National Guardsmen post video of repelling Russia’s armored assault attempt
In the Kharkiv axis, fighters with the Spartan Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard destroyed a Russian tank and four armored infantry vehicles, thus thwarting an assault.
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Military sappers neutralize more than 2,240 explosives in past week
In the past week, demining units of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's State Special Transport Service have found and neutralized 2,246 explosive objects.
13 October 2024
War update: 105 clashes along frontlines, most in Kurakhove axis
A total of 105 combat engagements have been reported since day-start along the frontlines of the Ukrainian-Russian war, with the Kurakhove direction remaining the hottest.
Hezbollah drone leaves 67 injured in Israel - media
Hezbollah launched three kamikaze drones at Israel, one of which caused mass casualties near Binyamina.
Russian drone kills man in Kherson region
Another civilian man, 34, fell victim to a Russian drone attack in Kherson region.
Russia increasingly using illegally obtained Starlink terminals in war effort – media
Russian troops, despite U.S. efforts to stop the flow of technology, continue using illegally obtained Starlink satellite communication terminals at the front, which improves their combat coordination and maneuverability in the war against Ukraine.
North Korea already sending troops to join Russia's war effort - Zelensky
Next week will be dedicated to working with partners toward gaining the strength that will ensure the achievement of true peace as reports come in of Russia embedding North Korean troops with their invasion force in Ukraine.
Russians continue forced passportization in occupied Luhansk region
Russians continue to put pressure on residents of the occupied Luhansk region to make them obtain Russian passports.
More than 140 children evacuated from border communities in Sumy region over past week
Over the past week, 535 people, including 143 children, have been evacuated from the border communities of the Sumy region.
Russian forces attack Nikopol four times today
Today, October 13, Russian troops bombed Nikopol four times, damaging two cars. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Ukrainian paratroopers repel assault in Kurakhove sector
Soldiers from the 79th Tavria Separate Air Assault Brigade repelled a massive attack by Russian troops in the Kurakhove sector, involving 30 units of enemy armored vehicles.
Defense forces eliminate 8,460 Russian troops over week
Ukrainian defense forces eliminated 8,460 Russian invaders and destroyed 1,662 units of Russian equipment and weapons, including an aircraft, a helicopter and 52 tanks, over the past week.
General Staff update: 80 combat engagements along frontlines since morning, 18 battles ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, as many as 80 combat clashes have occurred on the frontlines, with 18 battles still ongoing in seven sectors of the front.
Partner countries confirm growing investments in Ukraine's defense industry – Umerov
France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany have confirmed that investments in Ukraine's defense-industrial complex will continue to increase.
Russians strike Derhachi in Kharkiv region
On October 13, the Russian forces carried out at least two airstrikes on Derhachi, near Kharkiv.
Civilian injured as Russians shell Kupiansk, Borova in Kharkiv region
Pre-trial investigations have been initiated under the procedural guidance of the Kupiansk and Izium District Prosecutor’s Offices into violations of the laws and customs of war by the Russian forces.
British Intelligence assesses Russian Navy exercise OKEAN-24
During the large-scale strategic exercise OKEAN-24 conducted by the Russian Navy, Russia likely exaggerated the number of ships involved, with the exercise primarily serving as a demonstration of the fleet’s capabilities amid the ongoing war.
Prosecutor General’s Office starts investigation into alleged execution of nine Ukrainian POWs in Russia
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has initiated a criminal investigation regarding the alleged execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia’s Kursk region.
Russian glide bombs bring more destruction to Hlukhiv
Twenty houses and civil infrastructure, such as gas mains, sustained damage as Russia launched an airstrike targeting the town of Hlukhiv, Sumy region.
Top diplomat calls on world to take action against Russia over executions of POWs
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha appealed to the international community to focus on the frequent cases of torture and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russia and to take immediate action in this regard.
Russia exploits disabled children’s labor to feed its war machine – report
A joint effort by Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian-based partisan groups has exposed the brutal and inhumane ongoing practice of Russia using vulnerable, mentally disabled children to build weapons for the war of aggression against Ukraine.
Russian artillery pummels Bilozerka in Kherson region
In Kherson region, Russian invasion forces employed artillery against the settlement of Bilozerka, leaving at least one civilian man injured.
Russia launches nearly 900 glide bombs, over 40 missiles at Ukraine in past week
The Russian invasion army has deployed some 900 guided aerial bombs, more than 40 missiles and 400 drones against Ukraine over the past week.
Houses in Kyiv region damaged by Russian kamikaze drone wreckage
Three private households sustained damage in two districts within Kyiv region in the early hours of Sunday, October 13, after downed Russian drones’ debris plunged to the ground.
Lubinets appeals to UN, ICRC over possible Russian execution of nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to international organizations over the possible execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia’s Kursk region.
Man injured in Oct 12 shelling of Kharkiv region dies in hospital
A man who was seriously injured in the shelling of Cherkaska Lozova village in the Kharkiv region has died.
Russian army fires 11 times at border area of Sumy region
Russian troops fired 11 times at the border area and settlements of the Sumy region at night and in the morning, with 50 explosions recorded.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 31 Shahed UAVs, 36 drones disappeared from radar
Ukrainian defense forces shot down 31 Russian attack UAVs, while 36 drones disappeared from radar.
Russians kill two civilians, injure 11 more in Donetsk region in past day
The Russian army killed two civilians and injured 11 more in the Donetsk region on Saturday, October 12.