Category: World

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that Russian commanders have made an try and free their troops who’ve been trapped close to the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, but it surely was unsuccessful.

Supply: Zelenskyy throughout a press briefing, as reported by Ukrinform

Particulars: The president stated that Russian losses on this part of the entrance have now reached round 13,000 troops. Russian forces have retreated and a mop-up operation is now underway within the settlement of Volodymyrivka.

Quote: "Right now there have been offensive actions from the Russian aspect – in Volodymyrivka, Shakhivka, then Sofiivka – they have been making an attempt to unblock their troops. They’ve already suffered about 13,000 losses right here, and that's why they wished to get their forces out. They suffered losses and retreated, their gear was destroyed, and a mop-up operation in Volodymyrivka is now underway."

Background: On 1 October, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, made one other go to to the Dobropillia entrance, the place Ukraine's counteroffensive operation continues. "Our defence forces have cut up the enemy's so-called 'Dobropillia salient' and are doing all the things doable to inflict most losses on the occupiers," Syrskyi stated.

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Ukraine has centered its air defence efforts on 203 key infrastructure amenities, primarily vitality, fuel transmission and water provide amenities.

Supply: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy throughout a press briefing, as reported by Ukrinform

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned additional particulars could be withheld for safety causes: "There are lots of extra amenities, however we’re speaking about the important thing ones – these associated to vitality, the fuel system, water provide and so forth."

He acknowledged that defending infrastructure is a critical problem, however emphasised that Ukraine is doing the suitable factor and expects extra strong help from its companions: "Extra motion, fewer phrases."

Zelenskyy additionally mentioned that Ukraine is working to strengthen its air defence with extra Patriot methods, two of that are anticipated to reach this autumn.

Background:

• On the night time of 9-10 October, Russian forces launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine's energy grid, resulting in emergency energy outages throughout the nation.
• Thermal energy crops belonging to DTEK, the biggest personal vitality firm in Ukraine, have been critically broken within the in a single day Russian assault.
• Following the large-scale Russian strikes, as of 12:00, energy engineers had restored energy to 270,000 shoppers in Kyiv. Particular rolling blackouts have been cancelled in Kharkiv, Poltava and Sumy, though normal energy cuts proceed.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has introduced {that a} Ukrainian delegation will suggest a deal to america to buy air defence programs and HIMARS rocket launchers modified for ATACMS tactical missiles.

Supply: Zelenskyy throughout a press briefing, as reported by Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated the proposed weapons procurement settlement with the US is an element of what’s generally known as the "mega deal".

Quote: "A very powerful a part of this deal is air defence programs. We’re able to buy them and to faucet into numerous programmes, together with PURL [the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List]. There are additionally bilateral agreements. Our companions perceive that funding should be allotted for air defence programs, primarily although not solely American ones."

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated the Ukrainian delegation will prioritise discussing the acquisition of Patriot air defence programs, that are already utilized in Ukraine.

Quote: "We’re receiving constructive indicators relating to the seizure of funds [from frozen Russian assets – ed.]. It's not precisely a seizure, it's a distinct scheme involving ensures from companions. We’d very very similar to the UK to affix the PURL programme. Now we have very sturdy and good relations."

Particulars: Zelenskyy added that Ukraine's defence forces want weapons for long-range strikes in addition to for defense, referring to HIMARS multiple-launch rocket programs, ATACMS and Tomahawk missiles.

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America has not refused Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles.

Supply: Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for Ukraine's Ministry of International Affairs, throughout a press convention on Friday 10 October, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Tykhyi stated that Ukraine welcomes the constructive indicators coming from the USA and President Donald Trump relating to the attainable provision of those highly effective weapons.

"I want to remind you that Ukraine raised the problem of receiving these missiles earlier – beneath the earlier US administration. At the moment, the reply was 'no'. This time, there was no 'no'," the spokesperson emphasised.

Tykhyi stated that there’s now "a really detailed and lively dialogue about the potential of offering these missiles".

Quote: "At present, the Ukrainian and American groups are working collectively to coordinate all the small print, talk about all of the nuances – in what varieties, in what configurations, and which of those missiles could possibly be provided to Ukraine. We’re, after all, seeing varied reactions from Russia on this matter, since we’re speaking about very highly effective weapons."

Background:

• Lately, Trump, when requested about the potential of supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, stated that he had "kind of decided".
• The Kremlin stated that it could watch for extra concrete choices from Washington relating to the attainable supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.

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The variety of individuals injured within the Russian drone assault on Zaporizhzhia has risen to eleven, together with a State Emergency Service (SES) rescue employee.

Supply: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Army Administration; Zaporizhzhia Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace

Particulars: In response to Fedorov, medical help was required for 2 extra males. A 46-year-old man will proceed therapy at residence after receiving care, whereas a 35-year-old SES first responder stays underneath examination.

Aftermath of the Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia Photograph: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Prosecutor’s Workplace

Up to date: Later, the prosecutor's workplace reported eight injured.

Quote from the prosecutor's workplace: "In response to the investigation, between 01:10 and 05:15 on 10 October 2025, Russian forces carried out a mixed assault on the infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia. Early stories present that the enemy used Shahed-136 UAVs, aerial bombs and varied varieties of missiles."

Particulars: It’s reported that one of many strikes hit a home, ensuing within the dying of a seven-year-old boy and accidents of various severity to his sister and oldsters.

фото: прокуратура України

Essential infrastructure, residence buildings close to the strike websites and different metropolis constructions have been additionally broken.

Data on the variety of casualties is being confirmed. An inspection of the websites is at present underway to find out the categories and variety of weapons used.

