Explosion reported in central Kharkiv, cause being investigated
An explosion occurred in central Kharkiv early on October 13, and the cause is being determined.
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13 October 2025
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.
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.
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 Speaker to meet German leaders in Berlin
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk is scheduled to hold meetings in Berlin with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and President of the Bundestag Julia Klöckner.
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.
President Trump sets condition for sending Tomahawks to Ukraine
The U.S. President stated that Ukraine could receive Tomahawk cruise missiles if Russia refuses a peaceful settlement.
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.
Memorial dedicated to military chaplains unveiled in Kyiv
A symbolic memorial dedicated to military chaplains was unveiled in Kyiv near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People.
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.
Madagascar President claims attempted coup is underway
President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina has announced that an attempt to illegally seize power is underway in the country.
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
Trump says Ukraine impeachment of him 'far bigger illegal hoax than Watergate'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that his 2019 impeachment over pressure on Ukraine was "a far bigger illegal hoax than Watergate."
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.
Trump expected to stop Putin before achieving Middle East ceasefire – Zelensky
In a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had hoped to stop Vladimir Putin before securing a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Series of explosions reported in Kharkiv
Several explosions were heard in Kharkiv during an air raid alert.
Power restored in Boryspil district after Russian drone attack
Energy workers have restored electricity following a Russian drone attack on the Boryspil district, Kyiv region, early on October 12
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.
Canadian senator calls for expanding professional exchanges with Ukraine
Canada and Ukraine should increase the number of professional exchanges among specialists from various fields to share expertise and experience.
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.