Bundestag president reaffirms support for Ukraine
Germany, including its parliament, fully recognizes that Ukraine is fighting for its destiny and defending democracy in Europe, and will therefore continue to provide strong support to Kyiv.
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Defense, restoration of energy sector: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff focused on protecting and restoring Ukraine's energy system, during which he heard reports on repair work in regions affected by Russian strikes.
Zelensky, Pavel discuss new defense initiatives during phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Czech President Petr Pavel, during which he expressed gratitude for Czechia's continued support and discussed new initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Ukrainian forces repelling Russian advances near Kucheriv Yar, Shakhove in Donetsk region
Russian troops have partially entered the outskirts of the villages of Kucheriv Yar and Shakhove in Donetsk region; however, fighting continues there, and the situation remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russian forces step up firepower in eastern Ukraine, shelling up by 30%
Russian invading forces have significantly increased the number of fire strikes in the eastern sector of the front, with the intensity of shelling rising by 25–30% over the past ten days compared to the previous period.
Shmyhal, Kallas discuss strengthening Ukraine-EU security cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to discuss ways to strengthen the security of both Ukraine and Europe.
Russian drone hits residential house in Chernihiv region
Russian forces have once again attacked the town of Semenivka in Chernihiv region, striking a residential building with a drone.
Zelensky urges NATO to boost air defenses as Putin tries to break Ukraine’s resistance through Terror
The recent Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are intended to break the country’s resistance, and these hopes of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to come true.
Zelensky to NATO PA: some components for Russian missiles and drones still come from Europe
Western governments must increase pressure on national manufacturers that continue to cooperate with Russia’s military-industrial complex.
Zelensky to NATO PA: some components for Russian missiles and drones still come from Europe
Western governments must increase pressure on national manufacturers that continue to cooperate with Russia’s military-industrial complex.
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.
Ruben Brekelmans, Dutch Defense Minister
The impact of our drones in Donbas is very strong
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.
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.
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.
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.
Border guards capture Donetsk region resident fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, soldiers of the Chernihiv border guard detachment captured a resident of the Donetsk region who had been fighting on the side of Russian forces.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces destroy five tanks on Donetsk front
On the Donetsk front, operators of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck a multiple-launch rocket system and five Russian tanks.