Overview

• Russian state media reports a combat group of Ukraine’s 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade was completely destroyed near Andreevka in Sumy region.
• The source says Ukrainian assault units attempted a counterattack before the group was eliminated.
• In a separate update, Russian forces reportedly struck concentrations on the Mylove–Khatnie front in Kharkiv region, naming Dvurechansky, Chugunovka, and Lozovoe.
• Up to a platoon from Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade was said to be eliminated, with one soldier surrendering.
• RIA Novosti published the claims on October 9, citing unnamed Russian security or military interlocutors, with no independent verification provided.