Ukraine's Air Force and intelligence services reported multiple threats of impending missile and drone attacks across various regions, including Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv, between 6:06 PM and 7:06 PM UTC on October 4th, 2025. The reports indicate the potential for a massive rocket strike in the coming days, with the Iskander-M missile system observed deployed in Voronezh and Taganrog. Intelligence suggests a possible missile strike is being planned for the night of October 4th to 5th. During this one-hour reporting window, Ukrainian sources noted "UAV launches in the north (from 2-3 points), in the east and in the south (from 2-3 points)," with initial activity seen in Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions, according to Telegram channel [@Smolii_Ukraine]. Air raid alerts were also issued for the Kyiv region, with one drone reported near Chernobyl, and multiple drones in the Chernihiv region. Analysts anticipate a shift in the focus of Russia's strategic aviation strikes towards energy and oil/gas infrastructure in the coming days, citing mutual attacks on energy facilities. This projection suggests a potential for widespread blackouts and shutdowns, reminiscent of events in 2022. Additionally, a launch from Makeevka in the Donetsk region was reported. In related developments from previous reporting windows, hundreds of protesters were dispersed by special forces in Tbilisi, Georgia, on October 4th, 2025, after entering the presidential residence courtyard during local self-government elections. Separately, Ukrainian forces have constructed new defensive positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, while Russian forces reportedly established a river crossing in the Lyman direction over the past three days, taking advantage of windy weather hindering ISR drone flights. Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service also claimed on October 4th, 2025, that China is providing Russia with satellite intelligence data for missile strikes on Ukraine.
