THE FRONTLINE REPORT

It's Thursday, October 30, 2025. October 29 witnessed over 1,700 confirmed deaths across multiple conflict zones, marking one of the most violent single days in 2025. Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed 104 Palestinians including 46 children in the deadliest day since the October 10 ceasefire, while Brazil's police conducted the nation's deadliest operation in history with 132 killed in Rio favelas. Sudan's ongoing genocide in el-Fasher claimed an estimated 1,500-2,000 lives as international outrage mounted. Pakistan executed three separate counter-terrorism operations killing 31 people, while Russia systematically destroyed Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The United States announced resumption of nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium, ending the day with a declaration that could reignite the global arms race.

• Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip killed 104 Palestinians including 46 children and 20 women in deadliest day since October 10 ceasefire
• Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes after accusing Hamas of killing Israeli soldier in Rafah and returning wrong body remains
• Hamas denied killing soldier and postponed hostage handovers citing Israeli ceasefire violations
• President Trump defended strikes despite international concern while UK and Qatar expressed alarm over ceasefire viability
• Israel announced ceasefire resumption by noon October 29 but conducted additional strike in Beit Lahiya later that day

Israeli strikes shatter Gaza ceasefire with deadliest day since peace deal

Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across Gaza overnight October 28-29 and continuing into October 29, killing 104 Palestinians including 46 children and 20 women, with 253 injured. The strikes marked the bloodiest day since the October 10, 2025 ceasefire began, fundamentally testing the viability of the US-brokered peace agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after accusing Hamas of killing Israeli soldier Master Sergeant Yona Efraim Feldbaum, a 37-year-old Israeli-American dual citizen, on October 28 in Rafah, and returning wrong body remains of hostages. Hamas denied killing the soldier and postponed further hostage remains handovers. The Israel Defense Forces claimed targeting 30 terrorists holding command positions including 2 battalion commanders, 2 deputy battalion commanders, and 16 company commanders across multiple sites.

Locations targeted included Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood, Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah tent camp housing displaced persons, Beit Lahiya, and Rafah. Strikes began Tuesday night approximately 10:00 PM local time, continued less than 12 hours into Wednesday morning, with Israel announcing ceasefire resumption by noon October 29. However, Israel conducted another strike in Beit Lahiya later Wednesday.

President Trump defended the strikes despite US being notified in advance, insisting nothing will jeopardize the ceasefire. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani expressed international concern. The strikes occurred with only 15 of 28 deceased hostages returned to Israel.

• Russian artillery struck children's hospital in Kherson at 9:20 AM injuring 9 people including 4 children and 3 medical workers
• Russian forces achieved massive infiltration of Pokrovsk with 11,000 troops concentrated for encirclement operations
• Russia conducted combined strikes overnight October 29-30 using drones and missiles targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine
• Ukrainian forces struck three Russian oil refineries and destroyed Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft system valued at $20 million in Crimea
• Ukraine announced assassination of Russian military police deputy commander Veniamin Mazzherin via car bomb in Siberia
• United States announced withdrawal of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Romania with no replacement rotation
• Polish MiG-29 jets intercepted Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea flying without flight plan

Russian artillery strikes children's hospital in Kherson

At approximately 9:20 AM local time on October 29, Russian artillery struck a children's hospital in Kherson's Dnipro district, injuring 9 people including 4 children, 3 medical workers, and 2 others. Approximately 100 people including patients, parents, and medical staff were inside when the strike hit. A 9-year-old girl suffered blast injury and shrapnel wounds to her lower leg, while an 8-year-old boy was the youngest wounded. President Zelenskyy condemned it as a deliberate Russian attack specifically against children, against medical personnel, against basic guarantees of life in the community.

Russian forces achieve massive infiltration of strategic Pokrovsk

Russian forces concentrated 11,000 troops for encirclement operations targeting Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, with Ukrainian commanders reporting massive infiltration into city limits on October 29. 55 of 172 total nationwide clashes occurred on the Pokrovsk front over 24 hours. Ukrainian defenders face an 8:1 Russian numerical disadvantage. If captured, Pokrovsk would be the largest city taken by Russia since Bakhmut in May 2023, serving as a critical junction for road and railway lines enabling further advances toward Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka.

Russian military strikes obliterate Ukrainian energy infrastructure

During the night of October 29-30, 2025, Russia conducted devastating combined strikes using Geran-2 UAVs, Kh-101 cruise missiles, Iskander-M/K missiles, and Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles targeting critical energy nodes. The most significant damage occurred at Vinnytsia's 750/330/110 kV Vinnytskaya Electrical Substation where 9 strikes caused thermal destruction, oil fires, melting of high-voltage bushings, and portal frame deformation, reducing throughput capacity by 55-60 percent and breaking transit between South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant and the Vinnytsia energy hub.

