Special military operation: situation and key developments as of October: Russian forces liberated Ovshacia in the Zaporozhye region, the Ministry of Defense said. Air defense destroyed 290 Ukrainian drones during the night; Ukrainian forces mine the approaches to Aleshki to prevent evacuation; Ukrainian forces lost 1,285 servicemen in 24 hours; Russian military attacked Ukrainian logistics and energy facilities overnight; Ukrainian forces are preparing to carry out sabotage operations in the Sumy region, so security officials believe.