On the night of October 14, Russia launched 96 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 69 enemy drones, but 27 UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday. They will discuss the supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles and additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked Kirovohrad region at night, damaging critical infrastructure facilities in Dolynska and Novoprazka communities. As a result of the attack, 5 settlements were left without electricity, fires were extinguished, and there were no casualties.
In Slovakia, 91 people were injured in a collision between two express trains; there were no fatalities. Seven sustained serious injuries, 14 moderate, and 70 minor.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 78 combat engagements on the front as of 4 p. m. on October 13. The Pokrovsk direction became the most active with 31 battles, while 13 combat engagements were recorded in the Kostiantynivka direction.
Israel released 1968 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, some sent to the West Bank, others to the Gaza Strip. This was in exchange for the return of 20 live hostages held by Hamas.
Ferrari's first EV will not replace the 296 or 12Cilindri supercars, but will complement the model range. The company will focus on larger Gran Turismo class cars, as EV technology is not yet ready for supercars.
The Polish side has announced a possible slowdown in clearance operations for freight vehicles heading out of Ukraine at the Krakovets-Korczowa checkpoint. This is due to preventive maintenance of weighing complexes and the installation of radiation control systems from October 15, 2025, to December 15, 2025.
Ukraine's delegation, led by Yulia Svyrydenko and Rustem Umerov, has departed for Washington. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen air defense, strike capabilities, energy resilience, and tighten sanctions against the aggressor.
Near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou, express trains R 913 and R 914 Gemeran collided, resulting in about 100 people sustaining minor injuries, and two being in critical condition. Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok stated that the cause of the accident was likely human error.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. They were recognized for explaining innovative economic growth.
On October 13, the EU Council approved an update to the trade agreement with Ukraine, which provides for the reduction or abolition of duties on a number of agri-food products. This decision will promote further trade and integration of Ukraine with the EU, ensuring sustainable economic stability.
Two express trains traveling in opposite directions collided in Slovakia near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou. At least 20 people were injured, and five ambulances and a helicopter arrived at the scene.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency confirmed the handover of the second group of 13 released Hamas hostages. In total, 20 people have been handed over to Israel, completing the release of all planned hostages.
In the first nine months of this year, international non-resident companies paid UAH 10. 6 billion in "Google tax." This is UAH 2.5 billion more than in the same period of 2024, and the number of taxpayers increased by 13.
US President Donald Trump, while in Israel, announced the end of the war in Gaza. He insists that Hamas adhere to the terms of the agreement.
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation. He stated that he would remain in office to protect the country's stability and serve the French people.
From March 2026, Kyoto will introduce Japan's highest accommodation tax, increasing the cost of hotel stays. Tourists staying in expensive hotels will pay up to 10,000 yen per person per night.
A second group of 13 hostages is returning to Israel after being handed over to the Red Cross, bringing the total number of those released by Hamas to 20. Israeli media confirm the transfer of hostages in southern Gaza.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv to discuss financial and military support. She also plans to discuss energy sector security and holding Russia accountable.
Russia again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv and Donetsk regions. Due to this, emergency power outages were applied in 7 regions in the morning, and hourly schedules are in effect in another one.
Today, October 13, Ukraine will play against Azerbaijan in Krakow at the "Cracovia" stadium. The match of the 4th round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will start at 21:45 Kyiv time.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in six regions of Ukraine. Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions were added to Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions. In Chernihiv region, a schedule of hourly outages in three queues is in effect.
On the night of October 13, Russia launched 82 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs against Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, east, and south of the country.
Over the past day, 149 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Almost two-thirds of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi directions.
Oil prices rose after hitting a five-month low, as investors hope for talks between the US and Chinese presidents. This could ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Global warming is approaching a dangerous threshold sooner than expected, with virtually irreversible coral reef die-off. This is the first 'tipping point' in ecosystem collapse caused by climate change, scientists say.
Russia attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa region with drones, causing a large-scale fire covering an area of over 5000 m² in warehouses. According to preliminary data, one person was injured.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 102 combat engagements on the front since the beginning of October 10. Almost half of them took place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
