"Russia Successfully Neutralizes 20 Drones in Crimea without Any Casualties"

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had downed 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea and prevented two missile strikes on the Kerch Bridge. No casualties were reported. Russian forces also claimed to have taken nine Ukrainian positions near Kupyansk and repelled counterattacks, killing over 500 Ukrainian servicemen. The Ukrainian counteroffensive has slowed, raising concerns about their ability to beat back the Russian military before winter.