Two passenger trains collided in Slovakia near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou. More than 20 people were injured, including a Ukrainian born in 2005.
57 patients of a Kharkiv hospital have been transferred to another facility after an enemy KAB strike. Four people were injured by glass, 17 cars and a single-story garage building were damaged.
Ukraine's national football team secured its second consecutive victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Azerbaijan 2-1 in Krakow. The Ukrainians are in second place in Group D, three points behind France.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for October 13 at 41. 60 hryvnias. Thus, the Ukrainian currency dropped by another 10 kopecks.
The 'United Russia' party continues to transport Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region to Novorossiysk. The CNS urges parents in the temporarily occupied territories not to allow the occupiers to take their children, as each such trip 'can become a one-way journey.'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in the war, calling it a historic event. He warned that the military campaign was not yet over, as enemies were preparing a new attack on the country.
On October 12, Russian troops lost 1,140 soldiers, 3 tanks, and 21 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.10.25 amount to 1,123,950 personnel.
On October 13, cloudy weather with clearings and light rains is expected in Ukraine, except for the south and east. The air temperature will be 7-12°, up to 15° in the south, and 3-8° Celsius in the Carpathians.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka stated that Ukraine might soon disappear as a state. He called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "sit down and negotiate" with Russia.
Russia's efforts to increase military recruitment through high financial incentives are not yielding results. The number of people signing contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense is not increasing, even in regions with the highest financial incentives.
Donald Trump has become one of the largest private Bitcoin holders in the US, with his crypto assets estimated at $870 million. This happened due to his involvement in Trump Media and Technology Group, which acquired $2 billion worth of Bitcoin.
In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, an oil depot was attacked on the night of October 13, causing a fire. The so-called "head" of Crimea, Aksyonov, confirmed the attack, stating that more than 20 drones were shot down.
Voronezh Institute encourages applicants from the "new regions" to enroll in order to serve in the Russian police. The CNS notes that this creates a factory of future punitive forces who will suppress resistance in the occupied territories.
In Fort Worth, Texas, a plane crashed into trucks and trailers, causing a fire. Two people were killed; their identities and the plane's departure location have not been established.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the percentage of successful destruction of enemy attack UAVs by Ukrainian interceptor drones is 68% and will increase. According to him, there are currently several companies in Ukraine that have started mass production of interceptor drones.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called on Beijing to "choose the path of reason" in the trade war, stating that the US has more leverage. This comes as Trump announces a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 2025.
US President Donald Trump will send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia continues the war. According to him, "President Putin would look great if he solved this problem, and I think he will solve it."
On October 12, 123 combat engagements, 60 air strikes, and 3054 shellings were recorded at the front. The enemy dropped 140 guided aerial bombs and used 2104 kamikaze drones.
Gusts of wind of 15–20 m/s are expected in Kyiv at night and in the morning on October 13. On the nights of October 14 and 15, ground frosts of 0–3° are forecast in the southern, central, and eastern regions.
On October 12, an enemy UAV hit the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy. Windows in apartment buildings were blown out, a non-residential building was damaged, with no casualties.
On the evening of October 12, Russians attacked Kharkiv, at least three explosions occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Broken windows were recorded in two two-story and a number of private houses, there is no information about casualties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that pressure on Russia, secondary sanctions, air defense, and long-range capabilities are necessary to protect lives and end the war in Ukraine. He noted that Ukraine expects the transfer of Tomahawk missiles from the United States, which will be used exclusively against Russian military targets, including oil refineries.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced up to 3. 5 km in the Orikhiv direction, destroying occupiers and taking prisoners. The village of Mali Shcherbaky is now under the control of Ukrainian forces.
The Pentagon is launching a global program to procure up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals to replenish national stockpiles. This is aimed at reducing US dependence on China, which dominates this market.
On the evening of October 12, the enemy attacked the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. A 32-year-old man was killed in a drone attack on a car.
According to the US President, the "Ukrainian impeachment against him was "a much bigger illegal scam than Watergate. " Trump sincerely hopes that the relevant authorities, including Congress, "will investigate this matter."
The occupation government of Kherson region has introduced subsidies to support potato and vegetable production, but the money will only go to those who work according to Kremlin schemes. Farmers are forced to sell their harvest for a pittance to shell companies that export products to Russia.
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied accusations of the country's participation in the "military conflict in Ukraine," calling them "slanderous. " The Cuban government states that it has no information about citizens participating in the war and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy towards mercenary activities.
An international summit on peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Gaza Strip will be held in Egypt. Israel and Hamas are not invited "so as not to complicate open dialogue."
"ATESH" agents carried out sabotage on the railway in Novocherkassk, disrupting the schedule of military echelons. This caused delays in the supply of ammunition and personnel to the southern direction, which will affect the intensity of shelling and the combat capability of the occupiers.
