| Deploying nation |  Russia |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Ukraine |
| Region | Eastern Europe |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Troop or force movement |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not stated |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
Elements of the 120th Naval Infantry Division, 40th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade and 90th Tank DivisionUkrainian military observer Kostyantyn Mashovets reported the redeployments, as cited by ISW, which assesses Ukrainian gains in the area as slow but tactically significant. Route: Hulyaipole direction (naval infantry) and the Druzhkivka drive (90th Tank Division) → Oleksandrivka direction, Ukraine, to defend against Ukrainian counterattacks. Status: As reported by ISW.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-10-25.
Sources
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