Ukrainian forces recaptured 745 sq km and 26 settlements in the Oleksandrivskyi sector, inflicting 9,550+ Russian casualties in a coordinated offensive operation. Ukraine possesses only 1% of needed Patriot interceptors for winter survival, requiring 5% minimum as Russian ballistic missile attacks intensify twofold.
Ukraine claims 745 sq km gains as Zelenskyy seeks more US missile interceptors
Ukrainian soldiers report drinking urine during 12-day supply shortages; Russian attacks on Novorossiysk killed at least two civilians including an eight-year-old child.