Seven more countries willing to join in PURL initiative – Sybiha
Seven more countries have expressed intention to join in the PURL initiative with specific contributions.
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Emergency power outage schedules canceled in Dnipropetrovsk region
Emergency blackout schedules for the Dnipropetrovsk region have been canceled.
The Netherlands pledges €200 million to bolster Ukraine’s anti-drone capabilities – minister
The Netherlands provides €200 million to Ukraine to intercept Russian drones and create a defense industrial cluster in Kyiv.
One killed and another injured as Russian drone hit a store in Chernihiv region
A Russian-launched drone targeted a store in the border town of Semenivka, Chernihiv Oblast, killing a man and leaving a woman injured.
Ukraine is willing to share combat lessons learnt with EU and NATO amid Russian drone incidents – Sybiha
Ukraine is ready and willing to relay its combat experience to European countries amid Russian drone incidents in EU, NATO airspace – Sybiha
Kallas: EU announces €10 million contribution to the Special Tribunal, €6 million for war crimes victims
The European Union has committed a EUR 10 million contribution to the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine by Russia, and is also providing EUR 6 million to assist Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia and victims of sexual crimes committed by Russian invaders.
Russia has entered “Phase Zero” of its campaign to prepare for a possible war against NATO -- ISW
This follows from a report released by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on October 12, seen by Ukrinform.
Emergency power outages implemented across seven regions — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of October 13, emergency power outages have been enforced in seven Ukrainian regions. In the Zaporizhzhia region, the restrictions apply specifically to industrial consumers, while the Chernihiv region is operating under scheduled rolling blackouts.
One killed, one injured as Russian drone strikes store in Chernihiv region
Russian forces launched a drone strike on a store in the border town of Semenivka in the Chernihiv region, killing a man and injuring a woman.
SBU, SOF drones strike oil terminal, several power substations in Crimea
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck an oil terminal and several power substations in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on October 13.
Two civilians killed as Russian drone strikes car in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces have struck a civilian car with a drone in the village of Preobrazhenka, Zaporizhzhia region, killing two people.
EU foreign policy chief arrives in Kyiv
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has arrived in Kyiv.
Stefanchuk arrives in Germany, meets with Bundestag president
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Bundestag President Julia Klockner have agreed on a schedule for further talks and identified key topics for interparliamentary dialogue.
Explosion reported in central Kharkiv, cause being investigated
An explosion occurred in central Kharkiv early on October 13, and the cause is being determined.
Air defense neutralizes 69 out of 82 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 69 out of 82 Russian drones launched since the evening of October 12.
Drones attack oil depot in occupied Feodosia
Unmanned aerial vehicles attacked an oil depot in occupied Feodosia, Crimea, sparking a fire.
Russian drones attack warehouses in Odesa region, one person injured
Overnight on October 13, Russian drones attacked a civilian industrial facility in Odesa region.
War update: 149 combat clashes on frontline over past day, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk, Oleksandrohrad sectors
On October 12, there were 149 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrohrad sectors.
Drone and artillery strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region: homes, gas line damaged
Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, damaging four private houses and a gas pipeline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,140 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to October 2025, amount to approximately 1,123,950 personnel, including 1,140 over the past 24 hours.
Zaporizhzhia region endures 570 Russian strikes over past day, casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 570 attacks on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were killed and two others injured in a drone strike in Polohy district.
Ukrainian Speaker to meet German leaders in Berlin
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk is scheduled to hold meetings in Berlin with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and President of the Bundestag Julia Klöckner.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian drone launch sites, bunkers
In the North Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, operators from the Prime unmanned aerial systems company destroyed Russian communications equipment, FPV drone launch sites, and enemy bunkers.
President Trump sets condition for sending Tomahawks to Ukraine
The U.S. President stated that Ukraine could receive Tomahawk cruise missiles if Russia refuses a peaceful settlement.
Russians attack Sumy region with drones, two civilians injured
In Yunakivka community of Sumy district, two people were injured as a result of a strike by a Russian drone.
Memorial dedicated to military chaplains unveiled in Kyiv
A symbolic memorial dedicated to military chaplains was unveiled in Kyiv near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People.
Russian forces not being rotated even after injuries – intelligence
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted a conversation in which a Russian soldier complains about two-month delays in troop rotations from frontline positions, even for wounded personnel.
Four-time Ukrainian champion in strongman multi-athletics, Pavlo Ishchenko, killed on frontline
Four-time Ukrainian champion in strongman multi-athletics and Ukrainian record holder Pavlo Ishchenko was killed on the frontline.
Madagascar President claims attempted coup is underway
President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina has announced that an attempt to illegally seize power is underway in the country.