Last night, Russian forces again attacked Ukraine's critical logistics infrastructure. Ports and railways were targeted, including a traction substation in the Chernihiv region. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Kuleba on Telegram.

Ukraine’s rail network, and keeping it running, have been a major source of national pride, economic necessity, humanitarian transport, and a critical lifeline in a war effort that has lasted almost four years.

Russia’s “gray zone” tactics are a manifestation of growing geopolitical risk by sabotaging and disrupting critical systems throughout the communication

On the night of Monday, October 21, an explosion occurred on the Russian railway. As a result of the railway tracks being blown up on one of the sections, the Pskov–Saint Petersburg connection was paralyzed,

Ukrainian officers said the Russian pilots have been targeting key logistics routes near the front lines.

In its latest intelligence estimate on the conflict, the British Ministry of Defence assessed that “it is likely that Russian Ground Forces (RGF) seized approximately 250 sq km [96.5 sq miles] of Ukrainian territory in September 2025, a notable decrease from the approximately 465 sq km [179.5] taken in August 2025.”

In Dobropillia, the Russian military attempted a relatively large-scale armored assault, which the Ukrainian Azov Brigade repelled. The situation in Kupiansk deteriorated, with Kyiv issuing evacuation orders for civilians in the wake of persistent Russian offensive action.

Vladimir Putin took part in the second Russia – Central Asia Summit, held in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe.

Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran are intensifying efforts to create a common commodity market with barrier-free logistics from the Barents and Baltic Seas to the Persian Gulf, Russian Deputy Prime Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said at a trilateral meeting between Azerbaijan,

North Korea is signaling its intention to transform ties with Russia into an “economic alliance” ahead of the Ninth Party Congress.