Russian drones attack warehouses in Odesa region, one person injured
Overnight on October 13, Russian drones attacked a civilian industrial facility in Odesa region.
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13 October 2025
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 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.
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.
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.
White Angels evacuate families from Sumy and Kharkiv regions under shelling
The White Angels evacuated a family from the Hlukhiv community in Sumy region and a family from the Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region due to constant Russian attacks.
12 October 2025
Russian drone kills driver in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces attacked a car with a drone in the Orikhiv community, Zaporizhzhia region, killing a 32-year-old man.
Zelensky sure Russia will not use nuclear weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is sure that Russia will not use nuclear weapons, warning that such a step would be catastrophic.
Series of explosions reported in Kharkiv
Several explosions were heard in Kharkiv during an air raid alert.
Ukrainian forces inflict heavy losses on Russian troops in Orikhiv sector – General Staff
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces advanced up to 3.5 kilometers, destroying a significant number of Russian invaders and capturing some.
Two injured in Russian drone attack on Sumy region
A Russian drone has struck a private household in the Yunakivka community, Sumy region, injuring two people.
Two killed, three injured as Russian forces attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two civilians and injuring three others.
Zelensky: Ukrainian forces advance more than three kilometers near Dobropillia, Orikhiv
Ukrainian forces are continuing counteroffensive operations in the Dobropillia area and in the Zaporizhzhia sector, with an advance of more than three kilometers recorded.
Russian forces launch airstrikes on Kharkiv, one injured
Russian forces carried out airstrikes using guided aerial bombs on two districts of Kharkiv.
Ukrainian forces regain control of Mali Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian forces have regained control of the village of Mali Shcherbaky in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Five people were injured in Chernihiv as result of Russian drone attack
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv with drones during the day, injuring five people.
Russians shelled Kupiansk - one dead and one wounded
Russian troops shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the enemy attack, a 49-year-old woman was killed and another man was wounded.
Ukraine received Alkmaar-class mine countermeasures vessel from Netherlands
The Netherlands has transferred an Alkmaar-class mine countermeasures vessel to Ukraine, with another expected to be transferred by the end of the year.
Russians attacked Kherson with drone, three wounded
Russian troops attacked Kherson, dropping explosives from a drone. Three people were injured.
Three settlements left without power due to Russian attack in Kyiv region
Three settlements in the Boryspil district were left partially without power due to a Russian attack on one of the energy infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv region.
Dutch Defense Minister: We closely monitor Russian vessels in North Sea
The Netherlands has intensified monitoring of the presence of Russian military vessels in the North Sea following a recent incident involving a Russian submarine passing near Dutch waters.
Russians attack energy infrastructure facility in Kyiv region, two DTEK employees hospitalized
As a result of the Russian attack on one of the substations in the Boryspil district of the Kyiv region, two DTEK employees were injured and hospitalized at a local hospital.
Pentagon seeks to replenish rare earth reserves worth $1 billion — FT
The U.S. Department of Defense aims to purchase critical minerals worth up to one billion U.S. dollars as part of a global stockpiling program designed to counter China’s dominance in the metals market essential for defense manufacturers.
U.S. helps Ukraine strike Russian oil refineries – Financial Times
U.S. President Donald Trump deepened American support for Kyiv following his July conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid growing frustration in the White House over Russia.
Zelensky: Russia launches more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and 1,360 guided aerial bombs on Ukraine in one week.
Over the course of a week, the Russian Federation used more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and nearly 1,360 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine.
Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans visits Odesa region
As part of his visit to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans visited the Odesa region.