Russian Attacks Surge Near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian military commanders recorded 191 combat engagements along the front line over the past 24 hours. The data, released by the General Staff on its Facebook page, reflects the situation as of 08:00 on October 28, 2026. Russian forces directed the most intense pressure toward the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole sectors.

The Pokrovsk front absorbed the largest share of the violence, with 32 recorded attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Sofiivka, Vilne, and Vodianske. They also pushed toward Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, and Hulive. On the Huliaipole front, Russian units launched 17 attacks near Ternuvate and Hirke. The Kostiantynivka front saw 15 attacks, including operations near the city center and toward Raiske.

In the north, Russian forces executed 37 strikes against Ukrainian positions in the North Slobozhanshchyna region and the Kursk Oblast. Three of these strikes used multiple-launch rocket systems. Ukrainian units repelled five attacks on the South Slobozhanshchyna front near Okhrimivka. Further east, Russian forces made three attempts to improve positions near Radkivka on the Kupiansk front.

Ukrainian forces also held their ground on the Lyman front, repelling six assaults toward Nove and Stavky. The Sloviansk front saw two attacks, while the Kramatorsk front recorded three. The General Staff noted that no assaults occurred on the Oleksandrivka, Orikhiv, or Prydniprovske fronts. The command also stated it found no evidence of new offensive Russian groups forming on the Volyn and Polissia fronts.