In Mykolaiv Region, multiple 330-35 kV substations were struck, including 330 kV Substation Mykolaivska at 03:25, 150/35 kV Substation Kavuny at 00:30, and 150/35 kV Substation Kamenniy Most at 00:40 with fire covering approximately 250 square meters. Voltage dropped to 0.65 of nominal in Nikolaev energy district, disconnecting industrial and railway consumers. Ukraine may have lost up to one-third of natural gas production capabilities in October 2025 due to Russia's 7th major wave of massed strikes.

Ukrainian forces strike deep into Russian territory with drone swarms

Ukraine conducted major overnight drone strikes on October 28-29 targeting Russian oil refineries and military assets across five regions. Key targets included the NS-Oil Refinery in Novospasskoye, Ulyanovsk Oblast with 600,000 tons per year capacity, Mari Oil Refinery in Tabashino, Mari El Republic with 1.3 million tons per year, and Stavrolen Petrochemical Plant in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai. Russia claimed intercepting 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, leading to closure of 13 airports including three in Moscow.

In occupied Crimea, Ukrainian Security Service drones destroyed 1 Pantsir-S2 self-propelled anti-aircraft system valued at $20 million, 2 radar stations, and struck oil depots in Hvardiiske and Komsomolske villages. Russia claimed intercepting 8 drones over Crimea.

Ukraine assassinates Russian officer deep inside Siberia

Ukrainian Defense Intelligence announced on October 29 that it assassinated Deputy Commander Veniamin Mazzherin of a Russian military police unit over the weekend prior via car bomb in Kemerovo, southwest Siberia. Ukraine alleged his unit was involved in war crimes and genocide against the Ukrainian people during the 2022 Kyiv invasion. Ukraine released surveillance video showing remote detonation of a silver car.

Additional Russian attacks across Ukraine October 29

Zaporizhzhia Oblast saw 11 injured including 6 children with ages up to 6 years old when a dormitory was struck with several floors destroyed. In Dnipro, a Russian missile struck an industrial enterprise, injuring 1 person. Kyiv Oblast experienced a drone attack that injured 1 woman and caused fires and damage to residential buildings. Sumy Oblast had 3 injured from strikes on Krolevets at 01:50 and Shostka at 02:00-02:10. Kherson Oblast beyond the hospital strike saw 11 injured from shelling across the region. Odesa Oblast had 1 injured with 27,000 households losing electricity after energy infrastructure strikes. Chernihiv Oblast saw transport, civil infrastructure, and energy facilities targeted.

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 93 of 126 Shahed-type drones. Ukraine claimed eliminating 960 Russian troops over the 24-hour period ending October 30.

US announces troop withdrawal from NATO's eastern flank

On October 29, the United States announced withdrawing the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Romania, returning to Fort Campbell, Kentucky with no replacement rotation. Approximately 1,000 US personnel remain at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near the Black Sea. The Pentagon stated this signals increased European capability and responsibility, though the timing coincides with spikes in Russian threats to eastern flank NATO countries.

NATO intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic

On October 28-29, Polish MiG-29 fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flying without a flight plan and with transponder switched off in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. Two MiG-29s scrambled for visual identification and escorted the aircraft out of Polish area of responsibility.

• Brazilian security forces operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas killed 132 people including 4 police officers in deadliest police operation in nation's history
• Approximately 2,500 police officers and soldiers with 32 armored vehicles targeted Comando Vermelho gang in Complexo da Penha and Complexo do Alemão
• Gang members deployed explosive-laden drones and hijacked 71 buses to create roadblocks affecting 204 bus routes
• Residents discovered approximately 40-50 additional bodies in forested areas on October 29 following October 28 operation
• UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern and Human Rights Watch called operation a huge tragedy
• President Trump ordered Pentagon to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing ending 33-year voluntary moratorium
• US military struck another drug boat in Pacific Ocean on October 29 killing 4 people in ongoing campaign

Brazil's deadliest police operation: 132 killed in Rio favela raid

Brazilian security forces conducted Operation Containment deploying approximately 2,500 police officers and soldiers with 32 armored vehicles, 12 demolition vehicles, and 2 helicopters targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in Complexo da Penha and Complexo do Alemão favelas of northern Rio de Janeiro housing over 100,000 residents. The violent police operation occurred October 28, 2025, but full casualty discovery and reporting occurred October 29, 2025 when residents discovered approximately 40-50 additional bodies in forested areas.

