Recruits of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine take part in obstacle-crossing training near the front line, Zaporizhzhia region, October 11, 2025. REUTERS/65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine/Andriy Andriyenko
As reported by Suspilne News
On October 13, the 1328th day of full-scale confrontation with Russian aggression, the real-time picture of the war continues to unfold. The focus is on up-to-date operational data regarding changes on the front and actions by international partners.
The defence forces advanced more than three kilometers along the Zaporizhzhia direction near Orikhiv, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the president, in talks with the American leader they are discussing steps to strengthen pressure on Russia to accelerate a peaceful settlement; Washington is considering various actions to deter the aggressor.
“The situation in Ukraine is more complex than in Gaza.”
“I can inform Putin about the possibility of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the war is not resolved soon.”
In the night of October 12, Russia struck energy and gas-transmission infrastructure facilities in three regions; later the enemy shelled a substation in the Kyiv region after the air-raid alert was lifted.
Representatives of the energy sector noted that some facilities sustained damage, but the country managed to respond promptly and minimize the impact on the population and industrial activity.
Analysts point to a growing need to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure and bolster defensive measures near key energy facilities to reduce risks in the future.
Events of the day and the international community’s response
The frontline situation remains tense, and allied statements emphasize the need for coordinated action to ensure regional stability and speed up a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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