Ukraine’s SOF destroy enemy sabotage and recon group in Yampil, Donetsk region
In Donetsk region, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) destroyed an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) in Yampil, preventing further enemy advancement.
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Russia launches over 30 missiles, 450 drones at Ukraine overnight — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that during the night, Russia launched more than 30 missiles and over 450 drones targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. More than 20 people were injured, and in Zaporizhzhia, a child was killed.
Energy facility damaged in Poltava region after Russian attack
In Kremenchuk district of Poltava region, an energy infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of direct hits and falling debris from Russian aerial targets.
Energy infrastructure hit in Kyiv region, over 28,000 households left without power
In Kyiv region, about 28,000 households in Brovary and Boryspil districts were left without electricity overnight on Friday, October 10, following a massive combined attack by Russian forces using missiles of various types and strike drones.
Injuries, damage reported as Russians attack Cherkasy region
In Cherkasy region, infrastructure was damaged as a result of an air attack by Russian forces; three people sought medical assistance.
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces strike 812 enemy targets over past day
Over the past 24 hours, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck 812 enemy targets, and since the beginning of October, as many as 7,198 targets have been hit.
General Staff: 245 combat engagements in past day, nearly third in Pokrovsk sector
There were 245 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops on October 9, with the heaviest pressure applied in the Pokrovsk sector. Increased enemy activity was also recorded in the Oleksandrohrad and Southern Slobozhanshchyna sectors.
Twelve people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
The number of people injured in the enemy attack on Kyiv has risen to 12.
Russian drone, missile strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region, energy facilities damaged
The Russian army struck the city of Dnipro and several districts of the region with missiles and UAVs, damaging energy infrastructure.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,120 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,120,510 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 10, 2025, with 1,120 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Gas supply temporarily restricted in Zaporizhzhia after attack
In Zaporizhzhia, due to damage to gas facilities, residents are being asked to temporarily limit natural gas consumption.
Seven-year-old boy injured in Russian drone attack dies in Zaporizhzhia
A seven-year-old boy wounded during a Russian drone attack has died in hospital in Zaporizhzhia.
Russian attack on Kyiv: Nine injured in Pecherskyi district
Nine people were injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv's Pecherskyi district, while in the Desnianskyi district drone debris fell on the grounds of a polyclinic.
Eastern part of Kyiv without power following Russian attack – mayor
The eastern districts of Kyiv have been left without electricity following a Russian missile and drone attack, with problems also recorded with the water supply.
Fire reported in Volgograd region near Yefimovka oil refinery
A fire was reported near the Yefimovka oil refinery in the Volgograd region following a drone attack.
09 October 2025
War update: 199 clashes on frontline, heavy fighting ongoing
There have been 199 combat clashes on the frontline today, with the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrohrad sectors remaining the hottest spots. Fighting continues in almost half of all sectors.
“Fireworks” for Russians: Border guards destroy four enemy shelters in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector, operators of the Aquila strike unmanned aerial vehicle company of the Steel Border Brigade destroyed four shelters with Russian personnel and an antenna using FPV drones.
Russians destroy agricultural enterprise in Borova community in Kharkiv region with air strike
An agricultural enterprise was destroyed as a result of a Russian air strike on the morning of October 9 in the village of Pidlyman, Izium district, Kharkiv region.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, one person injured
The Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, injuring one man.
“We’ve got two ears between three of us”: MID intercepts conversation of wounded russian soldiers
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine intercepted a conversation in which a Russian serviceman complains that, despite concussions and other injuries, he and his comrades were sent on a mission.
Powerful explosion rocks Dnipro
A powerful explosion rocked Dnipro during an air raid alert.
Russians attack municipal workers in Kherson with drone, killing one and wounding three
Russians attacked a utility vehicle in the Korabelny district of Kherson, killing one employee and seriously injuring three others.
Russia strikes railway on border between Sumy and Chernihiv regions, passengers evacuated by bus — Ukrainian Railways
The head of Ukrzaliznytsia, Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, reported that there had been an attack on the railway on the border between Sumy and Chernihiv regions, and passengers were being transported by bus from the site of the attack.
Educational institution in Sumy damaged in Russian attack
An educational institution in Sumy has been damaged as a result of an attack by Russian troops.
Drones strike oil depot in Rostov region — social media
In the village of Matviyev Kurhan in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, drones allegedly attacked an oil depot.
Russian GAB attack on Sloviansk leaves six people injured
In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, six people were injured, including one in serious condition, following a Russian guided aerial bomb (GAB) attack.
Russia strikes civilian car in Sumy region, injuring two people
In Sumy region, Russian forces struck a civilian vehicle, injuring a man and a woman who have been hospitalized.
Ukraine strikes FSB base in Crimea with three ‘Flamingo’ missiles — Die Welt
Ukraine has tested its new long-range FP-5 ‘Flamingo’ cruise missile under combat conditions, striking a Russian FSB base in the northern part of occupied Crimea.
Man killed in Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia region
A 40-year-old man was killed and a fire broke out after a Russian drone attack on the village of Richne in Zaporizhzhia region.