Russian Defense Ministry Releases Weekly Report on Ukraine

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According to a report by Reference News Network on November 7, TASS reported on November 6 that the Russian Ministry of Defense released a weekly combat report on the special military operation as of November 6, 2026.

The report stated that from October 31 to November 6, the Russian Armed Forces conducted 1 large-scale strike and 11 cluster strikes, destroying Ukrainian military industrial enterprises, weapon and ammunition depots, logistics centers, energy and transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military, as well as temporary deployment points for Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries.

In the responsibility area of the Russian northern group, the enemy suffered losses of over 1,310 personnel, 12 armored vehicles, 94 cars, 2 field artillery pieces, and 9 sets of electronic warfare equipment. The Russian western group forces occupied advantageous lines and positions, inflicting over 1,380 losses on the Ukrainian military in that direction, including 12 armored vehicles, 97 cars, 6 field artillery pieces, and 16 sets of electronic warfare equipment. In the responsibility area of the Russian southern group, the enemy lost over 1,270 personnel, 10 armored vehicles, 186 cars, 7 field artillery pieces, and 3 sets of electronic warfare equipment.

This week, the Russian central group forces eliminated over 2,380 Ukrainian troops, 45 armored vehicles, 53 cars, 6 field artillery pieces, and 12 sets of electronic warfare equipment. The Russian eastern group forces continued to advance deep into the enemy's defenses. In the responsibility area of the eastern group, the Ukrainian military suffered losses of over 1,410 personnel, 14 armored vehicles, 36 cars, 1 field artillery piece, and 2 sets of electronic warfare equipment.

This week, the Russian Dnieper group forces improved their tactical situation, annihilating 170 Ukrainian troops, destroying 65 cars, 1 artillery piece, and 8 sets of electronic warfare equipment.

The Russian air defense forces shot down 1 aerial guided bomb, 4 "Flamingo" long-range cruise missiles, 6 "Neptune" long-range missiles, 2 American "HIMARS" rockets, and 5,315 fixed-wing drones. (Translated by Wei Lianglei)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Artillery Fire
SALUTE Report
Size
Over 10,000 personnel, 12 armored vehicles, 94 cars, 2 field artillery pieces, and various electronic warfare systems
Activity
Russian Armed Forces conducted large-scale strikes and cluster strikes against Ukrainian military targets, resulting in significant enemy casualties and equipment losses
Location
Ukraine
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
October 31 to November 6, 2026
Equipment
armored vehiclesfield artilleryelectronic warfare systemsdrones
Summary

Russian Armed Forces conducted large-scale strikes against Ukrainian military targets from October 31 to November 6, 2026, resulting in over 10,000 Ukrainian personnel casualties and significant equipment losses. The strikes targeted military-industrial facilities, logistics centers, and energy infrastructure. Russian air defense successfully intercepted several missiles and drones during this period.

Key Facts
  • Russian Armed Forces conducted 1 large-scale strike and 11 cluster strikes against Ukrainian military targets.
  • Over 10,000 Ukrainian personnel were reported lost during the operations.
  • Significant losses included armored vehicles, cars, and artillery pieces.
  • Russian air defense shot down multiple missiles and drones.
  • The report covers the period from October 31 to November 6, 2026.