At least two people were killed and dozens injured when Russia launched a massive shelling campaign across Kherson on October 24th, 2025, damaging homes, apartment buildings, and transport centers. Simultaneously, the situation in Pokrovsk has become critical, with approximately 250 Russian troops reportedly engaging in firefights and killing Ukrainian soldiers, particularly drone operators, according to Ukrainska Pravda. In Pokrovsk, Russian drones fully control logistics into the city, forcing Ukrainian soldiers to walk 10-15 km to reach their positions, leading to a "catastrophic shortage of infantry," as confirmed by two officers from a defending brigade. These officers also stated that Russian troops are engaging artillery and anti-tank units in direct combat within the city, resulting in daily casualties. Over the past hour, at least 14 explosions were heard in the suburbs of Kharkiv, with attacks lasting nearly an hour. As reported by People's Deputy, Khorosheve, Bezlyudivka, and Vasishcheve were under drone attack, with about eight explosions recorded in the region. Additionally, the "Carpet" plan has been introduced in districts of the Penza region, as announced by the governor. Approximate flight routes of Ukrainian strike and jet-powered UAVs were mapped and shared by DrnBmbr on X, with information sourced from Russian reports as of 23:50 on October 24th. Previous reports from October 24th, 2025, indicated that Russian strategic bombers had conducted nuclear exercises exceeding 11 hours. Ukrainian forces had also reported destroying Russian logistics assets near Kurshchyna and other military assets in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, and Crimea. The Belgorod Reservoir in Russia was reportedly struck by HIMARS rockets.