Prosecutors from the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace have launched a pre-trial investigation into the conflict crime that resulted within the dying of an individual (Article 438.2 of the Prison Code of Ukraine).

Up to date at 18:00: Within the night, Fedorov reported that the variety of injured had risen to 11, two kids amongst them.

Background:

• Earlier stories confirmed {that a} seven-year-old boy was killed within the assault.
• On the evening of 9-10 October, Russia launched a mixed strike on Ukraine utilizing 32 missiles and 465 drones of varied sorts. Air defence methods intercepted 420 aerial property, there have been strikes in 19 areas, and the Russian assault remains to be ongoing.

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The Czech Armed Forces have reported that Czechia has additionally skilled sightings of unidentified drones close to strategic websites, together with navy services.

Supply: Czech information outlet IDNES, citing Czech Normal Workers spokeswoman Zdeňka Sobarňa Košvancová, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Košvancová stated there have been instances in Czechia of unknown drones being noticed close to necessary infrastructure services, together with navy websites.

"Nevertheless, the checklist (of those services) is assessed information," the spokeswoman stated.

She additionally didn’t specify when this occurred.

Košvancová stated Czech forces are ready to detect, determine and neutralise such drones both by taking pictures them down or through the use of radio‑frequency interference, relying on the circumstances and a danger evaluation.

Background: On Thursday 9 October, Estonia reported that it recorded a violation of its airspace by a "small object", however it was positively not a big assault drone.

Sweden is investing SEK 3.5 billion (US$367.11 million) in extra anti-drone methods.

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Poland has recorded the unfold of false info by Russians about "alleged preparations for an assault by Ukraine".

Supply: European Pravda, citing the Polish Inside Ministry

Particulars: In accordance with the Polish ministry, this fabricated story about "Ukraine making ready an assault" is being disseminated by the Russian aspect.

"An evaluation of how this info is being unfold signifies a coordinated info operation. Its purpose is at all times the identical — to chop Ukraine off from the help of Poland and NATO international locations. Solely the types of deceit change," the Polish Inside Ministry acknowledged.

The ministry additionally burdened that important considering and verifying sources of data are one of the best weapons within the combat in opposition to pretend information.

Background:

• Earlier than the parliamentary elections in Moldova, false claims have been consistently circulating on social media about supposed "agreements to ship Moldovan troops" to Ukraine to combat in opposition to Russia.
• In July, Ukraine's Ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Shandor, famous Russia's vital position in fuelling anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Hungary.

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Kyiv Police have elevated the variety of patrols through the partial blackout within the capital following a large-scale Russian assault.

Supply: Kyiv Police

Particulars: Officers from district police departments, particular forces, bomb disposal specialists, canine handlers and different providers have been deployed to make sure public security, reply shortly to incidents, and help residents in emergencies that will come up throughout energy outages.

The variety of foot and car patrols within the metropolis has been elevated. The particular hotline 102 continues to function across the clock and is accepting calls.

Law enforcement officials. Photograph: Nationwide Police

Quote: "The security of the capital stays our principal precedence – the scenario is beneath management.

Law enforcement officials. Photograph: Nationwide Police

We remind you that if cell service is unavailable, residents can contact legislation enforcement through the desired cellphone numbers by way of WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram by connecting to Wi-Fi."

Background:

• On the night of 9 October, Russia launched assault drones on Ukraine and later fired air- and ground-launched missiles. Kyiv got here beneath a large-scale strike.
• The capital has skilled disruptions to electrical energy and water provides.
• A number of trolleybus and tram routes in Kyiv are briefly out of service as a result of energy outage attributable to the Russian assault, and adjustments to metro operations additionally stay in place.
• In response to Ukraine's Air Pressure, Russia launched a mixed strike on Ukraine on the night time of 9-10 October, utilizing 32 missiles and 465 drones of varied varieties. Air defence programs intercepted 420 aerial belongings. There have been confirmed strikes in 19 areas.

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Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast round 50 instances over the previous day, injuring 3 folks.

Supply: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Navy Administration, on Telegram

Particulars: Russia attacked Sumy Oblast almost 50 instances in in the future, injuring 3 folks. A Russian FPV drone injured a 27-year-old man and a lady of the identical age within the Mykolaivka hromada. In the meantime, a 41-year-old man was injured within the Konotop district whereas repairing a broken part of railway. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Russian assaults additionally broken a civilian infrastructure facility within the Bilopillia hromada.

Background: Emergency energy outage schedules have been launched in Sumy Oblast, whereas a number of districts in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have been left with out electrical energy. Residents of Zaporizhzhia have been being urged to avoid wasting gasoline and site visitors throughout the Dnipro Hydroelectric Energy Plant (HPP) dam was suspended. These have been the results of a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine on the evening of 9-10 October.

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Kyiv is experiencing disruptions to electrical energy and water provide as a consequence of a large-scale Russian assault, with the left financial institution of town with out energy.

Supply: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; DTEK, the biggest personal power firm in Ukraine

Particulars: Klitschko reported at first that the strikes on important infrastructure in Kyiv had brought on energy outages.

He later famous that the state of affairs was notably troublesome on the left financial institution.

Quote from Klitschko: "The left financial institution of the capital is with out electrical energy. Issues with water have additionally been recorded."

Particulars: Klitschko later added that energy engineers have been working, however the state of affairs remained difficult.

DTEK introduced that the corporate was already working to revive electrical energy, prioritising important infrastructure services.

"As quickly because the safety state of affairs permits, energy engineers will assess the dimensions of the injury to revive electrical energy to all houses as shortly as potential," DTEK said.

A part of Kyiv can also be at the moment with out water.

Background: Vitality Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk reported that Russian forces have been attacking Ukraine's power infrastructure on the evening of 9-10 October.

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