Final casualty toll reported October 29 was 132 dead according to Rio de Janeiro Public Defender's Office including 4 police officers and 128 suspects, though official police count was lower at 119. 113 suspects were arrested. On October 29, residents discovered additional bodies in Serra da Misericórdia forested areas and transported them to public squares for family identification.

Gang members deployed explosive-laden drones, constructed barricades, and hijacked 71 buses used as roadblocks, affecting 204 bus routes. Bodies were found wearing camouflage in wooded areas. The UN Human Rights Office expressed being horrified by the violence scale, with Secretary-General António Guterres gravely concerned. Human Rights Watch called it a huge tragedy.

Residents claimed summary executions occurred with bodies shot in the back of head and back. The operation occurred days before Rio hosts the C40 World Mayors Summit, Prince William's Earthshot Prize in early November, and before COP30 climate summit in Belém starting November 10. This represents Brazil's deadliest police operation in history, surpassing previous records from 2005 with 29 killed and 2021 with 28 killed.

Trump orders resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 33-year moratorium

On October 29, 2025, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year voluntary moratorium since 1992. Trump justified the decision citing Russia and China's testing programs, claiming China will catch up to Russia within 5 years. The announcement came hours before Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Senator Jacky Rosen vowed to fight the decision. The Congressional Research Service estimates 24-36 months needed to conduct a test after presidential order, meaning actual tests would occur in late 2027 or early 2028. The policy shift represents a major change with potential to reignite nuclear arms race among major powers. Tests would likely occur at the Nevada Test Site.

US military strikes another drug boat in Pacific killing 4

The US military struck another vessel in the Pacific Ocean on October 29, killing 4 people as part of an ongoing campaign that has struck 14 vessels since September 2, 2025, killing at least 57-61 people across the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific. UN human rights experts have questioned the strikes as potential extrajudicial executions.

On October 29, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the Mexican Navy failed to rescue a survivor from the October 27, 2025 US military strike on drug boats in the Eastern Pacific that killed 14 people. The survivor's fate remained unclear, contradicting an anonymous US military official's claim that rescue occurred October 28.

• Pakistan military killed 7 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants in Kurram District operation with 6 Pakistani forces killed including 1 Captain
• Pakistan military killed 18 Baloch separatist militants across two separate operations in southwestern Balochistan province
• Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks collapsed in Istanbul after four days with military threats exchanged between both nations
• Pakistani Defense Minister warned any terrorist attack would draw stern response with strikes deep inside Afghanistan
• Taliban warned of reciprocal attacks if Pakistan conducts further strikes across border

Pakistan conducts three separate counter-terrorism operations killing 25 militants

Pakistan's military executed three distinct counter-terrorism operations on October 28-29, 2025, resulting in significant casualties. In Kurram District, an intelligence-based operation in Dogar area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province bordering Afghanistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants on October 29. 6 Pakistani forces were killed including 1 Captain and 5 soldiers, with 7 TTP militants killed. The Pakistani military's Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed sanitization operations continued to eliminate remaining militants. This occurred one day after Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks failed in Istanbul.

In Balochistan, two separate operations on October 28-29 against Baloch separatist militants resulted in 14 militants killed in Chiltan Mountains, Quetta district, and 4 militants killed in Buleda area, Kech district. Total of 18 militants killed with no Pakistani casualties reported. Military recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives from militants allegedly actively involved in numerous militant activities. Pakistan accuses India of sponsoring Baloch insurgents, which India denies.

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks collapse with military threats exchanged

On October 29, Pakistan officially announced the failure of four days of intensive peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government held in Istanbul. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar blamed the Afghan delegation, stating talks failed to bring about any workable solution and accusing Afghanistan of using deflection and ruses. Talks reportedly continued for nearly 18 hours on October 28 before collapsing.

Pakistan's central demand was that Afghanistan must crack down on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants operating from Afghan soil. Afghanistan's position was that TTP is Pakistan's internal problem and the Taliban denies harboring militants. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned on October 29 that any terrorist attack or suicide bombing inside Pakistan would draw a stern response, stating Pakistan could strike deep inside Afghanistan to hit militants. Taliban warned of reciprocal attacks if Pakistan conducts further strikes.

Earlier clashes in October 2025 resulted in Pakistan claiming 200 plus Taliban fighters killed, Afghanistan claiming 58 Pakistani soldiers killed with Pakistan acknowledging 23, and dozens of Afghan civilians killed with hundreds injured. This dramatically increases risk of renewed cross-border military conflict, representing failure of diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Turkey, and indirect US involvement despite President Trump's pledge to solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis very quickly.

