Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Iskander launcher and two Su-34 bombers

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Iskander missile launcher and two Su-34 bombers in separate rocket strikes on Thursday, October 29, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He warned that Russia is preparing new ballistic attacks. Zelenskyy said the strikes were part of countering ballistic threats, noting Ukraine lacks interceptors for Patriot systems. Intelligence indicates Russia is preparing new ballistic strikes, prompting Kyiv to await partner decisions. The Su-34 bombers were hit at Marynivka airfield in Russia's Volgograd region using Neptune coastal missiles. The president thanked troops for the results but did not specify the location or timing of the Iskander strike. Separately, Ukrainian forces also targeted Russian drone infrastructure in Bryansk region, including a Geran drone storage facility and fuel depot.