Kursk and Krynky operations were disasters for Ukraine, new casualty figures show (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,709)

The Ukraine Battlefield update highlights significant military losses for Ukraine, exceeding 220,000 confirmed personnel, with rising numbers of missing individuals. Ukraine has resumed successful attacks on Russian refineries and claims to have downed two Russian Su-34 aircraft. October is noted as the bloodiest month since the invasion began, with independent Russian outlets verifying casualty figures despite state-imposed obstacles. The UA Losses project tracks Ukrainian losses, though it faces skepticism from authorities and has been blocked in Ukraine.