Overview

• Ukraine’s Air Force reported neutralizing 288 targets overnight, including 283 drones and five Kh‑59 missiles, out of 357 threats that featured 320 strike drones and 37 missiles, with main impacts recorded in Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
• Grid operator Ukrenergo imposed emergency power cuts across multiple regions and warned of potential afternoon power‑limitation schedules for industrial users because of system strain and recent damage.
• Officials said gas and power facilities were hit, with DTEK Naftogaz halting operations at Poltava‑region sites, and the Air Force noted extensive use of ballistic missiles, including Iskander‑M and two Kinzhals.
• Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, while Russian authorities reported a substation fire, temporary airport restrictions in several cities, and localized outages after drone attacks.
• The General Staff recorded 184 engagements on Oct. 15 as Ukrainian forces conduct counter‑diversion operations in Kupyansk and press their Pokrovsk campaign, while analysts highlight changing Russian tactics near Siversk involving expanding “gray zone” flanks.