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.
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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.
Russians attacked Kherson with drone, three wounded
Russian troops attacked Kherson, dropping explosives from a drone. Three people were injured.
Three settlements left without power due to Russian attack in Kyiv region
Three settlements in the Boryspil district were left partially without power due to a Russian attack on one of the energy infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv region.
Dutch Defense Minister: We closely monitor Russian vessels in North Sea
The Netherlands has intensified monitoring of the presence of Russian military vessels in the North Sea following a recent incident involving a Russian submarine passing near Dutch waters.
Russians attack energy infrastructure facility in Kyiv region, two DTEK employees hospitalized
As a result of the Russian attack on one of the substations in the Boryspil district of the Kyiv region, two DTEK employees were injured and hospitalized at a local hospital.
Pentagon seeks to replenish rare earth reserves worth $1 billion — FT
The U.S. Department of Defense aims to purchase critical minerals worth up to one billion U.S. dollars as part of a global stockpiling program designed to counter China’s dominance in the metals market essential for defense manufacturers.
U.S. helps Ukraine strike Russian oil refineries – Financial Times
U.S. President Donald Trump deepened American support for Kyiv following his July conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid growing frustration in the White House over Russia.
Zelensky: Russia launches more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and 1,360 guided aerial bombs on Ukraine in one week.
Over the course of a week, the Russian Federation used more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and nearly 1,360 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine.
Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans visits Odesa region
As part of his visit to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans visited the Odesa region.
Russian troops attack energy infrastructure in Odesa region, one person injured
Russian troops have again attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region. One person was injured.
59 enemy attacks recorded in Chernihiv region, energy facility damaged
Russian troops attacked settlements in the Chernihiv region 59 times in 24 hours.
Russian army kills four people in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, the Russian army killed four people over the past day, and nine more were wounded.
War update: 203 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting takes place in three sectors
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 203 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrohrad, and Kostiantynivka sectors of the frontline.
Air Defense Forces destroy 103 out of 118 Russian drones overnight
Air Defense Forces destroyed 103 out of 118 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 11.
Five people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Over the past day, five settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. Five people were injured, including a child.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, damaging infrastructure
Russian troops attacked the Pavlohrad and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery during the night and in the morning.
Donetsk region left without power after morning enemy shelling
Donetsk region is without power due to morning enemy shelling of energy infrastructure.
Russian army loses 1,240 soldiers in war against Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to October 12, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,122,810 people, including 1,240 people over the past day.
Enemy struck educational institution in Chuhuiv, injuring woman
As a result of an attack by Russian drones in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, a building of one of the educational institutions and a residential building were damaged.