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.
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13 October 2025
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.
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.
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 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.