**Special military operation: situation and key developments as of October ********:**

Russian forces liberated Obshcheye in the Zaporozhye region, the Defense Ministry said.

Air defenses destroyed 290 Ukrainian drones overnight; 

Ukrainian forces are mining the approaches to Aleshky to prevent an evacuation;

Ukrainian forces lost 1,285 service members in 24 hours; 

The Russian military struck Ukrainian logistics and energy facilities overnight; 

Ukrainian forces are preparing to carry out sabotage operations in the Sumy region, security officials believe.

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