• Rapid Support Forces continued mass killings in el-Fasher with estimated 1,500-2,000 people killed by October 29 following October 26 capture
• UN Human Rights Office reported summary executions of fleeing civilians with indications of ethnic motivations
• Yale Humanitarian Research Lab satellite analysis confirmed evidence of mass killings using imagery showing human bodies and blood pools
• 26,000 plus residents fled el-Fasher in two days with 177,000 civilians trapped in city
• Al-Shabaab militants attacked Turkish-trained Haram'ad police bases in Mogadishu killing 4 soldiers in Elasha Biyaha
• Tanzania imposed citywide curfew in Dar es Salaam on election day after violent protests over opposition candidate disqualifications

Mass killings continue in Sudan's fallen city of el-Fasher

While RSF captured el-Fasher on Sunday October 26, mass killings and ethnic-based atrocities continued through October 29 with major international reporting emerging that day. The Rapid Support Forces killed an estimated 1,500-2,000 people according to Sudan Doctors Network and Sudanese Armed Forces by October 29, with 26,000 plus fleeing in two days and 177,000 civilians trapped.

The UN Human Rights Office reported summary executions of fleeing civilians with indications of ethnic motivations. Yale Humanitarian Research Lab's satellite analysis confirmed evidence of mass killings using imagery showing human bodies and blood pools. Al Jazeera Sanad verified videos showing RSF fighters executing and torturing people. Reports documented door-to-door executions based on ethnicity, sexual violence against women, and attacks on hospitals. 500 people were reportedly killed in Saudi Hospital alone.

In related violence, RSF announced control of Bara, North Kordofan state on October 25, where 5 Red Cross volunteers were killed with 3 missing, reported October 28-29. France issued a statement on October 29 condemning the RSF offensive intensification. RSF now controls the entire Darfur region, with the US State Department having declared in January 2025 that RSF is committing genocide.

Al-Shabaab launches brazen overnight attack in Mogadishu

Al-Shabaab militants attacked bases of the Turkish-trained Haram'ad special police unit in Kahda district and Elasha Biyaha area of Mogadishu during the late night of October 28 into early morning October 29. Al-Shabaab claimed via Radio Andalus killing 4 soldiers or officers in Elasha Biyaha, with hours of intense fighting featuring sustained gunfire and explosions. Multiple soldiers were wounded though exact numbers remain unconfirmed.

The coordinated assault represented one of the most brazen Al-Shabaab attacks in recent months, undermining government claims of improved security. The attack occurred just after authorities reopened major roads claiming the capital was safe.

Tanzania election violence forces Dar es Salaam curfew

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, election day, violent protests erupted in Dar es Salaam following the disqualification of two leading opposition candidates, including opposition leader Tundu Lissu of CHADEMA, who was imprisoned on treason charges. Demonstrators torched buildings and clashed with security forces, leading to multiple injuries with exact figures unreported. Tanzanian police imposed a citywide curfew and restricted internet access nationwide. The unrest marked significant deterioration in Tanzania's electoral process.

• Two US Navy aircraft from USS Nimitz crashed in South China Sea approximately 30 minutes apart with all 5 personnel rescued safely
• MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed first followed by Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet during routine operations
• Crashes occurred during President Trump's Asia tour one day before summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea
• China announced successful mediation of ceasefire between Myanmar's military junta and Ta'ang National Liberation Army
• TNLA agreed to withdraw from Mogok ruby-mining center and Momeik with both sides stopping advances starting October 30
• North Korea test-launched sea-to-ground strategic cruise missiles on October 28 with over 7,800 seconds flight time

US Navy suffers dual aircraft crashes in South China Sea

Two separate US Navy aircraft from USS Nimitz crashed in the South China Sea on October 29, approximately 30 minutes apart, during routine operations. An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed first, followed by a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet. All 5 personnel including 3 helicopter crew and 2 fighter jet pilots successfully ejected or were rescued in stable condition with zero casualties.

The timing was extraordinarily sensitive, occurring during President Trump's Asia tour and one day before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Beijing exploited the incidents for propaganda, accusing Washington of stirring up instability. While no hostile action was indicated, the dual crashes within 30 minutes raise operational readiness questions about sustained US military presence in contested waters.

China brokers Myanmar ceasefire between junta and Ta'ang rebels

On October 29, China announced successful mediation of a ceasefire agreement between Myanmar's military junta and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army. Following several days of talks in Kunming, China, located 400km from Myanmar border, TNLA agreed to withdraw from Mogok, the ruby-mining center in upper Mandalay region, and Momeik in northern Shan State. Both sides agreed to stop advancing starting Wednesday, October 30, with Myanmar's military halting airstrikes.

