Russia launched a massive round of shelling across Kherson on October 24th, 2025, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more, while at least 14 explosions were heard in the suburbs of Kharkiv, with attacks lasting nearly an hour. Simultaneously, the situation in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, has become critical, with approximately 250 Russian troops reportedly engaging in firefights and killing Ukrainian soldiers, particularly drone operators. In Kherson, the shelling damaged homes, apartment buildings, and transport centers, according to AJEnglish. In the Kharkiv region, explosions were reported in Khorosheve, Bezlyudivka, and Vasishcheve, as indicated by People's Deputy reports and corroborated by multiple explosions heard in the suburbs. The "Carpet" plan, a measure typically enacted during air raid alerts, has been introduced in districts of the Penza region in Russia, as announced by the governor. According to Ukrainska Pravda, Russian drones are fully controlling logistics into Pokrovsk, forcing Ukrainian soldiers to walk 10-15 km to reach their positions, creating a catastrophic shortage of infantry. Two officers from a brigade defending the city confirmed that Russian troops are also engaging artillery and anti-tank units in direct combat within the city, leading to daily casualties. The reports from Pokrovsk, which emerged within the reporting window, detail ongoing street fighting and a dire situation for Ukrainian defenders. Separately, flight routes of Ukrainian strike and jet-powered UAVs were mapped, with information sourced from Russian reports, indicating directions of flight as of 23:50 on October 24th. This information was shared by DrnBmbr on X. Previous reports from October 24th, 2025, indicated that Ukrainian forces had reported explosions in Kharkiv and that the Belgorod Reservoir in Russia was reportedly struck by HIMARS rockets. Russian strategic bombers had also conducted nuclear exercises exceeding 11 hours. Ukrainian forces had also reported destroying Russian logistics assets near Kurshchyna and other military assets in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions, and Crimea.
