Projectile

Projectile event in Ukraine on Sun 18th October 2026

18th October 2026

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On 18 October 2026, according to Russian sources, Russian forces fired unspecified weapons (coded as shelling) at Ukrainian military personnel and equipment, including formations from two mechanized brigades, in the area of Komyshuvakha (Zaporizkyi, Zaporizhia). The Russian MoD reported up to 30 Ukrainian military personnel killed across the areas of Orikhiv, Komyshuvakha and Kushuhum [Russian MoD reported up to 30 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities split across 3 events. 3 fatalities coded to this event].

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