Ukraine now downs about three in four of Russia's jet-powered Gerans. One of four aimed at Dnipro on Thursday hit a crowded station platform. The cheap interceptors meant to shrink that remainder are priced, but not due before this winter is over.
Starshield speeds returned on Oct. 24 after Trump reportedly called Musk. Musk then said SpaceX had enforced its terms against offensive drone strikes, leaving Kyiv's drone links on permission rather than contract.
Russian units are inserting AI-generated soldiers into drone footage to claim villages they do not hold, and Kremlin-aligned milbloggers say the fake reports are wrecking their own planning.
Kyiv took back more ground than it lost for a second straight month, and independent trackers credit its drone strikes for choking Russian logistics.