also mentioned as participating in military actions against Russia, which could escalate the situation into a regional or even global conflict. In addition, Finland is hosting large-scale NATO artillery exercises in Lapland to prepare troops for war in Arctic conditions. Russia has been building Arctic brigades to defend its territories in the region, making Finland an ideal location for such military training.

00:50:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," it is announced that Finland will be one of the five territories in Europe to host the largest NATO artillery exercises ever, named Lifting Strike 24. The exercises will take place from November 4-8, with the goal of demonstrating the defensive capabilities of NATO in the region. Over 3,600 military personnel will participate, including from the US, UK, Sweden, Estonia, France, and Czech Republic, among others. This indicates that NATO is preparing for military operations or border defense, even in northern regions. Additionally, North Korea has reportedly sent over 1.4 million soldiers to volunteer for military service, possibly due to the country's authoritarian regime and fear of being in the last decimas to be called up. Meanwhile, around 10,000 North Korean soldiers are reportedly undergoing training to potentially be deployed to the western borders, increasing the tension with Ukraine. Putin has reportedly ordered Russian forces to mask their presence in the region, potentially hiding North Korean troops among them, and there are currently few regular Russian troops in the area, with most being security forces and special forces.
00:55:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "16.10 Массированный Шахедный удар по Украине. Финляндия принимает крупнейшие учения артиллерии НАТО," North Korea is reportedly entering the war against Ukraine, although there is no official declaration of war from either side. Instead, Russia is conducting a special military operation against Ukraine, and tensions are high due to ongoing military activities. In Kazan, a summit for the Brics organization is taking place, and Russian authorities have asked locals to avoid using old, noisy cars during the event to maintain a good image for foreign guests. This is reminiscent of Soviet-era practices, with local authorities acting on behalf of the Russian government to hide the living conditions of ordinary Russians from foreign visitors. The video's host encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel and offers legal assistance to military personnel and their families through a law firm mentioned in the video description. He also mentions a volunteer fund for purchasing drone components and invites viewers to donate.