Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service stated on October 4th, 2025, that China is providing Russia with satellite intelligence data for missile strikes on Ukraine, including targets with foreign investors. This claim emerged during a period of intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, including an oil refinery near St Petersburg, confirmed by Ukraine's Special Forces Command in the past hour. Ukraine's Special Forces Command officially confirmed their involvement in last night's strikes on the Russian oil refinery near St Petersburg, according to a statement released within the reporting window. This action is part of a broader Ukrainian campaign targeting Russian logistics and fuel infrastructure, a strategy previously outlined by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. These strikes follow earlier reports of damaged Russian warships and hit refineries. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán commented on October 4th, 2025, stating that Hungary's strategic interest lies in the existence of Ukraine, separating it from Russia. Orbán expressed that it is beneficial for Hungary to have Ukraine situated between it and Russia. This statement was made in the context of ongoing military operations. Earlier on October 4th, 2025, two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers landed at the Engels-2 airfield. This activity occurred within the past hour as of 3:06 PM UTC and followed reported departures from a Ukrainian airfield. The Tu-95MS is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional cruise missiles. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces reported drone strikes targeting a gas station in Belgorod and a Russian command post in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna direction.
