Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine ‘torches’ key Russian oil facilities & the motorway to save NATO from invasion
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Oct 29, 2025 In this discussion, Joe Barnes, Brussels correspondent for The Telegraph, and David Blair, Chief foreign affairs commentator, delve into Ukraine's audacious strikes against Russian military infrastructure. They explore the pressing situation in Pokrovsk and the ongoing frustration in the EU over frozen Russian assets. The conversation highlights a crucial new motorway designed to bolster NATO's defensive posture and the strategic investments necessary for rapid military logistics in the Baltics. Insights into U.S. troop movements and potential diplomatic shifts round out the analysis.
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Pokrovsk Likely To Fall Over Weeks
- Pokrovsk is nearly encircled with Russian forces holding fire control over exit routes and trapping civilians.
- Analysts say its fall is not immediate but likely in coming weeks given supply constraints and weather aiding Russian advances.
Deep Strikes Target Russian Energy Sites
- Ukraine struck multiple deep targets inside Russia including refineries, depots and a chemical plant, producing massive fires.
- These attacks aim to hit Russia's military-industrial supply chains far from the front lines.
Friendly Fire Downed A Ka-52
- The Insider reports a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was shot down by friendly fire while repelling a drone attack.
- The outlet counts this as the 17th documented case of Russian aircraft destroyed by friendly fire since the full-scale invasion began.