Ukrainian troops regained the position near Novohrodivka in Donetsk region. Heavy fighting continues near Novoivanivka in the Suzhansk district of the Russian Federation, the enemy has advanced near the borders and the sleeper.
The chairman of the Bundestag's defense committee said that the German army needs 35,000 additional soldiers to meet new NATO requirements.
Serbia has signed an agreement with Gazprom on additional gas supplies for the winter period. The volume of supplies is expected to be about 400 million cubic meters, and it is also planned to expand the Banatski Dvor underground gas storage facility.
In Zakarpattia, border guards detained four men who were planning to illegally cross the border with Hungary by swimming across the Tisza River. The detainees paid the smugglers between $6,500 and $13,000 for the attempt.
The Russian military is massively using illegally obtained Starlink terminals to improve coordination of attacks on Ukrainian positions. This has helped the Russian military to narrow the technological gap.
Turkey imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot-rolled steel from China, Russia, India and Japan. The duties range from 6.10% to 43.31% and apply to about 4 million tons of imported products worth $2-2.2 billion.
The United States believes that Israel has narrowed the range of targets for a retaliatory strike in response to the Iranian attack. An Israeli response could target Iran's military and energy infrastructure, but not its nuclear facilities.
South Korean writer Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, refused to hold celebrations and press conferences because of the wars in the world. She considers it inappropriate to celebrate against the backdrop of “tragic events.
In the occupied territories of Donetsk region, Russians systematically misappropriate student scholarships. In Makiivka, the director of a lyceum embezzled 175,000 rubles intended for student payments.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans to temporarily ban asylum for refugees from Belarus. This decision is related to fears that Russia is using migrants to destabilize the EU.
Russian troops fired 34 times at the border areas of Sumy region on October 12. There were 73 explosions in 9 communities, and mortars, artillery, drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles were used.
Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.
The government has set up a headquarters to monitor the regions' winterization. Shmyhal emphasized the importance of protecting energy facilities, stockpiling and developing decentralized generation.
Over the last day, 153 combat engagements were registered. In the Pokrovsk sector, 27 clashes took place, and Ukrainian troops repelled 24 attacks. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
An adviser to the head of the Presidential Administration announced the presentation of the Victory Plan by President Zelenskyy. The plan will contain details of the coercion program and Ukraine's position on the negotiation process.
In November, Finland will release an online guide with information on how to act in war and crisis situations. It will include advice on home stockpiling, evacuation, and psychological resilience during crises.
A court in Tbilisi has fined three opposition TV channels for refusing to broadcast a political advertisement for the Georgian Dream. The video contained footage of destroyed buildings in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy announced plans to establish joint Ukrainian-French arms production facilities in Ukraine. The President instructed the Ministers of Defense and Strategic Industries to ensure the implementation of the agreements.
Several military barracks in Belgium have been placed on high alert due to specific threats of sabotage and espionage. The security level has been raised from Alpha to Bravo, which provides for additional security measures.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on the actions of the Ukrainian army at the front, including in the Kursk region of Russia. Zelenskyy noted the difficult conditions in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, but emphasized the importance of the resilience of Ukrainian units.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated military chaplains on their professional holiday. He emphasized the important role of chaplains in maintaining the morale of the military and called on clergymen of all faiths to join the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
There were 169 combat engagements over the last day, with the majority of attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, made over 5,000 attacks and engaged over 1,530 kamikaze drones.
Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv region with Shahed drones. A fire broke out on the territory of a farm as a result of a hit from one of the UAVs.
During the day, 1290 occupants, 59 artillery systems and other equipment were destroyed. The total losses of the Russian Federation since February 24, 22 include about 667,630 people, 8962 tanks, 19,381 artillery systems and other equipment.
The Ukrainian Navy reports 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, capable of carrying up to 8 Kalibr cruise missiles. There is also a ship with 4 Kalibrs in the Mediterranean.
On the night of October 12, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, wounding three people. The attack damaged private homes and industrial premises, and the injured were provided with medical care.
Doctors performed 373 organ transplants in 26 centers in 9 months of 2023. 250 kidneys, 73 livers, and 50 hearts were transplanted, with 64% of transplants coming from posthumous donors.
According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.
Nicaragua has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing its government of “fascism” and “genocide. ” The decision was made because of Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories and the threat of escalation in the region.
KASE terminated its relationship with MOEX, which was subject to US sanctions. Moscow Exchange withdrew from KASE's shareholding, selling its 13.1% stake to two new participants.
