Russian Military Movements and Nuclear Signaling in Late October 2025

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Russian forces are intensifying their offensive operations around Pokrovsk, Ukraine, with recent advances and Ukrainian counterattacks including a heliborne operation. The situation is complicated by urban terrain, weather, and drone infiltration tactics, while Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure in Moscow and faces reconnaissance threats from Russian aircraft and drones. Russian authorities are also cracking down on insider sources sharing information about the Kremlin.
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