At 13:35 UTC on 26 October 2026 a Russian‑manufactured Geran‑4 combat drone struck the City Mall shopping centre in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, igniting a large fire and prompting an immediate emergency response. The attack, documented in video released by the Telegram channel intelslava, caused structural damage to the retail complex but, according to local authorities, resulted in no confirmed civilian fatalities.

"The aftermath of a Geran‑4 strike on the City Mall shopping centre in Zaporozhye" – intelslava, 26 Oct 2026

Key details: the UAV, identified as a Geran‑4, is a repurposed commercial drone equipped with a small explosive payload. The strike underscores the continued use of low‑cost, high‑impact UAVs by Russian forces in densely populated urban areas.

Russian Aerial Bombardment Targets Ukrainian Brigade Positions

Earlier in the day, at 12:36 UTC, the Russian Aerospace Forces deployed a mixed payload of two FAB‑1500 and five FAB‑500 aerial bombs against Ukrainian brigade deployment points. One pair of FAB‑1500 bombs hit a temporary position of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade in Zarechnoye, Zaporozhye Oblast, while five FAB‑500 bombs struck a deployment site of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade near Donetske.

"Two FAB‑1500 aerial bombs struck a temporary deployment point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade… Five FAB‑500 aerial bombs struck a temporary deployment point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade" – intelslava, 26 Oct 2026

Casualty figures were not released, but the use of the largest conventional aerial bombs in the Russian inventory indicates an escalation in firepower aimed at degrading Ukrainian brigade cohesion in the south‑central front.

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Industrial Facility

At 15:21 UTC, Ukrainian drones targeted the Avisma titanium plant in the Perm region of Russia, causing minor damage and injuring five workers. The attack was reported by the Telegram channel CIG_telegram and corroborated by statements from Governor Dmitry Makhonin, who confirmed that 11 Ukrainian drones were downed during the operation.

"Ukrainian drones damaged an industrial facility in Russia's Perm region and injured five workers" – Kyiv Independent, cited by CIG_telegram

The plant, part of VSMPO‑AVISMA, continued operating after the strike, suggesting limited operational impact but demonstrating Ukraine’s capacity to project kinetic force deep into Russian territory.

Ukrainian Ground Success Near Kupiansk

At 14:45 UTC, the Ukrainian Khartiia Corps announced the capture of more than 30 Russian soldiers near Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, during the ongoing Operation Veles. The prisoners were reportedly operating from a gas‑pipeline installation when they surrendered after prolonged engagement.

"Ukrainian Khartiia Corps captured over 30 Russian troops operating from a gas pipeline" – monitor_the_situation, 26 Oct 2026

This ground movement marks a notable tactical gain for Ukrainian forces in the northeast, weakening Russian defensive depth around the strategic rail hub of Kupiansk.

Renewed Fighting in Terny, Donetsk Oblast

At 07:08 UTC, Russian mechanized units launched a fresh assault on the village of Terny, initiating a second battle for control of the settlement. Ukrainian forces, advancing as part of the broader Lyman offensive, engaged the attackers in intense close‑quarter combat.

"Second Battle of Terny Begins as Ukraine Presses Lyman Offensive" – monitor_the_situation, 26 Oct 2026

The clash reflects the fluid front lines in Donetsk, where both sides continue to contest key transport corridors.

Additional UAV Incidents Across Ukraine

Other confirmed UAV attacks on 26 October include:

These incidents illustrate the persistent threat posed by Russian UAVs to civilian infrastructure and logistical nodes throughout Ukraine.