The TNLA is part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance fighting for autonomy since the February 2021 military coup. The alliance captured 12 towns in recent offensives, though Myanmar's military recently retook Lashio in April, Nawnghkio in July, and Kyaukme and Hsipaw in October 2025. China's mediation demonstrates Beijing's central power broker role, backing the military government ahead of December 2025 elections to protect geopolitical and economic interests, particularly in strategic Mogok ruby mines.

North Korea tests strategic cruise missiles day before Trump-Xi summit

North Korea's General Directorate of Rocket Science test-launched sea-to-ground strategic cruise missiles from a naval vessel in the Yellow Sea on October 28, officially announced October 29 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. The vertically-launched missiles flew for over 7,800 seconds, approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, before hitting their intended target. Deputy Chairman Pak Chong Chon emphasized demonstration of war deterrence forces and need to continuously upgrade combat capability and increase nuclear combat readiness.

The test occurred one day before Trump's arrival in South Korea and his scheduled meeting with Xi Jinping, demonstrating North Korea's advancement of naval-based strategic weapons to enhance survivability and mobility of its nuclear deterrent. The extended flight duration suggests significant range capability.

• Russia conducted 7th major wave of infrastructure strikes in October using drones and missiles targeting Ukrainian energy grid
• Vinnytsia's 750/330/110 kV electrical substation suffered 9 strikes reducing throughput capacity by 55-60 percent
• Ukraine may have lost up to one-third of natural gas production capabilities in October 2025 from systematic Russian targeting
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 suffered global outage on October 29 due to DNS configuration issues lasting under 2 hours
• Over 16,600 user reports for Azure and nearly 9,000 complaints for Microsoft 365 logged on Downdetector
• US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and 48 individuals and entities

Russian forces devastate Ukrainian energy grid with precision strikes

During the night of October 29-30, 2025, Russia conducted its 7th major wave of infrastructure strikes in October, using a combined arsenal of Geran-2 drones, Kh-101 cruise missiles, Iskander missiles, and Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles to target critical energy nodes across three voltage levels: 750 kV, 330 kV, and 150-35 kV.

The most significant damage occurred at Vinnytsia's 750/330/110 kV Vinnytskaya Electrical Substation where 9 strikes caused thermal destruction, oil fires, melting of components, and deformation of portal frames, reducing throughput capacity by 55-60 percent and breaking transit between South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant and the Vinnytsia energy hub. In Mykolaiv Region, multiple 330-35 kV substations were struck, causing voltage to drop to 0.65 of nominal, disconnecting industrial and railway consumers. The 150/35 kV Substation Kamenniy Most was completely disabled with fire covering approximately 250 square meters.

Earlier on October 29 morning, Russia struck a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv around 8:30 AM Kyiv time, marking the second Russian attack on the same facility in 24 hours, with the first strike occurring the night of October 28. Additional regions affected included Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, and gas infrastructure across 7 oblasts.

Russia is systematically targeting not just electricity but natural gas production, storage, and distribution, a novel focus. Ukraine may have lost up to one-third of natural gas production capabilities in October 2025. Drone swarms of 600-700 machines increasingly overwhelm air defenses, with attacks designed to destabilize interregional energy flows and create humanitarian crisis ahead of winter.

Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 suffer global DNS outage

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, starting approximately 16:00 UTC or 11 AM ET, Microsoft Azure cloud platform and Microsoft 365 suite experienced a major outage due to DNS configuration issues and unhealthy network and hosting infrastructure. Over 16,600 user reports for Azure and nearly 9,000 complaints for Microsoft 365 were logged on Downdetector.

Affected services included Azure Portal, Microsoft 365 admin center, Exchange admin center, and Microsoft Intune. DNS resolution failures prevented proper traffic routing, causing authentication and service endpoint issues. Microsoft began rerouting affected traffic to alternate healthy infrastructure starting around 9:51 PM GMT plus 5:30, with the outage lasting under 2 hours. While not a cyberattack, the incident demonstrates critical dependency vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure that could be exploited by adversaries.

US lifts sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik

On October 29, the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Milorad Dodik, former President of Republika Srpska, and family members. Sanctions were originally imposed in 2017 and expanded in 2022 by the Biden administration. Dodik, a pro-Russian leader known for separatist positions, stepped down as president. He thanked Trump, calling it righting of a great injustice. Total of 48 individuals and legal entities previously sanctioned had restrictions lifted.